Environmental Professional licensed as Backflow Assembly Tester and Repairman, and Water Operator, with strong background in public health measures
Highlights
Water Sampling and Analysis
Public Speaking
Environmental Compliance
Safety Equipment
Inspections and Testing
Backflow Assembly Tester and Repair Technician
Knowledgeable of applicable local codes
Quality Control
Certified Backflow Prevention Teacher
Experience
Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator, 11/2010 - Present Asrc Federal Holding Company – Fairbanks, AK,
Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of the backflow prevention program.
Program includes instructing students on the various measures available for preventing backflow in public water systems and plumbing systems, instructing individuals on the proper testing techniques used for determining if backflow assemblies (reduced pressure principle assembly, double check valve assembly, pressure vacuum breaker assembly, and spill resistant vacuum breaker assembly) are functioning properly and protecting public health, according to the USC FCCC & HR Manual of Cross-Connection Control, latest edition, instructing public water system personnel on properly conducting Cross-Connection Control Surveys and Customer Service Inspections, ensuring AETA backflow program falls within assigned budget projections, and maintaining instructor teaching credentials according to the requirements of the State of Arkansas International Plumbing Code.
Hold Director Position with the Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas and represent the AETA at quarterly meetings.
Represent the AETA at the Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association monthly meetings and annual conferences.
Occasionally substitute instruct for AETA water operator program.
Compliance and Enforcement Officer, 08/2009 - 11/2010 Lippert Components – Sterling Heights, MI,
Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of the Engineering Section's Compliance and Enforcement Plan for the Public Water System Supervision Program for state and federal drinking water violations according to the Safe Drinking Water Act, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Public Water Systems, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Water Operator Licensing and National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
Communicate with technical staff on pending enforcement actions while seeking input for solutions to achieve compliance with the said drinking water regulations.
Respond to Environmental Protection Agency on status of violations and enforcement actions.
Prepares enforcement documentation (Administrative Orders and Consent Orders/Agreements) and information to be submitted to the EPA on time and accurately.
Work with the Office of General Counsel in preparing for and implementing requirements of Board of Health hearings.
Prepare routine status reports.
Environmental Specialist, 11/1998 - 08/2009 Fox Corporation – Houston, TX,
Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to public water systems with regards to the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically with regards to the Total Coliform Rule, Ground Water Rule, the Surface Water Treatment Rule, and amendments, providing technical assistance regarding monitoring of National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Standards, ensuring the Minimum Standards for Cross Connection Control Program are meet and up to date at each time a Sanitary Survey is conducted at public water systems (at a minimum of every three years for each public water system), noting whether the proper backflow prevention devices are utilized, tracking of water samples for compliance of public water systems with said drinking water standards, preparing written reports, i.e.
Sanitary Surveys, of public water systems, investigation of water and sewer complaints, continuous inventorying, logging and scanning of public water and wastewater project plan drawings and specifications submitted to the section for review and approval, participation in training programs sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Health for continuing education credits of public water operators, answering questions from concerned citizens with regards to drinking water issues, processing of letters of water analysis with regards to inorganic, organic, bacteriological, and radiochemical contaminants, along with fielding questions from the public concerning said contaminants, attending Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association monthly meetings and annual conference to help maintain a working relationship between water operators and the ADH.
Engineer Technician, 05/1997 - 11/1998 Meijer, Inc. – Toledo, OH,
Responsibilities include collection, preservation, and transport of water samples regarding compliance of public water systems, assist in the collection of bacteriological water samples for the Section's Quality Assurance Quality Control program.
Follow weekly monitoring schedule prepared by supervisor.
Complete and submit weekly sample collection report.
Technician, 08/1996 - 12/1996 Arkansas Soil And Water Conservation Commission – City, STATE,
Responsibilities included processing and reviewing water well construction reports as required by the Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission Rules and Regulations, working with the water well database, utilization of United States Geological Survey topographic maps for the purpose of determining longitude and latitude of well locations, participation in the annual groundwater conference.
Food Clerk, 05/1978 - 03/1997 Safeway And Harvest Foods – City, STATE,
Responsibilities include ordering, stocking, and receiving stock as well as maintaining inventory in the grocery and dairy departments.
Education
Masters of Public Health: , Expected in May 2010 - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - , GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Health Science, Minor Biology, Expected in December 1996 - University of Arkansas at Little Rock - , GPA:
Environmental Health Science , Minor - Biology
Diploma: , Expected in May 27, 1980 - Parkview High School - Little Rock, Arkansas GPA:
Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Number: AE-T-2041 Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Certification Number: AE-R-5376 University of Florida TREEO Center Backflow Prevention Assembly Instructor, Certification No.: T03-11-I-9145 Backflow Prevention Tester Training and Certification Certification No.: T03-11-I-9145 : , Expected in - - , GPA:
Professional Affiliations
American Backflow Prevention Association Membership Number: R2042 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Director, Position 7 USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research Corporate Member Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association Member American Water Works Association Member #02357777
Additional Information
LICENSING: Arkansas Department of Health Plumbing & Natural Gas Section Backflow Assembly Tester License License # ATT1447 Backflow Assembly Repair License License # RT579 Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Section State of Arkansas Drinking Water License, Grade IV Treatment License # 08427T4 State of Arkansas Drinking Water License, Grade II Distribution License # 08427D2 Arkansas State Board of Registered Sanitarians License # 465
Skills
Administrative, Agency, budget, conferences, Customer Service, database, Department of Health, documentation, Environmental Protection, HR, Instructor, instructing, maintaining inventory, letters, logging, Director, meetings, Office, Works, personnel, Plumbing, public health, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, receiving, sample collection, scanning, supervisor, Supervision, Surveys, teaching, technical assistance, training programs, Water Treatment, written
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School Attended
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Parkview High School
Job Titles Held:
Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator
Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Environmental Specialist
Engineer Technician
Technician
Food Clerk
Degrees
Masters of Public Health
Bachelor of Science
Diploma
Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Number: AE-T-2041 Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Certification Number: AE-R-5376 University of Florida TREEO Center Backflow Prevention Assembly Instructor, Certification No.: T03-11-I-9145 Backflow Prevention Tester Training and Certification Certification No.: T03-11-I-9145
