Global Dangerous Goods & Radiation Safety Lead

United Parcel Service, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

UPS is seeking a qualified Dangerous Goods & Radiation Protection Officer to develop, implement, and oversee DG and radiation safety programs across global logistics. This role ensures regulatory compliance for hazardous materials, radiopharmaceuticals, and Class 7 materials in multi-modal, time-sensitive shipments.

The position serves as the internal subject-matter expert, supporting daily operations, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance across air, ground, and international shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Logistics, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of dangerous goods compliance experience.
• Experience in a 3PL, freight forwarding, airline, or specialized courier environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dangerous goods program across all transport modes (air, ground, international).
• Ensure compliance with IATA DGR, ICAO, IMDG, and 49 CFR regulations.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and controls for dangerous goods handling and transport.
• Provide guidance on classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Authorize shipments to confirm compliance before transport and support time-critical operations.

Skills

Dangerous goods compliance

Radiation safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Time-sensitive logistics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

UPS is seeking a qualified Dangerous Goods & Radiation Protection Officer to develop, implement, and oversee DG and radiation safety programs across global logistics. This role ensures regulatory compliance for hazardous materials, radiopharmaceuticals, and Class 7 materials in multi-modal, time-sensitive shipments.

The position serves as the internal subject-matter expert, supporting daily operations, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance across air, ground, and international shipments.