Waste Sampling Specialist

Job Overview: APTIM is hiring for a Waste Sampling Specialist that supports nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations by performing environmental and radiological waste sampling, characterization, and data evaluation activities. This role ensures compliance with DOE, NRC, EPA, and state regulatory requirements and supports safe, compliant waste disposition activities. The position requires hands-on field sampling experience in radiological and hazardous waste environments and close coordination with health physics, waste management, and project operations teams.   Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field sampling of radiological, hazardous, mixed, and non-hazardous waste streams in support of D&D activities
• Collect soil, concrete, debris, water, sludge, and bulk waste samples using approved procedures and sampling plans
• Support waste characterization efforts to determine appropriate treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal pathways
• Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody, sample integrity, and QA/QC requirements
• Conduct sampling activities in compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Follow radiological control procedures and work under Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
• Apply ALARA principles during all field activities
• Participate in safety briefings, hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
• Document sampling activities accurately in field logs, databases, and electronic systems
• Review laboratory analytical data for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with preparation of sampling reports, waste profiles, and regulatory documentation
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 3--5 years of experience in environmental or radiological sampling
• Experience supporting nuclear facilities, D&D projects, or DOE/NRC-regulated sites
• Working knowledge of hazardous and radioactive waste characterization requirements
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification
• Ability to work in industrial and radiological environments
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform field work in varying conditions
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08 Per Hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
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