Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - NEPA
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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 I 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: Environmental Planning, 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 Lead Environmental Scientist to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative expertise to TSA's Environmental Planning Program National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guide and Implementing Procedures. The candidate shall provide additional programmatic, technical, and analytical support to TSA's Green Procurement, and Waste Reduction & Recycling programs.
Title: Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - NEPA
Performance Location: National Capital Region (Telework)
Duration: Permanent/Full-Time
Clearance: APublic 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 primary responsibility is to support OSHE administer TSA's Environmental Planning Program National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guide and Implementing Procedures. The candidate shall be familiar with how federal agencies carry out NEPA requirements and have experience conducting categorical exclusion assessments.
The candidate shall provide additional programmatic, technical, and analytical support to TSA's Green Procurement, and Waste Reduction & Recycling programs. Typical responsibilities include monitoring policy changes, updating procedures and guidance documents, and analyzing on a quarterly basis Green Procurement and Recycling trends within the agency.
Additional duties may include, but are not limited to:
Policy and Guidance Support
- Candidate shall assist TSA in the continued development, update, implementation, and distribution of Environmental Program policies, procedures, directives, guidance, and other support documentation (forms, bulletins, fact sheets, brochures).
- Candidate shall prepare quarterly and annual reports documenting trends in green procurement and recycling behavior across the agency.
Compliance Audit Support
- Candidate may assist in the development, review, and update of Environmental Program training content to support On-line Learning Center (OLC), eLearning, In-Class, Seminars.
- Candidate shall assist OSHE with annual auditing of TSA's NEPA program.
Regulatory Review and Monitoring Support
- Candidate may monitor federal environmental laws and amendments, proposed regulations and rule makings to identify any that may impact TSA operations and facilities.
Communications Outreach Support
- Candidate may assist in the development, design, production, and distribution of communications outreach materials such as posters, cards, flyers, and materials for use by TSA personnel, other government personnel, and the public.
Requirements: The candidate shall meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years in related experience in environmental work is required, including professional experience with NEPA.
- 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 TSA personnel and government partners.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Possess a high degree of adaptability and initiative requiring minimal supervision.
- Clearance: APublic 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.
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- Location:
- Springfield
- Job Type:
- FullTime