Environmental Health & Safety Trainer

Auburn University•Fort Benning, GA

About The Position

Risk Management & Safety at Auburn University is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Trainer to develop, coordinate, track, and deliver environmental education to Army personnel. Training covers a variety of environmental health and safety topics and is delivered in person and remotely. The position supports the IGSA with Fort Benning, Georgia. The successful candidate must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) to access the government network. Because the federal government controls the CAC process and it may take time, the probationary period may be extended; failure to obtain the CAC may result in termination. Applicants must upload a cover letter with their application.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Behavior/Design, or a related field.
Five years of experience designing and implementing environmental health and safety training and development programs.
Successfully obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) to access the government network.
Upload a cover letter with the application.

Responsibilities

Design lesson plans with the Fort Benning Directorate of Public Works/Environmental Management Division, including instructional aids and student manuals on hazardous waste management, spill prevention, storm water compliance, and natural resource conservation.
Lead public education outreach events and coordinate with education entities, including the Department of Defense Educational Administration and Muscogee County School District.
Provide annual initial and refresher training, lasting 4 to 8 hours, to keep designated unit environmental personnel informed about current regulations.
Coordinate monthly with the AU-IGSA Compliance team to attend on-site evaluations of unit operations, storage sites, and field training areas, ensuring proper training for handling petroleum, oils, lubricants, and solid waste.
Provide monthly training metrics, including the number and descriptions of training sessions, attendee counts, evaluation feedback, and training hours.
Measure training program impact and effectiveness using methods such as surveys, interviews, and quality assurance surveillance plan job shadowing.
Lead the training program by setting goals and tracking, selecting, and managing training partnerships.
Meet with the AU supervisor and IGSA Partner subject matter experts to refine training to meet IGSA expectations.
Track, analyze, and incorporate evolving Federal, State, Army, and Local environmental regulations; use regulatory updates to refine training curricula and support compliance.
Support environmental education programs within the AU-IGSA and serve as liaison/coordinator for the Army Sustainability University regarding the annual Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handlers Course provided by Fort Lee, Virginia.