Kristine Whybark
Environmental Scientist
Calvert City,KY
Summary
Dedicated and driven Environmental Scientist experienced. Successful in compiling, processing, and presenting detailed technical data. Working independently on complex projects and traveling regionally.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Department Natural Resources
Western, KY
07.2019 - Current
- Served as a regulatory and compliance inspector/scientist for 14 years.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations by ensuring adherence to all applicable agencies.
- Advised seventeen Conservation districts and twenty Watershed Boards.
- Reviewed and edited Annual Reports, Budgets, Financial Reports, and Plan of Work for the Districts. Managed annual budgets ranging from thousands of dollars to millions of dollars,
- Ensured compliance with regulations for individuals, Construction Site Permits, Agricultural development, Kentucky Agriculture Water Plans (KYAWQP), and Kentucky Nutrient Management Plans (KYNMP) within the Division of Conservation/Water.
- Ensured compliance and developed remedial measures for Notices of Violation (NOV). Advised district on DIGS reports to secure state funding for districts.
- Prepared and participated in Conservation plans, representing DOC at Area and statewide meetings within USDA.
- Prepared and reviewed NEPA NRCS-CPA-52 environmental evaluations for all NRCS Projects.
- Conduct training sessions multiple times per year for District staff on DOC programs and other relevant agencies.
- Facilitated open communication among agencies to support the development and maintenance of Kentucky's natural resources.
- Effectively communicated emergencies and required information to the Frankfort regional office, as well as my districts and USDA during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.
Environmental Scientist
Department for Environmental Protection
Western Region, KY
11.2010 - 07.2019
- Conducted over 100 facility inspections in Kentucky to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for air, water, and waste management.
- Supported permit review process in various sections including Chemical, Combustion, Metallurgy, Minerals, and Surface Coating for the Permit Review Branch of the State of Kentucky.
- Performed facility audits to verify adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted monthly compilations, calculations, and analysis of multiple plants to ensure compliance with operating permits and regulatory requirements.
- Observed, audited, and reviewed protocols for source sampling compliance demonstrations and Relative Accuracy Test Audits (stack testing).
- Ensured compliance for the sole Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Kentucky.
- Assisted with Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) for various sources.
- Reviewed data from ambient air monitoring sites within the region and state. Participated in public meetings regarding Air Quality Permits.
- Assisted facilities in fulfilling reporting requirements for Air quality, including permit required reports, Annual Compliance Reports, Semi-Annual Reports, and other mandatory reports for compliance with their State of Kentucky-issued permit.
- Conducted inspections, reviews, and file examinations to assess compliance with state and federal regulations for Title V/Conditional Major projects.
- Prepared enforcement referrals and attended conferences related to NOV's. Drafted Consent Decrees and ensured their enforcement.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business and Education -
Murray State University
International Business
International Studies At Murray State University
Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, and ItalyMaster of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Murray State University
Murray, KYSkills
- Field observations recording
- Outcome predictions
- Technical advising
- Developing compliance programs
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Client consulting
- Energy project management
- Preparing written reports
- Project permitting
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Pollution mitigation
- Recommending solutions
- Data Analysis
- Environmental Compliance
- Site Inspection
- Project Management
- Technical Documentation
- Environmental Monitoring
- Hazardous waste management
- Data Gathering
Honors, training, and activities
- Elected to the 2022-2023 Women’s Employee Resource Group Chairman, First in State of Kentucky
- Inaugural Soil and Water Conservation Society’s Emerging Leaders Program 2023-2024
- Member of Kentucky Women in Agriculture a non-profit organization made up a diverse group of women within the Agriculture Industry
- Completion of Supervisory Essentials Program
- Conservation Planner in Conservation Desktop for USDA NRCS
- HEL determination for the USDA state wide
- Nutrient Management planner for the State of Kentucky
- Advisor to the USDA on the DOC’s conservation plans
- Prepares Kentucky Nutrient Management Plans and Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plans (KYAWQP) for the state of Kentucky
- Educational Coordinator for the Western Region in environmental education for DOC and Air Quality
- Asbestos Worker, Supervisor, and Management Planner
- Certifications: Nation Incident Management System (NIMS), 40 Hour OSHA General Site Worked Course, Visible Emissions Evaluation (Method 9 Certification), CPR, First Aid & BBP Certified
- Developed a new Supervisor Manual for DOC for District Offices for over 1,000 supervisors and employees of districts statewide
Coursework
Industrial Supervision, Industrial Operation, System Management Technology, Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Pollution Assessment and Control, Industrial Energy Management, Industrial Ecology, Engineering Economic Analysis, Quality Control, Student Teaching Practicum in Career and Technical Education, Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Navigation
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Environmental Scientist
Department Natural Resources
07.2019 - Current
Environmental Scientist
Department for Environmental Protection
11.2010 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business and Education -
Murray State University
International Business
International Studies At Murray State University
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Murray State University
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