Job Description

Overview

Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Environmental Protection Specialist! This individual 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

• Plans, prepares, coordinates, and facilitates implementation of Fort Benning Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permit. Perform on-going inspections and provides technical assistance for the erosion and sedimentation control practices used at Fort Benning construction sites.
• Provides environmental consultation and support to assist units, government branches, and/or federal contractors with compliance regarding state, federal and DOD environmental regulations and guidelines including review of RECs / 144Rs.
• Plans, prepares, and coordinates implementation of the Fort Benning Surface Mining Permit. Perform on-going inspections and provides technical assistance for the erosion and sedimentation control practices used at Fort Benning Surface Mining Permitted borrow areas.
• 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.
• Assist with and participate in planning and organizing community outreach and engagement.
• Conduct field surveys to assess the condition of stormwater infrastructure.
• Utilize GIS software to map and analyze data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of MS4 compliance strategies.
• Assist with the preparation of reports database management and presentations.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions.
• Designs, conducts, and coordinates training and education in area of specialization.
• All other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree + 2 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree

Level II

• High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree + 4 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience

Level III

• High school diploma or equivalent + 8 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree + 6 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree + 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.

Contract Type
Limited Term