Environmental Scientist: Permitting & NEPA Expert

Herndon Solutions Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources SME) to support NASA EMB at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. The role focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA coordination, and regulatory compliance for projects at KSC, working with NASA, contractors, and tenants.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–8 years of permitting experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, policy, engineering, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., Clean Water Act, ESA, CZMA).
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member across technical disciplines.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with precise data and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist NASA EMB with management of environmental permitting and compliance efforts with regulatory agencies.
• Review and evaluate drawings, site plans, and permit applications for environmental impacts and compliance.
• Collaborate with contractor environmental SMEs to support project goals.
• Provide guidance on natural resource avoidance, minimization, and mitigation, including wetlands and vegetation management.
• Support NEPA and NHPA coordination while focusing on permitting and regulatory compliance (e.g., CWA, ESA, CZMA).
• Advise NASA on permitting strategies and compliance requirements.
• Conduct environmental reviews and communicate regulatory requirements to contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform research and contribute to environmental policy and multidisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/planning/policy/engineering

Tools

GIS

Job description

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources SME) to support NASA EMB at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. The role focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA coordination, and regulatory compliance for projects at KSC, working with NASA, contractors, and tenants.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–8 years of permitting experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.