Brigitta M. Gruenberg
Meridian,Idaho
Summary
Environmental health and safety leader with almost 20 years of experience managing statewide programs, developing regulatory frameworks, leading multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing compliance across complex public-sector and industrial environments. Proven ability to build programs from the ground up, administer federal grants, interpret and apply environmental regulations, and collaborate with government agencies, industry groups, and community partners. Brings strong technical and working knowledge in environmental health, industrial hygiene, and safety management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Section Manager
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
01.2021 - Current
- Leads Idaho’s statewide environmental health programs (Food Protection Program and Environmental Health), overseeing regulatory implementation, program planning, budgets, and federal grant management.
- Directs statewide environmental health initiatives, policy development, and program procedures.
- Manages staff workloads, priorities, and strategic objectives.
- Serves as project manager for multiple federal grants, ensuring compliance, deliverables, and reporting.
- Represents the state in partnership with local health districts, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Provides environmental health expertise to the public, policymakers, and interagency partners.
Field & Lab Technician (Seasonal, Multiple Districts)
Clarke Environmental; Bannock County Mosquito Abatement; Gem County Mosquito Abatement
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Collected and identified mosquito species for West Nile Virus surveillance.
- Managed surveillance data and produced weekly/seasonal analytical reports.
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Southwest District Health Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed regulatory inspections, compliance assessments, and public health evaluations across multiple environmental programs.
- Coordinated public water systems oversight and compliance activities.
- Represented the health district at public meetings on land use and environmental issues.
- Conducted environmental health inspections and regulatory reviews.
- Developed program goals, performance standards, and evaluation processes.
- Enforced environmental and public health regulations across food safety, wastewater systems, solid waste, land development, and water quality.
- Conducted inspections, investigations, engineering review, and compliance assessments.
- Performed subdivision assessments, site evaluations, and technical reviews.
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Program Manager
Idaho Department of Agriculture
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and led Idaho’s statewide FSMA program.
- Designed and implemented Idaho’s FSMA regulatory program, including strategic planning, budgeting, and FDA grant administration.
- Managed staff assignments, performance, and policy communication.
- Developed SOPs, training programs, and outreach materials for producers, legislators, and stakeholders.
- Built partnerships across Idaho’s agriculture industry and federal agencies.
- Served as a credentialed FDA Commissioned Officer.
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Central District Health Department
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed regulatory inspections, compliance assessments, and public health evaluations across multiple environmental programs.
- Served as an FDA-commissioned officer conducting Good Retail Practices inspections.
- Provided training and certification as ServSafe Instructor.
- Coordinated public water systems oversight and compliance activities.
- Represented the health district at public meetings on land use and environmental issues.
- Conducted environmental health inspections and regulatory reviews.
- Developed program goals, performance standards, and evaluation processes.
- Enforced environmental and public health regulations across food safety, wastewater systems, solid waste, land development, and water quality.
- Conducted inspections, investigations, engineering review, and compliance assessments.
Safety Supervisor
Dickinson Frozen Foods
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed safety programs for 500+ employees across three facilities.
- Developed and implemented OSHA-required plans including respiratory protection, LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, chemical safety, and PPE.
- Conducted employee training, hazard assessments, and process evaluations to ensure compliance and reduce workplace risks.
Industrial Hygiene Technician
Industrial Hygiene Resources
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided industrial hygiene consulting services across chemical, physical, and environmental stressors.
- Conducted exposure monitoring (air contaminants, noise, radiation, IAQ, heat).
- Performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to identify contamination risks.
- Supported asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials compliance.
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Southeastern Idaho Public Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed regulatory inspections, compliance assessments, and public health evaluations across multiple environmental programs.
- Provided training and certification as ServSafe instructor.
- Represented the health district at public meetings on land use and environmental issues.
- Conducted environmental health inspections and regulatory reviews.
- Oversaw county solid waste and landfill program including permitting, inspections, and compliance.
- Developed program goals, performance standards, and evaluation processes.
- Enforced environmental and public health regulations across food safety, wastewater systems, solid waste, land development, and water quality.
- Conducted inspections, investigations, engineering review, and compliance assessments.
- Performed subdivision
Education
M.Ed. - Industrial Technology (Industrial Hygiene & Safety)
University of Idaho
BS - Environmental & Occupational Health
Boise State University
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Industrial hygiene
- Hazard assessments
- Program development
- Regulatory interpretation
- Risk communication
- Incident response
- Environmental sampling
- Data analysis
- ArcGIS
- SOP development
- FDA/FSMA compliance
- OSHA program management
Certification
- NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (2006-Present)
- FDA Commissioned Officer (2014–2019)
- Public Health Management — University of Washington
- ArcGIS — Idaho State University
- Idaho Supervisory Academy
- Human Safety Performance — University of Idaho
- AHERA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor (past certification)
- EPA RRP Certification
- OSHA Lead in Construction Certification
Key Strengths For Micron Roles
- Deep regulatory knowledge (state + federal)
- Experience managing complex, multi-unit programs
- Strong stakeholder engagement
- Skilled in inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance monitoring
- Comfortable in fast-moving, technical, high-precision operational settings
Timeline
Environmental Health Section Manager
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
01.2021 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Southwest District Health Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Program Manager
Idaho Department of Agriculture
01.2016 - 01.2019
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Central District Health Department
01.2012 - 01.2016
Safety Supervisor
Dickinson Frozen Foods
01.2011 - 01.2012
Industrial Hygiene Technician
Industrial Hygiene Resources
01.2010 - 01.2011
Environmental Health Specialist, Senior (Registered, NEHA)
Southeastern Idaho Public Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
Field & Lab Technician (Seasonal, Multiple Districts)
Clarke Environmental; Bannock County Mosquito Abatement; Gem County Mosquito Abatement
01.2005 - 01.2024
M.Ed. - Industrial Technology (Industrial Hygiene & Safety)
University of Idaho
BS - Environmental & Occupational Health
Boise State University