Remote X-ray Inspector

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

3d • $3,410 - $5,094 • Onsite

About The Position

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Functional Title: Remote X-ray Inspector Job Title: Environmental Protect Spcl I Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Radiation Posting Number: 18923 Closing Date: 08/12/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $3,409.83 - $5,094.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 15% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8056,8831,180X,1S0X1,3E9X1,43EX,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,680X,92W,AG,MSSR,MST,OAP14,OAR15

Brief Job Description:

Coordinates remote inspections of dental, veterinary, and minimal threat licensed facilities. Duties include performing complex technical reviews of Remote Inspection Forms and consultant reports to evaluate regulatory compliance, reviewing proposed corrective actions, ensuring compliance documents are accurate and properly formatted, and responding to inquiries regarding applicable regulations. Works under limited supervision from the X-ray North Group Manager with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and federal regulations regarding ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
• Knowledge of Dental, veterinary, and industrial x-ray equipment functions and operations
• Knowledge of State or federal regulatory enforcement programs
• Knowledge of Mathematics required to perform calculations of inverse square, percentage of variation, and basic percentage calculations
• Knowledge of Function, design, and operation of equipment used in radiation detection and measurement
• Knowledge of Radiological health physics principles, practices and safety procedures, and related environmental areas
• Skilled in Proofreading and editing business and technical documents
• Skilled in The operation of word processing equipment, personal computers, and common office equipment
• Skilled in The use of computerized database programs
• Skilled in Both written and verbal communication of technical material and regulatory requirements
• Ability to Read, analyze, and interpret technical data, reports, applications, and regulations, and determine necessary action
• Ability to Analyze correspondence and determine necessary action
• Ability to Communicate with the public, physicians, and other health care personnel on regulatory requirements
• Ability to Work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to Organize workload and set priorities
• Ability to Organize, plan, and complete multiple tasks assigned
• Ability to Train others
• Ability to Interpret and follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to Perform work with minimal instruction or supervision
• Ability to Prepare concise reports and business correspondence
• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 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.
• To ensure compliance with the department's driving policy, the employee's driving record will be verified by law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

• Certificates are preferred but not required.
• Current or previous ARRT Certification as a Radiologic Technologist
• Current or previous MRT Certification as a Radiologic Technologist
• Associate degree or higher in a physical science from an accredited two- or four-year college or university
• Current or previous ARRT Certification as a Radiology Technologist with at least two years of experience
• Current or previous MRT Certification as a Radiology Technologist with at least two years of experience
• Experience applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to governmental regulation
• Experience as a state or federal inspector
• Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Experience in a health physics position
• Experience in a regulatory or quality control position in a regulated industrial, educational, or medical industry
• Experience in the design, assembly, maintenance, or repair of radiation machines

Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex technical review of returned Remote Inspection Forms to evaluate compliance with applicable regulations for dental, veterinary, or minimal threat devices.
• Reviews equipment performance evaluation reports prepared by independent consultants.
• Evaluates and approves corrective action plans.
• Verifies accuracy of calculations and entries in performance evaluations.
• Oversees production and formatting of compliance documents using VERSA and Microsoft Word.
• Corresponds with registrants to ensure complete responses and maintains timely data entry into agency systems.
• Provides technical guidance to staff, registrants, and the public.
• Recommends on-site inspections based on remote review outcomes.
• Coordinates inspection actions with other Regulatory Services sections.
• Maintains inbox and Standard Violation files.
• Issues inspection requests and reviews registration files as needed when administrative support is unavailable.
• Conducts research and recommends updates.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, regulation revisions, and technical guidance for use by radiation staff, applicants, registrants, and the public.
• Assists in the coordination of meetings and prepares statistical reports.
• Retrieves data from VERSA/RAS as needed.
• Participates in formal training and short courses, supplements training with independent study, and maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations and health physics practices.
• May accompany local inspectors to remain informed of current radiological procedures and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern and/or location.

Benefits

• insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree