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Leidos · 7 hours ago

Environmental Scientist (Storage Tanks)

Kennedy Lakes, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$59K/yr - $107K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is a leader in delivering innovative solutions, and they are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join their NASA Environmental and Medical Contract team at Kennedy Space Center. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations regarding petroleum storage and management, as well as maintaining the KSC SPCC plan.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SPCC and state of Florida (Florida) regulated storage tanks regulatory compliance

Facilitate and assist in the preparation of required documents for registration, installation, modification, testing and/or closure of Florida regulated storage tanks, including participation in any meetings or inspections with regulatory agencies

Participate in regulatory compliance inspections. Work with the KSC contractor community to resolve any areas of concern or violations associated with these inspections

Prepare and submit data calls to the KSC contractor community on behalf of the NASA customer and compile/review all responses to assist in completing KSC SPCC Plan updates

Maintain the KSC SPCC Site Specific Plan Database, which is utilized to manage regulated POL storage activity at KSC and produce site-specific SPCC plans with input from the KSC contractor community

Brief the NASA customer on all regulated POL changes, and trends of POL storage quantity

Conduct and participate in engineering design reviews (EDRs) for proposed construction activities involving Florida regulated storage tanks or regulated POL to ensure compliance with internal policy and state and federal regulatory requirements and communicate requirements to project proponents

Participate in NASA KSC internal surveillance inspections as the Florida regulated storage tank and SPCC SME to ensure compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements

Work with the surveillance program and KSC contractor community to provide compliance assistance and resolve findings associated with these inspections

Participate in internal compliance audits performed by the customer

Work with the customer and KSC contractor community to resolve any findings associated with these inspections

Participate in partnering team meetings as directed by the government

Review and understand proposed regulations or regulatory changes associated with SPCC and Florida regulated storage tanks to identify impacts and risks to NASA-KSC operations and brief the NASA customer

Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition

Complies with all Company safety policies and site-specific safety procedures

Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility

Identifies potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports to supervisory personnel

Qualification

SPCC regulations knowledgeFlorida storage tank complianceGIS software proficiencyEnvironmental media knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyMathematical skillsOccupational health physicalCertification abilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Strong knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to SPCC, and storage tanks regulated under 62-762 and 62-761 FAC. Candidate must have the ability to review, interpret, evaluate, and convey these requirements to the NASA customer and KSC contractor community

Understanding of all types of Florida regulated storage tank systems and associated components and equipment including storage tank or component installation, modification, and/or closure requirements. Experience and knowledge in Florida regulated storage tank inspection, testing, recordkeeping, notification and reporting requirements for regulatory compliance purposes

General knowledge in other environmental media such as water quality, air quality and hazardous waste (or ability to learn) to assist these programs during times of need and to serve as the back-up SME for these respective programs if necessary

Mathematical skills and the ability to read, analyze and understand written information including regulations, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, where the information being communicated includes precise data and terminology, possibly of a confidential nature

Experience using GIS software to produce maps depicting POL storage, piping, spill kits, flow routes, and stormwater details for SPCC site specific plans

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Possess valid driver's license and be eligible for clearance at a federal facility

Successfully pass an occupational health physical to obtain and maintain qualifications and certifications required to perform this work

Must possess excellent organization skills and the ability thrive in a team atmosphere including the ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of employees

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with minimum of 8 years of directly related work experience

Requires ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance