Results-driven Environmental Engineer specializing in air pollution compliance assistance and regulatory management. Demonstrated expertise in managing asbestos and lead-based projects, ensuring full adherence to regulatory standards. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development to achieve environmental objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Engineer Team Lead
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Jackson, MS
09.2020 - Current
Served as manager of the Asbestos and Lead Branch in the Air Division
Oversaw a team of seven, including inspectors and certification staff.
Directed inspections of asbestos and lead-based paint regulated facilities.
Reviewed environmental regulations for asbestos and lead-based paint to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Ensured proper allocation and expenditure of funds in the implementation of a TSCA PPG grant for AHERA, Lead-based Paint Abatement and RRP programs.
Advised senior managers on policy changes needed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Executed program outreach to community networks, trade groups, and associations
Advised government agencies, industry partners and general public about environmental issues based on sound scientific and technical information.
Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
Created compliance guidelines following federal and state penalty policies.
Executed case development and enforcement activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
Facilitated civil enforcement cases by managing essential data and research.
Environmental Engineer
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Jackson, MS
11.2006 - 09.2020
Functioned as professional engineer within Environmental Permits Division
Developed content for the permit requirements library in enSite, the agency's environmental data management system.
Conducted training sessions for permit staff on using the requirements library.
Chaired enSite User's Group, leading monthly discussions on system improvements.
Engaged in weekly discussions with the database contractor and served as the IT contact within the division to address issues and enhancement requests.
Regularly revised and maintained procedural guidelines in the EPD User's Manual.
Updated database templates within enSite.
Prepared Title V semiannual reports for EPA using enSite data.
Processed all final permits for the division including verification of proper permit requirements, creation of Public Notice of the final permit, and verification of final permit date and expiration dates.
Environmental Engineer in Training
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Jackson, MS
01.1997 - 11.2006
Served as an engineer in the Air Toxics Branch of the Air Division.
Analyzed federal air standards to formulate appropriate permit language for use in Title V and Synthetic Minor air permits.
Performed air compliance evaluations to verify adherence with Title V regulations.
Directed outreach efforts to the regulated community.
Contributed to the deployment and data collection of Air Toxics monitoring equipment statewide.
Participated in Risk Management Program deployment for branch.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-1996
Skills
Preparing written reports
Reducing environmental impact
Pollution mitigation
Project permitting
Standard Operating Procedures
Environmental reporting
Permit applications
Asbestos abatement
Document Preparation
Regulatory reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Certification
Professional Engineer in the state of Mississippi effective January 1, 2004
Accomplishments
Successful completion of Missisippi Department of Environmental Quality Accelerated Training for Leadership and Succession
Asbestos Inspection and Assessment Initial Training - Mississippi State University Center for Continuing Education