Margaret Kinney
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented environmental professional with experience in disaster response, regulatory compliance, and implementing conservation and resiliency strategies. Committed to ensuring safe drinking water access across communities and pursuing work prioritizing protecting human health and the environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Scientist
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
12.2020 - Current
- Ensure compliance for State and Tribal Public Water Systems in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and National Primary Drinking Water Rules.
- Deploy to disaster zones as a drinking water expert to assist state agencies and local utilities in bringing water systems back online following a disaster.
- Expert in various drinking water rules including (but not limited to) PFAS, Arsenic, and Consumer Confidence Report rules.
- Coordinate source water protection efforts throughout the south-central region.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Environmental Law
Miami University Institute for the Environment and Sustainability
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments for students in environmental studies courses.
- Developed and implemented interactive lesson plans to enhance student engagement and understanding of environmental law.
- Assisted faculty in designing course materials and assessments aligned with curriculum objectives.
Wildlife Intern
American Conservation Experience
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted field surveys to monitor wildlife populations and habitats.
- Collaborated with team members to implement conservation strategies effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Zoology And Environmental Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2019
Skills
- FEMA Incident Command Structure (ICS) Certifications: 100/200, 300/400, 700/800
- FEMA ICS Key Leadership Position Training: Liaison Officer
- Public Water Systems Subject Matter Expert
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Working with Tribal Governments Training and Experience
- HAZWOPER 24-Hour
- Experienced with Microsoft Suite/365 programs, Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI)
Timeline
Physical Scientist
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
12.2020 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Environmental Law
Miami University Institute for the Environment and Sustainability
08.2019 - 05.2020
Wildlife Intern
American Conservation Experience
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology And Environmental Science
Miami University