Dominick Salazar
Turlock,CA
Summary
A Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist that has the ability apply a balance of science, partnerships, and environmental regulation to protect human health and the environment. I have 6+ years experience in assisting our regulated community through education to navigate complex environmental laws and regulations in various CUPA programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist
Stanislaus County
04.2023 - Current
- Performed regulatory inspections across multiple UPA programs, including HMBP, Hazardous Waste, UST, APSA, and CalARP.
- Supervised the UST and APSA programs and provided technical guidance to Hazardous Materials Specialists.
- Delivered CalARP trainings for State Agencies, local CUPA's, and co-presented CalARP 201 at the 2024 CUPA Conference.
- Prepared state-mandated reports such as CUPA Evaluation Progress Reports, UST EPAct, UST Report 6, and UPA self-audits.
- Helped implement new inspection software (CIVIC) in collaboration with senior staff, division leadership, and IT.
- Helped implement enforcement program.
- Supervised up to three UPA program staff and contributed to program planning.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III
Stanislaus County
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed regulatory inspections across multiple UPA programs, including HMBP, Hazardous Waste, UST, APSA, and CalARP.
- Served as Stanislaus County’s primary CalARP inspector
- Prepared state-mandated reports such as UST EPAct and UST Report 6.
- Helped implement new inspection software (CIVIC) in collaboration with senior staff, division leadership, and IT.
- Participated in daytime and after-hours emergency response operations.
- Assisted with fee increase
Hazardous Materials Specialist II
Stanislaus County
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed regulatory inspections across multiple UPA programs, including HMBP, Hazardous Waste, UST, APSA, and CalARP.
- Served as Stanislaus County’s primary CalARP inspector
- Prepared state-mandated reports such as CUPA Evaluation Progress Reports for the CalARP program
- Supported implementation of the Medical Waste Management Act and assisted with Environmental Review Committee activities and Monitor Well Application reviews.
- Participated in daytime and after-hours emergency response operations.
- Mentor to new staff
Hazardous Materials Specialist I
Stanislaus County
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed regulatory inspections across multiple UPA programs, including HMBP, Hazardous Waste, UST, APSA, and CalARP under the supervision of Senior's.
- Assisted with Household Hazardous Waste collection
- Educated classes about the UPA
- Participated in daytime emergency response
Microbiology Technician
Merieux NutriSciences
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Grew microbe cultures in different media.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Student Chemistry Lab Assistant III
University of California, Merced
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Organized instructional materials, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Restocked laboratory workstations and sterilized surfaces, maintaining readiness for project requirements.
- Assisted teaching assistants and instructors as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
UC Merced
Merced, California05.2018
Skills
- Problem Solver
- Communicator
- Leader
- Project Management
- Teacher
- Environmental regulations compliance
Certification
- April 2019 APSA Inspector
- December 2019 CA UST ICC Inspector
- June 2021 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist
- February 2022 CSTI Incident Commander
Timeline
Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist
Stanislaus County
04.2023 - Current
Hazardous Materials Specialist III
Stanislaus County
01.2023 - 04.2023
Hazardous Materials Specialist II
Stanislaus County
01.2020 - 01.2023
Hazardous Materials Specialist I
Stanislaus County
01.2019 - 01.2020
Microbiology Technician
Merieux NutriSciences
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student Chemistry Lab Assistant III
University of California, Merced
01.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
UC Merced