Hazardous Waste Lead

Description

Job Description:

Leidos has an opening for a Hazardous Waste Lead. The Lead will lead a group of experienced professionals in executing the evaluation and planning requirements within the Waste Management Section of the Environmental Services Directorate of the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON).  The primary work is in support of the contractors and activities conducted at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), but also supports the United States Space Force (USSF) in a limited capacity at both the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB).

This position ensures KSC and the USSF are in compliance with all Federal, State, and local (NASA, or USSF) regulations pertaining to waste regulated under, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation  (DOT), and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).  Specific responsibilities to be handled by the successful candidate are listed below:

• Leads functional group of Environmental Scientist personnel with responsibility for environmental program planning, development, and implementation.
• Assign and coordinate completion of work in functional area to ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Foster teamwork and customer service values within the work group to promote job and customer satisfaction.
• Function as Project Manager on major business initiatives, including development of project plans, schedules, and costs.
• Studies, analyzes, and evaluates complex environmental problems.  Applies scientific knowledge or chemical, civil, mechanical, or other engineering methods to prevent pollution; develop solutions to existing environmental problems; and predict possibility of future environmental pollution. 

• Reviews, evaluates, and interprets Federal, State, or Local environmental regulations.  Determines the applicability and impact on Cape Canaveral Spaceport environmental programs and identify compliance requirements. 
• Develops contract requirements necessary to conduct specialized environmental studies, reports, and initiatives related to waste recycling/treatment/disposal, contamination investigation, remediation, and innovative and alternative environmental technologies.
• Coordinates shipments of various types of waste materials for disposal and/or recycling in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements (DOT, RCRA, TSCA, etc).
• Functions as signatory on hazardous waste manifests as an authorized agent for government facilities.
• Manages waste storage and accumulation areas, including hazardous waste Transfer, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF), in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Functions as Site Supervisor for post-emergency spill cleanup activities in accordance with OSHA HAZWOPER requirements.
• Prepares environmental reports or studies detailing types and causes of pollution and probability of future environmental problems.  Prepares procedures, handbooks, and internal operating instructions to establish guidelines for meeting general environmental compliance objectives.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.  Ensures safe operating properly manage by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resultant from workplace activities.  Specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and responding to emergencies in a manner consistent with Company policies/procedures and site-specific workplace instructions.

Basic Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Science (Environmental, Physical, or Biological), or a related field, and at least 10 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience supervising professional staff.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and rules regarding waste management (hazardous waste, universal wastes, PCBs, asbestos, biomedical, DEA controlled substances, etc.), transportation (DOT), and emergency response and post-emergency response cleanup from releases of hazardous substances (OSHA HAZWOPER).
• Ability to read, analyze and understand written information including regulations and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, where information includes precise data and terminology, possibly of a confidential nature.
• Use standard computer applications plus common computer peripherals and office equipment, as applicable, (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing, database, presentation, E-Mail, project scheduling/status, Internet search, printers, phones, fax machines, copiers, etc.).
• Use field communications equipment and specialized test and measurement equipment/applications associated with the specific work discipline (e.g., two-way radios, cellular phones, beepers, chemical testing equipment, bar code scanners).

The ideal candidate will be trained and certified in the following areas or obtain within time frames listed below:

• DOT HAZMAT employee (49 CFR 172 Subpart H) within 90 days of employment and biennially thereafter (Employer trains more frequently than required per federal regulations).
• RCRA Hazardous Waste/TSDF worker (40 CFR 264.16 and FDEP Operating Permit) within 6 months of employment and annually thereafter.
• OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120 (e) and (p)) immediately upon employment and annually thereafter.

Working Conditions:

• Must thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of employees.  General office environment may require minor lifting and bending.
• Complies with all company safety policies and site-specific safety procedures.  Participates in and supports the company safety program.  Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.  Identifies potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports to supervisory personnel. 
• Demands of work assignments require some physical exertion such as climbing, walking, stooping, as well as, other more specific, but common, characteristics such as use of personal protective equipment.
• Normal work environment may involve moderate risks and discomforts requiring some special precautions such as participating in spill cleanups, hazardous waste shipments and field assessments for environmental impacts.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Pay Range:

Covid Guidance

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.