Deborah Hoy
Culpeper,Virginia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Compliance Specialist
VDH - Office of Drinking Water
Culpeper, VA
11.2010 - Current
- Investigated complaints related to the violation of standards or regulations.
- Provided guidance to staff on regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Developed and implemented training programs for employees on new or revised laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Reviewed and updated existing compliance policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to compliance monitoring.
- Created processes and systems for ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving overall compliance performance.
- Prepared monthly reports on progress made towards meeting organizational goals around compliance matters.
- Participated in meetings between senior leadership teams to discuss any potential violations or concerns about regulatory issues.
- Analyzed data gathered from surveys or other sources related to organizational compliance activities.
Environmental Health Specialist
Linn County Environmental Health Department
Albany, OR
01.2002 - 12.2008
- Conducted inspections of food service establishments, public swimming pools, hazardous waste sites, and other facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Investigated complaints regarding potential public health nuisances such as noise pollution or water contamination.
- Participated in emergency response efforts related to natural disasters or industrial accidents.
- Developed and implemented procedures for the collection, analysis, and evaluation of environmental data.
- Educated the public about safe practices related to air quality, water safety, sanitation standards.
Ground Water Quality Educator
Oregon State University Extension Service
Corvallis, OR
01.2000 - 08.2002
FIre Supression Specialist
BLM - Alaska Fire Service
Fairbanks, AK
03.1992 - 09.1994
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Provided medical aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
Hot Shot Crew Member
BLM - Alaska Fire Service
Fairbanks, AK
04.1990 - 11.1991
- Assisted in the deployment of firefighting resources, including personnel and equipment.
- Monitored forest fire activity using aerial surveillance techniques.
- Provided support to other emergency services teams during wildfire operations.
- Developed plans to prevent further spread of wildfires.
- Reported daily activities and progress on suppression efforts to supervisors.
- Participated in hazardous fuel reduction projects such as prescribed burning.
- Attended training sessions on wildland fire behavior, suppression tactics, and safety protocols.
- Deployed water drops from helicopters when necessary to control fires and protect structures.
- Operated pumps, hoses, nozzles, chainsaws, axes, shovels, and other tools used in fighting fires.
- Assisted in the construction of containment lines by cutting down trees or digging trenches.
- Maintained an accurate record of all supplies used during firefighting operations.
- Responded quickly to new outbreaks of wildfires while following established protocols.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to ensure proper response strategies were being implemented.
- Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
Forest Technician
USFS Deschutes National Forest
Bend, OR
06.1985 - 12.1990
- Performed forest inventory and data collection using GPS technology and mapping software.
- Conducted timber cruises, volume estimations, and assessments of tree species composition in assigned areas.
- Assisted with the development of short-term and long-term management plans for forests.
- Participated in prescribed burning activities to restore natural fire cycles to an area's ecosystem.
- Implemented silviculture treatments such as thinning or regeneration cutting projects according to established guidelines.
- Monitored wildlife populations within a designated area; collected data on population trends for analysis by biologists.
- Analyzed aerial photographs and satellite images to detect signs of insect infestations or disease outbreaks among trees.
- Responded quickly to wildland fires; assisted with containment efforts by clearing brush or constructing firebreaks.
- Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06.1987
Skills
- Training and Presentations
- Compliance Reviews
- Compliance Oversight
- Experienced with Microsoft Office, GIS, and other proprietary software
- Written and Verbal Communication skills with regulators and the public
- Dendrology
- Topo map reading
- Cross-Country skiing
- Driving and hiking in difficult terrain
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Adventurer
- Self Proclaimed Naturalist
- Animal Lover
- Small Business Owner
Timeline
Environmental Health Compliance Specialist
VDH - Office of Drinking Water
11.2010 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist
Linn County Environmental Health Department
01.2002 - 12.2008
Ground Water Quality Educator
Oregon State University Extension Service
01.2000 - 08.2002
FIre Supression Specialist
BLM - Alaska Fire Service
03.1992 - 09.1994
Hot Shot Crew Member
BLM - Alaska Fire Service
04.1990 - 11.1991
Forest Technician
USFS Deschutes National Forest
06.1985 - 12.1990
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety
Oregon State University
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
Central Oregon Community College
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