LTCR Geriatric Facilities Senior Investigator

Overview

LTCR Geriatric Facilities Senior Investigator – Starting Market Rate Salary $83,371.89

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, an investigator protects residents' health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations in Texas long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day activities and health services sites) to assess their compliance with state and federal laws and rules.

Location : HOUSTON, TX. This position offers travel across the state (up to 80%), a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.

Functional Title : LTCR Geriatric Facilities Senior Investigator

Job Title : Investigator VI

Agency : Health & Human Services Comm

Department : Reg Svc / Survey Operations

Posting Number : 6935

Closing Date : 01 / 07 / 2026

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Protective Services

Salary Range : $6,947.66 - $8,886.16 per month

Pay Frequency : Monthly

Shift : Day

Telework : Not Eligible for Telework

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Nonexempt

Job Location City : HOUSTON

Job Location Address : 5425 POLK ST

Other Locations : MOS Codes : 5805,5813,5819,5821,5822,7596,8012,14N,14NX,183X,1N0X1,1S0X1,250X,311A,31A,31B,31D,31PX,351L,351M 35A,35L,35M,3D0X3,3E7X1,3P0X1,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,5I0,649X,655X,683X,71SX,749X,783X,89D,89E,EOD,INV,IS,IV,LN,MA,ME,MLES,MSSD,MSSE,MSSR,MST,OAP12,OAP14

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a program manager, an investigator VII conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations.
• Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve issues or complaints in Texas long-term care facilities.
• Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and can assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies, recommended remedies, and narrative to support regulatory findings.
• Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others; for example, publications, assessments, reports.
• Develops and implements training for field investigators. Participates as a member of other teams within HHSC Long-term Care Regulation, including enforcement and quality assurance.
• Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy / procedures, history, findings, or activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

Initial Screening Criteria

Additional Information

Nearest Major Market

Houston

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