Position Information
Requisition Number: S5079P. Home Org Name: Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Division. Name: Risk Management & Safety. Position Title: Environmental Protection Specialist. Job Class Code: EE24. Appointment Status: Full-time. Type: Limited Term, 1 year.
Job Summary Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University seeks a candidate for an Environmental Protection Specialist to provide professional expertise for environmental compliance services for Fort Benning, Georgia. Specialization areas include Hazardous Waste Management, Non‑RCRA Waste, Clean Water Act Compliance, Clean Air Act Compliance, and Storage Tank Management.
Essential Functions
Conduct and perform site surveys, assessments, inspections, and evaluations to ensure regulated facilities manage environmental concerns.
Provide technical guidance in specialized areas to the Ft. Benning and Auburn University community.
Develop safety programs ensuring continuous compliance with federal, state, local, and university regulations, recommending control measures when needed.
Provide periodic, annual, or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results for review, evaluation, and corrective action.
Maintain a database of all site visits, inspections, facility information, contact points, inspection reports, and other environmental requirements.
Proactively seek new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance.
Recommend actions and solutions to resolve and prevent violations.
Design, conduct, and coordinate training and education in areas of specialization.
Participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team.
Assist with spill cleanup, report spills to proper contacts, and file spill reports internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on students, communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn fosters an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications Level I
High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Level II
High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience.
Level III
High school diploma or equivalent plus 8 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience.
Scope of Experience Experience in developing and administering environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Performs a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks.
Minimum Technology Skills
Knowledge and/or skill to perform a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks related to an engineering or scientific field.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience in hazardous waste management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Posting Details Salary Range: $43,990 – $102,530. Job Category: Risk Management. Working Hours: Non‑Traditional. City: Fort Benning; State: Georgia. Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 lbs. Posting Date: 02/11/2026. Closing Date: 02/11/2026.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Job Summary Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University seeks a candidate for an Environmental Protection Specialist to provide professional expertise for environmental compliance services for Fort Benning, Georgia. Specialization areas include Hazardous Waste Management, Non‑RCRA Waste, Clean Water Act Compliance, Clean Air Act Compliance, and Storage Tank Management.
Essential Functions
Conduct and perform site surveys, assessments, inspections, and evaluations to ensure regulated facilities manage environmental concerns.
Provide technical guidance in specialized areas to the Ft. Benning and Auburn University community.
Develop safety programs ensuring continuous compliance with federal, state, local, and university regulations, recommending control measures when needed.
Provide periodic, annual, or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results for review, evaluation, and corrective action.
Maintain a database of all site visits, inspections, facility information, contact points, inspection reports, and other environmental requirements.
Proactively seek new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance.
Recommend actions and solutions to resolve and prevent violations.
Design, conduct, and coordinate training and education in areas of specialization.
Participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team.
Assist with spill cleanup, report spills to proper contacts, and file spill reports internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on students, communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn fosters an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications Level I
High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Level II
High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience.
Level III
High school diploma or equivalent plus 8 years of experience.
Associate’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience.
Scope of Experience Experience in developing and administering environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Performs a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks.
Minimum Technology Skills
Knowledge and/or skill to perform a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks related to an engineering or scientific field.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience in hazardous waste management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Posting Details Salary Range: $43,990 – $102,530. Job Category: Risk Management. Working Hours: Non‑Traditional. City: Fort Benning; State: Georgia. Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 lbs. Posting Date: 02/11/2026. Closing Date: 02/11/2026.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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