Environmental Program Manager
TEAM, Integrated Engineering, Inc
Total years of experience :9 years, 11 Months
TEAM, Integrated Engineering, Inc., San Antonio, TX
- 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, UAE September 2009 to Present
(Supervisor Larry Thebeau, (210) 883-8769, Lt Col Morris, CE Cdr, USAF, 011-971-50-812-0290)
Environmental Program Manager (Supervisory, Staff of 3 personnel)
Provide professional expertise and guidance to USAF Base Civil Engineer and Wing Command on building a comprehensive environmental and energy program. Develop all plans, policy, and technical guidance for the Wing. Lead monthly Environmental Working Group sessions and special Haz Mat Process Team. Develop all Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements as necessary to perform environmental contract support for the Base. Identify future projects (environmental and energy), master planning issues, and direction to establish a robust compliance program. Conducts internal environmental audits of over 60 various units and organizations and have established an environmental awareness-training program to educate over 300 personnel per year. Special emphasis and training on Petroleum spill prevention and response when events occur.
- Area Support Group-Kuwait February 2007 to September 2009
(Supervisor: Don Martin, (210) 260-5466, CAPT Hedrick, CEC, USN, 703-244-1452)
Sr. Environmental Manager
Provided technical expertise to the Area Support Group-Kuwait (ASG-KU) Commander (Army COL) and Engineer (Navy CAPT) . Monitored the ASG-KU environmental services contractor for the entire State of Kuwait, including military camps/bases. Worked all environmental program areas and advised senior staff and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on quality of performance of environmental service contractors and other contract providers (KBR, ITT, ManTech, L-3-Vertex) . Reviewed all documentation, plans, training course material, policy, contracts, and guidance as prepared by others for accuracy. Conducted quality assurance and technical monitoring reports on the performance of the environmental services contactor for ASG-KU. Closed four Desert Camps and nine Burn Pits.
EnviroTech, INC., Stockbridge, GA May 2004 to December 2006
(Supervisor: C. Roan Berry, 770-506-8292, CAPT Hedrick, CEC. USN, 703-244-1453)
Sr. Environmental Manager, Area Support Group-Kuwait
Provided technical expertise to Area Support Group-Kuwait (ASG-KU) Commander (Army COL) and Engineer (Navy CAPT) . Monitored ASG-KU environmental services contractor for the entire State of Kuwait, including military camps/bases. Worked all environmental program areas and advised senior staff and Contracting Officers Representatives (COR) on quality of performance of environmental services contractors and other contract providers. Prepared Scopes of Work and Performance Work Statements with estimates to develop projects for real estate clean up and camp closure. Prepared Command Policy Memorandums for signature to establish policy and review of others. Coordinated efforts of all major contractors and with CFLCC (Forward/Rear), HQ, ARCENT and CENTCOM (Kuwait and Iraq) . Conducted and hosted a Command Environmental Working Group in excess of 100 Environmental Compliance Officers to help work issues and keep all personnel informed and current in operating policy and guidance.
Horne Engineering Services, INC., WREO-Denver, CO,
(Supervisor: Western Regional Environmental Office, Chief, Mark Mahoney, 303-844-0956)
Senior Project Manager/Operations, DoD Regional Environmental Office, Denver, CO
Provided contract oversight and direct support to the mission and staff of the DoD Western Regional Environmental Office (WREO) of the U.S. Army Environmental Command. Served as Program Operations Officer and participated on behalf of all three Army RECs (EPA Regions 8, 9, and 10) to provide extended coverage at working groups, committees, and partnerships in 14 states. Produced special projects, tasks, deliverables, and coordination for the Dept. of Defense-Regional Environmental Coordinator (DoD-REC) /Office Chief. Worked and coordinated with all DoD services and numerous non-government organizations within EPA Regions 8, 9, and 10.
Engineering & Environment Inc., Virginia Beach, VA,
(Supervisor: David Cleland, 757-764-1129)
Senior Program Manager, Environmental Staff, U.S. Army Forces Command, Atlanta, GA
Provided professional support and expertise to U.S. Army Forces Command, Engineer Staff, Environmental Branch, Atlanta, GA, on major environmental programs to minimize Federal and State regulatory enforcement actions at 11 major installations throughout the United States. Areas included development of environmental MOUs/MOAs for installation use, oversight, management, and execution of the Environmental Compliance Assessment System (ECAS), Pesticide Management/Guidance, Environmental Training Programs, and oversight of the MACOM Installation Status Reporting system (Environmental Part II) for all (11) FORSCOM installations. (Budget $5M/yr.)
J.M. Waller Associates Inc., Burke, VA,
(Supervisor: Charles Gardener, 703-912-2903, Retired)
Senior Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk), Environmental Branch
Provided direct support to Norfolk District COE, Environmental Analysis Branch. Managed 70 professional service contracts internationally for the Office of the Chief Army Reserves (OCAR), U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), provided technical, and staff advisory assistance to the ten environmental offices of the Regional Support Commands. (Budget $30M/yr.)
U.S. Army Environmental Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Area MD,
- Ch, Northern Regional Environmental Office (NREO) DoD, GM-819-14, Supv. Environ Engr. (GM 15 Position)
(Supervisor: LTC Pat Timm, Retired, 410-436-9520)
Established and directed the first of the four operational Army DoD Regional Environmental Offices at Edgewood, MD. Served as the DoD-Regional Environmental Coordinator for EPA Region 5, with Army responsibilities within EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3. Established partnering and working relationships with (4) EPA Regional Administrators and State Environmental Commissioners within 20 States and two territories, DoD-RECs (other Services, Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.) to include HQDA, ODUSD, all Army Major Commands and other Federal and Non-Government Agencies. Prime focus on reducing non-compliant issues and fines at DoD installations within 22 States. (Budget $2 M/yr.)
- Ch, Environmental Compliance Assessments and P2 Branch, GM-819-13, (w/Temp. 1 yr. Appt GM-819-14), Supv. Environ Engineer, (GM 14 Position)
(Supervisor: David Guzewich, 410-838-3987)
Directed professional staff of 12 personnel. Designed, implemented, and provided complete oversight worldwide of the Environmental Compliance Assessment System (ECAS) for Active, Reserve, and National Guard. Co-authored and tested CONUS and OCONUS protocol manuals and Compliance User Guides for total Army use, to include Host Nation protocol manuals and Final Governing Standards. Developed protocol and training course material for ECAS classes CONUS/OCONUS and coordinated with 12 Major Army Commands, ten USACE Environmental Compliance Support Districts, as well as Air Force and Navy counterparts. Oversaw 300 compliance audits per year and 100 pollution prevention opportunity assessments worldwide, directed towards minimizing enforcement actions, fines, and penalties at military facilities. (Budget $25M/yr.)
U.S. Army, Headquarters Europe, Heidelberg, GR,
- Ch, European Regional Office, GM-819-14, (Special 7mo assignment from USAEC), Supervisory Environmental Engineer
(Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Juris, 410-436-2434)
Established and directed an operational regional office to provide technical and advisory support to HQ, US Army Europe (USAEUR), DCSENGR, Environmental Office as a partnering effort to bridge U.S. technical expertise of the U.S. Army Environmental Command to European customers and countries. Partnered with the USAEUR Environmental Office and other Army support agencies in development and facilitation of the USAREUR Environmental Roundtable. (i.e. Corps of Engineers-Europe, 10th Medical Laboratory, US Claims Service, Medical Logistics & Supply, HQ, Deputy Engineer, and Staff Judge Advocate)
U.S. Army Military Community, Worms, GR,
- Ch, Operations and Maintenance Division, Facility Engineering, GM-801-13, Supervisory General Engineer
(Supervisor: Dan Hopkins, 301-677-9015, Retired)
Served as a Division Chief on staff of the Public Works Directorate. Provided oversight and directed a staff of 160 technical and professional Facilities Engineering employees (local and foreign nationals) to maintain total utility systems, fire protection, building repair/maintenance, grounds maintenance, and environmental and energy control throughout 520 square miles of urban and rural communities. Served as Deputy Engineer in absence of Director of Public Works & Deputy. (Budget $25M/yr.)
U.S. Army, Military Community, Heidelberg, GR,
- Ch, Environmental/ Energy Division, Facility Engineering, GS-819-11/12, Environmental Engineer
(Supervisor: John Werme, Retired)
Served as a Division Chief on staff of the Public Works Directorate and supervised a professional staff of five employees (local nationals and U.S.) . Provided compliance guidance, operational oversight, and Community Commander's advisory support to 15 installations with a population of 25, 000 civilians and military. Established sound working relationships with unit Commanders, Staff, and regulatory officials from the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Ministry. (Budget $10M/yr.)
U. S. Army Installation, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI), Fort Drum, N.Y.,
- Ch, Environmental/Energy Control Division, Facilities Engineering, GS-819-9/11, Environmental Engineer
(Supervisor: LTC Harold Wagner, Retired)
Served as a Division Chief on staff of the Public Works Directorate. Directed technical staff of six professional environmental employees. Ensured multi-media compliance in all environmental areas to support installation mission (107, 000 AC) and 45 Army Reserve Centers throughout NY State. Provided advisor support to 10th Mtn Div (LI) Division Commander (MG) and Deputy Commander (BG), Garrison Commander (COL), and Master Planning Board to facilitate $1.3 Billion expansion effort for operational compatibility of a new 10, 000-person division with surrounding communities, future growth, and energy control systems. Developed and maintained working relationships with Federal EPA, State, Regional, and Local regulatory agencies and private interest groups. (Budget $30M/yr.)
• Facility Engineering Master Planning • EMS Training/ISO 14001 Certification • Conflict Negotiations and Management • Facility Engineering Resource Management • Mastering Environmental Audits • Quality Assurance/Evaluation Pesticide Operations • Basic UXO & EOD Basic Training • Basic and Advanced Risk Communications/Public Outreach • General Construction Inspection & Oversight (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) • Survival Evasive Recovery Escape (SERE) 100.1 Level A Security Background Information Data Available at the Following Website: http://secure.etersect.net/CareerCertify/Dsp_Employer_view.cfm?JSIVD=cw114073399 Current US Secret Clearance. United States Current Passport: Tourist Blue. UAE Visa: Residence Physical Health: "Fit for Duty" stamp (Occupational-Healthcare.com) Dated 14 Feb 2014.
• Associate of Applied Science, Civil Technology, State University of New York, Utica, NY. SPECIALIZED TRAINING: • 40 hr. HAZWOPER, 8 hr. Refresher, HAZCOM • 10 Hr. OSHA (Gen Industry), 30 Hr. OSHA (Construction), Heart saver CPR, 1st Responder 1st Aid • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) • Soil and Groundwater Remediation and Analysis • Supervisory Training, Asbestos Abatement Projects • Environmental Quality Planning • Hazardous Materials Awareness - Transportation • Executive Management for Professionals • Basic and Advanced Environmental Law • Professional Management for Executives Level I & II • Organizational Leadership for Executives (OLE)
• Master of Science, Environmental Management, University of Maryland, College Park/Harford (HEAT), MD.
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, Rolla, MO. (EIT)
