Regional Environmental Manager, Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP)

DESCRIPTION

Our team is seeking a Regional Environmental Manager (REM) who will lead and drive environmental operational excellence across Amazon sites in Florida. The REM is an individual contributor who will be responsible for executing the environmental strategy and operational tactics by providing technical support for existing operations and future expansion across the region with future potential for leading a team. This role is onsite (5 days/week - Monday-Friday) and will be based in Florida. The REM will travel up to 50%.

Key job responsibilities
  • Utilize risk assessments and compliance evaluations to drive continuous improvement initiatives that minimize environmental impacts. Communicate and implement best practices to sustain those gains.
  • Manage and execute multi-site responsibilities to comply with air emissions, storm-water, waste, wastewater and other environmental-related laws, regulations and permits, which includes required Federal, State and Local reporting such as USEPA, EPCRA/SARA, Form R, and Tier II, state mandated permit reporting, and other required reporting as needed
  • Develop and maintain relationships with business partners to support their success in environmental compliance, performance and sustainability initiatives
  • Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization
  • Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon Environmental policies through effective execution of Amazon Operational Environmental Procedures
  • Develop relevant environmental procedures as dictated by business and regulatory needs
  • Provide strategic environmental support and regulatory review for future business growth and expansion
  • Partner with operations, special projects and support teams in supporting the change management process
  • With continual scaling of organization, will grow to manage a team to successfully support business needs
  • Facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and recommend appropriate corrective actions for network implementation.
  • Conduct risk assessments and audits as necessary.
  • Measure and analyze sites’ performance against requirements and policies.
  • Future potential for managing a team.

A day in the life
This role will be based in Florida and will report to the Senior Regional Environmental Manager for Florida. Travel to Amazon sites within the region is expected up to 50% of the time and 5 days/week in office. The REM will partner with the operations leadership teams to execute company environmental procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable specific Federal, State and Local regulations. The REM will deliver a strategy for execution, supported by the EAP leadership team.

About the team
The Environmental Assurance and Protection team protects Amazon businesses and supports the needs of our customers by proactively mitigating environmental regulatory risks and protecting the environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
  • Bachelor's Degree in the Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of program or project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
  • Professional Engineer or equivalent certification
  • Master's degree in the Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field of study

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.


The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at


USA, FL, Jacksonville - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, FL, Miami - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

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