Radioactive Materials License Reviewer

Date: Mar 4, 2026 Location: AUSTIN, TX Employee Benefits DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs. Functional Title Radioactive Materials License Reviewer Job Title Health Physicist I Agency & Department Dept. of State Health Services, Radiation Department Posting Details Posting Number: 14344 Closing Date: 06/02/2026 Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) MOS Codes: 230X,61DX,72A,SEI12 Brief Job Description Perform complex (journey‑level) health physics work evaluating permit and license application requests. Includes technical reviews of equipment, facilities, plans, procedures and personnel to minimize danger to public health, safety, or the environment for uses of radioactive material. Prepares radioactive materials licenses for issuance after performing technical reviews for safety and regulatory compliance. Also plans radiation control projects and coordinates special projects, may train others and give presentations. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Serve as project team member as independent technical reviewer. Perform or coordinate technical reviews of radiation safety plans, operations, facilities, including shielding designs. Evaluate radiation safety, operating and emergency procedure manuals, decommissioning cost estimates. Prepare authorizations, permits, and licenses based on regulatory standards. Produce licenses for applications that meet department rules. Prepare correspondence, technical reports, environmental assessments, impact statements, or programmatic assessments. Provide technical information to applicants, licensees, the public and staff. Recommend and implement radiation safety policies, procedures and guidelines. Evaluate radiological sampling data or calculations of radiation doses from internal and/or external exposure to determine radiation dose and effects for individuals. Research acceptable scientific practices and standards applicable to radioactive material licensing. Review and provide written comments on guides, policies and rules based on technical criteria. Draft and revise guidance documents addressing radiation safety issues. May serve as project team member or team leader in review, evaluation, and production of regulatory guidance, policies and rules. May also provide presentations based on reviews and comments. Review Sealed Source and Device registration documents for safety criteria. When qualified, perform technical review and evaluation of radioactive sources and devices, including review of engineering design plans and construction methods to complete radiological health and safety analysis. Produce or concur on a Sealed Source and Device registration certificate summarizing results. Act as project leader or member on other Radiation Control Program project teams. Coordinate, oversee, and lead ongoing and/or special licensing projects. Develop schedules and methods to increase efficiency and workflow. Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or COOP activation such as nuclear emergency response drills or actual response to accidents. May require alternate shift patterns or location. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Radiation control, radiological health, radiation safety practices and techniques; health physics, physical science, radioactive materials, radiation, and mathematics; radiation detection, measurement, control and environmental monitoring equipment; information sources for radiation control, health physics, and environmental surveillance; federal and state laws and regulations; regulatory procedures of licensing programs; radiation control program operations. Skill in: Reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex applications, regulations, and regulatory requirements; written and oral communication of technical material; communicating technical information at an appropriate level. Ability to: Make independent and sound technical judgments; interpret and use engineering drawings and technical data; interpret and use scientific and radiological data; use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) at a business level; interpret radiation shielding designs and radiological and statistical data; interpret laws and regulations; apply health physics and other scientific principles; detect and evaluate radiation and public health hazards; communicate effectively; train others. Initial Screening Criteria The hiring supervisor cannot consider any applicant that does not meet both criteria (1) and (2) for this position. Required Criteria Applicant has a bachelor's degree with at least one year's experience working with or regulating the usage of ionizing radiation; experience and education may be substituted (6 months’ experience = 15 semester hours). One or more of the following criteria: Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline. Experience writing reports and/or organizing, preparing, and presenting information in written and/or verbal format. Experience with state and/or federal laws, regulations/rules and directives. Experience in a regulatory or quality control position requiring direct contact with the public. Experience communicating with the public. Hands‑on experience using ionizing radiation. Working knowledge and experience in setting up and maintaining radiation safety programs. Additional Information Candidates selected for interviews must bring documentation of education indicated on their application to the interview (diplomas, certifications, or transcripts). Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of selection results. 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 official duties, they must possess a current valid Texas driver’s license. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans Military occupations 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 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. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. DSHS uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 form. Nearest Major Market Austin #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of State Health Services