HIV Care Planner

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Functional Title: HIV Care Planner 
Job Title: Planner III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: HIV Planning 
Posting Number: 15965 
Closing Date: 07/21/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services 
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $6,281.33 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 40% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200 
Other Locations: Austin 
MOS Codes: No military equivalent 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Responsible for supporting, directing, and monitoring administrative agencies and other stakeholders engaged in HIV/STD care and prevention planning in Texas.  Performs advanced and comprehensive duties in assessing and addressing the technical assistance needs related to planning, monitoring compliance with program policies and directives, and coordinating planning activities at the State, region, and local levels.  Develops the state plan to address HIV/STD services and prevention needs as required by federal funders. Considerable latitude is required for the exercise of independent initiative, judgment, and action within the program.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

35% Develops policies, procedures, and guidance for administrative agencies to direct planning activities including the development of regional comprehensive plans, qualitative and quantitative needs assessments, community engagement and input activities, and the implementation of plans through prioritizing services and allocation funding and other implementation strategies. Researches and provides guidance on the implementation of planning models, techniques, and processes. Prepares and provides technical assistance to contracted administrative agencies to support planning operations and projects. Recruits and coordinates interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of developing methods, tools, and techniques that meet the technical assistance needs of contractors and stakeholders engaged in HIV planning and plan implementation.

25% Develops tools and procedures for monitoring administrative agency planning activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and guidance.  Develops and implements effective techniques for assessing planning processes and plan implementation.  Assesses progress toward implementation of HIV/STD plans.  Develops needs assessment and evaluation tools to collect data on HIV/STD prevention and services planning activities and resources. Writes reports on the capacity of administrative agencies to perform planning activities, and the performance in conducting planning activities.

15% Researches and analyzes local, state, and national HIV trends.  Researches national and state policy, regulations, rules, and guidance relevant to HIV planning and implantation strategies.  Makes recommendations for program policy and procedure to incorporate required national and state policy. Researches information on the science of HIV/STD and prepares technical materials and reports on HIV/STD prevention and services planning processes, HIV/STD prevention interventions and HIV/STD service delivery methods and systems.  Collects, organizes and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data in order to write a comprehensive HIV prevention and services plan and to develop planning strategies that address gaps in HIV/STD prevention and services.

10% Facilitates meetings, workgroups, and other meetings to gather input, achieve consensus, and ensure stakeholder involvement.  Works with local health departments, state agencies, and federal partners in the coordination and implementation of state and local HIV/STD prevention and services plans and activities.  Prepares and delivers presentations on HIV/STD planning processes, plans, and HIV/STD data.

10% Identifies, researches and presents information on issues and strategies related to the mission of the HIV/STD program. Researches and maintains current knowledge of best practices relevant to HIV planning and service delivery.  Conducts studies necessary to inform and support HIV program goals and objectives.

5% Other duties assigned include, but are 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 and/or a different location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Considerable knowledge of the following concepts of public health practices: plan development and community organization; city, county, and state organizations and administration; and community inter-relationships

Knowledge of principles, objectives, and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research

Knowledge of the budgeting and grant writing process

Knowledge of HIV/STDs

Knowledge of PC applications used to analyze and present data

Skill in:

Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with culturally and professionally diverse audiences

Skill in building and maintaining effective interpersonal skills, including negotiating, training, and motivating others

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in applying statistical tools to data, in preparing reports, and in collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics. 

Skills in group facilitation

Ability to:

Ability to conduct research and to use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate and develop planning strategies

Ability to manage volunteer groups

Ability to guide groups of diverse individuals through a planning process and achieve stated planning outcomes

Ability to motivate public health disciplines in program planning and implementation

Ability to plan and work with local health agency personnel, service providers, and community groups

Ability to provide leadership and organizational advice to local health authorities in specialized health program areas

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary staff teams and with diverse consumer and community groups

Ability to coordinate activities of public, private, and professional groups in health-related initiatives; address culturally diverse groups effectively; express ideas clearly and concisely

Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making recommendations

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

NA

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Experience working in public administration
• Experience with programmatic and strategic planning
• Experience with group facilitation
• Experience with professional writing
• Experience utilizing information systems for programmatic research
• Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research

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