Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Protection Specialist

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $43,990.00/Yr. - USD $102,530.00/Yr.

Locations: Fort Benning, Georgia

Categories: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Environmental Health

Associated Division: Risk Management & Safety

Req ID: 7765

Overview

This position is located in Fort Benning, Georgia.

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. 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.

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.

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