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: MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15 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. Devel