What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Materials Technician position at Auburn University?
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S2448P
Home Org Name
Environmental Health, Safety & Risk
Division Name
Risk Management & Safety
Position Title
Hazardous Materials Technician
Job Class Code
EE23
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
1.0
Limited Term
Yes
Limited Term Length
1 year
Job Summary
The Auburn University Hazardous Materials Tech 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.
Areas of specialization: Hazardous Waste Management, Non-RCRA waste, Clean Water Act Compliance, Clean Air Act compliance and Storage Tank Management.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II High school diploma or equivalent plus (1) year of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management. .
Level III High school diploma or equivalent plus (4) years of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Level IV High school diploma or equivalent plus (6) years of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Level II High school diploma or equivalent plus (1) year of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management. .
Level III High school diploma or equivalent plus (4) years of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Level IV High school diploma or equivalent plus (6) years of relevant experience in managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, clean water, clean air, or storage tank management.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$33,600-$72,000
Job Category
Risk Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Columbus
State position is located:
GA
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
02/15/2023
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.
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 Benning, Columbus, GA
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