Jeanne A. Williams
Pensacola
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Specialist with extensive regulatory compliance expertise at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Proven track record in enhancing community awareness and achieving marina sustainability goals. Skilled in water quality assessment and mentoring junior staff, fostering a culture of compliance and proactive problem-solving in environmental practices.
Experienced with environmental assessments, pollution control measures, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes knowledge of environmental laws and best practices to ensure sustainable project outcomes. Track record of collaborating with diverse teams to implement effective environmental solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
01.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders, such as homeowner associations, commercial marinas, and individual homeowners to enhance compliance with their Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease (lease).
- Recommended solutions to Sovereign Submerged Lands Lessees to return to compliance with the lease. The recommendations were based on those Florida rules and regulations associated with marine facilities.
- Processed compliance documents specific to the compliance concerns observed at a facility. Researched facility history and included it in the documents. Cited associated Florida rules and regulations related to the non-compliance.
- Mentored junior environmental specialists, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and project management techniques.
- Led cross-departmental trainings aimed at improving staff knowledge of leases, the associated rules and regulations, survey reviews, and quality customer service.
- Prevented fines or penalties by proactively addressing non-compliance issues identified during regulatory inspections or internal audits.
- Facilitated training sessions on environmental regulations, fostering a culture of compliance among staff members.
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance community awareness on environmental issues and best management practices.
- Improved compliance with environmental regulations through regular audits and evaluations of marine facility operations.
- Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to marine facilities.
- Contributed to the development of marina sustainability goals, integrating environmentally conscious practices into daily marina operations.
- Shared best management practices to marina facilities to achieve optimum recycling efforts.
- Enhanced community awareness on environmental issues with comprehensive educational workshops.
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
10.1997 - 01.2012
- Conducted water quality samples of certain waterbodies located within the Florida panhandle. Proper techniques for each paramater was used to collect the sample to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Knowledge in the calibration of water quality monitoring devices.
- Ran many water quality lab analysis of water samples from local waterbodies, wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities and other source and non-point source systems. All lab analysis were conducted in sterile environments and included quality controls based on each parameter and associated lab technique. These techniques were associated with Florida rules and regulations and audited by the Florida Department of Health.
- Entered water quality field and lab analysis into department databases. Generated reports with both field and lab findings.
- Based on the parameter thresholds determined in Florida rules and regulations, I determined whether the results were outside of the thresholds or not.
- Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
- Trained and supervised junior coworkers in proper water quality testing, water quality analysis and relevant recordkeeping techniques.
- Played a key role in achieving Florida Department of Health lab certification through diligent adherence to established Environmental Management Systems and Florida rules and regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring that my immediate supervisor and upper management were made aware of my findings. Whether the inspection findings were considered violations of Florida rules and regulations. Generated inspection reports detailing each violation.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Attended meetings and seminars conducted by the department, other municipalities, and outside stakeholders to further my professional training. Also gave presentations and trainings to municipalities and stakeholders about department requirements and the associated rules and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Regulatory permitting expertise
- Soil sampling methods
- Environmental assessment documentation
- Water sampling techniques
- Water quality assessment
- Sustainable practices education
- Florida rules and statutes expertise
Accomplishments
- Achieved National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program by completing lab analysis and associated quality controls with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for the laboratory.
- Documented and resolved many marine facility non-compliance with their associated sovereign submerged lands lease. This led to returning to compliance with the lease and subsequent lease renewal.
- Supervised team of four staff members.
- Supervised team of staff members in preparing training powerpoint presentations. Led the trainings.
Certification
- Environmental Sampling Training
- 24-Hour HAZWOPPER Training
- Water Quality Sampling Training
- Water Quality Analysis Training - NELAC
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
01.2013 - Current
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
01.2013 - 01.2017
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
10.1997 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
William Carey University
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