Environmental Protection Specialist

Auburn University; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist to work at Fort Benning, collaborating with environmental professionals and facility teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote stewardship and safety. The role blends fieldwork with training, data management, and program development across multiple environmental disciplines.

You will conduct site surveys and inspections, guide corrective actions, and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Experience developing environmental compliance programs spanning hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
• Ability to conduct environmental site surveys, inspections, and assessments with written findings.
• Provide regulatory guidance and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement training programs on regulatory requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and assessments at facilities across Fort Benning to verify environmental compliance.
• Create and maintain environmental compliance databases and documentation.
• Prepare reports documenting inspection findings, status, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve environmental issues and strengthen program effectiveness.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory guidance

Training delivery

Inspections & surveys

Data management

Education

High school diploma +4 years

Associate's degree +2 years

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a role that offers variety, collaboration, andthe opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? Join ourteam as an Environmental Protection Specialist, where you'llwork alongside environmental professionals, facility personnel, andoperational units across Fort Benning to ensure compliance withenvironmental regulations while promoting environmental stewardshipand workplace safety.

This position offers a unique blend of field work, training,problem-solving, relationship building, and administrative programmanagement . No two days are the same. You'll have theopportunity to learn multiple environmental compliance programs,conduct inspections across a wide variety of facilities, providetraining and guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders throughoutthe installation.

As this position will support the IGSA with Fort Benning,candidates will be required to successfully obtain a Common AccessCard (CAC) to access government network. As the process to obtain anCAC is led by the federal government and can be a lengthy process,the candidate’s probationary period may need to be extended toallow this requirement to be met. If the candidate is unable, thecandidate may be terminated for failing to meet this minimumrequirement.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Conduct environmental site surveys, inspections, assessments,and compliance evaluations to verify proper management of regulatedenvironmental concerns at facilities and operational units.
• Provide technical guidance and regulatory support tostakeholders regarding environmental compliance requirements, bestpractices, and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs tomaintain adherence with federal, state, local, and organizationalregulations.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend effective controlmeasures to prevent violations and improve environmentalperformance.
• Prepare periodic, annual, and comprehensive assessment reportsdocumenting inspection findings, compliance status, and correctiveaction recommendations.
• Maintain detailed environmental compliance databases, includinginspection records, facility information, points of contact,regulatory documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate operational processes and proactively recommendedsolutions to enhance environmental stewardship, regulatorycompliance, and workplace safety.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver environmental training programsto educate personnel on regulatory requirements and bestpractices.
• Participate in hazardous materials and environmental emergencyresponse activities, including spill response, cleanupcoordination, incident documentation, and regulatoryreporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolveenvironmental issues and ensure compliance with applicableenvironmental regulations and policies.

Key Accomplishments

• Manage an annual workload of over 580 environmental inspectionsand compliance assessments across Hazardous Waste Management Plan(HWMP), Hazardous Material (HM), Storage Tanks Management (UST/AST)MCoE Staff Inspection Program (SIP), Spill Prevention Control andCountermeasures (SPCC), Industrial General Permit (IGP).
• Support continuous compliance with RCRA, SPCC, UST/AST,Industrial General Permit, and Hazardous Materials/Waste ManagementRequirements.
• Deliver environmental compliance instruction and technicalguidance to facility personnel, improving regulatory awareness andenvironmental stewardship.
• Identify environmental compliance deficiencies and implementcorrective actions that reduced violations and strengthened programeffectiveness.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Work across a wide variety of facilities, operations, andorganizations throughout Fort Benning.
• Gain experience in multiple environmental compliancedisciplines rather than focusing on a single specialty area.
• Balance field inspections, stakeholder engagement, technicalconsulting, training, and administrative responsibilities.
• Build relationships with diverse teams while serving as atrusted environmental resource.
• Make a direct impact on environmental stewardship, regulatorycompliance, and mission readiness.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years ofexperience
• Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years ofexperience
• Associate's degree plus 4 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience

Level III :

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 8 years ofexperience
• Associate's degree plus 6 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in developing andadministering environmental compliance programs such as hazardouswaste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.

Contract Type

Limited Term

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education?Apply today! War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date

11/2/2026