$49,490–$102,530 Per Year
Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Industrial Hygiene, Maintain Compliance, Medical Waste, People Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Waste Management
Risk Management at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist! This individual performs duties to include providing professional expertise in the operation of Auburn University environmental, safety and health programs to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, national consensus standards and the Auburn University Safety Policy. This job may specify responsibilities pertaining to professional competencies necessary for a more focused position specialization. This specialization is in Hazardous Materials.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and manages regulated waste management programs to include implementing safe, compliant hazardous materials and regulated waste operations and shipment of Dangerous Goods.
- May supervise EHS personnel performing regulated waste management activities.
- Provides technical guidance to the University community in relation to regulated waste to include RCRA hazardous waste, universal waste, regulated medical waste and pathological waste.
- Develops and manages waste management programs to prevent and correct non-compliance conditions.
- Designs, conducts and coordinates training and education in area of specialization.
Qualifications:
Degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
Level II
- High school diploma or equivalent + 10 years of experience OR
- Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience OR
- Master's degree
Level III
- High school diploma or equivalent + 12 years of experience OR
- Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience OR
- Master's degree + 2 years of experience
Scope of Experience: Experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an 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!
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Auburn University
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion
economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.