Environmental Protection Specialist

Full Time
Columbus, GA
Posted
Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S2675P

Home Org Name
Environmental Health, Safety & Risk

Division Name
Risk Management & Safety

Position Title
Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Class Code
EE24A

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
1 year

Job Summary
The Division of Risk Management and Safety seeks candidates for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to 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: 1. Regulated Waste Management; 2. Hazardous Materials Management; 3. Underground Storage Tanks (UST); 4. Above ground Storage Tanks (AST) and SPCC; 5. Title V Air Permit; and 6. 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.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Level I Bachelor’s degree

Level II Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in developing and administering environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.

Level III Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in developing and administering environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
8 years of experience in developing and administering environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience requirement for advanced levels, at the rate of 1 year of relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft excel, word, and outlook.

Minimum License and Certifications

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 - $93,200

Job Category
Risk Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Columbus

State position is located:
Georgia

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Posting Date
04/28/2023

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

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