Environmental Scientist, Waste Management (nasa Ksc)

Leidos Holdings

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
Base: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Federal environmental regulation compliance
Hazardous waste transportation and disposal
Emergency spill cleanup and hazwoper response
This role supports NASA Kennedy Space Center and the U.S. Space Force by ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local waste regulations

Job Summary

  • This role supports NASA Kennedy Space Center and the U.S. Space Force by ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local waste regulations.
  • The incumbent will supervise post-emergency spill cleanup activities and serve as a first responder for hazardous substance releases under OSHA HAZWOPER requirements.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline plus eight years of directly related work experience in waste management.

Matching Summary

This role supports NASA Kennedy Space Center and the U.S. Space Force by ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local waste regulations.

Salary

Base: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal environmental regulation compliance
  • Hazardous waste transportation and disposal
  • Emergency spill cleanup and HAZWOPER response
  • Regulatory interpretation of RCRA DOT TSCA
  • Environmental problem analysis and prevention

Nice-to-have

  • Subject Matter Expertise in environmental media
  • FDEP Qualified Stormwater Inspector certification
  • Innovative alternative environmental technologies
  • Strong organizational and team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science
  • Eight years of directly related work experience
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanency required
  • DOT HAZMAT employee certification within 90 days
  • RCRA TSDF worker certification within six months
  • OSHA HAZWOPER certification immediately upon employment
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass background investigation

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or U.S. Permanency

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