Regional Services Program Manager January 21, 2026
POSITION: REGIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL SERVICES
REPORTS TO: REGIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
STATUS: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
ROLE OVERVIEW:
- DETCOG is seeking a motivated, organized, and highly skilled communicator to serve as a Program Manager supporting regional initiatives in the areas of Community and Economic Development and Environmental Initiatives. This role is not focused on being the technical expert in every topic area. Instead, it is designed for someone who excels at listening, organizing information, facilitating discussions, and turning conversations and ideas into clear, professional strategic plans.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead or assist in the management of DETCOG Regional Services programs, including Community and Economic Development, the Regional Solid Waste Grant Program, and Disaster Recovery and Mitigation projects, and others.
- Write and administer grants from state and federal agencies and philanthropic organizations to support the work of DETCOG and its member local
- Collaborate with local government leaders, business and community leaders, and other partner organizations to provide stakeholder input and assist with regional planning.
- Assist local governments with the application process and administration of grants from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
- Provide technical assistance to local governments for grant applications to Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for Community Development Block Grants.
- Administer DETCOG’s Regional Solid Waste Grants
- Serve as a connector between communities and partner
- Facilitate strategic planning meetings and stakeholder
- Draft strategic plans, summaries, and professional planning
- Other duties as
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Outgoing, approachable, and comfortable working with public
- Excellent listener with strong problem-framing
- Strong writer capable of producing high-quality
- Organized meeting facilitator and project
- Willing to learn across multiple subject
- Reliable, professional, and detail
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Any combination of education, including degrees or certifications, and/or professional work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred (public administration, planning, community development, environmental or similar).
- Multiple years of progressively responsible professional work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational
- Grant or program management experience is a
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license, proper vehicle insurance and use of vehicle to travel throughout
the region.
- Flexibility in work schedule as this position will require participation in occasional afterhours events.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Negotiable, depending on experience. This position is equivalent to Program Supervisor I in the State of Texas job classification system with an annual salary range of $42,976 to $64,469. Depending on level of experience the candidate brings to the position, consideration may be given to upgrading this position to a higher classification. DETCOG offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit completed application and resume to the DETCOG Human Resource Director by the following method:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position is open until filled. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
DETCOG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
