Industrial Radiographer Certification Specialist

About the role

Performs routine technical work in the planning, development, and implementation of the Industrial Radiographer Certification Program. Reviews and evaluates applicants' compliance with requirements for radiographer certification, assists in fulfilling contractual obligations concerning industrial radiography examinations, prepares technical reports concerning health physics and regulatory activities, and serves as a team leader or member on operational projects for the Consumer Protection Division.

Essential Job Functions

• EJF 1 (35 %): Industrial Radiographer (IR) Trainee Certification – verify classroom and on‑the‑job training qualifications, research applicant history and licenses, perform complex data entry, and issue trainee certification cards.
• EJF 2 (35 %): Industrial Radiographer Certification – verify applications, review qualifications and exam scores, enter certification data, schedule and process exam applications, and ensure fee payment for in‑state and out‑of‑state examinees.
• EJF 3 (20 %): Routine and complex tasks – interpret rules and DSHS policy, answer public and licensee inquiries, prepare correspondence and reports, perform database tasks, proofread documents, and develop administrative policies.
• EJF 4 (5 %): Provide technical assistance and training on industrial radiographer certification requirements.
• EJF 5 (5 %): Other duties, including serving as team leader or member on licensing programs and supporting disaster response, recovery, COOP activation, and nuclear emergency drills, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Office and administrative practices, principles, and procedures.
• Correct grammar, word choice, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.
• Regulatory practices, principles, and procedures (preferred).
• Use of standard office equipment.
• Maintaining databases to enter, retrieve, and report data.
• Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Composing and editing written correspondence, memoranda, reports, and forms.
• Written and verbal communication of technical material and regulatory requirements.
• Telephone communications.
• Clear and accurate verbal and written expression.
• Writing and implementing administrative procedures and evaluating effectiveness.
• Accurate interpretation of statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality of documents, materials, and information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Providing quality customer service to the public.
• Coordinating and facilitating the work of others.
• Preparing concise technical reports and effective business correspondence.

Initial Selection Criteria

• Minimum of an associate degree from an accredited school.
• Five years of experience reviewing applications and issuing licenses or permits.
• Experience using computer database systems to enter and retrieve licensing or permitting information.
• Experience working with the public during the licensing or permitting review process.

Additional Information

• Employees may be exposed to ionizing and/or non‑ionizing radiation during work.
• Employees must provide transportation; a current valid Texas driver’s license is required if operating a personal or state vehicle for official duties.
• Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• ADA accommodations are available during the hiring process for individuals with qualifying disabilities.
• Employment offers are contingent upon budgeted funds and may require background and other due‑diligence checks; DSHS uses E‑Verify and requires I‑9 documentation on the first day.

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Additional details are available on the DSHS Careers Page.

Pay

Salary range: $4,263.16 – $6,779.25 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑20. Position is non‑exempt.

Schedule

• Shift: Day (first shift)
• Telework: Eligible
• Travel: Up to 5 %