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Atlanta Metropolitan Area

-Collects environmental samples for analysis of water quality parameters in accordance with established methods and procedures. Data from samples collected is used to assess water quality, develop quality standards and TMDLs for permits, support enforcement actions, and protect the water supplies of the state of Georgia.-Calibrates and uses YSI PRODSS and Hydrolab MS5 sonde to collect field measurements at all sample locations. Field measurements collected include: dissolved oxygen (%LDO and mg/L), conductivity, air and water temperature, pH, turbidity, tapedown, and depth. -Maintains field data collection sheets and accurately enters and/or transfers all data collected into template in Excel. Reviews field data entry for others to ensure accuracy of data entry.-Measures and calculates stream discharge and flow velocity.-Assists in biological monitoring surveys of macroinvertebrates, periphyton, and zooplankton.-Maintains stock of sampling supplies, sample bottles/vials, coolers, and other consumable items to ensure sampling timeframes are maintained. Creates and submits orders for supplies in a timely manner to ensure no sampling delays and maintain an adequate supply stock.-Reviews analyzed sample data exported from the EPD Laboratory for accuracy of sample log in. Data is review to ensure sample type, location, collector, collection time and date, and project are correct for each sample collected.

Norcross, Georgia, United States

- Drives production and coordinates the analysis of 31 analytical methods and procedures within the Inorganic Laboratory. Ensures and maintains 21-day turn around from sample receipt to sample analysis completion for all samples analyzed by the Inorganic Laboratory.- Validates and exports sample analysis data and reports. Contacts clients for additional information needed, sampling procedure inquiries, and sampling timeframes.- Supervises the training of new employees ensuring adherence to QA/QC program and EPD Laboratory Waste Plan for sample disposal and hazardous waste management protocol requirements.-Maintains supply inventory of chemicals, reagents, and standards used within the laboratory for the analysis of samples. Creates and submits orders for supplies in a timely manner to ensure minimal analysis/instrument downtime and maintain an adequate supply stock.- Conducts monthly Raw Data LIMS Verification and quarterly internal audits on methods and procedures to ensure data entry is correct, samples are being analyzed according to established techniques, methods, and quality control procedures, and all data is validated and completed.

Norcross, Georgia, United States

- Supervises sample receipt, processing, log in, and disbursement of water quality, drinking water, soil, air, microbiological, and fish/plant tissue samples within the EPD Laboratory in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures samples are assign a unique identifying laboratory number, labeled correctly, and transferred to the correct laboratory groups.- Prioritizes sample log in to ensure sample hold times are kept. - Coordinates shipping of sampling kits for the Inorganic, Organic, GC/MS, Metals, and Microbiology laboratory groups. Ensures sample bottle/vial preparation and preservation is completed following established procedures. Supervises sample kit preparation and maintains UPS database of client addresses and contact information to ensure sample kits are mailed to the correct clients and addresses.- Maintains stock of shipping supplies, bottles/vials, coolers, and boxes to ensure sample kits are able to be mailed out within sampling timeframes. Creates and submits orders for supplies in a timely manner to ensure no shipping delays and maintain an adequate supply stock.- Schedules and assigns employees to tasks and assignments as needed. Coordinates assistance from other laboratory groups if needed.- Reviews sample log in entries to ensures correct sampling collection information, sample location, field data, and collector information has been entered into LIMS database. Reviews submitted sample chain of custodies for missing information and contacts clients for additional information.- Serves as sample custodian, ensuring sample chain of custody and storage procedures are maintained following established procedures.- Manages, monitors and coordinates the Hazardous Waste storage and disposal for the EPD Laboratory. Conducts chemical safety inspections and maintains chemical inventory for the laboratory. Prepares hazardous waste for transport and shipment by properly labeling and marking packaging in accordance to DOT regulations

Norcross, Georgia

- Accurately prepares and analyzes laboratory samples, standards and reagents for a variety of inorganic water quality and drinking water parameters according to established techniques, methods, and quality control procedures within required sample hold times. Analyzes environmental and drinking water sampling using the following methods: pH (SM 4500 H+B, Alkalinity (SM 2320B), Turbidity (EPA180.1), Suspended Solids (SM 2540D), Ammonia (SM 4500-NH3-G), Total Organic Carbon (SM 5310B/C), Total Phosphorus and Ortho-phosphorus (EPA 365.1), Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (EPA 351.1), Conductivity (SM 2510B), Hexavalent Chromium (SM 3500 Cr B), Chemical Oxygen Demand (SM 5200D).- Preformed routine maintenance on Lachat flow injection analyzers, Shimadzu and Teledyne TOC Analyzers, micropipettes, autoclaves/dish washers, HACH spectrophotometers, and pH/Conductivity meters to minimize instrument down time.- Reviews analyzed sample data, documents unacceptable data by corrective action if needed, and accurately enters sample data and QC in LIMS.- Reviews sample collection data and sample Chain of Custodies to ensure data entry accuracy for various drinking water samples received by the EPD Laboratory.- Maintains inventory of chemicals and commonly consumed items within the Inorganic laboratory to ensure an appropriate stock of supplies and effective ordering.- Trains new employees in accordance with approved methods and techniques to ensure adherence to QA/QC program and EPD Laboratory Waste Plan for sample disposal and hazardous waste management protocol requirements.

Racine, Wisconsin

Ensure our customers have the best customer service possible. Training and encouraging store associates to be kind and helpful. Managing time and tasks to best complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner.

Racine, Wisconsin

Ensure all customers within department are receiving great customer service. Aid customers with product or project questions. Help by sharing product knowledge, creating solutions, and/or ideas for difficult projects.

Maintain front end control. Supervise and ensure cashier productivity. Answer questions and direct customers to proper departments. Conduct cashier training and provide store tours to all new hires. Administer cashier register tests twice a year. Order, process changes/deletes, and process merchandise for department. Maintain Do Not Refund and HotCheck list and provide check approval. Verify and approve all refunds. Provide change for cashiers.

North Manchester, Indiana

Supervised the monitoring of water quality in a 30 mile portion of the Eel River through training other employees in the standard operating procedures used to test for nitrate, phosphorous, and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Supervised and trained other employees the completion of physical and biological parameters, such as Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI), mussel surveys, fish collections, and Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI). Organized the creation of electronic data sheets, graphs, and tables through Excel. Trained others to perform fish and mussel collections, to complete QHEI and IBI calculations and to operate electofishing backpack and boat. Assisted with the management and organization of public outreach programs. Presented results to various groups and audiences.

Graded lab reports, supervised student during laboratory experiments, aided students with questions about course and lab work, organized laboratory equipment, and assisted in the set-up and clean-up of laboratory experiments conducted.

North Manchester, In

Monitored physical, biological, and chemical parameters water quality within the study area of the Eel River and six of its tributaries. Performed fish and mussel surveys. Assisted with public outreach programs. Complied and analyzed factual data collected.

Managed daily needs of campers, successfully planned, organized, and lead activities and meals, supervised camper activities, maintained trails and camp sites, and helped provided educational programs for campers.