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Leidos · 1 day ago

Environmental Scientist

Kennedy Lakes, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$51K/yr - $92K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking an Environmental Scientist to manage field sampling activities and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for NASA and Space Force operations.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage projects related to sampling activities and reporting for environmental permits, including solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and potable water

Lead investigations of environmental contamination incidents or spills to assess potential impacts

Supervise sampling activities for waste characterization to determine transportation and disposal requirements for waste generated by tenant organizations and construction contractors

Support post-emergency spill response activities, including strategy development, confirmation sampling, coordination with NASA remediation personnel, and report review

Serve as temporary Post-Emergency Spill Cleanup Team Lead during the primary lead’s absence

Ensure proper collection, transport, and documentation of field samples for analytical testing

Validate environmental analytical reports for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance

Review and prepare complex technical reports and regulatory deliverables, including supplementary data tables, figures, and maps

Manage calibration and maintenance of field sampling equipment, ensuring operational readiness and ordering supplies as needed

Oversee environmental laboratory subcontracts, including invoice validation and periodic site visits to ensure compliance

Develop procedures, internal operating instructions, and job safety analyses to support environmental compliance objectives

Perform administrative duties such as record keeping, inventory management, database entry, and vehicle upkeep

Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to company safety policies and procedures, and reporting potential hazards or incidents

Qualification

Environmental regulations knowledgeHAZWOPER CertificationTechnical writing proficiencyGIS software experienceField sampling techniquesData analysis skillsMathematical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with 4 years of directly related work experience

Active 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental regulations related to compliance sampling and reporting for permits (e.g., solid waste, industrial wastewater, stormwater, potable water)

Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field sampling and operation of environmental field equipment

Proficiency in technical writing, including creating detailed reports, data tables, and spreadsheets under supervision of a Professional Geologist or Engineer

Ability to analyze and interpret field instrumentation data and laboratory analytical reports to provide actionable recommendations

Strong mathematical skills and ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations and technical information

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel

Ability to pass an occupational health physical to maintain required certifications

Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a team environment, with effective communication across all levels of employees

Preferred

Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to produce maps depicting sampling locations, groundwater elevations and other relative information related to field activities