"Environmental Protection Specialist"

Position Details

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

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
1 year

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 a 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.
• Maintain 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, report spill to proper point of contacts, and file spill reports both internally and externally.
• May 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 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!

Minimum Qualifications

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, License, and Certifications

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.

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in hazardous waste management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$43,990 - $102,530

Job Category
Risk Management

City position is located in:
Fort Benning

State position is located:
Georgia

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Posting Date
02/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job is located at Ft. Benning, Columbus, GA

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/58227