Environmental Health and Safety Professional

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Leidos’ NISC IV Program (National Airspace System Integration Support Contract) is one of the largest and oldest programs supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and we have an exciting career opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety Professional to support the FAA with the goal of providing outstanding customer service to the Environmental Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Program.

In general, this person will be a part of a larger team of EOSH professionals that supports the FAA’s Eastern Service Area. The candidate will responsible for supporting many multi-faceted EOSH programs, and will be required to maintain applicable training and certification requirements as necessary. These programs include (but are not limited to) Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Chemical Management, Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Water, Fuel Storage Tanks, and Fall Protection. The candidate will provide direct support to multi-level customers.

Specifically, the chosen candidate will have experience in writing reports with strict reporting deadlines. This includes extensive experience sampling and interpreting analytical reports and being able to identify exceedances in those reports. The selected candidate will also have experience climbing towers and/or be capable of receiving and giving fall protection training as well as completing tower safety inspections. The selected candidate must be able to provide comprehensive technical EOSH training to employees as requested. The selected candidate must have excellent customer service skills necessary to interact with senior level management and internal and external customers, as well as foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workers. The chosen applicant must be a self-starter, able to work independently and with minimum supervision. This is a full time position that requires up to 75 percent travel. Overnight travel will be required in many instances. This position will be located in the Richmond VA or Norfolk, VA/Virginia Beach, VA areas.

EOSH Primary Responsibilities

• Provide environmental and safety support to the FAA’s EOSH Programs. The primary programs are Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Asbestos Management; Lead Management (paint); 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. Additionally, the candidate will be required to employ and be familiar with a wide variety of sampling instrumentation, sampling techniques.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys, and submit proper technical reports conveying findings and sound guidance to resolve/mitigate any EOSH issues.
• Manage inspections using electronic data; utilize on-line data storage locations; and be able to use all Microsoft programs.
• Research and interpret Federal, State, Local, and FAA rules and regulations that are applicable to EOSH Programs.
• Provide excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.

EOSH Basic Qualifications/Experience:

• Requires Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Environmental, health and safety experience.
• Proven experience with various types of EOSH field equipment (ex. PID, XRF, Dosimeter, etc.).
• Proficient in obtaining and developing Asbestos samples & reports.
• Experience in conducting and developing indoor air quality (IAQ) samples & reports.
• Technical competence in surveying and developing Fall Protection issues & reports as well as Electrical Safety issues and reports.
• Proficient in obtaining and developing Drinking Water samples and reports.
• Must be strong in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Must be able to work, manage and maintain information stored in a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN)/SharePoint site(s).
• Candidate must also 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.

NISC IV

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Original Posting:

December 10, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.