LTCR Assistant Regional Director - Facilities

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Functional Title: LTCR Assistant Regional Director - Facilities Job Title: Manager V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Rgn 07-Regulatory Services Posting Number: 18380 Closing Date: 07/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Management Salary Range: $9,267.38 - $10,785.83 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 35% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: BRENHAM Job Location Address: 2248 S MARKET ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15 If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Assistant Regional Director - Facilities – Starting Market Rate Salary $111,208.61 Performs complex managerial work, provides direct support to the Regional Director and manages services related to planning, executing and coordinating regulation and licensing activities of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, day activities and health services facilities, life safety code, and prescribed pediatric extended care centers. The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Assistant Regional Director develops and implements techniques for evaluation of business functions and unit activities. Plans, develops, participates in, evaluates, manages, and monitors the performance of regulatory functions. Develops and monitors performance standards for assigned area. Manages and supervises day-to-day activities of unit staff including monitoring output. Ensures unit staff comply with policies and procedures. Provides direct oversight of scheduling created by program managers. Manages the implementation of changes resulting from legislation, policies and procedures, special projects, and rule changes. Reviews and approves recommended facility actions affecting licensure and certification and performs reviews of licensing/certification recommendations. Reviews/approves quality assurance committee decisions. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answers inquiries, addresses issues, or resolves problems or complaints. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. In the event of emergency licensure or contract action, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. If the employee is a current registered or licensed nurse, there is a potential for skilled care. Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards and procedures, survey techniques and principles for programs regulated by Regulatory Services. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the statewide Survey Operations Management Team to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a complex and diverse regulatory services program throughout the state. Ability to recruit and retain qualified staff at all levels to carry out the required regulatory functions in the regional office(s). Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with managers, team members, external stakeholders, and others. Ability to analyze complex sets of data and information and make appropriate decisions regarding compliance of a provider with prescribed licensure and certification requirements. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to manage large volumes of activities on a daily basis. Ability to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Ability to take initiative as needs dictate to problem solve, complete tasks, and assist team members. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skill in operating personal computers and software. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Must have Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire. Initial Screening Criteria: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, health care administration, hospital administration, business administration, education, psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, medicine, or a discipline related to developmental disabilities or gerontology. Experience in a Texas state agency long term-care regulatory program may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, with a maximum substitution of four years. A minimum of 4 years’ experience with HHSC Regulatory Services. If the applicant is substituting four years of experience for the required education, an additional four years’ experience in a regulatory program is not required. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing a team of professional staff. Additional Information: Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. Must be willing to work hours other than 8-5 M-F. Must be able to travel as needed to full Regional service area as needed for job responsibilities. All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check. If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers. If you are an active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or medication aide, hiring will be pending until professional licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks are completed.Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. 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 to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. 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