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. As the process to obtain a CAC is led by the federal government and can be a lengthy process, the candidate’s probationary period may need to be extended to allow this requirement to be met.

If the candidate is unable, the candidate may be terminated for failing to meet this minimum requirement.

• 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.
• Provides periodic, annual, or comprehensive reports for each site visit and the results of such assessments for review, evaluation, and corrective action. Maintains a database of all site visits, inspections, including specific information of the facility, point of contact information, inspection reports, and any other environmental requirements.
• May conduct chemical analysis for environmental compliance.
• Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety and environmental performance.
• Participates in ongoing environmental and safety training.
• May participate in the chemical and/or hazardous materials emergency response team. Assists with spill cleanup, reports spill to proper point of contacts, and files spill reports both internally and externally.

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

Contract Type: Limited Term

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