Environmental and Risk Manager

Duties:
Develop, implement, and maintain environmental and risk management programs for Xanterra's Flamingo Lodge operations located at Everglades National Park.

• Implement a written environmental management system consistent with the ISO 14001 environmental standard, as well as NPS standards and audit protocol, working in conjunction with the Xanterra Director of Environmental Affairs, General Manager, and government agencies. 
• Oversee Xanterra's Flamingo Lodge and Marina risk management programs maintaining compliance with federal, state, OSHA and NPS safety 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; developing safety committees; implementing a written Hazard Communication and respiratory protection programs. 
• Provide oversight, coordination and ongoing performance evaluations of the environmental management system and the NPS Concessions Environmental Audit Protocol in coordination with the General Manager, the Xanterra Director of Environmental Affairs, and the NPS. 
• Work with the General Manager and the Xanterra Director of Environmental Affairs to establish standards for departments in conservation and environmental goals in areas such as energy, water, solid waste, recycling, pollution prevention, transportation, hazardous materials and waste, and procurement. 
• Develop and implement training programs in areas such as environmental stewardship, hazard communication standard, workplace safety, labeling and MSDSs of hazardous chemicals, personal protection procedures, emergency response procedures, and environmental compliance. 
• Develop an environmental stewardship committee; hold regularly scheduled meetings and establish goals and objectives for the committee. 
• Maintain records and reports for compliance with all agencies having jurisdiction, including National Park Service, OSHA, State of Florida, etc. 
• Work closely with Xanterra's Director of Environmental Programs and General Manager, corporate legal counsel and any consultants to ensure legal compliance with all state and federal environmental statutes and regulations. 
• This includes providing training to staff of regulatory changes affecting operations. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental management or related field. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical writing and public speaking. 
• Experience with environmental report writing including EMS development, ISO 14001 certification, and environmental auditing.  
• 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 and Risk Manager will report to the General Manager, and will also report secondarily to Xanterra's corporate Director of Environmental Affairs. 
• Location and Timing Flamingo, Florida, Everglades National Park.

Terms:
Position to start January 2004.
Salary $25-30,000 per year.
Very nice benefits package including free housing, food, and vehicle.

Application Instructions:
Email resume or call if you have questions.