Wilbur G. Huggins

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Stockbridge, GA 30281

Day Phone: 404-***-****

Email: m8elvo@r.postjobfree.com

Country of citizenship: United States of America

Veterans' Preference: 10-point preference based on a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more

WORK EXPERIENCE CSA, LTD 3/2010 - Present

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT Kuwait

Hours per week: 60

Director, Environmental Health & Safety

From: 3/11/ 2010 – Present: Serves as the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety for all U.S. Armed Forces in Kuwait. Provides leadership and direction for the Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, sanitation and waste removal, Training and Pest Management activities of the EH&S Directorate. Directs a professional team encompassing a wide range of functions within EHS. Interviews, selects and place candidates into open positions. Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in the assessment. Coach employees in their professional career development and process improvements. Issue discipline whenever required and recommend termination or contract non-renewal when appropriate. Plans the strategic direction of the Directorate, aligning it with the overall business plan and strategy of the U.S. Government. Develops and delivers weekly briefings. Maintains up-to-date information and knowledge on new developments in the areas of Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Pest Management. Performs other related duties as required. Provides overall management of safety (includes industrial hygiene and radiation safety) and environmental programs to ensure compliance, prevention, restoration, and natural and cultural resources management are met. Provides leadership and oversees the activities of 2 Department Managers and their programs to include Environmental, Pest Management, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, sanitation and waste removal, and Training.

Regularly interfaces with senior US Army environmental, engineering, and command personnel. Provides leadership and technical guidance in the areas of hazardous waste, hazardous materials, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), asbestos, spill planning, wastewater, drinking water, restoration, pollution prevention and medical waste management. Responsible for all aspects of hazardous material/waste handling, storage, sampling, characterization, transportation, and disposal to include interface with the Kuwaiti EPA. Reports directly to the Project Manager, President, and Area Support Group – Kuwait (ASG-KU) Commander on matters concerning HAZMAT spills/emergencies. Ensures that all ASG-KU contractor personnel follow the applicable standards and requirements of the U.S. Army, Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), and Kuwait Final Governing Standards. Supervises Environmental Branch Manager and provides guidance to environmental specialists and engineers as needed. Pest Management – Provides oversight and management for the ASG-KU Pest Management Program. Ensures that the program meets all requirements of the CSSC-K contract, US Army regulations, OEBGD, and the Final Governing Standards of Kuwait. Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP). Oversees budget for the Directorate and approves each Department’s budget by analyzing daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operating reports.

U.S. ARMY 8/2007 - 12/2009

Ft McPherson, GA US

Hours per week: 40

Chief of Environmental Health

From 2007- present: Served as the Chief of Environmental Health for a population of more than 38,000 personnel for both Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem. Collaborated with the Veterinarian to ensure a very high quality of meats and foods are imported. Developed and implemented new strategies, policies, and plans for the two military installations to ensure that the 19 facilities that we inspect monthly are up to Army standards as well as the Environmental Protection Agency standards. The section lead for a program that managed and facilitated critical problem solving. Developed, oversaw, coordinated, and conducted monthly group training to ensure that my subordinates were properly trained to complete any assigned task.

Coordinated with two separate Army Reserve Medical units out of our Command to formulate and establish great working relationships to create a good collaborative and successful program. In performing my duties, Coordinated and directed activities such as setting up and conducting surveillances on facilities on both installations which has lead to all facilities being 100% satisfactory on all monthly inspections.

Conducted briefings and meetings to analyze all program issues for any problems or recurrences and presents an effective course of action. Collected all data for accuracy by communicating with leaders, facility managers, and subordinates by distributing individual tasks to ensure that the workloads are equally balanced. Conducts follow up meetings to discuss and monitor the workload progress to ensure positive results. Always constantly seeking improvement by soliciting and comparing ideas from other Army Installations Science Officers. Reviewed current public health and environmental health policies in order to provide advice and assistance to the local facility managers for the reception, staging, storing, distribution, and correct preparation of the merchandise (ie, chemicals, foods, and cleaning supplies) which lead to both Installations being 100% satisfactory on all inspections and surveillances of their facilities. conjunction with analyzing different problems. Constantly ensuring that the Environment, restaurants, barbershops, water recreation areas, child development centers, Post Exchange, commissaries, and all facilities in which the soldiers and the civilians enter or indulge are in compliance with Headquarters, Department of the Army’s standards. Conducted unannounced monthly inspections in accordance with Army Regulation 40-5 (Preventive Medicine Services) Technical Bulletin (TB)530 (Occupational and Environmental health Food Sanitation), TB Med 576, and Army Regulation 608-10 (Child Develop Centers to ensure that every facility is up to the Army’s standard. Facilitate bi-monthly meetings to discuss any found deficiencies as well as to make any necessary changes. Performed assessments, provided reports, and recommendations for the facilities to the higher headquarters when necessary.

(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: LTC Vivian Kelley, Supervisor's Phone: 678-***-****)

EDUCATION American Military University

Manassas , West Virginia US

Master's Degree - 9/2004

Major: Public Health

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Courses Completed

40 Hour Hazwoper, 2010

30 Hour OSHA, 2010

28 Hour Unit Environmental Officer course, 2010

24 Hour Hazwoper, 2010

Reporting a Safety incident, 2010

Creating a Safe work environment, 2010

Transport of Biomedical Materials Course, 2008

 Serv Safe Certification, 2007

 Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR), 2007

 Principles of Military Preventive Medicine (6A-F5), 2007

 MS- Public Health Officer Basic Course (OBLC), 2007

 Emergency Medical Technician Course, 2006

 Facilitators Course (CO2), 1998

 Preparing Army Correspondence, 1996

 Emergency Response to HazMat Incidents (LSU), 1993

 US. Army Energy Awareness Class, 1993

 Environmental Compliance Officers Cert. Course, 1993

 Hazardous Material Training Course, 1993

 Energy Conservation Instructor, 1993

• IS-00001 Emergency Program Manager (An Orientation to the Position)

• IS-00015.A Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies

• IS-00022 An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

• IS-00100.a Introduction to the Incident Command System

• IS-00200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

• IS-00003 Radiological Emergency Management

• IS-00546 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course

• IS-00547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)

• IS-00630 Introduction to the Public Assistance Process

• IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• IS-00702 NIMS Public Information Systems

• IS-00703 NIMS Resource Management

• IS-00706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid

• IS-00800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction

• IS-00801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 Transportation

• IS-00802 Communications

• IS-00808 ESF#8 Public Health and Medical Services

• IS-00809 ESF#9 Search and Rescue

• IS-00810 ESF#10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response

• IS-00811 ESF#11 Agriculture and Natural Resources

• IS-00812 ESF#12 Energy

• IS-00813 ESF#13 Public Safety and Security

• IS-00814 ESF#14 Long Term Community Recovery

• IS-00821 Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex

• IS-00860 Introduction to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)

• IS-01900 National disaster Medical System (NDMS) Federal Coordinating Center Operations

TUI University

Cypress, California US

Doctorate

Major: Health Science

JOB RELATED TRAINING Energy conservation for Fort Polk, Louisiana, I had to identify, analyze, and monitor issues that affect efficiency, cost reduction, growing service needs, and productivity. As the instructor for Fort Polk’s Energy Conservation Program, my main concern was stressing the importance of conserving energy and our natural resources. I taught an Energy conservation class once a week for the installation and I ensured that we had support from the Commanders, leaders and civilians by promoting sustainable practices throughout the installation.

Earned my Masters Degree in Public Health in 2004. The section lead for a program that manages and facilitates critical problem solving. Developed, oversaw, coordinated, and conducted monthly group training to ensure that my subordinates were properly trained to complete any assigned task. In performing my duties, Coordinated and directed activities such as setting up and conducting surveillances on facilities on both installations which has lead to all facilities being 100% satisfactory on all monthly inspections (drinking water, recreational water, dump sites, conservation of energy,

The facilitator for the Environmental Health Department for two Army installations and skilled in the application of adult learning principles, method, practices, and techniques associated with performance- based training. Completed the United States Army’s Facilitators Course and Consideration of Others Program (CO2) and I apply that knowledge with outstanding leadership in the application of training, education, and career development theories and practices, specifically in the areas of needs assessment, task analysis, curriculum design, and instructional design and delivery.

Created documentation of all briefings and meetings conducted in order to analyze all program issues for any problems or recurrences and present an effective course of action. Collects all data for accuracy by communicating with leaders, facility managers, and subordinates by distributing individual tasks to ensure that the workloads are equally balanced. Conducts follow up meetings to discuss and monitor the workload progress to ensure positive results. Reviews current Environmental health policies in order to provide advice and assistance to the leaders and local facility managers. Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss any found deficiencies as well as to make any necessary changes. Performed assessments, provide reports, and recommendations for the Leaders and facilities on the installations to the higher headquarters when necessary.

Ability to communicate in writing.

From 1998-to Present, As an Environmental Health Science Officer and as a Career Counselor, I wrote a variety of reports, letters, and memorandums on topics such as quality control, trip reports, standard operating procedures that are reviewed by public health officials in federal, state, and private sector agencies and internal staff members. Great writing skills, writes Quality Control reports that must be written with clarity and readability.

As the Chief of the Environmental Health Department, prepared annual evaluation reviews and conduct monthly job and personal counseling sessions. The reviews explain job descriptions, responsibilities, daily work performance, skills, and development.

Ability to communicate orally.

From 2002-Present, As the Chief of the Environmental Health Department, Communicated with an array of public health officials, regulatory agencies, Preventive Medicine personnel, supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates on a daily basis. Communicated clearly and concisely on the topic being discussed.

Maintained constant communication with team members on a daily basis with work schedules and assigned task. Issued thoroughly work expectations and maintain two-way lines of communication so that information can flow effectively both horizontally and vertically.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION While serving as the Installation’s Chief of Environmental Health, for a population of more than 178,000 personnel. Reviewed and revised over 20 Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for the Environmental Health Department for both Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem military installations. Self directed and proactive in addressing environmental issues. Assertive and active learner, a team worker, flexible, a sense of urgency to problem solving, and committed to high performance work systems. Maintains a high degree of responsiveness in responding to requests from Leaders and facilities. Able to multitask by utilizing my good organizational skills and my attention to detail. Effective interpersonal and strong written and verbal communication skills and I am able to communicate to all levels of audiences and interact effectively with government and other external entities. Able to organize, prioritize, work under pressure and meet all required deadlines. Have strong computer skills, including all of MS Office (Word, Power-point, and Excel).

Facilitator for the Environmental Health Department for two Army installations and skilled in the application of adult learning principles, method, practices, and techniques associated with performance- based training. Completed the United States Army’s Facilitators Course and Consideration of Others Program (CO2) and I apply that knowledge with outstanding leadership in the application of training, education, and career development theories and practices, specifically in the areas of needs assessment, task analysis, curriculum design, and instructional design and delivery.

Created documentation of all briefings and meetings conducted in order to analyze all program issues for any problems or recurrences and present an effective course of action. Collects all data for accuracy by communicating with leaders, facility managers, and subordinates by distributing individual tasks to ensure that the workloads are equally balanced. Conducts follow up meetings to discuss and monitor the workload progress to ensure positive results. Constantly seeking improvement by soliciting and comparing ideas from other Army Installations ESOs. Reviews current Environmental health policies in order to provide advice and assistance to the leaders and local facility managers. Facilitates weekly meetings to discuss any found deficiencies as well as to make any necessary changes. Perform assessments, provide reports, and recommendations for the Leaders and facilities on the installations to the higher headquarters when necessary.

Management Analyst,

Installation Water Testing Laboratory Manager, inspects all MSDS books in the Health Clinic, develops and writes policies and Standing Operating Procedures (Conservation of natural resources, Food inspections, West Nile Virus, Pest management, Colilert testing, Housing inspections, Drinking water, swimming pool inspection, proper disposal of waste, Barbershop inspections, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature monitoring procedures) for military installations. Works cooperatively with the Science Officers at The Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (CHPPM) to establish improvements that will have a positive effect on the installation. I work with The Installation Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Operations Specialists, Community Health Nurses, Public Health Nurses, Installation Safety officers, The Department of Public Works (DPW), and Environmental Science Officers and I also serve as the liaison for the two military Installations who communicate with the Fort Gordon (Augusta Georgia) region. I conduct Trains with Fulton and Clayton County to ensure the safety of the environment water for consumption standards are being upheld.

From 1998 to 2006: As a Career Counselor for more than 10 U.S. Army installations, I managed multiple projects and programs. I was sent to Headquarters Department of the Army from Germany to negotiate with the Branch Managers to get reenlistment assignments for the Soldiers in our command. With my successful negotiations, our command had the highest retention rate in Europe, which made the recruiters job less stressful and most of all it saved the U.S. Army thousands of dollars. I developed and managed budgets and properties in excess of $100,000 with no flaws. As a Counselor in Georgia, I was sent to units in Maryland, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and several units in Georgia to give presentations on Army knowledge, benefits, and training seminars to the soldiers and their families to help retain our nation’s forces. These training visits lead to each unit retaining more than 100% of their assigned retention mission.

Ability to communicate in writing.

From 1998-to Present, As an Environmental Health Science Officer and as a Career Counselor, I write a variety of reports, letters, and memorandums on topics such as quality control, trip reports, standard operating procedures that are reviewed by public health officials in federal, state, and private sector agencies and internal staff members. I write Quality Control reports that are reviewed and inspected by Quality and Compliance Teams and Federal auditors. These reports must be written with clarity and readability.

On a daily basis, I communicate with internal staff, vendors, and other federal agencies through email on procedures and tasks. My writing displays strong skills in using correct grammar and punctuation.

As the Chief of Environmental Health for two military installations, I write an explanation in a document format for each recommendation to ensure that all of the information generated is properly understood. This document displays commonly asked questions and concerns which are raised from our inspections or surveillances.

As the Chief of the Environmental Health Department, I write annual evaluation reviews and conduct monthly job and personal counseling sessions. The reviews explain job descriptions, responsibilities, daily work performance, skills, and development.

From 1998-2006, As a Career Counselor, I wrote standard operating procedures and policies for the retention team in my command. These policy and procedures were written for subordinates and senior managers. I compiled and presented multiple monthly reports on productivity, workload, and manpower for external and internal senior staff.

Ability to communicate orally.

From 2002-Present, As the Chief of the Environmental Health Department, I communicate with an array of public health officials, regulatory agencies, Preventive Medicine personnel, supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates on a daily basis. I communicate clearly and concisely on the topic that I am discussing.

I maintain constant communication with team members on a daily basis with work schedules and assigned task. I give thoroughly work expectations and maintain two-way lines of communication so that information can flow effectively both horizontally and vertically.

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