Environmental Health and Safety Professional
About the role
Leidos’ NISC IV Program (National Airspace System Integration Support Contract) is one of the largest and oldest programs supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), offering an exciting opportunity for an Environmental & Safety Professional to support the FAA’s Environmental Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Program. The incumbent will join a larger team of EOSH professionals serving the FAA’s Eastern Service Area, supporting multifaceted EOSH programs such as Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Chemical Management, Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Water, Fuel Storage Tanks, and Fall Protection. The role involves direct support to multi‑level customers, remote work with up to 50% travel, reporting to customer sites as needed, and requires residence in the Fayetteville or Raleigh/Durham, NC areas. The position is full‑time, may require up to 75% travel with frequent overnight stays, and may be based at the customer site in Memphis as requested.
Responsibilities
- Provide environmental and safety support to the FAA’s EOSH Programs, including Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Asbestos Management; Lead Management (paint); Polychlorinated Biphenyls Management; Chemical/Hazardous Waste Management; Pesticide Management; Drinking Water Management; Fuel Storage Tank Management; Fall Protection Program; Hearing Safety Program; Electrical Safety Program; Confined Space Program; and Radiation Program.
- Employ and be familiar with a wide variety of sampling instrumentation and techniques.
- Conduct site inspections and surveys, and submit proper technical reports conveying findings and guidance to resolve/mitigate EOSH issues.
- Manage inspections using electronic data, utilize online data storage locations, and use all Microsoft programs.
- Research and interpret Federal, State, Local, and FAA rules and regulations applicable to EOSH Programs.
- Provide excellent problem‑solving and customer service skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with relevant experience.
- Environmental, health and safety experience.
- Proven experience with various EOSH field equipment (e.g., PID, XRF, Dosimeter).
- Proficient in obtaining and developing Asbestos samples and reports.
- Experience in conducting and developing indoor air quality (IAQ) samples and reports.
- Technical competence in surveying and developing Fall Protection and Electrical Safety issues and reports.
- Proficient in obtaining and developing Drinking Water samples and reports.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to work, manage, and maintain information in a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN)/SharePoint site(s).
- Reliable vehicle required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or a similar field.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Skills
- Writing reports under strict deadlines.
- Sampling, interpreting analytical reports, and identifying exceed