Kimberly Washington

Duties

- Supported the Office of the Secretary's (OST) Energy Resource and Efficiency Program and the Maritime Administration with energy data analysis and a reporting and developing the Sustainability Strategic, Metering Implementation, Carbon Pollution-free Electricity, and Net-zero Emissions Buildings Plans.

- Analyzed and combined historical energy data for input into a PowerBI dashboard to track performance of Executive Orders goals, Energy Act 2020, and related statutory requirements.

- Co-lead Volpe's OST Departmental Office of Civil Rights Support project.

- Supported the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation on Multifamily Housing EV Charging Case Study research and provided logistics support to Electric Vehicle Working Group FACA.

- Served as a Merit Review Team Lead for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program. Led a team of three reviewers and completed 63 reviewers in eight weeks.

Duties

Environmental Compliance and Environmental Management System (EMS) Program Manager.

• Managed environmental compliance audit program. Utilized historical data, customer feedback, and third-party consultants to determine health of program and funding needs.
• Served as subject matter expert and provided techinical support to compliance auditors nationwide for regulations and policies dealing with compliance, EMS, sustainability, stormwater, underground storage tanks, underground injection control, and EPCRA.
• Maintained and routinely evaluated environmental compliance web-based audit tracking system for maintenance needs and enhancements.
• Formulated and implemented long-range plans for Safe Drinking Water Act (e.g., PFAS, Underground Injection Control) and Clean Water Act (e.g., NPDES) compliance.
• Developed corrective action plans for Office of the Inspector General Bureau-specific recommendations.
• Served as bureau representative for multiple inter- and intra-agency Sustainability Council Technical Workgroups.
• Established and monitored energy & water usage, sustainable buildings design, employee commuting, waste generation and recycling sustainability performance metrics that aligned with OMB scorecard.
• Collected data, evaluated trends and prepared in-depth reports (powered by Excel pivot tables, Power/BI, proprietary software & SharePoint) detailing progress towards Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction goals.
• Established clear targets and motivated team members to buy into Environmental Management System principles at all levels.
• Prepared and presented PowerPoint briefings to leadership team regarding status of environmental compliance initiatives and dynamic Executive Order sustainability goals.
• Reviewed draft CEQ Federal Building Performance Standards for insight on agency implementation, noting challenges incorporating deep energy retrofits and performance contract requirements at small facilities.

Accomplishments

• Created web based system to collect data for 800+ facilities on over 1500 onsite drinking water systems.
• 43% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
• Fewer than 20% open environmental compliance audit findings.
• Performed gap analysis of EMS program implementation that lead to successful consolidation of multiple site specific EMSs into one organizational EMS.
• Performed environmental compliance program analysis that lead to consolidation and transparency of in-house environmental compliance reporting.
• Developed and conducted EMS Awareness training for senior leadership and program administration personnel.
• Modified web-based compliance audit tracking system to eliminate redundant requests for information.
• Completed 60-day detail as Environmental Compliance Branch Chief, Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-14.

Duties

Served as acting Branch Chief for the Branch of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability at least 20% percent of time.

• Directed work and supervised performance of 10 subordinate staff having diverse assignments and responsibilities within auditing, awards, air emissions, asbestos, hazardous waste/materials, lead, EPCRA, pesticides, storage tank management, wastewater, safe drinking water, CERCLA, environmental management system, munitions, NEPA, training, electronic stewardship, energy/water conservation, toxic chemicals reduction, sustainable buildings, renewable energy, green procurement, Scope 3 and fugitive emissions, and vehicle fleet.
• Reviewed, interpreted and communicated current and proposed climate change mitigation requirements to determine applicability, impacts, and organization's approach to meeting goals.
• Presented briefings to organization on new legislation, potential impacts, and opportunities regarding Underground Injection Control and PFAS.
• Represented agency for multiple inter- and intra-agency sustainability and environmental compliance workgroups.

Duties

Interim Agency Energy Program Manager for 120-day detail.

• Oversaw reporting and compliance with Energy Independence and Security Act and Energy Policy Act.
• Discovered and resolved data anomalies in annual GHG emissions data.
• Chaired agency-wide Energy Conservation meetings.
• Maintained tight timetables and quality deliverables in advance of deadlines.
• Created and presented energy, water, and renewable energy data graphics to senior management and stakeholders.

Accomplishments

STAR Award for Energy Program Management

Duties

Branch Chief, Branch of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability - 60-day detail.

• Directed work and supervised performance of 10 subordinate staff having diverse assignments and responsibilities within CERCLA, environmental compliance, environmental management system, and sustainability programs.
• Reviewed, interpreted and communicated current and proposed climate change mitigation legislation to determine applicability, impact, and organization's approach to meeting goals.
• Developed technical solutions to resolve environmental compliance issues regarding Underground Injection Control.

Duties

Subject matter expert for EMS, wastewater discharge compliance, stormwater pollution prevention, and green procurement.

• Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
• Inspected industrial facilities for adherence to environmental regulations.
• Prepared engineering calculations and developed drawings and visual aids.
• Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.

Accomplishments

• Achieved ISO 14001 Implementation of the organization's EMS. Key actions that lead to successful implementation were developing an Environmental Policy and foundational plans & procedures that aligned with current business practices and mandates.
• Received Industrial Pretreatment Excellence Award for two consecutive years.
• Established used cooking oil recycling program that diverted violation-level amounts of fats, oils, and greases away from sanitary sewer.
• Established and maintained quarterly stormwater outfall observation program to monitor for illicit stormwater connections.
• Developed senior leadership-endorsed Green Procurement Management Plan for guidance on reducing water consumption, energy conservation, source reduction, process efficiency, vehicle fleet management, green acquisition, and recycling.

Duties

• Storage tank program manager for base operations and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
• Supervised reception, storage and shipping of fuel.
• Performed daily evaluations of wells by measuring tank levels, checking flow lines and documenting pressures.
• Observed and tracked information from gauges, instruments and meters to proactively identify and address issues.
• Conducted general housekeeping functions such as removing spills and organizing supplies.
• Tracked inspection results and submitted reports outlining data and highlighting deviations.
• Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
• Technical consultant for construction, demolition, and maintenance projects for compliance with NEPA Categorical Exclusion, Record of Environmental Consideration, Environmental Assessment, and Environmental Impact Statement determinations.

Accomplishments

• Developed underground storage tank standard operating procedures, which contributed to compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Title V Air Permit, and Maryland and District of Columbia storage tank requirements.
• Successfully managed a U.S. EPA mandated Supplemental Environmental Program for underground storage tank management.

Duties

• Prepared a comprehensive Cabin John Basin Sewer Study.
• Delineated sub-basins within Cabin John Sewershed, and edited ArcGIS sewer connectivity.
• Reviewed flow isolation and smoke testing data in support of preparation of Flow Isolation and Smoke Testing Summary Report.
• Assisted with preparation of civil/site plans for tunnel access shafts for Bi-County Water Supply.
• Supported chemists during field sampling and analysis to determine alternatives for enhanced nutrient removal.
• Identified and procured laboratory supplies and equipment.

Accomplishments

• Obtained Pipeline Smoke Testing certification.

Duties

• Reviewed Flood Insurance Rate Maps requests prior to issuance by FEMA, which required hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively annotate Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Accomplishments

• Promoted to permanent position, due to excellent customer service and timeliness with several Texas region Flood Insurance Rate Map requests, following hurricanes Rita and Katrina.