The Civil Engineer School
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
The goal of The Civil Engineer School is to maximize the safety of all students, faculty and staff. We will continue to adjust our policies as the situation unfolds.
Effective 1 September 2021, Wright-Patterson AFB is operating under Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie. While under HPCON Charlie and through December 2021, The Civil Engineer School plans to maximize distance learning delivery methods and consider in-resident course offerings on a case-by-case basis only.
WMGT 101 will proceed in-resident in October 2021 as scheduled.
For course specific questions, please contact TCESCourseManagers@afit.edu and continue to monitor the website for updates.
updated September 7, 2021 11:18:35 AM EDT
COURSE: WENV 220 Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) Course
OBJECTIVE: This course seeks to increase general environmental awareness and how UECs act as a team with base environmental management within the framework of an Environmental Management System. Each student should comprehend the daily environmental requirements of a USAF organization, and what it takes to communicate and orchestrate these requirements both within and outside their organization. DESCRIPTION: This course equips Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs) to maintain and improve environmental compliance and performance within their organizations, recognize and address problems when they occur, and act as points of contact for environmental issues concerning their organization (in accordance with Air Force Guidance). Key topics discussed include UEC roles and responsibilities, overview of Air Force Environmental Management Systems, and introduction to primary environmental players on the installation. Additionally, the course will discuss key functional responsibilities including the management of hazardous materials and waste; air and water resources; spills management; natural and cultural resources; pollution prevention; toxic pollutants; and inspections. PRIMARY AUDIENCE: Current or anticipated appointment as primary or alternate Unit Environmental Coordinator or equivalent. Coordinator of key environmental function within an organization. SECONDARY AUDIENCE: Supervisor of operations with potential environmental impact, persons involved in the Environmental Inspection Process (EIP), representative of Bioenvironmental Engineering, Safety Office, Judge Advocate Office and other personnel with environmental responsibilities. GRADE: Officers: O1-O6; Enlisted: E4-E9; Civilians: GS5-GS14 Contractors: Equivalents PREREQUISITES: None DELIVERY METHOD: Online broadcast (Adobe Connect). Offerings alternate between AM and PM. AM is 0900 - 1400 (EST) and PM is 1200 - 1700 (EST)