Environmental Scientist - Hazardous Waste & Spill Response

Leidos; Alabama; On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. You will support waste operations, manage disposal shipments, and supervise post-emergency spill cleanup to ensure compliance with RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and related regulations. A Public Trust background and U.S.

citizenship or permanency are required due to investigation length. Responsibilities include evaluating environmental regulations, coordinating waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related field with four years of related work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local waste regulations and rules including DOT and OSHA/HAZWOPER requirements.
• Obtain DOT HAZMAT and RCRA/TSDF certifications within specified timelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; proficient in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental problems using scientific methods to prevent pollution and develop solutions.
• Review and interpret environmental regulations and determine applicability to facilities.
• Evaluate wastes to classify regulatory requirements for transport, recycling, treatment, or disposal.
• Assist in developing contract requirements for environmental studies and waste management capabilities.
• Coordinate shipments of waste for disposal or recycling per regulatory requirements (DOT, RCRA, TSCA).
• Serve as Site Supervisor for post-emergency spill cleanup and first responder operations per HAZWOPER.
• Prepare environmental reports and studies detailing pollution types and future risks; develop guidelines for compliance objectives.
• Ensure safe handling of by-products and proper waste segregation, containerization, and emergency response.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. You will support waste operations, manage disposal shipments, and supervise post-emergency spill cleanup to ensure compliance with RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and related regulations. A Public Trust background and U.S.

citizenship or permanency are required due to investigation length. Responsibilities include evaluating environmental regulations, coordinating waste