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Functional Title: Outreach Coordinator
Job Title: Program Specialist IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Blood Lead Epi & Surveillance
Posting Number: 17502
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,521.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description:

Under the direction of the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch Director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the outreach programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Serves as the Blood Lead Surveillance Outreach subject matter expert. This position determines outreach efforts, their implementation, and evaluating their effectiveness. Works under general direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Develop program outreach to further the goal toward the elimination of child lead poisoning. Implement outreach programs for healthcare providers, families, and the general public. Develop effective techniques for evaluating outreach programs. Develop and review policy and procedure manuals relating to outreach to healthcare providers, families, children, and other agencies relating to primary and secondary prevention for children with elevated blood lead levels. (30%)

Works with and speaks to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and to secure support for local programs. Consults with public and private agencies involved in the program to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness. Prepare administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects. Collects, organizes, analyzes, prepares, develops, and disseminates educational outreach material in response to requests for information and reports. Assures web site and outreach material is current. (30%)

Conducts surveys or reviews outreach efforts to determine compliance with grant and agency requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversee the completion of and monitor required performance reports and recommend appropriate changes. Determines trends and resolves operational problems. Assists in identifying the need for new programs. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to plan, implement, and monitor effective programs and services. Oversee the studies and analyses of operations and problems and the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations. (25%)

Reviews and updates program outreach procedures and publications. Conducts training and provides guidance to healthcare providers on a variety of topics. Provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures. (10%)

Performs related work as assigned. “Other duties as assigned include but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location”. (5)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to the program area

Knowledge of public administration and management techniques

Knowledge of statistical analysis processes

Knowledge of program planning and implementation

Knowledge of web design and maintenance

Skill in using desktop publishing software

Skill in web page development and maintenance

Skill in public speaking

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts

Ability to devise solutions to problems

Ability to prepare concise reports

Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures

Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

Ability to work sensitively with individuals from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds

Ability to work with individuals of different cultures

Ability to provide outreach to Spanish speakers

Ability to present information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification preferred

Initial Screening Criteria:

Work experience in public health.

Experience in outreach or health education activities.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social services, public health, or a related field.

Certified Health Education Specialist or other demonstrated health education experience is preferred.

Four years of experience may be substituted for education.

Additional Information:

N/A

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
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