Regional Manager, Environment, Health and Safety, Utah National Parks

Basic function: Develop, implement, and maintain environment, health and safety (risk management) programs for Xanterra's Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon North Rim National Park operations. 

Position & Purpose 

At Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the nation's largest National and State park concessionaire, environmental stewardship is fundamental to everything we do. In the last several years, Xanterra has established itself as the industry leader in protecting and preserving the environment in more than 25 Xanterra operations in National and State parks and private resorts in settings as diverse as the Florida Everglades, Death Valley, Yellowstone, Crater Lake, Zion, Mount Rushmore, Bryce Canyon, Rocky Mountain, and Grand Canyon National Parks, among many others.

At these spectacular locations, Xanterra and its 8,000 employees provide superior guest service to visitors from around the world. The company operates 33 hotels and lodges with more than 5,140 guest rooms, 51 retail stores, 64 restaurants, transportation systems, and 1,800 campsites within national and state parks. Xanterra is seeking a Regional Environment, Health, and Safety Manager for its three Utah concession operations. See our website for more information on the company's environmental initiatives. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Environmental 

1. Implement and maintain a written environmental management system consistent with the ISO 14001 international standard, as well as National Park Service (NPS) standards, working in conjunction with the Xanterra Corporate Vice President of Environmental Affairs, property General Managers, and pertinent government agencies.
2. Refine, implement and maintain Xanterra's Ecometrix (resource tracking) systems of all natural resource usage and waste generation.
3. Provide oversight and ongoing performance evaluations of the environmental management system in coordination with property General Managers and Xanterra's Vice President of Environmental Affairs.
4. Work with property General Managers and Xanterra's Vice President of Environmental Affairs to establish standards and procedures and provide training for departments in conservation and environmental goals in areas such as energy, water, solid waste, recycling, pollution prevention, transportation, hazardous waste and materials, and procurement.
5. Develop a cross-functional environmental stewardship committee that fosters an ecological awareness among all Xanterra employees and guests through development and dissemination of educational materials, co-sponsorship with interest groups, and internal and external advocacy.
6. Work closely with Xanterra's Vice President of Environmental Affairs, property General Managers, and corporate legal counsel to ensure legal compliance with all state and federal environmental statutes and regulations. This includes regulatory compliance and management of hazardous materials and waste, fuel storage and dispensing, pesticides, universal waste, spill response, and emergency action and response. Provide training to staff of regulatory changes affecting operations.
7. Maintain and update all aspects of the intranet-based EMS.
8. Analyze for effectiveness and improve Xanterra's Utah environmental projects, including sustainable design initiatives and cost impacts.
9. Measure impact of programs and prepare required reports for Xanterra at Utah, Xanterra's Vice President of Environmental Affairs and National Park Service Concessions Management.
10. Other duties as assigned. 

Risk Management 

1. Oversee Xanterra's risk management programs, maintaining compliance with federal, state, OSHA, NFPA, and NPS safety and health rules and regulations. This may include: administering property safety and security systems, including alarm systems, fire suppression, fire prevention, and guest/employee safety; investigating guest and employee accidents and injuries; conducting educational activities for all supervisors and employees; directing internal safety inspections; and developing safety committees.
2. Supervise, develop and implement training programs and retain compliance in areas such as the Hazard Communication standard, workplace safety (includes confined space, blood-borne pathogen exposure control, respiratory safety, hantavirus awareness, incompatible materials storage), management of MSDSs, personal protection procedures, and emergency response planning and procedures.
3. Maintain records and reports for compliance with all agencies having jurisdiction, including National Park Service, OSHA, States of Utah and Arizona.
4. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field, plus minimum three years' professional experience in environmental or conservation management.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical writing and public speaking.
3. Experience in developing written environmental programs.
4. Experience in environmental report writing including EMS development, ISO 14001 certification and auditing, and environmental compliance auditing.
5. Proven analytical skills in assessing cost effectiveness, cost savings, program effectiveness and program compliance.
6. Well-developed management information systems skills. 

Appearance Standards: The position shall follow the appearance standards as outlined in the Xanterra Parks & Resorts Appearance Standards Policy. 

Reporting Requirements: The Environmental Manager will report to the Utah parks General Manager, and will report secondarily to Xanterra's Vice President of Environmental Affairs at the corporate office in Denver. 

Location and Timing: This is a full time year round position with offices located at Zion Lodge in Zion National Park. Position to begin as soon as possible and no later than April 1, 2007. 

Compensation: Very nice benefits package includes 401k, health plan, two weeks vacation, and free food. 

Email cover letter and resume to Chris Lane or call at 303-600-3409 if you have questions.