Environmental Health & Safety Trainer

Overview

This position is located in Fort Benning, Georgia Risk Management & Safety at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Environmental Health & Safety Trainer! This role develops, coordinates, tracks and delivers environmental education to Army personnel. Training will consist of a variety of environmental health and safety topics in-person and remote delivery mechanisms.

As this position will support the IGSA with Fort Benning, candidates will be required to successfully obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) to access government network. As the process to obtain a CAC is led by the federal government and can be a lengthy process, the candidate’s probationary period may need to be extended to allow this requirement to be met.

If the candidate is unable, the candidate may be terminated for failing to meet this minimum requirement. Candidates are required to upload cover letters with their applications.

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.

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. Contract Type Continuing 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.

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Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Posted Date 10/21/2026 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.

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.