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Matthew Collier

Huntington,WV

Summary

Responsible Environmental Specialist possessing strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, interpretations and health and safety programs. Offering 10 + years of hands-on experience monitoring impact of environmental pollution and identifying environmental issues to recommend solutions. Focused and determined professional with outstanding analytical abilities and expertise in site auditing and field measurements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Environmental Advisor

Safety Management Group
12.2018 - Current
  • Improved environmental compliance by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed comprehensive environmental management plans to mitigate potential risks and protect natural resources.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Promoted environmentally friendly practices throughout the organization by developing educational materials and presentations.
  • Liaised with regulatory agencies to develop and maintain environmental-related programs, procedures and compliance tasks.
  • Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.

National Guardsman

West Virginia National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2021
  • Lead Military Police Platoon of twenty eight soldiers.
  • Lead and conducted training for mission essential tasks.
  • Enforce US Army and US Air Force standards.
  • Complete evaluation reports for all assigned standards.
  • Safety Officer- CBRNE Emergency Response Force Package Decontamination Section.

Environmental Inspector

West Virginia Dept Of Environmental Protection
10.2010 - 11.2019
  • Environmental Enforcement- Construction Stormwater Team (2012-2018)
  • Inspected projects which included general construction sites greater than one acre, and oil and gas pipeline construction greater than one acre.
  • Environmental Enforcement- Water and Waste Division (2010-2012)
  • Inspected sites which included the following: wastewater treatment units, home aeration units, water treatment plant filter backwash, multi-sector (industrial) stormwater, landfills, solid waste transfer stations, and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Skills

  • Public Outreach
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Groundwater Monitoring
  • Waste Management
  • Stormwater Management
  • Environmental Policy Analysis
  • Environmental Auditing
  • Water Quality Monitoring
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Permitting Process
  • Soil Sampling
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Compliance Inspections
  • Standard Operating Procedures

Certification

Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)

Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)

OSHA 30 hour

Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Stormwater Control (KEPSC)

Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector

Stormwater Management for Oil and Gas Construction Activities

Certified Stormwater Inspector

Wetland Delineation

Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training


Currently Enrolled:

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Timeline

Lead Environmental Advisor

Safety Management Group
12.2018 - Current

Environmental Inspector

West Virginia Dept Of Environmental Protection
10.2010 - 11.2019

National Guardsman

West Virginia National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Marshall University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force

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