X-ray Inspections North Branch Manager

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

46d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiation Section Director, the manager performs highly advanced, complex senior-level managerial work managing the daily operations and functions of the Radiation X-ray Inspections North Branch. Manages, plans, and coordinates the performance of statewide programs. Provides technical expertise, oversight, and direction to staff and functions. The position sets goals for staff, establishes priorities, plans, assigns, supervises their work, and is responsible for performance measures and outcomes. Responsible for employing appropriate organizational and management skills to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, schedules, and standards for staff and operations. Work involves evaluating resources, developing guidelines, and evaluating business functions and procedures for the branch's programs. Identifies areas of process improvement and implements change. Prepares or approves responses to legislative requests and public inquiries. Contributes to the development of department administrative rules. The manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the branch's program-related projects and initiatives. Represents the respective environmental monitoring programs in meetings. Work involves collaborating as needed with division executives, section directors, vendors/contractors, and external stakeholders-works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Radiation control, radiological health, and radiation safety practices and techniques
Knowledge of: Health physics, physical science, radiation, and mathematics
Knowledge of: Radiation detection, measurement, control and environmental monitoring equipment
Knowledge of: Information sources for radiation control, health physics, and environmental surveillance
Knowledge of: Federal and State laws and regulations
Knowledge of: Radiation control program operations
Skill in: Reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex applications, regulations, and regulatory requirements
Skill in: Written and oral communication of technical material
Skill in: Communicating technical information at an appropriate level
Skill in: Managing multiple and competing priorities
Skill in: Leadership, communication and public speaking
Ability to: Make independent and sound technical judgments
Ability to: Interpret and use scientific and radiological data
Ability to: Use Microsoft Office programs at a level appropriate for a business office and technical environment
Ability to: Interpret laws and regulations
Ability to: Apply health physics and other scientific principles
Ability to: Communicate effectively
Ability to: Train others
Ability to: Review business processes/functions, and utilize the information to ensure resources are appropriately allocated
Ability to: Develop, implement, communicate, and lead an organizational vision
Ability to: Implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision-making
Ability to: Plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others
Ability to: Build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a physical science or health-related field. Four years of experience in physical science or health-related field may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis.
Able to travel a minimum of 20% of the time statewide.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Medical Radiologic Technologists Certification as a Radiologic Technologist
5 years of experience working with state X-ray or laser regulations
5 years of experience in training, planning or supervising the work of others.

Responsibilities

Coordinates inspectors, trainers, and clerical staff work to ensure that Section goals regarding radiological sources are met.
Identifies radiation protection goals; develops procedures and training for inspectors that support those goals efficiently and effectively.
Allocates staff resources for inspections.
Recommends program and resource improvements.
Develops special budget reports, personnel justifications, and technical information to support recommendations.
Performs supervisory duties by policies and procedures.
Posts job vacancies, hires qualified personnel, trains personnel, monitors performance, coaches, and counsels as needed.
Approves time sheets and travel requests/vouchers.
In coordination with Operations and Registration, contributes to inspection policies and procedures, rules, legislative bill analyses, and evaluates other entities' regulations and policies.
Performs radiation detection and equipment evaluations and provides equipment recommendations.
Follows agency work rules and policies.
Maintains accurate and timely submits timekeeping records, travel records, and activity records.
Safely operates a state or personally owned vehicle.
Maintains an acceptable driving record.
Represents the agency on radiation issues to the public, advisory boards, legislature, professional organizations, and legal proceedings.
Actively participates or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Actively participates on the agency's radiological emergency response team.

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).

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