Environmental Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Environmental Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Environmental Scientist at Kennedy Space Center
Leidos is seeking a skilled Environmental Scientist to support the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Merritt Island, FL. Play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance for NASA and the United States Space Force (USSF) amid groundbreaking space missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply scientific and engineering methods to analyze environmental issues, prevent pollution, and predict future risks.
- Interpret federal, state, and local regulations (RCRA, DOT, TSCA) to guide facility programs and compliance.
- Classify wastes from KSC/USSF operations and manage transport, recycling, treatment, or disposal.
- Coordinate specialized studies, waste shipments, and innovative environmental technologies.
- Serve as Site Supervisor for post-emergency spill cleanups and HAZWOPER first responder operations.
- Author detailed reports, procedures, and handbooks for environmental compliance.
- Ensure safe handling of hazardous wastes, including segregation, containerization, and emergency response.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in waste management regs (hazardous, universal, PCBs, asbestos, biomedical, DEA substances), DOT transport, and OSHA HAZWOPER.
- Must obtain certifications: DOT HAZMAT (90 days), RCRA TSDF (6 months), OSHA HAZWOPER (immediate).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong math, analytical, and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, pass occupational health physical, and eligible for Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Residency required).
Why Leidos?
Work on high-impact projects at KSC with a salary range of $59,150 - $106,925. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career advancement, and the pride of supporting America's space program. Apply now to safeguard the environment for future explorations.
Locations
- Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hazardous Waste Managementintermediate
- Regulatory Compliance (RCRA, DOT, TSCA)intermediate
- Environmental Analysisintermediate
- Spill Response & Cleanup (HAZWOPER)intermediate
- Waste Classification & Shippingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related field + 8 years experience (experience)
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal/state waste regs (RCRA, DOT, TSCA, OSHA) (experience)
- Obtain DOT HAZMAT certification within 90 days (experience)
- Obtain RCRA TSDF worker cert within 6 months (experience)
- OSHA HAZWOPER certified immediately (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency; Public Trust clearance eligible (experience)
Responsibilities
- Analyze environmental problems and develop pollution prevention solutions
- Review/evaluate regulations and ensure KSC/USSF compliance
- Classify solid wastes and determine transport/treatment/disposal requirements
- Coordinate waste shipments per DOT/RCRA/TSCA regs
- Supervise post-emergency spill cleanups as HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
- Prepare environmental reports, procedures, and compliance guidelines
- Manage hazardous waste segregation, handling, and emergency response
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $59,150 - $106,925
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Professional development and certification support
- general: Career growth opportunities at Leidos
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Environmental Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Environmental Scientist at Kennedy Space Center
Leidos is seeking a skilled Environmental Scientist to support the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Merritt Island, FL. Play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance for NASA and the United States Space Force (USSF) amid groundbreaking space missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply scientific and engineering methods to analyze environmental issues, prevent pollution, and predict future risks.
- Interpret federal, state, and local regulations (RCRA, DOT, TSCA) to guide facility programs and compliance.
- Classify wastes from KSC/USSF operations and manage transport, recycling, treatment, or disposal.
- Coordinate specialized studies, waste shipments, and innovative environmental technologies.
- Serve as Site Supervisor for post-emergency spill cleanups and HAZWOPER first responder operations.
- Author detailed reports, procedures, and handbooks for environmental compliance.
- Ensure safe handling of hazardous wastes, including segregation, containerization, and emergency response.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in waste management regs (hazardous, universal, PCBs, asbestos, biomedical, DEA substances), DOT transport, and OSHA HAZWOPER.
- Must obtain certifications: DOT HAZMAT (90 days), RCRA TSDF (6 months), OSHA HAZWOPER (immediate).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong math, analytical, and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, pass occupational health physical, and eligible for Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Residency required).
Why Leidos?
Work on high-impact projects at KSC with a salary range of $59,150 - $106,925. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career advancement, and the pride of supporting America's space program. Apply now to safeguard the environment for future explorations.
Locations
- Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hazardous Waste Managementintermediate
- Regulatory Compliance (RCRA, DOT, TSCA)intermediate
- Environmental Analysisintermediate
- Spill Response & Cleanup (HAZWOPER)intermediate
- Waste Classification & Shippingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related field + 8 years experience (experience)
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal/state waste regs (RCRA, DOT, TSCA, OSHA) (experience)
- Obtain DOT HAZMAT certification within 90 days (experience)
- Obtain RCRA TSDF worker cert within 6 months (experience)
- OSHA HAZWOPER certified immediately (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency; Public Trust clearance eligible (experience)
Responsibilities
- Analyze environmental problems and develop pollution prevention solutions
- Review/evaluate regulations and ensure KSC/USSF compliance
- Classify solid wastes and determine transport/treatment/disposal requirements
- Coordinate waste shipments per DOT/RCRA/TSCA regs
- Supervise post-emergency spill cleanups as HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
- Prepare environmental reports, procedures, and compliance guidelines
- Manage hazardous waste segregation, handling, and emergency response
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $59,150 - $106,925
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Professional development and certification support
- general: Career growth opportunities at Leidos
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Environmental Scientist - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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