Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number STA002564Classification TitleEnvironmental & Sustainability TechnicianWorking TitleLocationStatesboro CampusDepartment3909910401-Environmental Safety, Dept ofPosition StatusFull-TimePosition Summary

Facilities Services. The Environmental & Sustainability Technician supports environmental compliance and sustainability within Georgia Southern’s commitment toward sustainability; ensures compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Essential Functions

•Responds in a timely manner to work order requests for pickups of hazardous waste, universal waste, or biomedical waste including vendor coordination.
•Properly labels and stages waste streams in hazardous waste building to ensure compliance with regulations.
•Performs weekly inspections in hazardous waste storage building and maintains facility with regards to regulatory requirements and housekeeping.
•Performs environmental compliance inspections and other duties as specified in Environmental Management System.
•Assists with data collection for Climate Action Plan or other environmental and sustainability reports.
•Maintains accurate and concise records.
•Follows all safety policies in performance of work and wears personal protective equipment when needed.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?NoMinimum Experience Required

One or more years of related work experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?NoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment

Preferred Education

Associate’s Degree from accredited college in Environmental Sciences or related field

Preferred Experience

Successfully completed 40 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training; three or more years of relevant experience; experience in higher education, research laboratories, environmental consultation, or comparable institutional environment

Salary Range$30,900Job Open Date11/04/2019Job Closing Date11/25/2019Special Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/63558Required Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent ?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have one or more years of related work experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have the ability to use PC computers and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No