Crystal Villanueva
Summary
Accomplished air quality compliance leader with 18 years of experience enforcing environmental regulations, conducting investigations, managing compliance programs, and coordinating with industry, government agencies, and the public. More than 9 years of supervisory and management experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing staff, and directing regulatory and enforcement activities. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enforcement Manager
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Diamond Bar
06.2023 - Current
- Manage and establish program objectives and goals to meet overall division goals by prioritizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the daily technical and administrative duties of my team which consists of 41 Air Quality Inspectors, 8 Supervisors, and clerical staff.
- Organize and direct enforcement activities for the Industrial branch engaged in the inspection of commercial and industrial equipment, material, and processes in determining compliance with South Coast AQMD regulations and rules, State Health and Safety codes, and federal laws and regulations.
- Assign and review the work of subordinate staff and evaluate training needs; direct the completion of special assignments and projects, workload statistics, and reports; adjust priorities to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity of enforcement resources.
- Evaluate and prepare performance evaluations on subordinate supervisory personnel. Review and approve performance evaluations prepared by supervisory personnel.
- Meet with other governmental agencies, industry representatives, and environmental organizations; and represents South Coast AQMD at public meetings and hearings involving South Coast AQMD rules and regulations and emergency situations.
Air Quality Analysis and Compliance Supervisor
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Diamond Bar
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised compliance audits to ensure regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
- Developed training programs to educate staff on compliance procedures and regulations.
- Supervised professional and technical staff to assure work standards are maintained and South Coast AQMD policies and procedures are followed; assigned and reviewed work;evaluated work performance and prepared and reviewed performance evaluations.
Supervising Air Quality Inspector
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Diamond Bar
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Coordinated and reviewed field activities and provided technical guidance to a team Air Quality Inspectors who were engaged in a variety of inspection and complaint investigations of commercial and industrial equipment, machines, control devices, materials and processes in order to determine compliance with South Coast AQMD rules and regulations, State Health and Safety codes and federal laws and regulations.
- Reviewed inspection reports, notices issued, breakdowns and variance investigations, source and laboratory test requests, public nuisance investigations, and other documentation to determine accuracy, completeness, and interpretation of South Coast AQMD rules and regulations.
- Evaluated the performance of personnel and prepared performance evaluations; notified superiors regarding performance and disciplinary problems and took appropriate action to resolve and correct problems; provided technical guidance in inspection methods and techniques, procedures, and interpretation and application of rules and regulations.
Air Quality Inspector
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Diamond Bar
03.2008 - 01.2017
- Conducted rule specific inspections and complaint investigations of commercial and industrial equipment, machines, control devices, materials and processes to determine compliance with South Coast AQMD rules and regulations, Health and Safety codes, federal laws and regulations.
- Issued notices to owners and operators of commercial and industrial sources to ensure compliance with air quality laws, regulations, and rules.
- Prepared various reports to record findings of inspections and complaint investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
- 18 years of air quality compliance, enforcement, and regulatory experience
- 9 years of supervisory and management experience
- Expertise in regulatory interpretation, policy implementation, and compliance strategy
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Clear communication
Certification
- Valid California Class C Driver License
- OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Worker (HAZWOPER) Certificate
- Asbestos 40-hour Contractor/Supervisor Certificate
Timeline
Senior Enforcement Manager
South Coast Air Quality Management District
06.2023 - Current
Air Quality Analysis and Compliance Supervisor
South Coast Air Quality Management District
12.2022 - 06.2023
Supervising Air Quality Inspector
South Coast Air Quality Management District
01.2017 - 12.2022
Air Quality Inspector
South Coast Air Quality Management District
03.2008 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences
University of California, Riverside
09.2002 - 06.2006