EHS Training Specialist: Army Environmental Education

Auburn University; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Fort Benning, GA seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Trainer to develop, coordinate, track, and deliver environmental education to Army personnel. Training spans in-person and remote delivery, with CAC access for government networks required during program delivery.

The role includes designing lessons with Ft Benning DPW/EMD, leading outreach events, and providing regular initial and refresher trainings to keep unit personnel updated on regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Behavior/Design or related field.
• 5 years of experience designing and implementing environmental health and safety training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Design lesson plans in conjunction with Ft Benning Directorate of Public Works/Environmental Management Division (DPW/EMD) to include instructional aids and student manuals covering hazardous waste management, spill prevention, storm water compliance and natural resource conservation.
• Leads Public Education Outreach events. Serves as coordinator in relation to all education entities such as Department of Defense Educational Administration (DODEA), Muscogee County School District, etc.
• Provide annual initial and refresher training (4 to 8 hr.) to keep designated unit environmental personnel updated on current regulations.
• Coordinate with current AU-IGSA Compliance team once a month to attend on-site evaluations of unit operations, storage sites, and field training areas to ensure proper training is provided for handling of petroleum, oils, lubricants (POL), and solid waste.
• Provide relevant training metrics for training programs monthly including summarizing number and class descriptions of training sessions provided, number of attendees, evaluation feedback, training hours, etc.
• Responsible for measuring the impact and effectiveness of training programs through various methods such as surveys, interviews, and quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP)job shadowing.
• Leads the training program to include setting goals as well as tracking, selecting and managing training partnerships. Meets with AU supervisor and IGSA Partner subject matter experts to refine training to meet the IGSA expectations.
• Demonstrate proactive and detail-oriented commitment to maintaining compliance by continuously tracking, analyzing, and integrating evolving Federal, State, Army and Local environmental regulations. Leverage regulatory updates to refine training curriculum and foster a culture of compliance accuracy.
• Provide support to all environmental education programs within the AU-IGSA and serve as liaison/coordinator for the Army Sustainability University (ASU) regarding the annual Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handlers Course (DHMHWC) training provided by Fort Lee, Virginia.

Skills

Lesson plan design

Public education outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Behavior/Design or related field

Job description

Auburn University in Fort Benning, GA seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Trainer to develop, coordinate, track, and deliver environmental education to Army personnel. Training spans in-person and remote delivery, with CAC access for government networks required during program delivery.

The role includes designing lessons with Ft Benning DPW/EMD, leading outreach events, and providing regular initial and refresher trainings to keep unit personnel updated on regulations.