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Functional Title: LTCR Life Safety Code Manager
Job Title: Life Safety Code Manager
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Rgn 02-Regulatory Services
Posting Number: 18519
Closing Date: 07/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $7,155.75 - $8,886.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
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: ABILENE
Job Location Address: 4601 S 1ST ST
Other Locations: Abilene; El Paso; San Angelo; Wichita Falls
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!
Life Safety Code Manager – Starting Market Rate Salary $95,641.94
Under the supervision of the Regional Director/Assistant Regional Director (RD/ARD), the Life Safety Code (LSC) manager supervises regional team members and team coordinators (Architects, Engineers, Inspector, Safety Officer II) in conducting certification surveys, licensure inspections, and investigations in long-term care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Serves as Fire Authority Official for the region. Participates as an active member of the regional management team. Ensure timeframes and data entry deadlines are met for all visits. Assists RD/ARD in performing administrative tasks as assigned.
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):
Coordinate the activities and the department resources for the regional LSC unit.
Schedule surveys, certifications, complaints, licensure inspections and follow up visits to meet federal and state guidelines, protocol, and timeframes.
Supervises unit staff which includes planning work schedules, monitoring output, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Tracks, monitors, plans, coordinates, or schedules activities on a complex level to ensure deadlines or requirements are met.
Evaluates program, procedures, or processes for effectiveness through review (for example, reviews statistics, reports, operations, findings, case readings, surveys, quality assurance activities, performance measures, best practices) and reports results or makes recommendations to resolve issues or improve performance.
Expected to serve as liaison for assigned area on complex issues with agency staff or outside entities.
Plans, participates in, and monitors staff training.
Selects, manages, and develops staff through conferences, mentoring, training, and performance appraisal.
The program manager is expected to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities.
In the event of emergency licensure action, be available provide oversight at facility and monitor for life safety code concerns at providers within the LSC scope of work.
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 specialized program area in Long Term Care Regulatory.
Experience performing supervisory, managerial, or professional work.
Experience developing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to work as a member of a management team.
Ability to organize workloads and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and direct program activities to support agency goals.
Ability to coach employees to develop their capabilities including providing encouragement and training to improve job performance.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Ability to establish goals, objectives, to organize workloads, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage program activities.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to prioritize.
Skill in managing and providing leadership to professional level staff.
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable agency program policy and monitoring systems.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Preferred CMS qualified LSC Surveyor or must obtain within twelve months.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Experience in a Long-Term Care Regulatory program.
Experience planning, coordinating, and conducting fire safety and final construction inspections of long-term care facilities to evaluate facility eligibility for state licensure and participation in the Medicare/Medicaid programs.
Professional experience in applying local, state, or federal laws relating to Life Safety code, fire safety, or other building codes.
Professional experience that relates to evaluating buildings and structures to federal, state, or local codes.
Experience planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Experience developing and approving schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing supervisory, managerial, or professional work.
Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, preferred.
Additional Information:
Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. The job requires 35% travel, with most travel during the day. However, some overnight and weekend travel is required, as well as occasional on-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities. Must have reliable transportation.
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.
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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.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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 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.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
