Michelle Russell

Responsible for managing erosion and sediment control/pollution compliance for Swift and Walnut Creek watersheds in Wake Co., assigned to 125-200 active permits. Communicating with permitee/developers and providing technical advice related to compliance with approved ESC plans. Communicating understanding of local, state and federal requirements regarding erosion and sediment control, pollution prevention and stormwater processes. Issuing enforcement documents when applicable. Provide outreach to community members. Communicating with local residents when complains arise and providing sufficient follow through until resolution has been established.

Performed internal environmental compliance audits for large, nationally recognized homebuilder, as independent contractor. Assisted with management of client compliance to reduce overdue compliance activities. Analyzed all audit results and recommended resolution of compliance issues. Performed over 100 compliance audits for Eco Turf clients, as well as internal staff, for year 2022. Participated in various training and development programs within the division. Verified adherence to all inspector field and reporting operations for the division. Worked as and environmental Compliance Inspector on active development sites throughout NC.

Prepared reports detailing findings of environmental compliance inspections. Performed thousands of environmental compliance inspections for multiple Eco Turf, Inc. clients in North Carolina. Assisted in supervising five to seven person inspections team. Excelled in client communications and customer service. Collaborated with environmental compliance regional managers and program director to identify needs of employee improvement and overall workflow. Maximized new employee performance and satisfaction through proper training and standard operating procedures.

Documented noncompliance activities and communicated with project managers on remediation. Documented daily inspection activities by taking photos and filling out inspection reports. Verified information on permits and plans for development projects to assess compliance with the North Carolina Construction General permit (NCG01) and requirements set forth by local regulatory authorities in North Carolina. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Worked flexible hours; many late nights and some weekend work to fulfill reporting requirements set forth by the North Carolina Construction General Permit (NCG01). Informed clients of overall pollution prevention plans and inspection findings, and explained how issues could be corrected.