Joseph Barger
Rehoboth Beach,United States
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental/Safety Manager
U.S. Navy
04.2011 - Current
- Manage staff of six environmental and safety specialists;
- Manage all 75 environmental and safety programs
- Conducted over 250 Environmental and Safety reviews; documented deficiencies, and develop corrective actions
- Conducted over 100 sessions of Environmental and Safety Training;
- Developed over 50 Environmental and Safety Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance
Manager, Environmental Compliance
U.S. Postal Service
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Managed staff of five Environmental Compliance Specialists
- Conducted over 110 environmental and safety compliance audits
- Conducted 20 Environmental ands Safety Training sessions
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
Environmental Compliance Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed all 32 Environmental Programs for USPS Capital Metro Area
- Environmental Compliance review manager, in charge of planning, scheduling, and conducting more than 50 Environmental Compliance Reviews
- Environmental Trainer- conducted over 20 training sessions for USPS employees and developed and environmental compliance guidebook as training resource
- Supported team by pitching in to complete special projects
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues
- Assisted with training sessions to educate management personnel on compliance and regulatory standards
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues
- Assisted with training sessions to educate management personnel on compliance and regulatory standards through standard operating procedures and presentations
Area Environmental Compliance Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
10.2001 - 09.2006
- Environmental Compliance Review Program Manager (ECR) for Eastern Area- managed over 175 environmental compliance reviews
- Conducted 20 Environmental and Safety training sessions for U.S. Postal Service
- Managed all 30 Environmental Programs for U.S. Postal Service Eastern Area
- Improved environmental compliance for Eastern Area by 150%
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues
- Monitored safety programs to verify compliance with federal standards
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations
District Environmental Coordinator
U.S. Postal Service
01.1993 - 10.2001
- Environmental Compliance Review Manager for Harrisburg District of USPS
- Certified Asbestos Inspector- Inspected 500 USPS Facilities
- Environmental Trainer and auditor- conducted 75 environmental training sessions
- Conducted field surveys to collect data about levels of pollution and contamination at sites and areas of consideration
- Carried out environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for proposed major new developments such as industrial plants, roads, electricity pylons and wind farms
- Supervised design of systems, processes and equipment to control, manage and remediate water, air and soil quality
Education
MS - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.1982
Certifications: Certified Safety Professional Certification- American Society of Safety Professionals Professional Environmental Auditor- participated in nine (9) U.S. Navy Inspector General Environmental - Safety
American Society of Safety Professionals
Certified OSHA Trainer - undefined
Master's degree - undefined
Skills
- Certified Safety Professional
- Certified OSHA Trainer
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Registered Environmental Manager
- Qualified Environmental Professional
- Environmental and Safety Auditor
- Leader of Staff Employees
- Project manager supervision
- Excellent managerial techniques
Certification
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) - Certified Safety Professional (CSP
Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM) - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Timeline
Environmental/Safety Manager
U.S. Navy
04.2011 - Current
Manager, Environmental Compliance
U.S. Postal Service
05.2008 - 04.2011
Environmental Compliance Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
09.2006 - 05.2008
Area Environmental Compliance Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
10.2001 - 09.2006
District Environmental Coordinator
U.S. Postal Service
01.1993 - 10.2001
MS - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland - University College
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Wilkes University
Certifications: Certified Safety Professional Certification- American Society of Safety Professionals Professional Environmental Auditor- participated in nine (9) U.S. Navy Inspector General Environmental - Safety
American Society of Safety Professionals
Certified OSHA Trainer - undefined
Master's degree - undefined
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