Environmental Scientist, Waste Management (NASA KSC)

About the role

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Scientist for the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The scientist supports waste operations, conducts waste disposal shipments and supervises post-emergency spill cleanup, ensuring KSC and the U.S. Space Force comply with Federal, State and local regulations such as RCRA, DOT and TSCA. The position requires a Public Trust background investigation and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate environmental problems using scientific or engineering methods to prevent pollution and predict future risks.
• Review and interpret Federal, State and local environmental regulations and identify compliance requirements for facility programs.
• Evaluate solid waste from KSC, USSF and other entities to classify it and determine regulatory requirements for transport, recycling, treatment and disposal.
• Assist in developing contract requirements for environmental studies, waste recycling/treatment/disposal, contamination investigation, remediation and alternative environmental technologies.
• Coordinate shipments of waste materials for disposal or recycling in line with DOT, RCRA and TSCA requirements.
• Act as Site Supervisor for post-emergency spill cleanup and first responder responses to waterborne hazardous substance spills under OSHA HAZWOPER.
• Prepare environmental reports and procedures, handbooks and operating instructions for environmental compliance.
• Manage workplace by-products, including hazardous wastes, through segregation, containerization and handling, and respond to emergencies per site procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry or a related scientific discipline with eight years of directly related work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of waste management, transportation and emergency response regulations (RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER).
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for clearance at a federal facility.
• Ability to pass an occupational health physical and a Public Trust background investigation.

Required skills

• DOT HAZMAT certification within 90 days of hire, then biennially.
• RCRA TSDF worker certification within six months of hire, then annually.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification within one month of hire, then annually.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong mathematical skills, reading comprehension and effective verbal and written communication.

Work is mainly office-based with occasional irregular hours; assignments may involve physical exertion, outdoor work in all weather and lifting up to 50 pounds. Pay range: $59,150 - $106,925.