Environmental Scientist, Waste Management (NASA KSC)

Job overview

The Environmental Scientist, Waste Management (NASA KSC) is an onsite role based in Merritt Island, FL, with an annual salary range of $59,150 to $106,925. This position supports the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON) at Kennedy Space Center, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. This role exists to manage waste operations, supervise spill cleanup activities, and ensure facility compliance with RCRA, DOT, and TSCA standards. The scientist will analyze environmental problems, develop pollution prevention solutions, and coordinate waste disposal shipments to maintain safe and compliant operations.

What you'll do

• Analyze environmental problems, interpret regulations, classify waste, coordinate disposal shipments, supervise spill cleanup, and prepare environmental reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

merritt island fl

environmental scientist

waste management

nasa

compliance

rcra

dot

tsca

onsite

public trust

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Why this role

Supports NASA mission-critical environmental compliance at Kennedy Space Center.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Environmental Consulting Services. Sector: 54.