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Harrisburg, Pa, Us

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

- Interviewed and hired candidates for the Environmental Trainee and Solid Waste Specialist positions.- Set performance standards for direct reports in order to achieve the goals of the Underground Storage Tanks section.- Provided technical assistance and counselling to direct reports to ensure that the pre-determined performance standards were met.- Collaborated with the Division of Storage Tanks' leadership to revise the Storage Tank regulations to comply with updates to Federal… Show more - Interviewed and hired candidates for the Environmental Trainee and Solid Waste Specialist positions.- Set performance standards for direct reports in order to achieve the goals of the Underground Storage Tanks section.- Provided technical assistance and counselling to direct reports to ensure that the pre-determined performance standards were met.- Collaborated with the Division of Storage Tanks' leadership to revise the Storage Tank regulations to comply with updates to Federal requirements.- Created and updated Fact Sheets and Technical Guidance Documents in cooperation with the US EPA, other Department programs, and the regulated community, as necessary.- Produced and issued Technical Bulletins and Statements of Policy to notify the regulated community of policy changes and clarifications of the Storage Tank regulations.- Prepared a Quality Assurance Project Plan to identify the Storage Tank Program's data quality objectives and procedures to meet those objectives.- Generated monthly reports of upcoming and overdue aboveground storage tank inspections to identify facilities requiring reminder letters and Notices of Violation.- Ensured compliance with the Storage Tank Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Storage Tank regulations by coordinating and conducting investigations, organizing collaborative efforts between regional offices, identifying violations, and taking enforcement actions as appropriate. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

- Investigated violations of the Storage Tank Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Storage Tank regulations.- Collected supporting evidence for enforcement cases by requesting and reviewing documentation, visiting sites, and conducting interviews.- Prepared and issued enforcement documents, including orders and penalties.- Planned and led compliance meetings to discuss enforcement actions and offer compliance assistance to regulated individuals undergoing enforcement actions.-… Show more - Investigated violations of the Storage Tank Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Storage Tank regulations.- Collected supporting evidence for enforcement cases by requesting and reviewing documentation, visiting sites, and conducting interviews.- Prepared and issued enforcement documents, including orders and penalties.- Planned and led compliance meetings to discuss enforcement actions and offer compliance assistance to regulated individuals undergoing enforcement actions.- Conducted inspections of regulated aboveground storage tank facilities, and prepared detailed reports of my findings on behalf of the Department.- Reviewed reports of remedial actions to prioritize languishing, non-compliant cleanup projects.- Tracked the progress of multiple facilities to ensure continued compliance with orders of the Department. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

- Reviewed reports of inspections and modifications of regulated underground storage tank facilities to determine compliance with Department regulations and adherence to industry standards.- Provided technical assistance to Department regional staff, certified individuals, and the regulated community.- Scheduled and conducted follow-up inspections and inspector shadowing events to ensure continued compliance with the Storage Tank regulations.- Prepared and presented training… Show more - Reviewed reports of inspections and modifications of regulated underground storage tank facilities to determine compliance with Department regulations and adherence to industry standards.- Provided technical assistance to Department regional staff, certified individuals, and the regulated community.- Scheduled and conducted follow-up inspections and inspector shadowing events to ensure continued compliance with the Storage Tank regulations.- Prepared and presented training seminars to certified individuals. Show less

Harrisburg, Pa

Dillsburg, Pa

- Researched and wrote stories for weekly publication in local newspaper- Attended local government meetings, and reported on notable decisions.- Assisted in final editing and proofreading of each edition.- Followed sales leads to acquire advertising contracts.

B.S., Biology, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Honors: Magna Cum Laude Independent Research: Survey of Ophidians in Natural Islands in an Urban.

Bachelor Of Art, English, 3.3

Activities and Societies: President: Center for Sustainable LIving