Deputy Director

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Functional Title: Deputy Director 
Job Title: Director I 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Radiation 
Posting Number: 9879 
Closing Date: 10/17/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
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: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 
97E0,SEI15 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Deputy The Director I position, under the direction of the Radiation Section Director, provides oversight and direction of planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of all operational activities of the Radiation Licensing, Registration, Billing, and Operations Branches, ensuring optimal day-to-day performance of essential business functions. Provides counsel and advice to the Section Director, Deputy Commissioner, and Associate Deputy Commissioner in establishing operational goals and objectives, coordinating and evaluating operational activities, and implementing process improvements for all Licensing, Registration, Billing, and Operational activities within the Radiation Section. Serves as an advisor to the Radiation Section Director, providing coordination and technical guidance on Section activities.

Directly manages Licensing, Registration, Billing, and Operations Branch Managers, geographically dispersed over the state. Oversees and directs pragmatic activities within the Unit,  plans and assigns the work of others. Interprets state and federal statutes, regulations, and standards and provides technical assistance to managers, staff, and the regulated community. Conducts strategic budget review and approves expenditures for the Section.  Assists the Section Director and Division leadership in monitoring the budget and expenditures. Has wide latitude for independent judgment, decision-making, and direction of activities. This position requires working outside of normal business hours, as needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(35%) Directs the management, coordination, and oversight of the statewide Radiation Section operations and staff.   Responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, and evaluation of Licensing, Registration, Billing, and Operations activities within the section. Provides counsel and advice to the Section Director regarding strategic operations of section programs and their impact; establishes strategic goals and objectives and ensures effective and efficient surveillance activities; facilitates alignment and coordination of section functions toward goals and objectives; evaluates section operations and makes recommendations to develop and implement process improvements; performs strategic budget review and expenditure approval; works with Division leadership to implement solutions. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of procedures that guide the operations for the statewide Radiation Section.

(25%) Serves as a member of the Radiation Section’s leadership team, coordinating with the Deputy Commissioner, Associate Deputy Commissioner, Section Director, and division financial team. Provides guidance and direction to branch managers and program staff throughout the Radiation Section on policy, planning, priorities, and operations. Works with Section leadership to identify and resolve risks and issues. Provides project management and direction on key projects, as well as leadership of section-wide workgroups. Ensures assignments and deliverables are accurate, complete, and deadlines are met. 

(20%) Manages and provides direction to highly specialized managers within the Radiation Section who are geographically dispersed across the state. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Directs, manages, and develops staff through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisal. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, approving personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.

(15%) Interprets and applies state and federal statutes, regulations, and standards. Reviews and evaluates the impact of proposed federal and state laws on program objectives. Ensures the regulations and standards established by the department are fair, equitable, and consistent with state and federal law. Monitors compliance with regulations and standards by regulated individuals and entities. Represents the department by making presentations, providing information and testimony, and collaborating with consumer advocacy associations, other state agencies, and federal partners. Responds to requests by legislators and other public officials.

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned. 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 assignment and/or location.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Inspection protocols and procedures in a regulatory environment.

Auditing standards.

Texas legislative process.

Strategic planning, human resource management, and project management.

Process improvement or quality assurance systems.

The principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles.

Rules and statutes relating to the Radiation Section.

Contract management.

Skill in:

Communication and public speaking.

Directing multiple and competing priorities.

Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.

Working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Ability to:

Think creatively and support creative thinking in others.

Establish and measure goals and objectives.

Direct, plan, assign, and evaluate the work of managers.

Effectively manage and motivate managers.

Establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization, agency, providers, stakeholders or elected officials.

Make timely and effective decisions

Produce results through planning and evaluation of policies and programs.

Develop and implement effective customer service systems.

Interpret data and develop effective operating procedures.

Organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.

Direct effective work teams.

Comprehensively and accurately evaluate reports.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health physics, nuclear or environmental engineering, radiologic or environmental sciences, or a related physical science field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis with a maximum substitution of 4 years. One year of experience equals 30 education credit hours. Five years of experience directly supervising technical staff.

Clear, well-written, well-organized, and complete application (showing job fit and application completeness, including lack of typos and blank fields).

Must be able to travel 20% of the time.

Preferred Criteria

The following criteria are generally preferred but are not required; the hiring supervisor may consider any applicant that does not meet any or all the generally preferred criteria for this position, and may give preference to an applicant that meets one or more of the generally preferred criteria:

5 years of experience in health physics, radiation sciences, or nuclear engineering work

5 years of experience working with state or federal radiation regulations

Experience working on legislative processes

Additional Information:

Applicants who fail to follow the written instructions in completing the State of Texas Employment Application may be disqualified.

Application must be complete. It MUST contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer, name of supervisor, current/final salary, specific reason for leaving, and a summary of experience that demonstrates you meet the initial selection criteria at minimum. Missing information or errors may lead to disqualification.

RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE REQUIREMENT TO ENTER ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION (“See Resume” is not acceptable on the application). Resumes attached will not be considered equivalent to the State Application. Information on the application must clearly state how the applicant meets the initial selection criteria in the summary of experience section of the application.

This position may be able telework 1 day per week and must work in the office 4 days per week.  Teleworking is subject to change.  DSHS will provide computer, related equipment, and basic office supplies. If teleworking, selected applicants must have a home office location free from distraction, the ability to provide personal home internet service, and the ability to ensure confidentiality in the workplace.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work extended hours.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHS Human Resources Manual. Internal applicants are encouraged to check the HR manual for any potential changes to their current salary.

Consideration will be given to known past job performance and prior work history.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) 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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

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 to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

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