David Poretta
Cogan Station,PA
Summary
Dynamic safety and compliance professional with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Proven track record in incident investigation and regulatory standards, enhancing training programs and ensuring operational excellence. Adept at risk assessment and policy writing, fostering a culture of safety and compliance across diverse teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Training and Safety
National Range and Armory
Williamsport, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local firearms laws, range safety regulations, and industry best practices
- Oversee range safety operations, including supervision of Range Safety Officers (RSOs) and instructors
- Assist in creating, reviewing, and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to range operations and safety
- Conduct and coordinate firearms safety training.
- Monitor range activities to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, or procedural deficiencies, and take corrective action as needed
- Perform incident and accident investigations, documentation, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures
- Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation
- Perform emergency response planning and drills.
- Provide customer guidance on safe firearm handling, range rules, and proper use of equipment
- Support maintenance and inspection programs for range facilities, firearms, safety equipment, and ventilation systems
- Develop and design training programs, safety plans, curricula, and materials (e.g., presentations, manuals, case studies, videos).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement.
QHSE/Compliance Manager
Chance Aluminum
Williamsport, PA
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Develop and implement safety and quality programs aligned with ISO 9001 and OSHA standards.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver training on PPE, hazard communication, and emergency procedures.
- Manage QMS documentation and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance and operational risks.
Lead Utility Worker
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority
Williamsport, PA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Verify compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, AWWA, and state health department standards
- Observe and verify flow tests, system disinfection, water sampling, and hydrant flushing.
- Support valve maintenance and GIS mapping using GPS data.
- Locate and mark distribution system facilities (mains, valves, hydrants).
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility crews to resolve field issues and construction conflicts
- Maintain accurate inspection records, daily reports, photographs, and as-built documentation
- Identify non-conforming work and recommend corrective actions or rework as required
Class A Commercial Driver
Stallion Infrastructure Services
Williamsport, PA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Perform pre/post trip inspections of trucks and equipment prior and after use to ensure safety
- Accurately maintain electronic log through Electronic Logging Device
- Load/unload water, equipment and safely transport it to its destination
- Operate numerous pieces of equipment such as a forklift, telehandler, loader
- Follow all safety protocols on location
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Lycoming County Adult Probation and Parole Department
Williamsport, PA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Intensive Supervision Unit (40+hrs/week)
- Supervise high risk offenders
- Regularly attend court hearings and testify in court
- Facilitate the enforcement of all orders of the court
- Conduct random drug/alcohol tests
- Make arrests, prepare probation or parole violation reports, and pre-sentence investigations
- Conduct office appointments and field contacts with offenders to monitor their compliance
- Conduct pre-parole investigations to determine if parole plans are satisfactory
- Responsible for training and certifying Officers on the use of the Taser
- Responsible for training and certifying Officers on the administration and use of Control Tactics
- Responsible for training and certifying Officers on the administration and use of Firearms
- Selected to lead specialty assignments
- Administrator and instructor of the Adult Probation (AP) case management system
- Field Training Officer to mentor and teach new Officers
- Research and develop proper training records
- Research, develop, and write department policy and procedures
- Maintain and monitor inventory of department equipment and gear
- Member of the Lycoming County CTC Occupational Advisory Committee
- Member of the Lycoming County Safety Committee
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Clinton County Adult Probation and Parole Department
Lock Haven, PA
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Criminal/Day Reporting Court Division (40+hrs/week, July 2019–present)
- Treatment/Veterans Specialty Court Division (40+hrs/week, October 2018–July 2019)
- Supervise offenders
- Regularly attend court hearings and testify in court
- Facilitate the enforcement of all orders of the court
- Conduct random drug/alcohol tests
- Make arrests, prepare probation or parole violation reports, and pre-sentence investigations
- Conduct office appointments and field contacts with offenders to monitor their compliance
- Conduct pre-parole investigations to determine if parole plans are satisfactory
- Responsible for training and certifying Officers on the use of the Taser
- Responsible for training and certifying Officers on the administration and use of Control Tactics
- Selected to lead specialty assignments
- Instructor/Facilitator for 'Courage to Change' a cognitive behavioral therapy class for offenders
- Maintain and monitor inventory of BI GPS/SCRAM equipment
- Monitor probation fleet vehicles and arrange maintenance as needed
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
York County Adult Probation and Parole Department
York, PA
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Heroin/Opioid Treatment Court Unit (40+hrs/week, February 2018–October 2018)
- Mental Health Treatment Court Unit (40+hrs/week, July 2017–February 2018)
- Supervised offenders
- Facilitated the enforcement of all orders of the court
- Conducted random drug/alcohol tests
- Made arrests, prepared probation or parole violation reports, and pre-sentence investigations
- Conducted office appointments and field contacts with offenders to monitor their compliance
- Conducted pre-parole investigations to determine if parole plans are satisfactory
- Attended weekly court appearances and deliver status reports during staffing
Team Leader/Commercial Driver
Tebb’s Farms and Greenhouses
Williamsport, PA
07.2007 - 07.2017
- 40 hrs./week, up to 60-70 hrs./week during summer
- Supervised six summer staff providing guidance, assigning and monitoring work tasks
- Identified operational issues and created plans to address them
- Operated various types of large agriculture equipment
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides
- Transported via tractor trailer harvested grain to feed mills and produce to warehouses
- Load and unload fuel from fuel truck into tanks and equipment
- Responsible for farm duties such as picking, sorting, washing, packaging fresh produce for distribution to area grocers, and provide retail customer service
Police Officer Intern
Old Lycoming Township Police Department
Williamsport, PA
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Composed police reports
- Collected and documented information from persons at incidents
- Photographed evidence and incident scenes
- Assisted with evidence collection and processing
- Assisted with arrest of offenders
- Entered traffic and non-traffic citations, documented evidence, and performed queries in Susquehanna Police Information System (SPIS)
- Assisted Firearms Instructor with firearms training
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05.2017
Skills
- Regulatory standards
- Incident investigation
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Emergency response planning
- Policy writing
- Process management
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Hazard analysis
- Training and education
- Program implementation
- Compliance monitoring
Affiliations
- Member of La Belle Vallee Masonic Lodge – officer and active volunteer
- Avid hunter and marksman
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements
- Certified Flagger
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified USCCA Firearms Instructor
- Certified NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Certified Red Dot Sight (RDS) Pistol Instructor
- Certified Glock Armorer
- Certified PSS Defensive/Control Tactics Instructor
- Certified Taser Instructor
- Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
QHSE/Compliance Manager
Chance Aluminum
06.2025 - 11.2025
Lead Utility Worker
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority
10.2024 - 06.2025
Class A Commercial Driver
Stallion Infrastructure Services
10.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Director of Training and Safety
National Range and Armory
06.2021 - Current
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Lycoming County Adult Probation and Parole Department
02.2020 - 10.2023
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Clinton County Adult Probation and Parole Department
10.2018 - 02.2020
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
York County Adult Probation and Parole Department
07.2017 - 10.2018
Police Officer Intern
Old Lycoming Township Police Department
05.2016 - 08.2016
Team Leader/Commercial Driver
Tebb’s Farms and Greenhouses
07.2007 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania