Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management Program Manager

General Matter

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Posted September 9, 2026

$130k - $190k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Environmental and Waste Management Program Manager builds and owns General Matter's environmental protection and radioactive waste management program — the function responsible for protecting the public and the environment from facility operations under applicable nuclear regulation, distinct from General Matter's

Key Responsibilities

Identify environmental obligations imposed by applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Establish and maintain the environmental monitoring program
Secure and maintain the permits, licenses, and registrations required for radiological and non-radiological discharges, and for waste handling and disposal
Review and approve operations, and proposed changes to operations, that carry potential for environmental release
Develop the criteria, procedures, and training used to monitor gaseous and liquid effluents
Establish and manage the facility's radioactive waste management program, including waste minimization consistent with 10 CFR 20.1406 and the safe handling, storage, and disposition of solid and liquid radioactive waste
Characterize waste generation and identify opportunities to reduce waste volume and contamination, and manage waste to facilitate eventual decommissioning
Verify ongoing compliance with environmental and waste management requirements through inspections and audits
Exercise independent authority to halt operations that may pose a risk to the environment or public health
Build the program's processes, procedures, and infrastructure largely from the ground up

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in a science or engineering discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental protection, waste management, or applied health physics, including 3+ years in a nuclear/radiological setting; OR advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a science or engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a nuclear/radiological setting
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
Prior experience at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, or national laboratory
Professional certification such as Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Experience managing radiological and hazardous waste programs
Experience building or managing a small team
Experience operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this role is $130,000–$190,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.