{"id":44765,"date":"2023-12-28T16:34:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T22:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=44765"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:34:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T22:34:14","slug":"dhhs-job-posting-contract-specialist-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2023\/12\/28\/dhhs-job-posting-contract-specialist-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"DHHS Job Posting – Contract Specialist – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DHHS Job Posting – Contract Specialist – Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

DHHS has posted a contract specialist job opening that can be found at this link: STAP Contract Specialist. Please help spread the word!<\/p>\n

Responsibilities include providing support to DHHS\u2019 11 programs through contract management, including STAP contracts and STAP vendor oversight, as well as providing guidance to STAP vendors and consumers.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us\/ENG\/careerportal\/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=591617<\/a><\/p>\n

The complete job description, essential job functions, and requirements for the position can be found via the posting. The closing date is 1\/4\/2024.<\/p>\n

Respectfully,<\/p>\n

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
\nHealth and Independence
\nCommunity Services
\nwebsite: http:\/\/hhs.texas.gov\/deaf-hard-hearing<\/a><\/p>\n

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DHHS Job Posting – Contract Specialist – Austin DHHS has posted a contract specialist job opening that can be found at this link: STAP Contract Specialist. Please help spread the word! Responsibilities include providing support to DHHS\u2019 11 programs through…<\/p>\n

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