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Mitchell Underwood

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Water Quality Specialist II with extensive experience in NPDES compliance and project management at City of Chattanooga. Proficient in database management and stormwater sampling, consistently driving efficiency and collaboration. Committed to environmental stewardship and dedicated to implementing innovative solutions for regulatory compliance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Quality Specialist II

City Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
07.2005 - Current
  • Manages the compliance with the City's MS4 NPDES permit by overseeing municipal, commercial, and industrial inspections.
  • Evaluates permit-related documents, including SWPPPs, SCMs, and site designs, and maps.
  • Chemical spill responses, while advising contractors on cleanup protocols.
  • Assists with stormwater sample collections with the monitoring team.
  • Collaboration with TDEC for regulatory guidance and joint site inspections.
  • Industrial and municipal database development with 2nd Nature for the management of inspections.
  • Responsible for the processing and delivery of the annual MS4 report to TDEC.

GIS Technician

City Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for processing raw spatial stormwater conveyance data from field collecting units and then compiling this information into Geospatial database for tracking. The project had a timeframe of one year for completion; however, the project was completed in nine months.

Laboratory Technician

Steward, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
01.2002 - 06.2004
  • Processed production samples with QuantaSorb and Phillips X-ray for detailed analysis.
    Analyzed results via computer program to identify required modifications in raw materials.

Sample Department Manager

Steward, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
03.1999 - 01.2002
  • Coordinated with the Sales Department to deliver samples for customer performance evaluations.
  • Supervised six staff members, ensuring efficient inventory management.
  • Implemented a new inventory tracking system, eliminating part misplacements.

Shift Production Team Leader

Steward, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
06.1992 - 03.1999

Reviewed production schedules and monitored equipment maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.

Oversaw employee timesheets and filed incident reports to maintain accurate records.

  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures for ISO9001 compliance, enhancing organizational standards.
  • Created health and safety procedures to promote departmental safety and reduce risk.
  • Monitored safety compliance to uphold workplace regulations and improve employee well-being.
  • Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensured regulatory accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science- Chemistry

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
05-2004

Associate of Science - Environmental Science-Biology

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga, TN
05-2002

Skills

  • NPDES compliance
  • Chemical spill response
  • GIS Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Stormwater sampling
  • Project management

Certification

  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour Hazmat Training
  • Certified MS4 Inspector
  • SCM Inspection and Maintenance
  • TNEPSC Level 1

Timeline

Water Quality Specialist II

City Of Chattanooga
07.2005 - Current

GIS Technician

City Of Chattanooga
06.2004 - 07.2005

Laboratory Technician

Steward, Inc.
01.2002 - 06.2004

Sample Department Manager

Steward, Inc.
03.1999 - 01.2002

Shift Production Team Leader

Steward, Inc.
06.1992 - 03.1999

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science- Chemistry

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga

Associate of Science - Environmental Science-Biology

Chattanooga State Technical Community College