Krista Ray
Tunnel Hill,GA
Summary
Environmental Health Specialist with over 10 years of experience in local government sector. Specializes in conducting food safety assessments and environmental investigations across various facility types. Expertise in environmental health compliance, enforcement actions, foodborne illness outbreak investigations, HACCP principles and continuous process improvement. Skilled technical writer with proven track record of managing people and multiple projects and priorities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist V
North Georgia Health District / Murray County
05.2024 - Current
- County Environmental Health Emergency Response Lead
- County plan review specialist for all regulated facilities
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff on environmental health practices.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address public health concerns related to environmental hazards.
- Analyzed data from inspections and investigations to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Mentored junior staff in regulatory compliance, promoting consistency in operational procedures.
- Improved community health by inspecting and monitoring environmental conditions in various settings such as restaurants, schools, and businesses.
- Conducted environmental assessments to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health (Formally Tri-County Health Department)
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Highly specialized senior level inspector with focus on on-site wastewater systems, Retail Food and Employee Standardization, and Air Quality (CFC/HCFC Inspections, Burn Permits, Opacity, Odor and Small Point Source).
- Acted as the subject matter expert for subsurface discharge, air quality, and food safety.
- Trained new staff to conduct regulatory inspections of regulated facilities and onsite wastewater.
- Conducted environmental assessments to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Monitored and enforced regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution control measures.
- Led investigations into environmental complaints, coordinating responses with relevant agencies.
- Investigated complaints and expediently resolved concerns.
- Enhanced environmental quality by enforcing air, water, and soil pollution control measures to safeguard public health.
Environmental Health Specialist II
Tri-County Health Department
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Improved community health by inspecting and monitoring environmental conditions in various settings such as restaurants, schools, and businesses.
- Conducted field surveys to identify sources of vector-borne diseases, implementing control measures to reduce public health risks associated with pests such as mosquitoes or rodents.
- Department Environmental Health Emergency Response Lead
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Enhanced Public Health and the Environment by enforcing food safety, water quality, and soil pollution control measures to safeguard our community.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of environmental health programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address public health concerns related to environmental issues.
- Analyzed data on environmental conditions to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions.
- Monitored field investigations of public complaints, ensuring prompt resolution and adherence to regulations.
- Compiled reports and provided training courses.
Public Health Investigator II
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Conduct routine restaurant inspections, foodborne illness investigations, and consumer complaints.
- Developed comprehensive reports that accurately detailed investigation findings and supported legal proceedings.
- Conducted thorough investigations into public health complaints and incidents to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential health hazards and inform community health initiatives.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures, recommending improvements to enhance operational effectiveness in investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Food Safety Public Hearing and Revocation of Licensure cases.
Environmental Health Officer I
Austin Public Health
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted routine restaurant inspections, custodial care inspection, investigated environmental and consumer complaints, as well as conducted annual pool inspections.
- Responsible for inspecting various temporary events around the city and responding to after-hours emergencies such as fires, floods, boil advisory notices, etc.
- Responsible for interpreting and enforcing local, state, and federal consumer and environmental health laws.
- Regularly and effectively communicate with the general public and other agencies to ensure public awareness and understanding of the federal regulations and the public health significance.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Geography
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Analytical
- Flexible problem-solving
- Project management
- Technical report writing
- Pest control management
- Environmental compliance
- Communicable disease knowledge
- Chemical storage management
- Food safety evaluation
- HACCP Review and Implementation
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Sanitation inspection
Certification
- Certified Professional in Food Safety issued by National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Credential ID 035630
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by NEHA Credential ID 15071
- National Incident Management System – Incident Command Structure Certification in 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400
- Certified Pool Operator The Pool Training Academy LLC Credential ID MTOL5W6
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist V
North Georgia Health District / Murray County
05.2024 - Current
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health (Formally Tri-County Health Department)
09.2021 - 01.2024
Environmental Health Specialist II
Tri-County Health Department
12.2017 - 09.2021
Public Health Investigator II
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
12.2015 - 12.2017
Environmental Health Officer I
Austin Public Health
05.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelors of Science - Geography
University of North Texas
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