James Walls
Baytown,TX
Summary
Experienced professional with 30+ years in environmental enforcement. Well-organized and detail-oriented with top strengths in leadership and critical thinking situations. Team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Inspector
Haris County
01.2011 - 03.2023
- Oversaw a team of eight Inspectors and one Administrative Assistant.
- Represented Watershed Protection Group in meetings in various roles
- Represented Harris County in court on Criminal and Civil cases
- Assessed performance of employees and recommended methods to improve task completion.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Inspected On-Site Sewage Facilities, Construction sites and Stormwater Quality features.
- Recorded inspection and test results.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Water Quality Technician
Harris County
06.2007 - 01.2011
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to Stormwater Quality compliance
- Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
- Team member at the Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Stormwater Program Manager
Harris County
12.1998 - 06.2007
- Managed and supervised daily program operations, ensuring compliance with department policies and State and Federal regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Conducted one-on-one and team training sessions to educate team members.
Investigator
Harris County
05.1992 - 12.1998
- Enforced State environmental regulations pertaining to air,water and solid waste
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
East Texas State University
Commerce, TXSkills
- Leadership
- Management
- Critical Thinking
- Project Requirements
- Employee Performance Monitoring
- Time Management
- Conflict Management
- Teamwork Skills
- Safe Work Practices
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Relations
- Timely Project Completion
Timeline
Chief Inspector
Haris County
01.2011 - 03.2023
Water Quality Technician
Harris County
06.2007 - 01.2011
Stormwater Program Manager
Harris County
12.1998 - 06.2007
Investigator
Harris County
05.1992 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
East Texas State University
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