Meredith Maher
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Passionate about expanding professional knowledge and dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. A strong commitment to sustainability, and strive to make a positive impact through work. Seeking opportunities to contribute my expertise and further my skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
State Of Florida
Melbourne, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Inspect and evaluate over 40 shellfish processing facilities quarterly under appropriate state and federal regulations
- Collect water and meat samples for laboratory analyst quarterly
- Provide technical assistance and educational outreach to industry
- Prepare written reports for inspection
- Conduct food-borne illness investigation in conjunction with other governmental agencies
Shoreline Compliance and Enforcement Specialist
Washington Department Of Ecology
Seattle, WA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented the new Compliance and Enforcement Unit, tasked with improving compliance with the Shoreline Master's Program
- Collaborated with local governments to ensure no-net-loss of shoreline ecological function, including identifying and correcting unauthorized activities on shorelines and riparian areas
- Additionally, tasked with writing new guidance documents for the fledgling program
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough investigations and enforcing regulations.
- Collaborated with other agencies to develop a comprehensive approach to regulatory enforcement.
Assistant Project Manager/ DeckHand
NRC/ US Ecology
Seattle, WA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in many aspects of pollution prevention and mitigation, including participating in the Incident Command System, in practice and in the field
- Conduct daily work reports, operational documents, tracking systems, and orders
- Assets with timesheets, hiring, and site management
- Field responsibilities included deploying boom, skimmers, and setting anchors, as well as managing onsite staff
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
Environmental Quality Analyst/Project Manager
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Gaylord, MI
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Managed, coordinated, audited, oversaw, and conducted the investigation of over 50 remediation sites where hazardous substances had been released to the environment. Budgets ranged from 20,000 to 2 million
- Responded to pollution spill emergencies locally
- Participated in program support teams, such as the Vapor Intrusion Technical Assistance group
- Provided assistance to the public as well as private industry and contractors
- Provided detailed reports to senior management, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements in state government
Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Lansing, MI
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted the Brownfield Unit with organizing historical and current site records to create a new online mapping tool for all Brownfield sites in the State of Michigan
- Assisted on special projects as needed, such as field work with the Superfund Section, participated in QA/QC during the Flint Water Crisis, and the implementation of the new Vapor Intrusion section
Education
Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Geographic Information Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2016
Skills
- ESRI GIS
- OSHA
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- ICS 100 200, 700
- OHWM Training
- REBACA Training
- CERCLA
- Microsoft Products
- TWIC Card
- FDA Certifications
- Environmental compliance
- Environmental permitting
- Sampling
- Site inspection
- Project management
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
State Of Florida
03.2024 - Current
Shoreline Compliance and Enforcement Specialist
Washington Department Of Ecology
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Project Manager/ DeckHand
NRC/ US Ecology
03.2022 - 12.2022
Environmental Quality Analyst/Project Manager
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
03.2017 - 06.2021
Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
04.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Geographic Information Studies
Michigan State University