Connor J. Lefevra
Merrimack,NH
Summary
An environmental health professional with history of managing safety protocols and health standards in various settings. Known for effectively identifying and mitigating health risks, while collaborating closely with teams to achieve optimal results. Recognized for adaptability and strong analytical skills essential for maintaining high standards of environmental health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
Manchester Health Department (MHD)
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct environmental site assessments and investigations; compile findings for stakeholders (city officials, businesses, public).
- Prepare, present, and publish technical information (inspection findings, water quality assessments, public health advisories).
- Lead trainings/educational sessions to drive regulatory compliance and safety adherence across programs.
- Review programs and processes for alignment with local, state, and federal requirements; recommend improvements.
- Conducted environmental health assessments to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Developed and implemented public health education programs on disease prevention strategies.
Environmental Health Specialist
Manchester Health Department (MHD)
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed a district of 200+ facilities across food safety, water quality, nuisance investigations, and vector (mosquito) sampling.
- Coordinated with Planning, Fire, City Clerk, Parks & Rec, Welfare, and state and federal agencies to align schedules and actions.
- Investigated environmental hazards; collected and evaluated samples; enforced corrective actions.
- Maintained chain of custody and collaborated with labs and agencies to ensure data integrity and legal defensibility.
- Participated in enforcement actions (including court testimony) and investigated illness outbreaks and lead paint cases.
- Performed detailed plan reviews (restaurants, pools) and documented deficiencies with follow-up re-inspections.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Minor: Biology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Documentation and quality assurance
- Data visualization using ArcGIS and QGIS
- Environmental health and safety management
- Environmental monitoring
- Technical report writing
- Environmental assessments
- Environmental compliance
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- Certified Environmental Specialist
- ServSafe Manager
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- PADI Open Water Diver
- NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
Manchester Health Department (MHD)
10.2023 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist
Manchester Health Department (MHD)
08.2019 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Minor: Biology
Southern New Hampshire University
Professional Highlights
- Built SOPs, checklists, and templates that reduced rework and improved consistency of technical documentation.
- Led cross-department efforts (e.g., safety committee, website content overhaul) to improve stakeholder access to requirements and forms.
Leadership & Mentoring
- MHD Safety Committee (Co-Chair): Hazard analyses, grant applications, protocol updates, incident-trend review and prevention strategies.
- MHD Mentorship Program (Mentor): Train new staff on SOPs, regulatory requirements, inspection protocols; provide structured feedback and develop training content.
- AFSCME Treasurer/Steward: Employee liaison/representation.
- Volunteer Wrestling Coach at Manchester Police Athletic League.
Alignment to AECOM Environmental Project Manager (UST) Role
- Project Management / Scheduling / Coordination: Managing inspections and multi-party initiatives; aligning schedules with departments; leading process reviews.
- Client/Regulatory Correspondence: Routine communication with regulated facilities, labs, and city/state partners; prepared advisories and technical summaries.
- Technical Writing & QC: Authored inspection findings, improvement plans, grant materials, and public communications; standardized templates for consistency.
- Health & Safety Stewardship: Safety committee leadership; incident review/prevention; field-based assessments and operations oversight.
- Mentoring & Supervision: Formal mentor for onboarding staff; training program development and delivery.
Core Strengths
- Project coordination (scope/schedule) and milestone tracking
- Stakeholder & regulatory correspondence; meeting facilitation
- Technical report writing & review; QA/QC and documentation control
- Health & Safety stewardship; incident trend review and prevention
- Field visits and site assessments; photo and note documentation
- Mentoring junior staff; SOPs, checklists, and training content