Waste Characterization Support Specialist - Oak Ridge, TN

Waste Technical Support Specialist

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI Entech is actively seeking a Waste Characterization Support Specialist (WCSS) to support the UCOR Cleanup Projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Y-12 National Security Complex. The WCSS facilitates the preparation, organization, and routing of characterization planning documentation, sample requests, and related documentation. The WCSS participates in tracking daily activities related to the planned characterization tasks: tracking when samples are collected, shipped, analyzed, and validated. The WCSS is responsible for compiling and distributing analytical results to project participants on a frequent basis as new data is loaded to UCOR's environmental characterization database.


The facilities subject to characterization, waste management, and disposition by UCOR have a wide variety of radionuclide, and chemical contaminants; thus, a background in environmental characterization and/or analytical chemistry is desired. This position may also include other related aspects of waste characterization including but not limited to waste management calculations, waste determinations, profile development, documentation of waste characterization information, waste certification, waste disposition planning.


Primary Responsibilities

Management, editing, and distribution of waste characterization sample requests.

Management and distribution of waste characterization data.

Interface with the characterization planning team, project personnel, and the sample management office staff.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at a minimum a bachelor's degree (science, engineering or related field) OR 3 years of experience in the responsibilities detailed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel and Word)
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance
• Self-motivated, requires limited direction
• Must have a valid REAL ID or US Passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice
• Must be willing and able to travel
• Technical knowledge of radiological and chemical characterization practices.
• Technical knowledge of laboratory analytical procedures/practices and analytical data evaluations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and DOE Orders.
• Experience and knowledge of the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) or experience from other Department of Energy (DOE) sites.
• Programming and database knowledge.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.