Via Logic LLC
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We are in search of an
Environmental Scientist
to join the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. As a key member of the NEMCON, you will support the NASA Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB) at KSC to ensure compliance with petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) storage and management subject to Federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations and storage tanks subject to Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) 62-762 and 62-761, and maintain and update the KSC-wide SPCC plan.
Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SPCC and Florida regulated storage tank compliance.
Facilitate and assist in the preparation of required documents for registration, installation, modification, testing and/or closure of Florida regulated storage tanks, and participate in any meetings or inspections with regulatory agencies.
Prepare and submit data calls to the KSC contractor community on behalf of the NASA customer and compile/review all responses to assist in updating the KSC SPCC Plan.
Maintain the KSC SPCC Site Specific Plan Database and produce site‑specific SPCC plans with input from the contractor community; brief the NASA customer on all regulated POL changes and trends.
Conduct and participate in engineering design reviews (EDRs) for proposed construction activities involving Florida regulated storage tanks or regulated POL to ensure compliance with internal policy and state and federal regulatory requirements.
Participate in NASA KSC internal surveillance inspections as the Florida regulated storage tank and SPCC SME to ensure compliance; resolve findings with the contractor community.
Participate in internal compliance audits performed by the customer and resolve findings with the contractor community.
Participate in partnering team meetings as directed by the government.
Review and understand proposed regulations or regulatory changes associated with SPCC and Florida regulated storage tanks to identify impacts and risks to NASA‐KSC operations and brief the NASA customer.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area; comply with all company safety policies and site‑specific safety procedures; identify potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and report to supervisory personnel.
Required Experience and Skills
Strong knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to SPCC and storage tanks regulated under FAC 62-762 and 62-761; ability to review, interpret, evaluate, and convey these requirements.
Understanding of all types of Florida regulated storage tank systems and associated components and equipment, including installation, modification, and closure requirements; experience in inspection, testing, record‑keeping, notification, and reporting for regulatory compliance.
General knowledge of other environmental media such as water quality, air quality, and hazardous waste; ability to learn and serve as a back‑up SME for these programs if necessary.
Mathematical skills and the ability to read, analyze, and understand written information including regulations; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including precise data and terminology.
Experience using GIS software to produce maps depicting POL storage, piping, spill kits, flow routes, and stormwater details for SPCC site‑specific plans.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for clearance at a federal facility.
Successfully pass an occupational health physical to obtain and maintain qualifications and certifications required to perform this work.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to thrive in a team atmosphere; effectively communicate and work with all levels of employees.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Industry standard certification, such as Steel Tank Institute Certified Tank Inspector, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Required Education Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of directly related work experience.
Working Conditions Periodic physical exertion such as walking on uneven terrain, stooping, and possibly lifting up to 25 lbs, sometimes while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in all weather conditions and sometimes for an extended period of time.
Clearance Requirements Requires ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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We are in search of an
Environmental Scientist
to join the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. As a key member of the NEMCON, you will support the NASA Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB) at KSC to ensure compliance with petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) storage and management subject to Federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations and storage tanks subject to Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) 62-762 and 62-761, and maintain and update the KSC-wide SPCC plan.
Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SPCC and Florida regulated storage tank compliance.
Facilitate and assist in the preparation of required documents for registration, installation, modification, testing and/or closure of Florida regulated storage tanks, and participate in any meetings or inspections with regulatory agencies.
Prepare and submit data calls to the KSC contractor community on behalf of the NASA customer and compile/review all responses to assist in updating the KSC SPCC Plan.
Maintain the KSC SPCC Site Specific Plan Database and produce site‑specific SPCC plans with input from the contractor community; brief the NASA customer on all regulated POL changes and trends.
Conduct and participate in engineering design reviews (EDRs) for proposed construction activities involving Florida regulated storage tanks or regulated POL to ensure compliance with internal policy and state and federal regulatory requirements.
Participate in NASA KSC internal surveillance inspections as the Florida regulated storage tank and SPCC SME to ensure compliance; resolve findings with the contractor community.
Participate in internal compliance audits performed by the customer and resolve findings with the contractor community.
Participate in partnering team meetings as directed by the government.
Review and understand proposed regulations or regulatory changes associated with SPCC and Florida regulated storage tanks to identify impacts and risks to NASA‐KSC operations and brief the NASA customer.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area; comply with all company safety policies and site‑specific safety procedures; identify potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and report to supervisory personnel.
Required Experience and Skills
Strong knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to SPCC and storage tanks regulated under FAC 62-762 and 62-761; ability to review, interpret, evaluate, and convey these requirements.
Understanding of all types of Florida regulated storage tank systems and associated components and equipment, including installation, modification, and closure requirements; experience in inspection, testing, record‑keeping, notification, and reporting for regulatory compliance.
General knowledge of other environmental media such as water quality, air quality, and hazardous waste; ability to learn and serve as a back‑up SME for these programs if necessary.
Mathematical skills and the ability to read, analyze, and understand written information including regulations; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including precise data and terminology.
Experience using GIS software to produce maps depicting POL storage, piping, spill kits, flow routes, and stormwater details for SPCC site‑specific plans.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for clearance at a federal facility.
Successfully pass an occupational health physical to obtain and maintain qualifications and certifications required to perform this work.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to thrive in a team atmosphere; effectively communicate and work with all levels of employees.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Industry standard certification, such as Steel Tank Institute Certified Tank Inspector, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Required Education Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of directly related work experience.
Working Conditions Periodic physical exertion such as walking on uneven terrain, stooping, and possibly lifting up to 25 lbs, sometimes while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in all weather conditions and sometimes for an extended period of time.
Clearance Requirements Requires ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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