Environmental Protection Specialist
Auburn University, Fort Benning, GA, United States
Overview
This position is located in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University seeks candidate for an Environmental Protection Specialist! Performs duties providing professional expertise for a variety of environmental compliance services for Fort Benning, Georgia. Areas of specialization: Hazardous Waste Management, Non‑RCRA Waste, Clean Water Act Compliance, Clean Air Act Compliance and Storage Tank Management.
Responsibilities
Conducts and performs site surveys, assessments, inspections and evaluations to ensure regulated facilities and unit or activities are properly managing environmental features of concern. Provides technical guidance to the Ft. Benning and Auburn University community in relation to specialized area.
Develops safety programs to ensure site maintains continuous state of compliance, including, federal, state, local and university regulations. Recommends control measures when needed.
Provides periodic, annual or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results of such assessments for review, evaluation, and corrective action. Maintains a database of all site visits, inspections, including specific information of the facility, point of contact information, inspection reports, and any other environmental requirements.
Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance. Recommends actions and solutions for resolving and preventing violations.
Designs, conducts, and coordinates training and education in area of specialization.
May participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team. Assists with spill cleanup, reports spill to proper point of contacts, and files spill reports both internally and externally.
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.
Benefits and Company Culture
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our 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 the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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. Please visit their website to learn more.
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Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University Risk Management and Safety at Auburn University seeks candidate for an Environmental Protection Specialist! Performs duties providing professional expertise for a variety of environmental compliance services for Fort Benning, Georgia. Areas of specialization: Hazardous Waste Management, Non‑RCRA Waste, Clean Water Act Compliance, Clean Air Act Compliance and Storage Tank Management.
Responsibilities
Conducts and performs site surveys, assessments, inspections and evaluations to ensure regulated facilities and unit or activities are properly managing environmental features of concern. Provides technical guidance to the Ft. Benning and Auburn University community in relation to specialized area.
Develops safety programs to ensure site maintains continuous state of compliance, including, federal, state, local and university regulations. Recommends control measures when needed.
Provides periodic, annual or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results of such assessments for review, evaluation, and corrective action. Maintains a database of all site visits, inspections, including specific information of the facility, point of contact information, inspection reports, and any other environmental requirements.
Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance. Recommends actions and solutions for resolving and preventing violations.
Designs, conducts, and coordinates training and education in area of specialization.
May participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team. Assists with spill cleanup, reports spill to proper point of contacts, and files spill reports both internally and externally.
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.
Benefits and Company Culture
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our 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 the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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. Please visit their website to learn more.
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