Environmental & 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). This position supports the FAA’s Environmental Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Program within the Eastern Service Area. The candidate will maintain applicable training and certification requirements while supporting multi-faceted EOSH programs including Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Chemical Management, Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Water, Fuel Storage Tanks, and Fall Protection. The role requires direct support to multi-level customers, up to 75 percent travel with overnight stays, and on-site presence at the customer site in Memphis as requested. Must be located in the Fayetteville or Raleigh/Durham, NC areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental and safety support to the FAA’s EOSH Programs including Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Asbestos Management, Lead Management, 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.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys, and submit technical reports conveying findings and guidance to resolve or mitigate EOSH issues.
• Manage inspections using electronic data; utilize online data storage locations; and use Microsoft programs.
• Research and interpret Federal, State, Local, and FAA rules and regulations applicable to EOSH Programs.
• Employ and be familiar with a wide variety of sampling instrumentation and sampling techniques.
• Provide comprehensive technical EOSH training to employees as requested.
• Climb towers and/or provide fall protection training and complete tower safety inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree and relevant experience.
• Environmental, health and safety experience.
• Proven experience with various types of 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 issues and reports, as well as Electrical Safety issues and reports.
• Proficient in obtaining and developing Drinking Water samples and reports.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work, manage, and maintain information stored in a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN)/SharePoint site(s).
• Must have a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or similar degree.
• Master Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Certified Safety Professional.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 75 percent travel; overnight travel required in many instances. Remote work with up to 50 percent travel.