Environmental Scientist Transportation Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $25.90 - $53.87 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega |  
Final date to receive applications – 8/29/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) is looking for a Transportation Specialist to provide Generator Site Access (GSA) program oversight, regulation enforcement and determine state and federal regulatory compliance of hazardous materials that arrive in Utah for radioactive waste disposal. As a DWMRC Transportation Specialist and Hazardous Materials Inspector, you represent the Division in all aspects of the transportation of hazardous material and radioactive waste via rail and truck, and in the administration and enforcement of its safety regulations over shippers/consignees, permit tees and agents.

You will perform inspections and investigations, take corrective action when warranted; and keep the supervisor informed of all practices, whether or not governed by law, which might endanger the safety of those engaged in handling hazardous materials.

This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on the job level offered within the series.

• Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of the transportation and handling of hazardous material truck and rail shipments checking for compliance with applicable hazardous materials regulations, state rules and license conditions.
• Investigate shipper’s, generator’s, permit tees and consignee’s packaging, marking, labeling, shipping procedures and documentation of the shipments of hazardous materials.
• Conduct investigations of non-compliant actions and develop evidence of violation of the hazardous materials regulations.
• Collect and document pertinent information, interview witnesses, perform comprehensive analysis of findings, write detailed reports.
• Inspect bulk and non-bulk packages containing waste and/or hazardous materials assuring the package integrity and report an unintentional release of waste and/or observing radioactive material contamination or exposure.
• Perform radiological surveys of packages, transport vehicles and conveyances using instrumentation that measures contamination and dose.
• Interface, communicate and work with representatives from the transportation industry, permit tees and radiation safety officers.
• Provide technical expertise in the shipment of hazardous materials.
• Prepare daily inspection report information and input into a database summarizing observations and findings.
• Conduct investigations of accidents/incidents resulting in safety concern, determine probable cause and report failure to conform to relevant regulations.

• Minimum 2+ years of Environmental Science work (preferably specializing in Health physics or radiation protection)
• Be able to work independently, prioritize work, and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience identifying and analyzing underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Experience working around railroad and trucking equipment and familiar with industry safety standards.
• Be physically capable to climb on equipment and carry instrumentation during inspection activities in inclement weather.
• Proficiency with modern office software including; word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 100-177
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or closely related fields from an accredited school.
• Certified by the American Academy of Heath Physics as a Certified Health Physicist
• Registered with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certified Knowledge of principles,…