David Jones Email & Phone Number

Glendale, California, United States

Lancaster Ca

As the Environmental Compliance Officer I am responsible for developing and implementing environmental compliance programs, and policies. As such I am responsible for ensuring City compliance with laws, rules, and regulations relative to the City’s environmental compliance programs, environmental permits, and recycling activities and determine applicability of state and federal regulations to City processes and obtain necessary permits.Responsible for implementing and monitoring a variety of sustainability programs, environmental management and contingency plans regarding hazardous waste and storm water; prepares and monitors grant funding, proposals, contract fees, and other methods of financial support for waste water, recycling, and waste reduction programs.I identify and apply for grant opportunities; oversee application/submittal process; assists, develops, implements, and coordinates public education activities; conducts program presentations to other agencies and state representatives; assists with the preparation of local ordinances, policies and procedures for waste management and environmental protection. I supervise recycling center staff and recycling waste management operations.Responsible for researching, writing and implementing City of Lancaster, CA Climate Action Plan mitigation strategies.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Company: University of North Carolina at CharlottePosition: Manager, Office of SustainabilityTime Period: 2004-PresentDescription: Developed baseline assessments of campus sustainability policies, practices, curriculum, and research and provided recommendations for improvements. Grew sustainability program from lone recycling initiative to multiple cross-functional initiatives impacting water conservation, renewable energy technologies, storm water management, transportation, land use, and construction.Created peer-to-peer education and outreach program to engage students and build awareness of green initiatives and opportunities to contribute. Developed storm water management program, plan for collecting, retaining, and cleaning runoff prior to its release into area creeks. Implemented green programs in conjunction with parking and transportation services. Participated in planning and design of new capital construction and renovation projects; developed processes and tools with goal of achieving integrated and holistic approach to building design. Established and implemented criteria for green building program, laying foundation for construction practices aligned with U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards. Instituted training for building and construction project managers around green building. Advocated for strategic focus on sustainability campuswide, achieving widespread acceptance of and progress toward sustainability plan objectives. Developed communications and outreach programs and functioned as university’s PR contact regarding sustainability initiatives. Chaired executive committee of Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center. Supported faculty in applying for related grants and leveraging that funding for community initiatives, such as renovation and refurbishment of low-income housing to make homes more energy efficient.

Company: National Union of Students LimitedPosition: Ethical and Environmental CoordinatorTime Period: 1999-2003Description: Spearheaded smart buying program for supplier and On Eco-Campus development. Established robust ethical and environmental supplier assessment program, allowing buyers to make very informed decisions regarding purchases of goods and services from student union retail complexes.Deepened knowledge within body of environmental systems and their application to organizations such as student unions. Implemented environmental policy and programs and initiated process of improvement. Identified suppliers aligned with organization’s ethical and environmental goals, engaged those companies to address concerns over existing practices, and developed statements briefing student unions on recommendations for doing business with those providers. Developed and implemented ISO 14001 program, setting policy, auditing internal processes and procedures, and developing recommendations to achieve compliance with program standards. Created EcoCampus initiative, assisting campuses in identifying hindrances to achieving environmental and ethical goals and presenting solutions to overcome those obstacles.

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Msc, Ecological Economics