Vannesa Salazar
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Quality Inspector II
County of San Diego
02.2020 - Current
- Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct specialized and complex air quality inspections across manufacturing, industrial, and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with permit requirements and federal, state, and local regulations. Inspected facilities may include military installations, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and power plants.
- Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply complex policy guidelines, allowing for sound decision-making and proactive actions without supervision.
- Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports, including post-inspection documents, violation summaries, and detailed statements of fact with supporting evidence.
- Analyze and identify emission types, ensuring equipment and processes comply with permit requirements and environmental regulations. This task involves managing large datasets, operating logs, and chemical and waste inventories.
- Enforce air quality regulations at permitted facilities and respond to citizen complaints, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to investigate, resolve issues, and effectively implement corrective actions.
- Conduct field tests and air contaminant sampling to assess environmental impact while collaborating with industry representatives to clarify enforcement requirements and advance pollution reduction initiatives.
- Engage with the community to promote air quality programs and available assistance through the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), such as air purifier distribution and the Carl Moyer Program, which funds projects that lower air pollution in San Diego County.
- Implement comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, focusing on Assembly Bill 617 (AB 617)—California’s initiative to reduce air pollution in high-impact areas. By monitoring pollution hotspots in San Diego, analyzing air quality data, and providing regular reports to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and community engagement.
Air Pollution Control Aide
County of San Diego
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducts a thorough review of information from charts, files, computer logs, and various other references to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data.
- Prepares, organizes, and compiles data in a systematic manner for reporting purposes.
- Transmits comprehensive data reports to professional staff and external agencies as required.
- Establishment, monitoring, maintenance, and systematic purging of record-keeping systems, which includes invoices, reports, and various documentation necessary for compliance purposes.
- Notifies staff of assignment deadlines and any compliance violations encountered.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves complaints by researching and interpreting air pollution control laws, regulations, fees, agreements, and other pertinent information.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse levels of personnel over the telephone, computer and in person.
- Prepare documents and agenda for meetings, record and maintain minutes, and facilitate correspondence to communicate committee action.
- Maintain records in accordance with federal regulations and generate reports detailing committee activities.
Human Services Specialist
County of San Diego
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Assess both initial and ongoing financial and residential eligibility for health and social services.
- Accurately interpret program regulations and procedures.
- Conduct applicant interviews by employing investigative interviewing techniques.
- Monitor tasks and timelines rigorously to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate maintenance and reporting of monthly statistical data using statewide data hubs.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies (Sustainability)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2016
Skills
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Quality Assurance & Compliance Enforcement
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Documentation and Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance Inspections
- Data Visualization Expertise
- Training & Mentorship
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Data Analysis & Database Management
Certification
- Certified AHERA Contractor/Supervisor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Air Quality Inspector II
County of San Diego
02.2020 - Current
Air Pollution Control Aide
County of San Diego
11.2018 - 02.2020
Human Services Specialist
County of San Diego
10.2016 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Data Science
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies (Sustainability)
San Diego State University
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