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Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Field
Clearance Jobs, Springfield, Virginia, United States, 22150
Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer
Field R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with core capabilities in Mission Support, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Exercise/Training, and Defense Healthcare. In support of our Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customers, R&K supports the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by providing general technical management support to the Office of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) and TSA field organizations for the development, execution, and administration of the TSA Environmental Management Program. Support services are provided in the areas of: Program Development and Implementation, Inspections, Compliance and Conformance Auditing, Recordkeeping, Mishap and Incident Investigations, Environmental Planning, Reporting, Training Development and Instructional Assistance, Policy Development and Implementation, Program Management Evaluations, and TSA Environmental Management System (EMS) Portal maintenance. R&K is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative expertise to TSA Headquarters and field locations nationwide to support the Environmental Management Program. Note: This position is contingent upon award. Title: Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Field Performance Location: Multiple Locations - Continental United States (CONUS) Duration: Permanent/Full-Time Clearance: A Public Trust background check is required, and a Public Trust clearance must be granted before access to the System or other TSA resources is granted. Start Date: Contingent upon Award, anticipated start date is July 26, 2025. Duties: The Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist shall use their knowledge and experience of the natural sciences to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative support for a variety of environmental functions, including but not limited to environmental compliance, policy development, regulatory analysis, and environmental auditing. Additionally, the candidate shall plan and coordinate that task of independently verifying the results of environmental compliance audits (performed by an external party) of Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) that receive TSA hazardous waste. The verification process is performed in two Phases. Phase I consists of a desktop review of the pre-selected facility's financial and environmental compliance status, including pending or current litigation. Phase II involves an onsite environmental audit at three TSDF locations to verify the information obtained in the Phase I audit; assess site conditions; and further evaluate the safe and proper treatment, storage, and disposal of TSA-generated hazardous waste. The candidate shall play a leadership role in the contract team as needed including but not limited to: Providing quality assurance, namely corroborating that environmental audit reports meet regulatory and procedural requirements. Develop new environmental training content that is relevant and engaging. Mentor junior environmental engineer/scientist through training and regular communication. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Policy and Guidance Support Auditing Support Regulatory Review and Monitoring Support Communications Outreach Support Reports, Plans, and Permits Support Emergency Response and Regulatory Inspection Assistance Support Continual Improvement and Increased Efficiencies Support Requirements: The candidate shall meet the following qualifications: Minimum of 5 years in related experience in environmental work is required, including exceptional knowledge of hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulation. Bachelor's Degree in an environmentally related field is required. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous stakeholders. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision. It is expected that the Candidate will be required to travel as tasked to support the program. Possible travel includes various airports within all six TSA regions to provide support services to TSA operations CONUS and OCONUS. Additional TSA field locations may be required. Candidate must be willing and able to support travel requirements. Clearance: A Public Trust background check is required, and a Public Trust clearance must be granted before access to the System or other TSA resources is granted. R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance. All qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for R&K job vacancies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Field R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with core capabilities in Mission Support, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Exercise/Training, and Defense Healthcare. In support of our Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customers, R&K supports the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by providing general technical management support to the Office of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) and TSA field organizations for the development, execution, and administration of the TSA Environmental Management Program. Support services are provided in the areas of: Program Development and Implementation, Inspections, Compliance and Conformance Auditing, Recordkeeping, Mishap and Incident Investigations, Environmental Planning, Reporting, Training Development and Instructional Assistance, Policy Development and Implementation, Program Management Evaluations, and TSA Environmental Management System (EMS) Portal maintenance. R&K is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative expertise to TSA Headquarters and field locations nationwide to support the Environmental Management Program. Note: This position is contingent upon award. Title: Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Field Performance Location: Multiple Locations - Continental United States (CONUS) Duration: Permanent/Full-Time Clearance: A Public Trust background check is required, and a Public Trust clearance must be granted before access to the System or other TSA resources is granted. Start Date: Contingent upon Award, anticipated start date is July 26, 2025. Duties: The Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist shall use their knowledge and experience of the natural sciences to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative support for a variety of environmental functions, including but not limited to environmental compliance, policy development, regulatory analysis, and environmental auditing. Additionally, the candidate shall plan and coordinate that task of independently verifying the results of environmental compliance audits (performed by an external party) of Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) that receive TSA hazardous waste. The verification process is performed in two Phases. Phase I consists of a desktop review of the pre-selected facility's financial and environmental compliance status, including pending or current litigation. Phase II involves an onsite environmental audit at three TSDF locations to verify the information obtained in the Phase I audit; assess site conditions; and further evaluate the safe and proper treatment, storage, and disposal of TSA-generated hazardous waste. The candidate shall play a leadership role in the contract team as needed including but not limited to: Providing quality assurance, namely corroborating that environmental audit reports meet regulatory and procedural requirements. Develop new environmental training content that is relevant and engaging. Mentor junior environmental engineer/scientist through training and regular communication. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Policy and Guidance Support Auditing Support Regulatory Review and Monitoring Support Communications Outreach Support Reports, Plans, and Permits Support Emergency Response and Regulatory Inspection Assistance Support Continual Improvement and Increased Efficiencies Support Requirements: The candidate shall meet the following qualifications: Minimum of 5 years in related experience in environmental work is required, including exceptional knowledge of hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulation. Bachelor's Degree in an environmentally related field is required. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous stakeholders. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision. It is expected that the Candidate will be required to travel as tasked to support the program. Possible travel includes various airports within all six TSA regions to provide support services to TSA operations CONUS and OCONUS. Additional TSA field locations may be required. Candidate must be willing and able to support travel requirements. Clearance: A Public Trust background check is required, and a Public Trust clearance must be granted before access to the System or other TSA resources is granted. R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance. All qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for R&K job vacancies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.