Aryel Abramovitz Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of Compliance (OC), Monitoring, Assistance, and Media Programs Division (MAMPD), Compliance Policy Staff (CPS).Primary duties include implementing, interpreting, and communicating essential inspector policy. Serves as Agency point of contact for implementation of the national inspector credentialing program. Serves as a staff level advisor on the policy, requirements, and guidance related to civil compliance inspectors, for both federal EPA and non-EPA (States, Tribes, Contractors, and Senior Environmental Employment enrollees) inspectors possessing EPA inspector credentials. Performs reviews and assessments of OECA inspector training requirements and requests for inspector credentials (both initial and renewals) to ensure applicant conformance with EPA Order 3500.1. Coordinates with senior staff to develop standard operating procedures to memorialize the inspector credentialing process. Works with the CPS Director and EPA regional offices to implement new lean processes related to inspector credentialing. Works with CPS members to revise internal guidance and policy to improve the inspector credential review process. Coordinates across programs and EPA regional offices on policies, security clearances, and program oversight issues. Briefs senior managers on inspector and credentialing-related projects, products, and issues.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division (ECAD), Water Branch, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Enforcement Section.As a team member of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Enforcement Section, my position provided the opportunity to enforce the Clean Water Act (CWA) through site inspections and subsequent case development.Investigated Clean Water Act (CWA) noncompliance, developed cases to address noncompliance, and monitored corrective action to ensure return to compliance. Conducted field inspections, follow-up investigations, and developed reports, ensuring collection of observations and other factual information necessary to determine CWA compliance. Worked closely with Regional Council, U.S. Department of Justice, and EPA Headquarters to certify technical adequacy of enforcement cases. Worked as the State Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, responding to citizen tips/complaints and acting as liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and EPA's NPDES Enforcement Section.

Baltimore, Maryland

•Performed various administrative and customer service duties including answering phone calls, writing emails, and processing legal paperwork•Communicated with outdoor trip leaders and respective supervisors in order to provide sound logistics to over 50 different trips per semester•Provided support for participants, leaders, parents, and professional staff

Baltimore, Maryland

Trip Leader •Assisted with all logistics and planning associated with leading 3 outdoor adventure trips per semester •Established open lines of communication with trip participants through pre-trip meetings and emails •Compiled necessary paperwork, including Emergency Action Plans and itineraries •Ensured safe and enjoyable experiences for trip participantsCommunity Collaborator •Fostered camaraderie among club members and the Johns Hopkins community by organizing 4-6 social events per semester •Promoted the club's involvement on campus by developing relationships with other groups and clubs •Expanded and maintained alumni outreach and relations

Baltimore, Maryland

•Served on the Earth Week 2013 and Earth Day 2013 planning committees•Collaborated with representatives of student groups to discuss campus sustainability and inform others of progress and updates at bi-monthly meetings

Baltimore, Maryland

•Lead an advising group of 20 incoming students to inform them about Johns Hopkins University•Acted as a mentor and role model for new students and fostered a comfortable and welcoming environment

Tel Aviv, Israel

•Prepared, redrafted, edited, and improved air pollution dispersion model algorithms used in a mobile phone application•Performed market research using scientific articles and other technical documents to enhance scope and depth of work •Initiated meetings and collaborated with specialists in their field of air pollution dispersion modeling

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Created and implemented lesson plans for children, adults, and families that focus on connecting Judaism to the environment• Planned logistics for monthly excursions and field trips

Brisbane, Australia

Applied the Adelberg Research Scholarship for Human Rights to:•Conduct an independent research study on Indigenous Australians' rights to water access and management policies•Interview relevant professionals on the topics of critical human water needs and Indigenous water rights

Baltimore, Maryland

•Instructed several sessions per semester to various groups on the local recycling rules and importance of composting•Promoted sustainable practices in the building and at all events, such as zero-waste initiatives and compostable dinner utensils •Transformed a large area of overgrowth into a working raised urban vegetable garden bed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

•Assisted a team of researchers in monitoring green infrastructure installations in Schenley Park•Collected field data for computer model demonstrating hydrologic and sediment movement in the Panther Hallow Watershed

Baltimore, Maryland

•Promoted a Green Room Certification Program to encourage eco-friendly living practices among campus residents •Inspected on-campus dorm rooms to certify them as being a "Green" room under certification guidelines

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Johns Hopkins Outdoors Club, Beta Theta Pi, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Students.

Study Abroad Experience—Engineering For A Better Environment: Brazil

Investigated renewable energy utilization in Brazil through technological, political, economic, and cultural lenses while participating.

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