DENNIS JASZKA
Marine Resource Enforcement Liaison
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Marine Resource Enforcement Liaison formerly of the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement with a proven track record in fostering collaboration and communication among diverse stakeholders. Expert in regulatory compliance and documentation, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to enhance case resolution and training efforts. Recognized for delivering impactful presentations and developing innovative data reporting tools.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigational Support Technician
NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Fostered partnerships to collaboratively manage natural resources by engaging diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and cooperation.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with administrations, agencies, businesses, and organizations to achieve shared objectives.
- Provided essential support to National Marine Fisheries Service observers, acting as a friendly and approachable liaison in partnership with the NOAA North Pacific Observer Program.
- Built trust with industry stakeholders by delivering transparent, informed responses to inquiries concerning reports, fisheries violations, and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a subject matter expert, advising agents and officers on observer sampling methodologies and complex technical requirements.
- Assisted law enforcement personnel in analyzing and interpreting intricate data, contributing to case resolution and informed decision-making.
- Developed and delivered engaging presentations across a broad range of topics, successfully communicating key information to diverse audiences.
- Navigated sensitive discussions, such as observer harassment, with empathy and cultural awareness, creating a safe and respectful dialogue.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate emotionally charged situations, ensuring productive and constructive exchanges.
Observer Program Enforcement Liaison
Ocean Associates, Inc
02.2018 - 07.2024
- Provided direct support to law enforcement agents and officers by reviewing, collecting, preparing, and transmitting documentation and data related to potential violation cases.
- Created and managed over 1,500 cases in NOAA's law enforcement case management system, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking.
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of compliance reports, assessing over 10,000 compliance records for internal reviews and reports.
- Evaluated, compiled, and analyzed over 4,000 new compliance statements, assisting agents in investigative duties by preparing and organizing documentary evidence.
- Leveraged 10 years of observer experience to meticulously prepare case data for civil hearings and court testimony, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Developed expertise in various internal databases and regional applications to detect potential resource violations and support compliance efforts.
- Queried databases to extract trend data, generating actionable insights for enforcement agents, officers, and decision-makers.
- Delivered compliance outreach to industry representatives by summarizing observer statements for biannual meetings, promoting understanding of regulations and resolving compliance issues.
- Gained mastery of federal regulations, including the MSFCMA, MMPA, and ESA, and shared expertise in training sessions and manual updates.
- Assisted in developing the NOAA OLE guidance on Observer-Related Sexual Assault and Harassment (SASH) investigations, creating and managing related cases.
- Facilitated observer training, preparing enforcement materials and presenting at over 150 sessions, successfully instructing hundreds of new and returning observers.
- Authored detailed reports and analyses for the Enforcement Chapter of the North Pacific Observer Program Annual Report, highlighting trends and compliance issues.
- Contributed to the development of innovative tools like the Observer Program Statements Application, improving data reporting and analysis capabilities.
- Audited and resolved over 3,000 compliance records to complete a three-year data backlog, enhancing long-term trend analysis and reporting.
- Supported observer-related symposia at American Fisheries Society conferences and presented on enforcement's collaborative efforts in managing marine resources.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Leadership And Organizational Change
Pfeiffer University
Research Triangle Park 05.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal,
Communication,
Collaboration,
Regulatory knowledge,
Documention/Record keeping,
Organized,
Detail-oriented,
Adaptable,
Adobe,
MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Investigational Support Technician
NOAA Office of Law Enforcement
07.2024 - 02.2025
Observer Program Enforcement Liaison
Ocean Associates, Inc
02.2018 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
SUNY College At Brockport
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Leadership And Organizational Change
Pfeiffer University
05.2001 -
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