Environmental Scientist – Hazardous Waste, Stennis Space Center, MS

Your Role

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, solid waste, petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POLs)/Spills, and tanks.
• Perform waste determinations, classification, and profiling in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of hazardous waste accumulation sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Document findings and corrective actions; support follow-up investigations and closure of observations, consistent with center processes.
• Cook up hazardous waste pickups and off-site disposal with approved Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). Ensure manifests, Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) forms, and supporting documentation are accurate and complete.
• Manage hazardous waste inventory using a government provided database and ensure timely removal of full accumulation containers consistent with center requirements.
• Track and verify waste shipments, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit required reports, including hazardous waste generator reports, spill reports, and other compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities, including tracking hazardous materials and waste management data.
• Provide technical support and consultation to site personnel regarding environmental compliance issues and best practices.
• Support on-site lead to host training programs for NASA staff and contractors related to environmental compliance topics, including hazardous waste management and spill response.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve environmental performance.
• Participate in spill response and clean-up activities. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Support oil-filled equipment (generators, transformers, etc) inspection program.
• Support the update and implementation of spill prevention and response plans for POLs.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Current HAZWOPER training is preferred.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to hazardous waste, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of NASA environmental guidelines, systems, and processes is preferred, but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must be detail oriented to properly document all environmental compliance activities occurring across the contract.