Director of Sustainability

~ Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the nation's largest park concessions management company. Our operations span the country from the lush wilderness of Ohio's state parks and the magical desert of Death Valley to magnificent Glacier National Park. ~ 

Position Overview

Responsible for all sustainability activities at Xanterra Parks and Resorts’® operations at The Oasis at Death Valley (The Oasis). Refine, implement, and maintain the environmental management system (EMS) i.e., Our Softer Footprint, and oversee all environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Our Softer Footprint, the Xanterra Parks & Resorts environmental management system consistent with the ISO 14001 international EMS standard. Maintaining the standard includes collaboration with other Oasis property Directors, Managers and employees as well as working with with the Xanterra Corporate Director of Sustainability and The Oasis General Manager.
• Work closely with the General Manager, Vice President of Sustainability, and corporate General Counsel to ensure compliance with all, state, and federal environmental statutes and regulations including but not limited to: SPCC, asbestos, RCRA and hazardous waste, UST/AST, Universal Waste, CFCs/Halons, lead-based paint, wastewater management, hazardous materials storage, and fuel dispensing compliance. This includes providing training to staff of regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Directly oversee compliance and reporting of the wastewater treatment plant This includes regular reporting to pertinent agencies, regular inspections of the plants, working closely with engineering to ensure operation of the plant is within regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Furnace Creek Chevron Station compliance and reporting. Work with fuel distributor to ensure safe delivery of fuel, set fuel prices, and keep station in compliance with Chevron quality standards.
• Develop and deploy Sustainability Department annual budget.
• Develop financial models to support department related project and capital expense projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain Xanterra’s Ecometrix (resource-tracking) systems at the operations.
• Provide oversight and ongoing performance evaluations of the environmental management system in coordination with the General Manager and the Xanterra Vice President of Sustainability.
• Work with The Oasis General Manager and the Xanterra Vice President of Sustainability to establish and maintain standards for departments in conservation and environmental goals in areas such:
  • Solid waste management including recycling, diversion and composting where applicable
  • Energy and water efficiency of operational systems (including renewable energy)
  • Pollution prevention and waste reduction
  • Sustainable design and construction practices 
  • Hazardous materials and waste management
  • Air emissions control
  • Environmental communication and education
  • Comprehensive affirmative procurement strategies,
  • Underground and aboveground storage tank (fuel dispensing and storage management) compliance.
  • Guest communication and education.
• Develop a sustainability committee; hold regularly scheduled meetings and establish goals and objectives for the committee.
• Analyze for effectiveness and improve Xanterra’s sustainability projects, including sustainable design, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives and cost impacts.
• Measure impact of programs through Ecometrix and prepare required reports (e.g., dashboards).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical writing and public speaking.
• Experience with EMS development, ISO 14001 certification, and environmental auditing.
• Well-developed information systems management skills.
• At least five years of environmental management experience.
• Experience in developing environmental initiatives and implementing all phases of a company-wide environmental program.
• Proven analytical skills in assessing cost effectiveness, cost savings, program effectiveness and program compliance.
• Well-developed management information systems skills.
• Possess or able to obtain a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.