Environmental Protection Technician

Overview

This position is located in Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia.

Risk Management & Safety at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Environmental Protection Specialist! This individual performs duties 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.

As this position will support the IGSA with Fort Benning, candidates will be required to successfully obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) to access government network.

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.
• Ensures site maintains continuous state of compliance, including, federal, state, local and university regulations. Recommends control measures when needed.
• Provide periodic, annual, or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results of such assessments for review, evaluation, and corrective action.
• May conduct chemical analysis for environmental compliance.
• Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance.
• Participates in on going environmental and safety training.
• May participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team.

Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree

Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management