Sr Manager Environmental Health, Safety & Compliance
There's so much to love in Yosemite National Park—the ultimate outdoor playground—year-round. Be part of the Yosemite experience! Live, work, and play at historic properties like The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Wawona Hotel, Curry Village, White Wolf Lodge, Tuolumne Meadows, and more! Expand your career, cultivate environmental stewardship, and explore your personal interests. Located in Central California in the Sierra Mountains, 4 hours east of San Francisco. The idea of National Parks began here when Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Land Grant on June 30, 1864, during the Civil War. This was the first time the government signed the protection of public lands into public policy based on natural beauty and preservation for future generations.
About the role
Leading a team of subject matter experts and compliance professionals, the Senior Manager ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while serving as a key advisor to leadership on compliance strategy, risk mitigation, and safety performance. The position is accountable for driving KPIs, maintaining regulatory relationships, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Lead Yosemite Hospitality's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Food Safety, Public Health, Environmental Compliance, and IPM programs.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, business continuity, and environmental stewardship.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of compliance and technical experts.
- Oversee Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including maintaining and submitting annual requirements of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Risk Management Plan (RMP), ISO 14001 certification, audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA Food Code, environmental regulations, public health requirements, and National Park Service concession contract obligations.
- Direct risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
- Lead inspections, audits, regulatory reporting, agency relationships, and resolution of compliance findings.
- Oversee occupational safety, food safety, public health, emergency preparedness, sustainability, and environmental compliance programs.
- Manage IPM operations, environmental permitting, and AST/UST compliance programs.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, audit results, injury metrics, and corrective action performance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with operational leaders to implement practical, risk-based solutions that protect employees, guests, assets, and natural resources.
- Oversee compliance training, competency development, records management, and regulatory retention requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in environmental compliance, occupational safety, public health, food safety, or related disciplines.
- Experience leading managers, technical professionals, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, food safety, public health, and integrated pest management principles.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and managing compliance programs in complex operational environments.
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, manage risk, and drive organizational performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CSP, REHS, CP-FS, CIH, ISO 14001, or equivalent.
- Experience in hospitality, resorts, healthcare, government, higher education, or other multi-site operations.
Pay
The salaried rate for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Work/life resources.
- Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
- Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.