Environmental Health Specialist

General Description

Under the guidance of the Environmental Health Supervisor, the Environmental Health Specialist will perform duties within the field of Industrial Hygiene to support the Environmental Health Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB).  This position performs field work for various types of industrial hygiene surveys under the direction of Industrial Hygienists. The position involves the use and operation of various types of industrial hygiene (IH) instruments, such as sound level meters, velometers, and integrated air sampling equipment in addition to writing technical reports.  

This position is represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations by collecting and preparing samples for analysis, updating applicable databases, and maintaining records, and writing technical reports. 
• Prepare, set up, calibrate, and operate electronic and/or mechanical sample collection or testing devices as required to support program responsibilities.
• Ensures monitoring equipment is calibrated and properly maintained.
• Performs and/or assists with any departmental operations, as required, or directed to maintain workflow.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Properly manages by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resulting from workplace activities; specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and following site-specific workplace instructions.
• Performs administrative duties as required to fulfill program or contractual requirements related to the designated area of specialty, including record keeping, inventory maintenance, supply requisition, database maintenance and similar duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation. 
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful. 
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications  

• High school Diploma.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have the ability to drive various vehicles, and be eligible for a federal security clearance.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces and areas, wear fully enclosed protective suits, and must be able to work at heights for an extended period.
• Flexible schedule for potential for working off shift, overtime, and to support hurricane preparedness; Flexible schedule to assist with coordinating IH response to incidents, including spills, hazardous operations, hurricane or other potential emergency responses.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One (1) year of Experience. 

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, working at heights; in small and confined spaces as well as wearing personal protective equipment such as air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fall protection, and encapsulated suits Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in a hybrid setting to include field work and office settings; occasionally with irregular hours and off shift, including weekends.
• Travel: A low amount of travel away from the office may be required.