Environmental Protection Specialist

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3529P
Home Org Name Environmental Health, Safety & Risk
Division Name Risk Management & Safety
Position Title Environmental Protection Specialist
Job Class Code EE24
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term Yes
Limited Term Length 1 year
Job Summary
The Division of Risk Management and Safety has an opening for an Environmental Protection Specialist Ito support the AU Partnership with Fort Moore. This is an exciting opportunity to help support the Fort Moore environmental compliance program. The role provides compliance inspection, training, and consultation to the Fort Moore Maneuver Center of Excellence in the following specialized areas: Regulated Waste Management; Hazardous Materials Management; Underground Storage Tanks (UST); Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) and SPCC; Title V Air Permit; and Stormwater/NPDES. This position will also perform spill response duties as part of the Fort Moore Spill Response Team.
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!
Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
  • Conducts inspections for Hazardous Waste generating areas at Ft. Moore to ensure compliance with RCRA.
  • Performs inspections and assessments of the Fort Moore UST, AST, SPCC, Title V, Pollution Prevention (P2), MS4 and NPDES compliance.
  • Provides technical guidance in relation to regulated waste to include RCRA hazardous waste, universal waste, and other special wastes.
  • Reviews and provides guidance in multi-media areas related to Ft. Moore Environmental Management Division.
  • Designs, conducts, and coordinates training and education in areas of specialization.
  • Recommends actions and solutions for resolving/preventing violations.
  • Serves as the U.S. Army Fort Moore Maneuver of Excellence Staff Inspection Program (MCoE SIP) inspector, providing compliance-orientated feedback on applicable functional areas, identifying deficiencies, and bringing respective Fort Moore units environmental programs to standard.
  • Participate and provide support for hazmat spill emergency response.
  • Analyze data to provide interpretations of waste analysis and waste characterizations.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science.
Substitutions allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Performs a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks.
Minimum Technology Skills
Knowledge and/or skill to perform a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks related to an engineering or scientific field.
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Progressive environmental experience with implementing federal and state regulations hazardous waste management, UST’S, SPCC, Pollution Prevention, Stormwater/NPDES, or other related environmental programs.

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $40,000- $64,000
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: Columbus
State position is located: Georgia
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Ability to life 50 lbs. Employee must be capable of walking in wooded and hilly natural terrains, and climbing ladders.
Posting Date 04/15/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job is located at Ft Moore, Columbus, GA
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44564

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