R&K Enterprise Solutions

Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Field NCR

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 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: Environmental Engineer/Scientist - NCR

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 Environmental Engineer/Scientist shall use their knowledge and experience of the natural sciences to provide programmatic, technical, analytical, and administrative support for a variety of environmental functions, including but not limited to environmental compliance, policy development, regulatory analysis, and environmental training. 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).

Auditing Program Support

• Candidate shall provide technical and administrative leadership for field activities performed under the contract. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering delivery of online training, ensuring completion of field work according to the reference work plan, and updating auditing reference documents and forms.
• Candidate shall lead the task of updating existing and developing new environmental training.

Regulatory Review and Monitoring Support

• Candidate shall provide administrative support to the review of federal, state, and local environmental regulations that may impact TSA operations and facilities.

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.

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.
• 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 civilian personnel and industry partners.
• 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.