Environmental Hazards Branch Manager

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Functional Title: Environmental Hazards Branch Manager 
Job Title: Manager IV 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Environmental 
Posting Number: 10420 
Closing Date: 11/04/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
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: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations: Austin 
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 
 
 

Brief Job Description

Under the direction of the Inspections Unit, Environmental Section Director, the manager performs highly advanced, complex senior-level managerial work overseeing and managing the daily operations and functions of the Environmental Hazards Branch. Manages, plans, and coordinates the performance of environmental programs statewide. Provides technical expertise, oversight and direction to staff and functions. The position sets goals for staff, establishes priorities, plans, assigns, supervises their work, and is responsible for performance measures and outcomes. Responsible for employing appropriate organizational and management skills to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, schedules, and standards for staff and operations. Work involves evaluating resources, approving purchase request and travel expenditures, developing guidelines, evaluating business functions and procedures for programs within the Branch. Identifies areas of process improvement and implements change. Prepares or approves responses to legislative requests and public inquiries. Oversees the development of administrative rules. 

The manager is responsible for oversight of and coordination of the Environmental Hazards Branch-related projects and initiatives. Represents the Environmental Hazards Branch programs in cross-functional and other workgroup meetings. Work involves collaborating as needed with section and division executives, program directors, vendors/contractors, and external stakeholders. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

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

EJF 1: (30%) Oversees the daily management of operations and complex business support for the Environmental Hazards Branch programs within the Inspections Unit, Environmental Section. Ensures effective and efficient delivery of Branch operations. Develops and maintains an appropriate organizational structure that supports the needs of the Branch areas. Develops Branch budget requests and assists Inspections Unit Director in monitoring budget and expenditures. Sets goals for staff, establishes priorities, plans, assigns, supervises their work, and is responsible for developing appropriate performance measures for the Branch. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, and benchmark studies to provide direction and guidance to staff, and to department licensees as applicable. Prepares or oversees the preparation of ad hoc reports and information for division leadership as requested.

EJF 2: (25%) Directs the statewide Environmental Hazards Branch programs to maintain performance measure targets for the Inspection Unit, Environmental Section. Ensures that inspections, complaints and surveys are appropriately reviewed and handled in the period specified in the section programs. Ensures compliance with laws pertaining to programs in the Inspections Unit, Environmental Section programs. Ensures that staff obtain required training and maintain accreditations to perform all necessary job duties. Provides ideas for streamlining Branch operations and developing enhancements to programs within the Environmental Section. Ensures the open flow of information from one section to another. Works with other sections on the preparation and completion of grants with federal agencies and/or other department contract activities.

EJF 3: (20%) Works closely with the unit and section director, and the CPD’s Associate and Deputy Associate Commissioners to evaluate Branch operations and makes recommendations for improvement and implements recommendations. Develops short- and long-term plans and specific strategic activities to achieve Branch performance goals. Provides technical expertise, oversight, and direction to Branch staff and functions. Reviews and/or approves reports and other documentation received from direct reports. Prepares responses to legislative or public requests upon request. Oversees the development of department administrative rules. Assists with the preparation, development, reviews, and/or revision of legislation; and assists with the development of the agency's position regarding legislative impact. Testifies at hearings and legislative meetings as requested. Implements or oversees implementation of new legislation.

EJF 4: (20%) Manages highly specialized staff or technical staff, including hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. Develops and documents goals, standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, schedules and standards for staff and monitors performance.

EJF 5: (5%) Other duties as 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 assignment and/or location.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of State of Texas legislative processes and initiatives.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret or implement state or federal laws affecting department programs

Knowledge of program principles, practices, processes and procedures

Knowledge of training regimens and techniques for new and established staff

Knowledge of the rulemaking process

Knowledge of regulatory principles and processes

Knowledge of leadership principles and how to deal with various leadership styles.

Knowledge of the principles of effective management

Knowledge of information technology, department legal processes, and business services.

Skill in strategic planning and executing and evaluating complex programs, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.

Skill in problem solving.

Skill in management of department resources.

Skill in leadership, communication and public speaking.

Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Ability to develop, implement, communicate and lead an organizational vision

Ability to promote and support creative thinking.

Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Ability to lead, implement and balance change and continuity to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic state government framework.

Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision making

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

Ability to explain, advocate, express facts and ideas, and negotiate with individuals and groups

Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions.

Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs.

Ability to develop appropriate reports and other documentation.

Initial Selection Criteria

Bachelors/master’s degree from a U.S. accredited college/university or a foreign degree determined to be equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator.

Experience in developing and administering a quality control program for a group of employees.

Experience in working with inspectors in different program areas.
Experience in analysing and resolving program related problems. 

Experience in supervising the work of others.

Applicant must be willing to travel at least 40% of the time.

Additional Information

The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget, and candidate’s qualifications will dictate the final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at the midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications or other factors unless the selected applicant is internal in which case a 7% increase may be applied for a promotion, or a 3.4% increase may be applied when the selected applicant is in the same salary group but different class title and job code.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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