"Environmental Protection Technician"

Environmental Protection Technician

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4776P

Home Org Name: Environmental Health, Safety & Risk

Division Name: Risk Management & Safety

Job Class Code: EE23

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: Yes

Limited Term Length: 1 year

Job Summary

The Division of Risk Management and Safety has an opening for an Environmental Protection Technician to support the AU Partnership with Fort Benning! This is an exciting opportunity to help support the Fort Benning environmental compliance program. The successful candidate will work alongside professionals in both Auburn University's Environmental Health and Safety Department and the Ft. Benning Department of Public Works to assist with Ft. Benning's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of environmental health and safety while working with a dynamic team. This position will also perform spill response duties as part of the Fort Benning Spill Response Team.

Essential Functions

• Assists with planning, preparing and coordinating implementation of Fort Benning Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permit. Assists with on-going inspections and provides technical assistance for the erosion and sedimentation control practices used at Fort Benning construction sites.
• Provide 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.
• Assists with planning, preparing and coordinating implementation of the Fort Benning Surface Mining Permit. Assists with 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.
• All other assigned duties.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 year of experience OR
• Associate's degree

Level III

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

Level IV

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 year 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.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Performs a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks.

Minimum Technology Skills

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Desired Qualifications

• Progressive environmental experience with implementing federal and state regulations for surface water quality protection or other related environmental programs.
• Experience in water resources and stormwater management preferred. Training in GIS, Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance and erosion and sediment control practices is also desirable.

Salary Range: $36,240 - $77,630

Job Category: Risk Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: Evening work occasionally. Exposure to Hazardous Materials. Night work occasionally. On-call occasionally. Weekend work occasionally

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. Employee must be capable of walking in wooded and hilly natural terrains, and climbing ladders.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Position located on Ft. Benning.