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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.  

 

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

 

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:



  • 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs


  • Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans


  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)


  • Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans


  • Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care


  • Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

 

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure

 

Functional Title: APS Program Specialist V 
Job Title: APS Prog Spec V 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Region 3 APS In-Home Dir Del 
Posting Number: 22697 
Closing Date: 11/06/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Protective Services 
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 15% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: ARLINGTON 
Job Location Address: 1200 E COPELAND RD STE 400 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 



Brief Job Description:

This position reports directly to the APS District Director and provides support for oversight of region’s management. The position maintains the District’s management portion of the business plan, prepares and analyzes data on a wide variety of regional activities, tracks pending assignments for the District Director, handles requests for information from the State Office and special reports as assigned. The position develops procedures for tracking data and assisting with measurement of regional performance for the District Director and the Director of Field operations. The position serves as back up for the District Director, establishes goals and objectives, implements guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. The position coordinates communication and the exchange of information and data between the District and other divisions such as IT, Purchased Client Services, Finance and the Center for Learning and Organizational Excellence training division. Additionally, the District Operations Specialist performs advanced budget preparation and financial analysis work. The work will involve examining, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; preparing and revising the District’s operating budget; and providing technical advice and assistance to the District Director and State Office; and liaising with the DFPS Finance staff. The position provides consultation and support regarding planning, developing and implementing regional initiatives. The position works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position responds to constituent complaints, completes special assignments, and monitors responses to requests for information. Work involves preparing materials to assist the District in the implementation of projects and initiatives. The position interacts routinely with DFPS staff including Regional Management, Director of Field Operations, APS Program Administrators, APS state office staff, Purchased Client Services, IT, Program Support, Management Support and Finance.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Promotes, monitors and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity. Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Assists the District Director in the planning, development and operation of the APS program within their Regions.

 

Performs advance budget preparation and financial analysis work. The work will involve examining, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; preparing and revising the District’s operating budget; and providing technical advice and assistance to the District Director and State Office; and liaising with the DFPS Finance staff.

 

Establishes goals and develops or enhances the standards for attaining program goals. Maintain the Regional Management portion of the Business Plan. Provides consultation and support to the District Director to accomplish program objectives Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.

 

Develops tracking procedures, reviews and compiles data related to regional performance and prepares reports regarding regional outcomes for APS, tracks assignments for the District Director, responds to constituent complaints, responds to special assignments, monitors regional responses to requests for information. Prepares correspondence. Reviews designated reports, budget materials, and correspondence prior to the District Director’s review and recommends appropriate action. Assists in developing spreadsheets, charts and other materials to facilitate communication with the field and APS state operations. Advises the District Director on the status and progress of agency operations across their Regions.

 

Coordinates assignments and communication on behalf of the District Director with division counterparts, and State Office, including Purchased client Services and Contract Oversight and Support, Human Resources, Finance, IT, and Facility Management. May represent the District Director on ad hoc workgroups and committees. Manages projects and/or special initiatives on behalf of the District Director.

 

Assists the District Director in Position Control, Travel, Purchasing, and other assigned administrative duties. Plans and organizes program meetings, ad hoc committees and projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of program planning and implementation.

•Knowledge of agency and program policies, procedures and regulations.

•Knowledge of field operations.

•Knowledge of budgetary procedures.

•Knowledge of automated systems such as: CAPPS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and E-Travel

•Knowledge of state government purchase order and purchasing verification procedures.

•Skill in planning and organizing activities, meetings, and workgroups

•Skill in preparing and analyzing data.

•Skill in solving problems.

•Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

•Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

•Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.

•Ability to design and prepare spreadsheets and other documents.

•Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

•Ability to develop and implement special projects.

•Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

•Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

•Ability to travel locally and across the state.

 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None 

 

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Five years full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, social service, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material or APS experience.

Acceptable Substitutions:

One additional year full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, social service, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material or APS experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education, with a maximum substitution of four years.

Graduate degree may be substituted for the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years

 

Final Selection Criteria:

N/A

 

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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. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.