60 Environmental Protection jobs in the United States

**Job Summary**
The Environmental Protection (EP) Specialist supports the Market Area by administering and implementing environmental compliance under established procedures and supervision. Serving as the district EP contact, this role provides technical guidance to field operations personnel and management on EP topics, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives. The Specialist monitors and investigates compliance status, delivers training to site and district leadership, and supports operations personnel in maintaining compliance with California environmental regulations.
This dynamic position requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to lead projects with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with environmental protection in California (e.g., water districts, waste management, air quality, or related regulatory environments), enjoy researching and interpreting regulations, and be skilled at translating compliance requirements into practical solutions. Success in this role involves partnering closely with district management to ensure regulatory compliance, coaching leaders and frontline staff, and driving initiatives that support company sustainability and environmental goals.
**This is an in office position, candidate must be willing to commute to Simi Valley, CA each day. Candidates holding SWPPP certification and experience with WDR, CERS, CEQA, and SPCC plans encouraged to apply.**
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
+ Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
+ Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
+ Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
+ Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
+ May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
+ High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
+ 2 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement)
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $90,000 - $115,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
**I. Job Summary**
Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Market Areas.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations. Provides compliance enforcement support to operating facilities by investigating and assessing the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with site/MA staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations.
Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
Responsible for developing, coordinating, recording and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
Provides budget guidance regarding addressing EP Market Area or site projects.
Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
Administer customer waste approvals.
Prepares and delivers EP training and education to facility and Market Area staff.
Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
Some Supervisory responsibility may be required of EP Managers I and EP Specialists. When required to manage or supervise, duties may include providing recommendations on such matters as evaluating employee performance, promotions, salary increases, training, coaching & counseling, assigning work activities, discharging and hiring employees, granting time off, disciplinary action and handling employee grievances.
Final decisions related to employee management are at the discretion of the Group EP Director.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
Experience: Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in environmental protection (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
MS Office familiarity, general computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software.
Familiarity with statistical methods.
Research skills.
A working knowledge of the company's operations and business hierarchy.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.
The expected base pay range for this position is $98,385 - $146,952 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
**Benefits**
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Job Description Summary:
***NOTE THAT A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***

In 2013, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine established the Gulf Research Program (GRP) to enhance offshore energy safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf region and other U.S. outer continental shelf areas. The Program seeks to improve understanding of the region's human, environmental, and energy systems and foster application of these insights to benefit communities and ecosystems in the Gulf and other regions with offshore hydrocarbon production in the outer continental shelf of the United States.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is for a Program Officer (PO) for the GRP's Environmental Protection and Stewardship unit (GEPS). The PO is responsible for developing and managing one or more applied research programs or projects that align with the mission of the Gulf Research Program (GRP) in accordance with the GRP's Strategic Plan and the settlement agreement. The incumbent develops program or project strategy and budget, supervises staff, and ensures program or project meets objectives, timelines, and budget. Assembles and manages committees/panels and serves as staff liaison between committee/panel members, the GRP, and the National Academies. The PO position requires skills in project management, staff supervision, applied research, analysis, technical writing, public speaking, meeting facilitation, and proficient oral and written communication with a broad range of audiences.

Successful candidates will have an advanced knowledge of the Gulf region's physical and/or biological science, and ideally, expertise in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, or related wetlands science. The incumbent will work in a team environment with expert volunteers from outside of the institution and internal GRP and National Academies staff in designing programmatic activities, projects, or programs. Types of projects could include those that focus on improving understanding the dynamics and implications of a changing environment, coastal changes, or ecosystem functions in the Gulf region, specifically in the Mississippi Delta and in Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Incumbent applies in-depth professional level knowledge and program management experience to solve a full range of medium to complex problems. Assignments are broadly defined and require the incumbent to have judgment and creativity to narrow, scope, and complete. Incumbent has oversight of project management and staff supervision.

The incumbent is expected to carry out the roles and responsibilities of the job with minimal oversight by the Program Director.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Manage the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta), a 5 year, $25-million long-term project focused on the lower Mississippi River Delta and the implications and consequences on the Deltaic plain due to environmental change, sea level rise, and subsidence. Will work closely with an established standing committee and principal investigators to track milestones, ensure project deliverables stay on time, and identify ways to enhance the impact of this project.

2. Leads multiple efforts related to the Mississippi River 100 activities, a centennial initiative around the impact of the great flood of 1927 that will culminate in 2027. Will have primary responsibility for a scenario-based serious game on the changing river, similar in approach to this 2021 GRP project.

3. Works with the Program Director to design, implement, and manage complex program(s) or project(s) involving physical, biological, and environmental sciences in close with supervisor. Develops program or project strategy, manages budget, supervises staff, and ensures program or project meets objectives.

4. Organizes, staffs, and executes large and small workshops and/or meetings. Develops agendas, establishes purpose and objectives, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.

5. Manages staff with minimal oversight by Program Director. Assigns tasks and provides guidance and feedback to staff. Mentors staff and ensures required training is accomplished and participates in performance reviews. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies.

6. Supports committee members, workshop participants, etc. in all aspects of work in fulfillment of the projects' statements of work.

7. Collaborates with experts and sponsors from federal, state, and local government agencies, foundations, academia, and other organizations. Represents the unit, the GRP and the National Academies within and outside of the National Academies.

8. Ensures that projects proceed within budget and on schedule, as per the statement of work and project design. Collaborates with financial staff to ensure compliance.

9. Conducts background research on topics for new studies, programs, or activities. Prepares background papers and technical summaries. Develops written products (e.g., reports, proceedings, white papers). Drafts and edits materials for publication. For studies and other applicable programs, synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data and determines the relevance of data for purposes of activity.

10. Where applicable, independently plans and implements extensive communications activities related to assigned programs or projects. Works with GRP Communications team to creates and maintain materials, web sites, and social media channels to provide interest groups with information generated from and for activities.

11. Where applicable and with director/senior program manager oversight, recruits potential committee/panel nominees and assembles appointment packages. Communicates and coordinates with the committee/panel chair and members. Identifies and gathers research materials for the committee. Facilitates the flow of information among committee/panel members, consultants, staff, and other applicable parties.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Related duties and special projects, as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge in hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, environmental science and policy. Knowledge of the Gulf region and the institutions, agencies, and communities based there is a plus. Strong program/project management and facilitation skills. Ability to understand and share technical/scientific issues with diverse audiences. Ability to solve problems using originality and ingenuity. Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Ability to operate using substantial latitude for independent judgment and action. Ability to independently develop and manage multiple and complex projects, and ability to work in or form successful team environments. Ability to train and develop staff. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers, employees in other National Academies' departments, and external constituents through effective communication. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with many levels of staff and constituents.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Master's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum Experience: Three years of related professional experience. Demonstrated basic proficiency in conveying scientific/technical/policy information in verbal and written form.

Preferred Education: Strong preference for a Ph.D. in related field.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Typically reports to Program Director/Senior Program Manager. General direction is provided. May supervise project/program staff with minimal oversight by Program Director/Senior Program Manager.

Compensation Range: An estimated compensation range for this position is $8,450 - 110,560. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance. For more information, please click here.

Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire,

Legal Assistant

The Environmental Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Legal Assistant that will provide support to attorneys in the division. The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes environmental violations; prosecutes and defends cases involving the States natural resources; and defends public utility and environmental orders issued by Texas administrative agencies. Attorneys in the Environmental Protection Division practice in state and federal courts throughout Texas, and the Division prides itself on the quality of the legal services it provides on behalf of the State of Texas. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the States law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Essential Position Functions:

• Drafts and prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Researches and analyzes sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations.
• Organizes service of subpoenas, service of notices of deposition, and preparation of other legal documents.
• Checks citations, quotations, footnotes, and references for accuracy.
• Summarizes laws, rules, and regulations.
• Files pleadings with courts.
• Schedules, attends, and prepares attorneys for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.
• Reviews and performs redacting of confidential documents for filing with various courts.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Legal Assistant III:

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; of research methods and techniques; of administrative and court procedures; of the legislative process; and of public notice requirements.

Legal Assistant IV:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in law or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Knowledge of Bluebook and Greenbook citation forms
• Legal Assistant Certification

To Apply:

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at Military Crosswalk.

OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description

REVISED 08/23/2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Legal Assistant that will provide support to attorneys in the division. The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes environmental violations; prosecutes and defends cases involving the States natural resources; and defends public utility and environmental orders issued by Texas administrative agencies. Attorneys in the Environmental Protection Division practice in state and federal courts throughout Texas, and the Division prides itself on the quality of the legal services it provides on behalf of the State of Texas.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Drafts and prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Researches and analyzes sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations.
• Organizes service of subpoenas, service of notices of deposition, and preparation of other legal documents.
• Checks citations, quotations, footnotes, and references for accuracy.
• Summarizes laws, rules, and regulations.
• Files pleadings with courts.
• Schedules, attends, and prepares attorneys for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.
• Reviews and performs redacting of confidential documents for filing with various courts.
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Assistant III:

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; of research methods and techniques; of administrative and court procedures; of the legislative process; and of public notice requirements.
• Assemble and prepare evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings.
• Schedule and prioritize attorney caseloads; organize case files; attend initial interviews and depositions; conduct investigations; and prepare chronologies, fact summaries, and witness files.
• Review and redact confidential documents for filing with various courts.
• Help respond to public information requests.
• Draft and respond to correspondence and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
• Prepare synopses, abstracts, or summaries of complex legal issues.
• Prepare attorneys for meetings with complainants, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Legal Assistant IV:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in law or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal assistant; legal secretary, or general office experience
• Knowledge: of Bluebook and Greenbook citation forms
• Certifications: Legal Assistant Certification

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at



THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Description
The Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) Team within Amazon's Compliance Assurance and Risk Assessment group is seeking a motivated and experienced Global Risk Assessment Manager. The ideal candidate will leverage risk assessments and compliance evaluations, to lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize environmental aspects and impacts and communicate and implement best practices. The candidate will facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and/or noncompliant regulatory interactions to recommend appropriate corrective actions for network implementation. They will use data and metrics to propose program enhancements and collaborate with subject matter experts to modify standards as needed to improve our ability to scale and sustain compliance. They will be comfortable presenting issues and proposed solutions to all levels of leadership through superior written and verbal communication skills.
In this role, the Global Compliance Assurance Risk Manager will use their expertise to provide insights from audits, risk assessments and reporting data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. They will obsess over our customers (internal and external) and will work backward from the customer's needs to create world class processes. They are a trusted partner to our external partners and internal business operations and will leverage those trusting relationships to create excellent outcomes. They will also promote and implement best practices using continuous improvement concepts to drive change.
Key job responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and appropriate programmatic audits
- Determine root causes of noncompliance and develop controls to mitigate future occurrences
- Measure and analyze sites' performance against requirements and policies
- Develop and maintain relationships with business partners to support their success in environmental compliance, performance and sustainability initiatives
- Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon Environmental policies through effective execution of Amazon Operational Environmental Procedures
- Evaluate compliance monitoring data to determine where there are gaps and build mechanisms to eliminate those gaps and associated risks
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
The Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) Team within Amazon's Compliance Assurance and Risk Assessment group is seeking a motivated and experienced Global Risk Assessment Manager. The ideal candidate will leverage risk assessments and compliance evaluations, to lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize environmental aspects and impacts and communicate and implement best practices. The candidate will facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and/or noncompliant regulatory interactions to recommend appropriate corrective actions for network implementation. They will use data and metrics to propose program enhancements and collaborate with subject matter experts to modify standards as needed to improve our ability to scale and sustain compliance. They will be comfortable presenting issues and proposed solutions to all levels of leadership through superior written and verbal communication skills.
In this role, the Global Compliance Assurance Risk Manager will use their expertise to provide insights from audits, risk assessments and reporting data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. They will obsess over our customers (internal and external) and will work backward from the customer's needs to create world class processes. They are a trusted partner to our external partners and internal business operations and will leverage those trusting relationships to create excellent outcomes. They will also promote and implement best practices using continuous improvement concepts to drive change.
Key job responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and appropriate programmatic audits
- Determine root causes of noncompliance and develop controls to mitigate future occurrences
- Measure and analyze sites' performance against requirements and policies
- Develop and maintain relationships with business partners to support their success in environmental compliance, performance and sustainability initiatives
- Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon Environmental policies through effective execution of Amazon Operational Environmental Procedures
- Evaluate compliance monitoring data to determine where there are gaps and build mechanisms to eliminate those gaps and associated risks
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
The Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) Team within Amazon's Compliance Assurance and Risk Assessment group is seeking a motivated and experienced Global Risk Assessment Manager. The ideal candidate will leverage risk assessments and compliance evaluations, to lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize environmental aspects and impacts and communicate and implement best practices. The candidate will facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and/or noncompliant regulatory interactions to recommend appropriate corrective actions for network implementation. They will use data and metrics to propose program enhancements and collaborate with subject matter experts to modify standards as needed to improve our ability to scale and sustain compliance. They will be comfortable presenting issues and proposed solutions to all levels of leadership through superior written and verbal communication skills.
In this role, the Global Compliance Assurance Risk Manager will use their expertise to provide insights from audits, risk assessments and reporting data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. They will obsess over our customers (internal and external) and will work backward from the customer's needs to create world class processes. They are a trusted partner to our external partners and internal business operations and will leverage those trusting relationships to create excellent outcomes. They will also promote and implement best practices using continuous improvement concepts to drive change.
Key job responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and appropriate programmatic audits
- Determine root causes of noncompliance and develop controls to mitigate future occurrences
- Measure and analyze sites' performance against requirements and policies
- Develop and maintain relationships with business partners to support their success in environmental compliance, performance and sustainability initiatives
- Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon Environmental policies through effective execution of Amazon Operational Environmental Procedures
- Evaluate compliance monitoring data to determine where there are gaps and build mechanisms to eliminate those gaps and associated risks
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
The Director of Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) serves as the principal architect of Amazon's environmental compliance and risk management strategy across our global operations network. This role is fundamental to realizing EAP's vision of creating simple, scalable, and sustainable processes, supported by helpful technology, expert inspection, and real-time data, to enable operations to maintain compliance with regulated waste regulations.
Key job responsibilities
Leading a diverse, multi-regional team of environmental professionals, the Director, EAP will shape and drive environmental governance frameworks that support Amazon's rapid growth while ensuring stellar compliance with regulatory requirements worldwide. The role demands a strong leader who will partner with senior leadership to define environmental risk priorities and investment strategies, while simultaneously building and executing comprehensive environmental management systems that span our fulfillment, logistics, specialty fulfillment, and retail operations.
Critical to achieving the EAP vision, the Director will champion the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions and data analytics platforms that simplify compliance processes and enable real-time monitoring and reporting. They will be responsible for due diligence in new property acquisitions and leases, ensuring seamless integration of environmental standards across expanding business operations.
A successful candidate will drive environmental innovation through data-driven decision making, establishing simple and repeatable best practices that can be scaled across our global network. They will serve as Amazon's senior environmental ambassador, representing the company in executive-level engagements with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and environmental organizations. Central to this role is the ability to develop and execute 3-5 year environmental strategic plans that align with both our critical business growth targets and our commitment to environmental stewardship, while maintaining focus on operational simplicity and scalability.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree
* 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in leading scaled operational change, ideally in environmental compliance and risk management
* Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams across multiple geographies
* Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
* Experience partnering with legal teams to drive business or operational improvement
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Business Administration or related field
*Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
* Professional certifications in environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
* Experience in tech or e-commerce industries
* Published thought leadership in environmental management or sustainability
* Proven experience in managing environmental aspects of rapid business growth and expansion
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $190,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $283,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.