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 for the Environmental Sampling, Analysis, and Monitoring (ESAM) Section under the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Merritt Island, FL. Support NASA's Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB) and provide limited assistance to the United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). Ensure strict compliance with Federal, State, NASA, and Space Force regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage sampling activities and deliverables for permits covering solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and potable water.
- Investigate spills, lead post-emergency responses, and act as temporary Spill Cleanup Team Lead.
- Supervise waste characterization, validate lab reports, and prepare complex technical reports with maps and data visualizations.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, lab subcontracts, and develop safety procedures.
- Maintain records, inventory, and a safe work environment in field and office settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field + 4 years experience.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER (preferred or within 6 months).
- Expertise in environmental regulations, FDEP SOPs, technical writing, and MS Office.
- U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Residency for Public Trust clearance; ability to pass health physical.
Preferred Skills
- GIS experience for mapping field data.
Working Conditions
Expect physical demands like walking uneven terrain, lifting 25lbs in PPE, and all-weather exposure. Salary: $50,700 - $91,650. U.S. Citizens only due to investigation requirements. Disrupt the status quo with Leidos—apply now.
Locations
- Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Salary
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Environmental regulation compliance (Federal, State, NASA, Space Force)intermediate
- Field sampling and analysis (solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, potable water)intermediate
- HAZWOPER certification and hazardous waste managementintermediate
- Technical report writing and data validationintermediate
- Laboratory subcontract oversight and invoice validationintermediate
- GIS software for mapping sampling locations and groundwater dataintermediate
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel)intermediate
- Field equipment calibration and maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related field with 4+ years of directly related experience (experience)
- Active 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (preferred) or obtainable within 6 months (experience)
- Strong knowledge of FDEP SOPs for field sampling and equipment operation (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for Public Trust background investigation (experience)
- Ability to pass occupational health physical and work in demanding field conditions (up to 25lbs lifting, uneven terrain, all weather) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Oversee sampling projects and reporting for environmental permits including solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and potable water
- Lead contamination incident investigations, spill responses, and serve as temporary Post-Emergency Spill Cleanup Team Lead
- Supervise waste characterization sampling for transportation and disposal
- Validate analytical reports, prepare technical deliverables with data tables, figures, and maps
- Manage field equipment, lab subcontracts, procedures development, and administrative duties like record keeping and inventory
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $50,700 - $91,650 with performance-based incentives
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
- general: Paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible work options
- general: Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
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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 for the Environmental Sampling, Analysis, and Monitoring (ESAM) Section under the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Merritt Island, FL. Support NASA's Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB) and provide limited assistance to the United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). Ensure strict compliance with Federal, State, NASA, and Space Force regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage sampling activities and deliverables for permits covering solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and potable water.
- Investigate spills, lead post-emergency responses, and act as temporary Spill Cleanup Team Lead.
- Supervise waste characterization, validate lab reports, and prepare complex technical reports with maps and data visualizations.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, lab subcontracts, and develop safety procedures.
- Maintain records, inventory, and a safe work environment in field and office settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field + 4 years experience.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER (preferred or within 6 months).
- Expertise in environmental regulations, FDEP SOPs, technical writing, and MS Office.
- U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Residency for Public Trust clearance; ability to pass health physical.
Preferred Skills
- GIS experience for mapping field data.
Working Conditions
Expect physical demands like walking uneven terrain, lifting 25lbs in PPE, and all-weather exposure. Salary: $50,700 - $91,650. U.S. Citizens only due to investigation requirements. Disrupt the status quo with Leidos—apply now.
Locations
- Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Salary
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
50,700 - 91,650 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Environmental regulation compliance (Federal, State, NASA, Space Force)intermediate
- Field sampling and analysis (solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, potable water)intermediate
- HAZWOPER certification and hazardous waste managementintermediate
- Technical report writing and data validationintermediate
- Laboratory subcontract oversight and invoice validationintermediate
- GIS software for mapping sampling locations and groundwater dataintermediate
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel)intermediate
- Field equipment calibration and maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related field with 4+ years of directly related experience (experience)
- Active 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (preferred) or obtainable within 6 months (experience)
- Strong knowledge of FDEP SOPs for field sampling and equipment operation (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for Public Trust background investigation (experience)
- Ability to pass occupational health physical and work in demanding field conditions (up to 25lbs lifting, uneven terrain, all weather) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Oversee sampling projects and reporting for environmental permits including solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and potable water
- Lead contamination incident investigations, spill responses, and serve as temporary Post-Emergency Spill Cleanup Team Lead
- Supervise waste characterization sampling for transportation and disposal
- Validate analytical reports, prepare technical deliverables with data tables, figures, and maps
- Manage field equipment, lab subcontracts, procedures development, and administrative duties like record keeping and inventory
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $50,700 - $91,650 with performance-based incentives
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
- general: Paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible work options
- general: Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
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