Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (supporting NASA)

ASRC Federal; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Job summary

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD to support the ROME contract and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role involves inspections, safety program development, hazardous waste coordination, incident investigation, and collaboration with project teams to embed safety into planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass background requirements for site access.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, recommends, and complies with environmental, health and safety regulations and/or company policies.
• Assists in planning for changes in physical facilities to meet new environmental requirements.
• Finds, evaluates, and prepares contracts for properly licensed hazardous waste disposal firms and monitors waste handling.
• Writes and updates environmental and spill‑control manuals and procedures and prepares environmental impact statements and permits renewals.
• Provides input to regulators and industry groups for the writing and revision of regulations.
• Delivers improvements of processes, systems, or products and interfaces with internal and external parties.
• Develops, implements, and enforces safety policies and procedures for commercial environments.
• Ensures consistent safety practices across field operations.
• Conducts site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Performs safety training programs including OSHA compliance, electrical safety, and fall protection.
• Investigates incidents, near‑misses, and accidents.
• Collaborates with project managers and field supervisors to integrate safety into project planning and execution.
• Maintains records of safety audits, training, and certifications.
• Promotes proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste management

Safety program development

Incident investigation

OSHA training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

This role is in support of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Repair, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (ROME) contract.

This program supports the facilities requirements at both sites as well as possible needs at GSFC remote sites and NASA Headquarters.

Goddard Space Flight Center has two main campuses, Greenbelt, MD, and Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Greenbelt campus has 1,270 acres and includes 37 primary numbered buildings and numerous smaller ones, totaling approximately 3.5 million gross sq. ft. These include mission operations spaces, data centers, integration and test facilities, cleanrooms, laboratories, and other functions. WFF is situated on 6,187 acres and includes a total of 250 buildings, of which 117 are dedicated to the mission of low‑cost NASA and commercial launches and runway airfield operations. WFF also houses the U.S. Navy as a tenant, and those facility needs are included under the ROME contract.

Key Role

• Interprets, recommends, and complies with environmental, health and safety regulations and/or company policies.
• Assists in planning for changes in physical facilities to meet new environmental requirements.
• Finds, evaluates, and prepares contracts for properly licensed hazardous waste disposal firms and monitors waste handling as well as organizes and equips spill‑control teams.
• Writes and updates environmental and spill‑control manuals and procedures and prepares environmental impact statements and applies for all new permits and renewals.
• Provides input to federal and state regulators through trade associations and industry groups for the writing and revision of regulations.
• Delivers improvements of processes, systems, or products. Interfaces with internal and external parties.
• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures specific to commercial environments.
• Ensure consistent safety practices across field operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards (e.g., electrical risks, working at heights, confined spaces).
• Perform safety training programs for staff, including OSHA compliance, electrical safety, and Fall protection.
• Investigate incidents, near‑mises, and accidents.
• Collaborate with project managers and field supervisors to integrate safety measures into project planning and execution.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of safety audits, training, and certifications.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular communication, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree + 2-4 years of experience in a related or applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to pass background requirements for site access

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.