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Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management Program Manager

General Matter · Paducah, KY or Los Angeles, CA

Posted 7 days ago · $130,000–$190,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
7 days
General Matter's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of General Matter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at General Matter
high
65 stale, 1 reposted of 133 open
Hiring momentum
151 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.

About this role

The Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management Program Manager at General Matter is responsible for developing and overseeing the environmental protection and radioactive waste management program. This role involves ensuring compliance with nuclear regulations, managing the lifecycle of radioactive waste, and establishing necessary permits and monitoring systems. The manager operates independently to protect public health and the environment, with the authority to halt operations if risks are identified.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.

What you need

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Base salary range of $130,000–$190,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant responsibility and authority, which may lead to high-pressure situations
  • No specific mention of work-life balance, as extended hours and weekends may be necessary

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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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