Regulated Waste Compliance Specialist I

Amazon Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options / RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Amazon's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites, including Oxnard. You will implement environmental compliance plans, monitor waste obligations, and partner with site and operations teams to meet milestones.

The role requires knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state rules, plus data-driven gap identification and clear communication with leaders, legal, and partners. Travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 2+ years of environmental compliance or regulated waste experience.
• Experience interpreting RCRA, DOT and state waste rules.
• Ability to analyze data to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects and activities, including SOPs, workflows, and inspection routines.
• Apply risk management methods like audits and site inspections to monitor thresholds and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and partners to clarify requirements and build consensus.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Prepare clear documentation, status reports, audit results, metrics, and communications.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Master's degree in EHS (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hazardous waste management protocols

Job description

Amazon's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites, including Oxnard. You will implement environmental compliance plans, monitor waste obligations, and partner with site and operations teams to meet milestones.

The role requires knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state rules, plus data-driven gap identification and clear communication with leaders, legal, and partners. Travel up to 50%.