Regional Environmental Management Systems Manager

Weyerhaeuser is hiring a Regional Environmental Management Systems Manager in Meridian, MS, responsible for environmental compliance across the Southern Timberlands Business. Key duties include leading audits, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards across 2 million acres. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience. The role allows for remote work and requires frequent travel (20-30%).
About the position

The Regional Environmental Management Systems Manager at Weyerhaeuser is responsible for overseeing environmental support functions across the Mississippi/Alabama and Mississippi/Louisiana regions within the Southern Timberlands Business. This full-time, exempt position focuses on implementing environmental compliance initiatives, leading audits, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental standards and practices across approximately 2 million acres of managed land.

Responsibilities
• Provide environmental support and oversight on regulatory and compliance standards for forest management operations
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• Lead Weyerhaeuser SFI external audits
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• Represent the organization on key state environmental committees
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• Provide leadership in the interpretation and implementation of the SFI Standard and Weyerhaeuser's Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
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• Provide expertise in state BMP compliance and implementation
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• Investigate environmental incidents and lead the region's efforts to manage operational/environmental risk
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• Build and develop collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners to achieve results
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• Demonstrate a commitment to Weyerhaeuser's vision and core values that include safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability and inclusion

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forestry, Biology, Hydrology or related field
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• At least 5 years of associated job experience
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• Forestry-related working familiarity of Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Forestry Best Management Practices and forest certification programs
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• Experience in creating and executing large-scale environmental compliance programs that support and direct operations
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• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve high level performance on audits, inspections or appraisals (e.g., SFI audits)
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• Ability to work and network within key environmental committees and groups
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• Willing to travel frequently (20-30%) and work remotely across a multistate region
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• Commitment to be an environmental and safety champion
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• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of people across multiple business functions to achieve and exceed environmental expectations
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• Excellent communication skills, technical writing skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships
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• Adequate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ArcMap

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
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• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
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• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
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• Support for personal volunteerism
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• Diversity networks and mentoring programs
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• Training and development opportunities
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• 401k plan with company match and annual contribution
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• 3-weeks of paid vacation in the first year
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• Eleven paid holidays per year