Environmental Protection Specialist III

Career Opportunities:
Environmental Protection Specialist III (16747)

Posting 16747 - Posted
Dept of State Health Services - Radiation - Life, Physical, and Social Science - Not Eligible for Telework - $3,000 - $4,999 per month

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Environmental Protection Specialist III
• Job Title:
  
  Environmental Protect Spcl III
• Agency:
  Dept of State Health Services
• Department:
  Radiation
• Posting Number: 16747
• Closing Date: 05/21/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Life, Physical, and Social Science
• Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework:
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 30%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Austin
• Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
• Other Locations:
  None
• MOS Codes: ,180X,1S0X1,3E9X1,43EX,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,680X,92W,AG,MSSR,MST,OAP
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Perform advanced (senior-level) environmental work in the Environmental Monitoring Branch. Duties include exchange and processing of Optically Stimulated Luminescent dosimeters (OSL's) and obtaining radiation measurements at monitored sites throughout the state, performing database programming to facilitate issuance of quarterly and annual environmental reports, collecting and processing environmental samples (soil, air, water, etc.) at monitored sites throughout the state, preparing and submitting reports following monitoring activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Assist in and coordinate the preparation of the annual environmental report for publication. Prepare reports of monitoring results for submission to monitored facilities. Perform periodic calibration of Radiation Inspection Branch survey instruments. Provide training to field radiation control inspectors in proper acquisition of samples and processing of same through the DSHS Laboratory. Maintain proficiency in duties and skills by participating in training programs designed to enhance aptitude, comprehension, and education.

Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Perform advanced environmental surveillance duties. Conduct field surveys and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Consult and coordinate with department personnel on environmental issues. Plan and develop the activities of routine schedules of environmental surveillance and monitoring to ensure routine schedules are met. Place and recover OSL's at designated locations on scheduled frequencies, process OSL's, survey, review results, and prepare required notices, reports, and documentation.

Obtain air, water, soil, and other environmental samples on scheduled frequencies (20%). Prepare samples for DSHS Laboratory processing. Control environmental sample processing by reviewing samples brought into the Radiation Inspection Branch office, assuring records and sample packaging are correct and transferring sample(s) to DSHS Laboratory. Segregate and dispose of radiological laboratory samples according to established procedures (20%). Plan and supervise calibration and processing of radiation measuring equipment and systems.

Plan, develop, and/or supervise the creation of guidance documents related to environmental OSL's. Evaluate statistical and environmental radiation data; interpret the results; and prepare technical reports of findings. Perform instrument calibrations procedures for instruments of Radiation Inspection Branch and field radiation control staff (20%). Prepare and review technical reports, papers, articles, and provide recommendations regarding findings. Review laboratory analysis reports and prepare required notices, reports, and related environmental documentation.

Prepare OSL quarterly reports of gamma radiation results for facilities under surveillance. Evaluate radiological sampling data or calculate radiation doses from external exposure to radiation to determine radiation dose. Perform preparation of annual environmental reports. Prepare papers and presentations relating to environmental work (20%). Plan, develop, establish, or modify environmental programs for radiological health. Maintain current programs files and update various software (databases, maps, etc.)

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