Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer – EMS

Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer – EMS

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 In 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: Program Development and Implementation, 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 Headquarters and field locations nationwide to support the Environmental Management Program.

Note: This position is contingent upon award.

Title: Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist - EMS

Performance Location: National Capital Region (telework)

Duration: Permanent/Full-Time

Clearance: A Public 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 Lead Environmental Engineer/Scientist shall use their knowledge and experience of the natural sciences to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative support to assist OSHE with the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of TSA’s Environmental Management System (EMS).   The candidate shall be responsible for preparing various environmental reports to TSA leadership, which will require conducting data calls, analytics, and report writing.  In conjunction with the Program Manager, the candidate shall ensure the TSA’s Environmental Program are aligned with TSA management directives and that program activities demonstrate continuous improvement.

The candidate shall play a leadership role in the contract team as needed including but not limited to:

• Monitoring, evaluating, and updating Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Document control of all EMS designated documents and procedures and
• Develop new environmental training content that is relevant and engaging.
• Mentor junior environmental engineer/scientist through training and regular communication.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

 Policy and Guidance Support

• Candidate shall assist TSA in the continued, implementation of Environmental Program policies, procedures, directives, guidance, and other support documentation (forms, bulletins, fact sheets, brochures).
• Candidate shall participate in relevant committees and workgroups at TSA.

 Auditing Support

• Candidate shall review the EMS conformance checklist(s) and recommend, as necessary, modifications to ensure that audits performed address all TSA EMS conformance requirements.
• Candidate shall have document control oversight of EMS records, including field audit reports.
• Candidate shall facilitate the EMS conformance audit at TSA HQ.
• Candidate shall 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 have aptitude for conducting environmental training in-person and online.

 Regulatory Review and Monitoring Support

• Candidate shall review state and local environmental regulations that may impact TSA operations and facilities and recommend, as necessary, modifications to the environmental compliance requirements.  Furthermore, candidate may be assigned quality assurance responsibilities for the regulatory review task.
• Candidate shall monitor federal environmental laws and amendments proposed regulations and rule makings to identify any that may impact TSA operations and facilities. Once identified, the contractor shall provide TSA an assessment of the potential impact(s) and recommendations for addressing the impact(s).

 Communications Outreach Support

• Candidate shall assist in the development, design, and distribution of communications outreach materials for use by TSA personnel, other government personnel, and the public.

 Reports, Plans, and Permits Support

• Candidate shall be responsible for assisting OSHE with the development of any necessary reports intended for upper management.

Continual Improvement and Increased Efficiencies Support

• Candidate shall support the implementation of continual improvement and increased efficiency initiatives. These initiatives are defined as project or activities conducted by a limited number of TSA facilities or operations to assess the effectiveness and viability of a programmatic, procedural or technology change in support of TSA environmental management activities for continual improvement and increased efficiencies.

 Requirements: The candidate shall meet the following qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years in related experience in environmental work is required, including managing an organization’s activities using the ISO 14001 EMS framework. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmentally related field is required.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with customers, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
• It is expected that the Candidate will be required to travel as tasked to support the program. Possible travel includes various airports within all six TSA regions to provide support services to TSA operations CONUS and OCONUS. Additional TSA field locations may be required. Candidate must be willing and able to support travel requirements.
• Clearance: A Public 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.