Chronic Disease Councils Liaison

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Functional Title: Chronic Disease Councils Liaison 
Job Title: Program Specialist V 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Chronic Disease Prevention 
Posting Number: 12061 
Closing Date: 12/26/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 5% 
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 (RDM) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Serves as DSHS liaison to the chronic disease advisory committees/councils within the Chronic Disease Unit in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section: Texas Diabetes Council (TDC), the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS), the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (TCADRD), and the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC). The Council Liaison consults with Advisory Committee/Council chairs and the HHS Advisory Committee Coordination Office (ACCO) to plan Advisory Committee/Council and affiliated workgroup meetings, oversee all activities undertaken by the Advisory Committee/Council and related workgroups, and trains Advisory Committee/Council members and staff. Analyzes legislation related to a variety of topics including chronic disease, advisory committees, and open meetings and develops and maintains Texas Administrative Code rules assigned to the Unit. Assists Chronic Disease Unit Director with various Unit level projects. Consults with partners and stakeholders as needed. Works under limited supervision of the Chronic Disease Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

40% Serves as primary agency liaison to advisory committees and councils: Texas Diabetes Council (TDC), Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCDS), Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (TCADRD), and Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC). Trains new advisory committee/council members and new staff on advisory committee/council operations and Texas Open Meetings Act. Plans meeting agendas and logistics, reviews all advisory committee/council activities and meeting materials to ensure they are within statutory scope and follows up after meetings as needed. Plans and facilitates standing and ad hoc advisory committee/council-affiliated work group meetings. Works with HHS Advisory Committee Coordinating Office (ACCO) to plan and facilitate meetings for all advisory committees/councils.

35% Oversees and facilitates completion of all activities undertaken by any of the advisory committees/councils or their affiliated workgroups. Interprets and applies statute, bylaws, and rules to advisory committee/council meetings and activities. Collects, organizes, and prepares materials required for reports including but not limited to the Texas Diabetes Council State Plan, the Cardiovascular Disease State Plan, and the TCADRD Biennial Report, and facilitates review of TNAC’s annual report. Consults with partners and stakeholders to identify training needs, implement activities, and evaluate, discuss, and improve advisory committee effectiveness. Coordinates with the Office of the Governor’s Appointments Office as needed.

10% Creates and maintains Council bylaws and Texas Administrative Code rules. Analyzes proposed legislation related to chronic diseases, open meetings, and/or advisory committees and assists Unit Director and Branch Managers with writing bill analyses and cost estimates. Reviews and updates Texas Administrative Code rules related to TDC, TCCVDS, and TCADRD.

10% Analyzes Unit processes and creates or updates procedures/policies to ensure consistent and efficient operations across the Unit. Trains and provides guidance to staff on new or revised policies and procedures. Prepares administrative reports for Unit Director and Branch Managers.

5% Performs other duties as assigned, including 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. To perform these job duties, this position may require working the extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Texas Administrative Code rules
• Texas Open Meetings Act
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for chronic disease prevention and management
• Knowledge of public health practice

Skill in:

• Project management
• Conducting planning activities
• Developing and evaluating administrative policies, procedures and protocols
• Managing multiple and competing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and complete multiple activities in a timely fashion
• Plan and assign the work of others
• Work in a professional manner with employees and the general public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals and groups
• Express ideas clearly and concisely
• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts
• Write reports
• Train others
• Work effectively with internal and external partners and stakeholders

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public health, social sciences, or a related degree. Two or more years of experience working with either advisory committees/councils, rules, and/or legislative analysis. Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Information:

Information on the application must clearly state how the applicant meets initial selection criteria to be interviewed. An in-basket activity will be required at time of interview.

Agency salary policy, budget, and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer’s sponsorship.

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.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form