Program Evaluator

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Functional Title: Program Evaluator 
Job Title: Program Specialist V 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Chronic Disease Epidemiology 
Posting Number: 10989 
Closing Date: 11/20/2025 
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 10% 
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 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Chronic Disease Epidemiology (CDE) branch, performs evaluation activities for chronic disease prevention and health promotion interventions including but not limited to the Obesity Prevention and the School Health Programs. Oversees and provides technical assistance and evaluation consultative services to community chronic disease intervention partners. Responsible for monitoring community intervention projects and for developing evaluation and monitoring tools, summary reports on findings, and other related analyses and reports. Works with CDE staff and across the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section to identify appropriate evaluation methods and resolve evaluation-related problems, recommend changes, oversee identification and development of new data sources, and collect and analyze data to inform programmatic improvement activities. Works 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.

(35%) Performs the evaluation of chronic disease prevention and health promotion interventions including but not limited to the Obesity Prevention and School Health Programs, providing direct support and technical assistance for project implementation. Evaluate partnerships and collaboratives with clinical organizations. Coordinates closely with clinical partner organizations, intervention designers and implementers for data planning, identifies data sources, and manages and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data for evaluation purposes. Provides frequent and direct feedback to intervention staff on project strategies and activities. Monitors and evaluates evaluation findings relative to evidence-based chronic disease interventions in clinical and community settings. Develops protocols, project timelines, needs assessments, surveys, and conducts interviews and focus groups. Analyzes data collected through surveys, focus groups and writes evaluation reports.

(30%) Provides expert technical assistance and consultation and coordinates evaluation of the HPCDP section’s chronic disease program interventions. Designs and disseminates evaluation-related support materials such as logic models, reporting templates, and evaluation frameworks. Initiates evaluation planning, development, implementation and reporting of chronic disease interventions in collaboration with HPCDP programs and external organizations. Coordinates closely with CDE and intervention staff for data planning, identification of data sources, and collection of data for monitoring purposes. Assists in writing grant applications by creating evaluation plans and frameworks for proposed programmatic activities.

(20%) Establishes and manages performance monitoring frameworks using well-defined goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators, data needs, and data sources. Monitors and evaluates overall progress, including long-term sustainability of the intervention. Works with CDE staff to recommend appropriate changes and assist in development of action plans for program improvement.

(10%) Prepares formal contributions to public health science, including conference abstracts and manuscripts for publications. Attends trainings, conferences and workshops to maintain skills and knowledge related to public health science.

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned also 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

- Public health, health promotion, and chronic diseases.

- Evaluation methods and tools, including SMART objectives, performance indicators, logic models, data collection tools, and analytic methods.

Skill in:

- Building effective partnerships, effective problem-solving, and communicating clearly and concisely.

- Leading group efforts and working in a team environment.

- Developing procedures to monitor and evaluate progress in achieving project objectives.

- Conveying planning alternatives or recommendations to a variety of audiences.

- Using MS Office, statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Stata, NVivo, Atlas.ti etc) analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.

Ability to: 

• Plan and manage complex projects.
• - Provide strong customer service and maintain positive partner relations.
  
  - Establish program goals and objectives that support strategic plans.
  
  - Create formal contributions to public health science and participate in the peer-review process.
  

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

- A graduate degree from an accredited college or university related to public health.

- One or more years of experience in evaluation related work, evidence-based interventions, qualitative data collection, developing surveys, performing data analysis, and data dissemination.

- One or more years of experience developing logic models, conduct survey interviews and/or focus groups and evaluation frameworks, writing evaluation reports, and describing scientific findings effectively.

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