Nicole Steggall
Compliance Specialist
Visalia,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pesticide Use Enforcement Officer
County Of Tulare
Visalia, CA
09.2016 - 04.2024
- Ensured proper enforcement of safety regulations and laws.
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of the law and relevant regulations.
- Identified potential risks to public safety.
- Drafted detailed reports on investigation findings and submitted them to appropriate authorities.
- Responded swiftly and appropriately to calls from citizens regarding incidents that required intervention.
- Analyzed evidence collected on persons or property in order to determine its relevance to investigations.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Advised members of the community on ways they can protect themselves against pesticide exposure.
- Determined site violation reports to investigate, coordinating compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies (ie. DPR, DIR, EPA).
- Created and renewed Operator I. D. and Restricted Material Permits, performed Pesticide Use Enforcement and Structural Inspections and Commodity Fumigations, and Dealership, Headquarter and PCA inspections.
- Participated in school career days and Outreach for Community and Fieldworkers on Safety with Pesticides. Participated in teaching Continuing Education for Pest Control Advisors, Private Applicators and Qualified Applicator License.
NURSERY INSPECTOR
County Of Tulare
Tulare, CA
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and testing.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Compiled reports outlining findings from each inspection performed.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ensured all products met industry-standard requirements before being released for sale.
- Maintained accurate records of all tests conducted during the inspection process.
- Audited incoming materials against purchase orders to verify accuracy of delivery contents.
- Filled out and submitted logs and paperwork on-time.
- Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Recommended improvements to production process to facilitate quality control.
- Identified production concerns and worked with CDFA and USDA to understand and remedy situations.
Quarantine and Standards Inspector
County of Tulare
Tulare
03.2009 - 09.2016
- Inspected commodities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Monitored production processes to detect deviations from specifications or standards.
- Work plan checklists for use during inspections to ensure nothing was missed.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ensured all products met industry-standard requirements before being released for Export.
- Filled out and submitted inspection logs.
- Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
- Notified supervisors of commodity issues at packing facilities.
- Oversaw disposal of products that did not meet standards.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Fresno, CA05-2005
Master of Science - Cross- Cultural Education
National University
Fresno, CA10-2003
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05-1996
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05-1987
Skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Report Preparation
Certification
- Train the Trainer
- Private Applicator Certificate
- Integrated Pest Management
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- Pesticide Regulations
- Commodity Regulations
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulations
Timeline
Pesticide Use Enforcement Officer
County Of Tulare
09.2016 - 04.2024
NURSERY INSPECTOR
County Of Tulare
02.2015 - 10.2016
Quarantine and Standards Inspector
County of Tulare
03.2009 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Master of Science - Cross- Cultural Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Fresno State University
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College
- Train the Trainer
- Private Applicator Certificate
- Integrated Pest Management
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- Pesticide Regulations
- Commodity Regulations
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulations
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