What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asthma Control Team Lead position at Texas Department of State Health Services?
Date: Jan 21, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
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Functional Title: Asthma Control Team Lead
Job Title: Program Specialist VI
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Chronic Disease Prevention
Posting Number: 2555
Closing Date: 02/04/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,701.75
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Brief Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager for the Tobacco, Asthma, and Cancer (TAC) Branch in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section, serves as the Team Lead (Program Specialist VI) of the Texas Asthma Control Program (TACP). Performs highly advanced (senior-level) program planning, development, implementation, and management of TACP activities. Provides technical assistance to program staff, internal and external partners, and leadership on all topics related to asthma. In consultation with the TAC Manager, assigns work to other team members. Supports statewide implementation of cross-cutting approaches to address asthma control using evidence-based strategies. Leads grant application, implementation, management, reporting, and evaluation activities. Develops contract scopes of work, monitors contractor activities and budgets, ensures contract activities are conducted and reviews for quality, and provides technical assistance to contractors. Oversees and supports the Texas Asthma Control Collaborative (TACC) and its workgroups to implement strategies identified in the Strategic Plan for Asthma Control in Texas. Develops and reviews educational materials on evidence-based best practices and approaches for asthma control for a variety of audiences. Consults with stakeholders, oversees and monitors contracts, and implements directives and projects designed to promote delivery of evidence-based services and education on a statewide level for people with asthma. Assists management and section leadership with completing division and section level assignments. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Due to the work of the TAC Branch, the person filling this position must not use tobacco products (combustible or non-combustible) or electronic nicotine delivery devices.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
(20%) Serves as Team Lead for the TACP. Oversees advanced programmatic work to support the planning, development, implementation, and strategic direction of TACP, including coordination of daily and long-term activities of program staff, preparing and evaluating budget requests, reporting requirements and evaluation of programmatic activities and impacts. Establishes program goals and objectives, and develops activities, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving them. Implements and manages advanced special project initiatives funded through general appropriations, cooperative agreements, or other funding sources. Evaluates and identifies program needs and opportunities for improvement as well as implementation of quality improvement efforts.
(20%) Leads development of federal grant applications and continuation applications, activities, deliverables, budgets, work plans, projects, and progress reports. Identifies priorities for the federal grant and works with TACP staff and contractors to achieve the aims of the federal grant and of the TACP. Leads routine meetings with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Asthma Control Program. Oversees TACP contracts and contractor activities. Identifies potential contractors and develops contracts, including writing scopes of work, budgets, and deliverables. Monitors contracts, provides technical assistance to contractors and staff as needed, and ensures appropriate and complete spend down of contract funds.
(20%) With the TACP Partnership and Outreach Coordinator, provides guidance, facilitation, and technical assistance to the TACC and its workgroups with regard to meetings, special reports, educational and outreach materials, data requests, and other projects. Works with program staff for logistical planning as well as development of agendas and minutes. Organizes and documents activities. Promotes TACC activities and membership to partners and the public. Ensures that the TACP and TACC work toward the goals of the Strategic Plan for Asthma Control in Texas.
(20%) Serves as a subject matter expert on asthma as well as policy, system, and environmental changes for internal and external workgroups, committees, and legislative inquiries or initiatives. Works collaboratively with other programs in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section to identify best practices and areas for improvement of chronic disease related community and clinical services. Responsible for analyzing and implementing asthma-related legislation and providing information and recommendations on possible policy impacts to TACP, DSHS, and public health. Exercises independent judgment about consulting with legal counsel and leadership regarding programmatic efforts or issues as well as when to notify Government Affairs about discussions of legislative relevance.
(15%) Develops program materials, reports, briefings, fact sheets, publications, and other documents and ensures compliance with Section and Division policy. Prepares and presents information at meetings, conferences, and trainings. Speaks to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in and to secure support for TACP initiatives and asthma control work. Gathers and interprets information to identify best practices for the program and makes recommendations to the TAC Branch Manager. Collaborates with other TAC program staff to streamline and standardize program procedures across the Branch. Ensures compliance with program and agency policies and procedures, state statutes, and rules; and initiates corrective action when required.
(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 Of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required. A degree in public health, health education, or related field preferred. Master's degree in a related field preferred. At least three years of experience working in asthma control, chronic disease, health promotion, public health, or other related field. Experience managing contracts, managing projects, and working on federal grants 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.
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
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.
Functional Title: Asthma Control Team Lead
Job Title: Program Specialist VI
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Chronic Disease Prevention
Posting Number: 2555
Closing Date: 02/04/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,701.75
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Brief Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager for the Tobacco, Asthma, and Cancer (TAC) Branch in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section, serves as the Team Lead (Program Specialist VI) of the Texas Asthma Control Program (TACP). Performs highly advanced (senior-level) program planning, development, implementation, and management of TACP activities. Provides technical assistance to program staff, internal and external partners, and leadership on all topics related to asthma. In consultation with the TAC Manager, assigns work to other team members. Supports statewide implementation of cross-cutting approaches to address asthma control using evidence-based strategies. Leads grant application, implementation, management, reporting, and evaluation activities. Develops contract scopes of work, monitors contractor activities and budgets, ensures contract activities are conducted and reviews for quality, and provides technical assistance to contractors. Oversees and supports the Texas Asthma Control Collaborative (TACC) and its workgroups to implement strategies identified in the Strategic Plan for Asthma Control in Texas. Develops and reviews educational materials on evidence-based best practices and approaches for asthma control for a variety of audiences. Consults with stakeholders, oversees and monitors contracts, and implements directives and projects designed to promote delivery of evidence-based services and education on a statewide level for people with asthma. Assists management and section leadership with completing division and section level assignments. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Due to the work of the TAC Branch, the person filling this position must not use tobacco products (combustible or non-combustible) or electronic nicotine delivery devices.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
(20%) Serves as Team Lead for the TACP. Oversees advanced programmatic work to support the planning, development, implementation, and strategic direction of TACP, including coordination of daily and long-term activities of program staff, preparing and evaluating budget requests, reporting requirements and evaluation of programmatic activities and impacts. Establishes program goals and objectives, and develops activities, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving them. Implements and manages advanced special project initiatives funded through general appropriations, cooperative agreements, or other funding sources. Evaluates and identifies program needs and opportunities for improvement as well as implementation of quality improvement efforts.
(20%) Leads development of federal grant applications and continuation applications, activities, deliverables, budgets, work plans, projects, and progress reports. Identifies priorities for the federal grant and works with TACP staff and contractors to achieve the aims of the federal grant and of the TACP. Leads routine meetings with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Asthma Control Program. Oversees TACP contracts and contractor activities. Identifies potential contractors and develops contracts, including writing scopes of work, budgets, and deliverables. Monitors contracts, provides technical assistance to contractors and staff as needed, and ensures appropriate and complete spend down of contract funds.
(20%) With the TACP Partnership and Outreach Coordinator, provides guidance, facilitation, and technical assistance to the TACC and its workgroups with regard to meetings, special reports, educational and outreach materials, data requests, and other projects. Works with program staff for logistical planning as well as development of agendas and minutes. Organizes and documents activities. Promotes TACC activities and membership to partners and the public. Ensures that the TACP and TACC work toward the goals of the Strategic Plan for Asthma Control in Texas.
(20%) Serves as a subject matter expert on asthma as well as policy, system, and environmental changes for internal and external workgroups, committees, and legislative inquiries or initiatives. Works collaboratively with other programs in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section to identify best practices and areas for improvement of chronic disease related community and clinical services. Responsible for analyzing and implementing asthma-related legislation and providing information and recommendations on possible policy impacts to TACP, DSHS, and public health. Exercises independent judgment about consulting with legal counsel and leadership regarding programmatic efforts or issues as well as when to notify Government Affairs about discussions of legislative relevance.
(15%) Develops program materials, reports, briefings, fact sheets, publications, and other documents and ensures compliance with Section and Division policy. Prepares and presents information at meetings, conferences, and trainings. Speaks to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in and to secure support for TACP initiatives and asthma control work. Gathers and interprets information to identify best practices for the program and makes recommendations to the TAC Branch Manager. Collaborates with other TAC program staff to streamline and standardize program procedures across the Branch. Ensures compliance with program and agency policies and procedures, state statutes, and rules; and initiates corrective action when required.
(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 Of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Public health principles and practices at the local, state, and national levels.
- Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Health promotion and chronic disease prevention.
- Asthma control best practices and current trends.
- Basic epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation procedures.
- The Strategic Plan for Asthma Control in Texas.
- Budget processes, stakeholder engagement, grant application, and program coordination.
- Gathering and analyzing data for program decisions and writing reports.
- Partnership building, engagement, and maintenance.
- The use of Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The use of general office equipment.
- Public speaking, facilitating meetings, and communicating verbally and in writing.
- Take complex and often disconnected elements and identify how they are linked to support program goals and objectives.
- Apply theoretical models and practices to real world applications.
- Manage federal grants, contracts, and budgets.
- Work independently without close supervision.
- Work independently and within a team setting depending on the project.
- Lead and provide direction to others.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders based on shared priorities.
- Create spreadsheets and track and analyze program data.
- Prepare reports.
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required. A degree in public health, health education, or related field preferred. Master's degree in a related field preferred. At least three years of experience working in asthma control, chronic disease, health promotion, public health, or other related field. Experience managing contracts, managing projects, and working on federal grants 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.
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
Salary : $5,099 - $6,702
