RAM Licensing Branch Manager

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Functional Title: RAM Licensing Branch Manager 
Job Title: Manager VI 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Radiation 
Posting Number: 21862 
Closing Date: 10/09/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science 
Salary Range: $9,439.83 - $9,439.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 20% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations:  
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Brief Job Description:

Under the direction of the Radiation Section Director or designee, the manager performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations of the Radioactive Materials Licensing Branch within the Radiation Section. The manager also performs advanced health physics and radiation control work. Manages, plans, and coordinates statewide radioactive materials licensing, industrial radiography certification, sealed source and device safety evaluations, and related regulatory activities. Provides technical expertise, professional oversight, and direction to licensing and administrative staff.

The position sets goals for staff, establishes priorities, plans, assigns, and supervises work, and is responsible for performance measures and outcomes. Uses organizational and management skills to develop and evaluate policies, procedures, guidance, schedules, and standards for branch activities and licensing programs. Work involves evaluating resources, coordinating workloads, monitoring licensing timeliness and quality, maintaining consistency in technical review and regulatory decisions, and evaluating branch functions and procedures. Identifies areas for improvement and leads implementation of operational, procedural, information-system, and technology changes. Provides input on staffing, training, and other resource needs. Prepares or approves responses to legislative requests and public inquiries and contributes to the development and implementation of department administrative rules.

The manager oversees and coordinates projects and initiatives related to the Radioactive Materials Licensing Branch and represents the Branch in cross-functional and other work group meetings. May serve as backup to Radiation Section leadership as assigned. Work involves collaborating as needed with Consumer Protection Division leadership, Radiation Section leadership, other branch managers and program areas, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other federal and state agencies, Agreement State partners, professional organizations, applicants, licensees, and external stakeholders. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(30%) Branch Leadership and Statewide Licensing Operations - Manages the daily operations and statewide activities of the Radioactive Materials Licensing Branch. Ensures effective and efficient delivery of licensing, certification, and related regulatory work by establishing goals, priorities, schedules, standards, and performance measures; coordinating workloads; and allocating licensing and administrative resources. Monitors application volumes, licensing timeliness, productivity, quality indicators, and program outcomes and adjusts resources to meet state requirements and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Agreement State obligations. Evaluates staffing, training, technology, equipment, and other resource needs, making adjustments within the branch and recommending broader changes to Radiation Section leadership. Provides technical expertise, professional oversight, and direction to staff. Recommends and implements operational improvements and prepares or oversees preparation of ad hoc reports and information requested by Radiation Section or Consumer Protection Division leadership.

(20%) Licensing Technical Review, Policy, and Regulatory Program Administration - Directs and oversees highly advanced health physics technical review functions for multiple radioactive materials licensing programs, the industrial radiography certification program, and sealed source and device (SS&D) safety evaluations. Ensures applications for licenses authorizing the receipt, possession, use, storage, or transfer of radioactive material are evaluated consistently and that equipment, facilities, procedures, and personnel are adequate to protect public health, safety, and the environment. Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates licensing policies, procedures, guidance, and technical review standards. Reviews and approves licenses, correspondence, technical reports, and safety or environmental evaluations within delegated authority. Coordinates major licensing actions with other Radiation Section programs, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other state and federal agencies. Ensures the industrial radiographer certification program and related contractual obligations are properly administered.

(20%) Staff Management, Performance Monitoring, and Staff Development - Manages highly specialized technical and administrative staff, including hiring and selection, timely posting and filling of vacancies, onboarding, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave, time, and travel. Develops and documents goals, expectations, standards, policies, procedures, guidance, and schedules for staff. Monitors performance and provides direction, coaching, counseling, feedback, mentoring, and recognition to ensure work is completed accurately, timely, consistently, and in accordance with applicable requirements. Identifies and addresses staff development, training, cross-training, succession, and retention needs.Staff Management, Performance Monitoring, and Staff Development
Manages highly specialized technical and administrative staff, including hiring and selection, timely posting and filling of vacancies, onboarding, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave, time, and travel. Develops and documents goals, expectations, standards, policies, procedures, guidance, and schedules for staff. Monitors performance and provides direction, coaching, counseling, feedback, mentoring, and recognition to ensure work is completed accurately, timely, consistently, and in accordance with applicable requirements. Identifies and addresses staff development, training, cross-training, succession, and retention needs.

(15%) Technical and Regulatory Leadership, Rulemaking, and Program Improvement - Provides advanced health physics and radiation control expertise on complex licensing actions, new or unusual uses of radioactive material, SS&D evaluations, certification matters, radiation hazards, and environmental or risk issues. Reviews and evaluates state and federal rules, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidance, Agreement State practices, scientific and technical information, and proposed regulatory requirements. Leads or participates on radiation control and cross-functional teams involving emergency response, quality improvement, rulemaking, program reviews, audits, self-assessments, and special projects. In coordination with Operations, Inspections, Compliance, and other program areas, develops or revises administrative rules, regulatory guides, legislative bill analyses, implementation plans, and technical recommendations. Leads licensing workflow, document-management, and technology improvements and implements solutions that improve quality, consistency, timeliness, and program effectiveness.

(10%) Leadership Coordination, Strategic Planning, and External Representation - Works closely with Radiation Section leadership and other branch managers to evaluate branch activities, develop short-term and long-term plans, support section goals, and implement special projects and initiatives. Prepares and reviews reports, briefings, correspondence, presentations, and responses to legislative or public requests and approves items within delegated authority. Represents the agency on radioactive materials licensing, radiation protection, and regulatory matters before applicants, licensees, the public, advisory boards, legislative bodies, professional organizations, legal proceedings, and state and federal partners as requested. Leads or participates in cross-functional, interagency, and professional work groups and communicates technical and regulatory information at levels appropriate to the audience. May serve as backup to Radiation Section leadership as assigned.

(5%) Other Duties, Disaster Response, Recovery, and COOP - Performs other duties as assigned, including actively participating or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern, assignment, or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Health physics, radiation protection, radiation control, and related environmental principles, policies, procedures, and practices.
State and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives, and guidance governing radioactive materials and Agreement State programs.
Radioactive materials licensing principles and practices, technical review standards, license conditions, and defensible regulatory decision-making.
Medical, industrial, academic, research, and other uses of radioactive materials and the radiation hazards associated with licensed activities.
Sealed source and device safety evaluations and industrial radiographer certification program requirements.
The function, design, capabilities, limitations, and proper operation of radiation detection, monitoring, and measurement equipment.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory compatibility expectations, program review practices, and Agreement State coordination.
Program management, public administration, strategic planning, resource allocation, performance measurement, and operational improvement.
Leadership principles, employee selection, staff development, performance management, coaching, retention, and effective management practices.
State legislative and administrative rulemaking processes and the evaluation and implementation of new or revised requirements.
Information technology systems used to document, track, manage, and evaluate licensing actions, staff workloads, regulatory activities, and program performance.

Skill in:

Applying health physics, radiation protection, and regulatory principles to complex licensing applications, safety evaluations, and environmental or risk issues.
Reviewing and evaluating complex applications, technical reports, safety analyses, radiation data, and related scientific information.
Performing or evaluating calculations involving radioactive decay, activity, dose, exposure, time, distance, shielding, and related radiological data.
Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, technical guidance, and program requirements.
Strategic planning and developing, implementing, and evaluating complex programs, rules, policies, procedures, guidance, and operational improvements.
Managing statewide workloads, multiple and competing priorities, and highly specialized technical and administrative resources.
Analyzing performance data, application volumes, licensing timeliness, staffing needs, operational risks, and program outcomes to support decisions and recommendations.
Problem solving and using sound judgment to identify options, evaluate consequences, and select or recommend appropriate action.
Leadership, supervision, coaching, counseling, conflict resolution, performance management, and staff development.
Communicating complex technical and regulatory information through reports, correspondence, presentations, briefings, and public speaking.
Working collaboratively with staff, leadership, legal, inspections, operations, compliance, emergency response, applicants, licensees, government partners, professional organizations, and external stakeholders.

Ability to: 

Manage statewide Radioactive Materials Licensing Branch activities and ensure work is completed accurately, timely, consistently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules, standards, and performance measures and align resources with licensing obligations and section priorities.
Plan, assign, supervise, evaluate, and coordinate the work of highly specialized licensing and administrative staff.
Provide direction, coaching, feedback, mentoring, and development to staff and take timely and appropriate personnel action.
Evaluate staffing, training, technology, equipment, and other resource needs and recommend or implement improvements.
Develop and maintain licensing policies, procedures, guidance, technical review standards, and quality assurance practices.
Review and approve complex licensing actions and technical work products and make timely, defensible regulatory and operational decisions within delegated authority.
Lead and implement change while maintaining licensing continuity, regulatory consistency, staff effectiveness, and program performance.
Communicate technical and regulatory information at varied levels of understanding and establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Represent the agency before applicants, licensees, the public, advisory boards, professional organizations, government partners, legislative bodies, and legal proceedings as requested.
Prepare and review reports, correspondence, procedures, policy documents, legislative analyses, technical recommendations, and responses to internal and external requests.
Work under minimal supervision and exercise extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Serve as backup to Radiation Section leadership as assigned.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health physics, nuclear or environmental engineering, environmental or natural sciences, chemistry, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another; four years of experience may be substituted for education at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

The following six (6) criteria are generally preferred but are not required; the hiring supervisor may consider any applicant that does not meet any or all the generally preferred criteria for this position, and may give preference to an applicant that meets one or more of the generally preferred criteria:

1. Experience applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to governmental regulation

2. Experience as a state or federal inspector

3. Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

4. Experience in a health physics position

5. Experience in a regulatory or quality control position in a regulated industrial, educational, or medical industry

6. At least three years of management or supervisory experience, including assigning work, evaluationg employee performance, and developing staff.  

Additional Information:

The position is based in Austin and requires return reporting to the physical office. 

The employee must attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations assignments may require an alternate shift, assignment, or location.

Employees may be exposed to ionizing and/or non-ionizing radiation during work. Employees must provide transportation. If an employee operates a personal or state motor vehicle in performance of their official duties, the employee must possess a current valid Texas driver’s license.

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
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