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Lester Z. Powell

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in Environmental Health with a focus on District Environmental Services Division and Environmental Protection Oversight Division. For more than 14 years, demonstrated leadership in hazardous materials response and regulatory compliance, including over 11 years on the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team for Riverside County. Expertise in conducting inspections, managing teams, and fostering community engagement to promote Environmental Health careers. Over 8 years of experience as EHS IV, orchestrating complex inspections and investigations, overseeing UST plan check review processing, and significantly contributing to staff supervision and professional development. Over 6 years in DES Division conducting inspections, preparing cases for administrative hearings, participating in university career fairs to promote careers in environmental health, mentoring junior specialists to enhance technical proficiency and confidence in field.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Health Specialist IV

County of Riverside
Riverside, USA
02.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: Department of Environmental Health
  • Specializing in hazardous materials response, environmental health, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provided 24/7 coverage for chemical incidents across Riverside County, ensuring effective and timely emergency response.
  • Led complex inspections and investigations, supervised staff, directed UST plan review processes, and championed professional development.
  • Supervised a team of six environmental health specialists, guiding businesses in compliance with HMBP, HWG, UST, APSA, and SPCC requirements.
  • Assumed temporary unit responsibility during supervisory absences.
  • Provided daily public interaction and customer service to address community needs.
  • Developed and implemented training and professional development programs.
  • Conducted field audits and annual performance evaluations.
  • Mentored staff, fostering growth, technical proficiency, and team confidence.
  • Resolved conflicts, promoted collaboration, and maintained a positive workplace.
  • Managed multiple priorities with consistent on-time delivery of results.
  • Led field response to hazardous materials releases, including spills, unknown substances, and abandoned containers.
  • Department of Environmental Health

Environmental Health Specialist

County of Riverside
Riverside, Riverside
02.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: Department of Environmental Health
  • Analyzed laboratory samples collected from various sources for contaminants or pollutants.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations and inspections.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
  • Represented the department at career fairs to inspire future professionals.
  • Department of Environmental Health
  • Collaborated with local agencies to address environmental health concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2004

Skills

  • Hazardous materials response
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Environmental inspections
  • Emergency response planning
  • Technical writing
  • Plan review processes
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Risk assessment
  • Professional mentoring
  • Effective communication
  • Environmental compliance
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Safety data sheets
  • Hazardous waste and disposal
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Key Qualifications

  • Supervised a team of six environmental health specialists.
  • Provided daily public interaction and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented training and professional development programs.
  • Led field response to hazardous materials releases.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Environmental Health Specialist IV

County of Riverside
02.2006 - Current

Environmental Health Specialist

County of Riverside
02.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University San Bernardino

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