Reliable, goal-driven, and focused on protecting public health and the environment. Demonstrates proficiency in environmental processes, along with a comprehensive understanding of societal considerations, both current and potential. Adaptive and able to critically think towards solutions for environmental issues and to achieve compliance with government regulations. Maintains positive relations with clients and the public, providing attentive support. Emphasizes the critical importance of integrity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Investigator III
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
01.2023 - Current
Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and investigations at drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater facilities and work sites, compiling detailed reports for on-site operations and observed circumstances
Review and audit company operations records, monitoring plans, and on-site facilities for any discrepancies, ensuring compliance with regulations
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pH Meter operations, training others on sampling processes and instrument configuration to ensure accurate data collection
Identify and resolve violations of Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 290, maintaining regulatory compliance within designated areas
Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated entities, and operation companies regarding state regulations
Collect and analyze chemical and bacteriological samples, using tools such as chlorine analyzers, pH meters, and dissolved oxygen meters for environmental assessments and regulatory compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science (Sustainability), Geo-Spatial Science
Sam Houston State University
12.2022
Associates of Science - undefined
Lone Star College
12.2020
Skills
Field sampling experience with chlorine analyzers
PH meter
Bacteriological sampling
Public complaint investigation training
Disaster response experience
EPA Response Manager training
Natural Disaster Operational Workgroup training
Knowledgeable of drinking water and wastewater plant operations
Maintenance experience
Site assessments
Comprehensive insight of state regulations
Compliance and enforcement processes
Chain of Custody training
Adept in Microsoft Office programs
Experienced with data entry and analysis
Skills in R Markdown
Excellent communication skills
Team-building
Leadership experience
Training others
Outstanding organizational abilities
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
OSHA HAZWOPER, 40 hour
FEMA Incident Command System, ICS, 100
Groundwater Production, 20 Hour, TEEX
Timeline
Environmental Investigator III
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
01.2023 - Current
Associates of Science - undefined
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science (Sustainability), Geo-Spatial Science
Sam Houston State University
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