Tassia Steidley
Lincoln,USA
Summary
Senior Environmental Compliance professional with 13+ years of experience leading environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives across government and private sectors. Expert in air, water, waste, and land-use permitting, with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, partner with agencies, and support project development nationwide. Known for clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Engineer Specialist
Divert, Inc.
USA
10.2022 - Current
- Lead state and local environmental permitting for new RNG facilities nationwide, including zoning, land use, air, stormwater, and solid waste permits
- Coordinate with legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory agencies to prepare and advance permit applications
- Track permitting milestones against project schedules and proactively mitigate regulatory risks
- Serve as primary liaison with regulators to support timely permit approvals
- Successfully completed environmental permitting activities for three projects located in California, Washington, and North Carolina.
Environmental Quality Council Member
State of Nebraska
06.2021 - Current
- Appointed by the Governor to a 17-member council responsible for adopting environmental regulations
- Serving second term representing Minority Populations; advise on environmental policy and rulemaking
Environmental Manager
Monolith
Hallam, NE
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Established and led environmental compliance programs for a green chemical and energy manufacturing startup
- Provided technical leadership for air, water, waste, and emergency response programs
- Prepared permits and regulatory reports under CAA, CWA, RCRA, and CERCLA
- Delivered ESG metrics, sustainability KPIs, and compliance updates to customers and investors
Complex Environmental Manager
Tyson Foods
Lincoln, NE
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed environmental compliance programs (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) for large-scale food manufacturing operations
- Prepared and maintained air and NPDES permits, SPCCs, SWPPPs, Tier II, Form R, and risk management plans
- Led sustainability initiatives for energy, water, and GHG reductions; supported corporate ESG reporting
- Supervised wastewater treatment systems and hazardous/solid waste programs; trained 500+ employees
Additional Environmental & Regulatory Experience
Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Maricopa County Air Quality Department
NE And AZ
12.2012 - 11.2018
- Air inspections, permitting, compliance audits, SIP development, enforcement support, and regulatory training.
- Wrote air quality operating and construction permits.
- Reviewed emissions inventory, annual and semi-annual compliance reports for 100+ facilities.
Education
M.S. - Environmental Technology Management
Arizona State University
Mesa, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Env Permitting & Compliance
- CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA
- Title V & NPDES Permitting
- ISO 14001
- Environmental Audits
- Emergency Response
- SPCC & SWPPP Planning
- ESG & Sustainability Reporting
- Project & Program Management
- Collaborative team management
Affiliations
Member, National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential - 06/2018 to Present
LANGUAGES & AFFILIATIONS
English (Native/Bilingual)
Portuguese (Native/Bilingual)
Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Environmental Engineer Specialist
Divert, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Environmental Quality Council Member
State of Nebraska
06.2021 - Current
Environmental Manager
Monolith
03.2021 - 04.2022
Complex Environmental Manager
Tyson Foods
11.2018 - 12.2020
Additional Environmental & Regulatory Experience
Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Maricopa County Air Quality Department
12.2012 - 11.2018
M.S. - Environmental Technology Management
Arizona State University