Environmental Protection Technician

Auburn University•Fort Benning, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience OR Associate's degree
4 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree
6 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience
Experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management

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. Maintain 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 on going environmental and safety training.
May 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.