Mark Fuchs, CES

Senior Environmental Scientist

**** ***** ****** ***** ******, OK 73071 405/408-5514 wufqct@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Mr. Fuchs is an accomplished Environmental Compliance Operations Leader with over 35 years of demonstrated achievements in delivering scientific, regulatory compliance and operational improvement services to multimillion-dollar companies as well as Federal, state, and local government agencies. Instrumental in developing effective strategies to optimize cost estimating, cost tracking, and project management. Innovative problem solver, instructor, mentor, and communicator with a proven ability to develop employee trust, respect, and loyalty. Dedicated to cultivating solid working relationships with regulatory agencies and clients. Mr. Fuchs has worked closely, and is familiar with the regulations of these agencies such as the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Oklahoma Department of Labor, Kansas Department of Environmental Health and Environment, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U. S. Department of Transportation, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. His experience in the interpretation and the development of compliance programs for Federal and State regulations includes The Clean Air Act, The Clean Water Act, The Recourse Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations, The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), as well as numerous other state environmental regulations.

Mr. Fuchs’ experience encompasses a broad range of environmental compliance, investigations, emergency response and remedial activities, managing projects in over 40 states and Mexico. He has served as the facility manager for the only commercial hazardous waste disposal facilities in Oklahoma and Utah. Mr. Fuchs was the team leader for the permit development and construction of the only post RCRA disposal facility in the country. Projects he has managed includes site investigations and remedial activities for the Department of Defense at numerous locations such as Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Altus AFB, Clinton Sherman AFB, Vance AFB, Whiteman AFB, Fort Sill Army Garrison, McGregor Naval Station, Jacksonville Naval Station, Fort Sam Houston and many more. In addition to project management Mr. Fuchs has served as Site Health and Safety Officer, Site Quality Assurance, and Site Construction Superintendent. As part of these projects, he has been responsible for the preparation of Site Work Plans, Site Specific Health and Safety Plans, Worker Health and Safety Programs, Site Investigation Programs, and Site Sampling Plans. Mr. Fuchs prides himself in his ability to develop close working relationships with both the clients and the regulatory officials and his leadership abilities enabling him to ensure a quality product, completing projects that are on time and under budget.

Degree BS, Environmental Science, East Central State University, Ada, OK, 1976

Past Registrations

• American Society of Civil Engineers

• American Chemical Society

• Oklahoma Corporation Commission Underground Storage Tank Consultant/Remover

• Oklahoma Water Resource Board Licensed Well Driller

• Arkansas Department of Pollution Control Underground Storage Tank Consultant/Remover

• Who’s Who in American Professionals

• Who’s Who in Young American Professionals

Total Years of Experience 37

Training

• Certified Environmental Scientist

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER

• 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor

• State AHERA Asbestos Inspectors Certification

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Hazardous Materials Storage, Spill Prevention, and Spill Response

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention

• Laboratory Safety, Regulated Medical Waste Shipping, and Security Awareness

• Hazard Communication

• Department of Transportation 181/126/311

• Certified Compliance Inspector of Storm Water

• Uncontrolled Site Remediation

• Risk Based Corrective Actions

• Clean Air Act Amendments

• Storage Tank Management

• Radiation Safety

Relevant Highlights

• Air Quality Permitting

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Underground Storage Tank Management and Remediation

• Groundwater Investigation

• Groundwater Remediation

• Site Investigations and Remediation

• Site Sampling Programs

• Asbestos Sampling and Abatement

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Compliance

• Industrial Waste Disposal Permitting (IWDP)

• Project Management

• Right-To-Know Compliance

• Team Leadership, Mentoring and Training

• Process Improvement

Representative Projects

Project Manager, AGEISS, Environmental Services Support for U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort. Sill, OK. Provides project management to Fort Sill’s Environmental Quality Division (EQD) for execution of their environmental pillars (compliance, restoration, pollution prevention (P2), and conservation) and related technical support on a firm-fixed price task order. Fort Sill consists of 93,828 acres that stretch approximately 26 miles in an east-west direction with an average width of six miles. Mostly rural areas and the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge surround the remaining portion of the installation. The mission of Fort Sill is to train U.S. Field Artillerymen. Approximately 22,000 soldiers and 6,500 civilian employees are employed at USAG Fort Sill. Responsible for management, oversight, and mentoring of 5 AGEISS personnel who provide technical support to Fort Sill. Specific technical support includes: Assist Fort Sill in complying with the U.S. Army Energy Program mandates including a comprehensive range of Energy and Water Management Program activities; all applicable energy-related Federal laws and Executive Orders as they pertain to reducing energy and water consumption and use of renewable technologies; and support of the Fort Sill Solid Waste Program in achieving the goals of the Installation Sustainability Program. Coordinate work with regulators, community stakeholders, Installation Management Command (IMCOM) and installation directors, staff, soldiers, contractors and tenants to reduce solid waste generation and increase diversion and recycling opportunities. Conduct storm water and storage tank compliance inspections at industrial and construction sites; provide Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know management support. Assist Fort Sill military and civilian personnel and contractors with hazardous waste management procedures; and provide natural resources support and data collection.

Environmental Compliance Officer, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK. Ensured environmental compliance campus-wide. Acted as a liaison between Federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies. Optimized services by delivering training to personnel, developing Request for Proposals, selecting contractors, and managing hazardous waste program. Prepared and submitted four Air Quality Permit modifications (both construction and operating permit request) and was responsible for the submittal of a new Title V Permit application. Developed and executed all sampling programs while reviewing permits and delivering Air Emissions Inventory, IWDP, and “Right-To-Know” reporting. Coordinated chemical spill, emergency response, air quality permit, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures compliance. Developed computerized tracking systems for hazardous waste management, campus-wide emergency eyewashes and safety showers inspection program, and campus-wide asbestos inspection program. Spearheaded hazardous waste removal/disposal, biomedical waste transport/disposal, environmental/ chemical/asbestos laboratory analysis and other vital processes for campuses in Oklahoma City, Norman, Tulsa, and Okmulgee.

Division Environmental Specialist, Northern Natural Gas, Liberal, KS. Orchestrated environmental compliance for natural gas gathering and transportation division spanning southwest corner of Kansas. Prepared multiple monthly and semiannual Air Quality Permit reports while leading employee training and permit compliance. Supervised Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Emergency Response, and Employee Training programs. Prepared over 15 SPCC plans. Managed implementation of nationally recognized Prairie Dog Relocation Project in collaboration with local, state, and Federal agencies as well as animal rights and fish/wildlife groups.

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, Crystal Creek Environment Solutions Specialists, Inc, Oklahoma City, OK. Collaborated on marketing and client development operations along with project bidding, cost estimates, project management and employee hiring, supervision and training programs. Generated $1M+ in additional gross revenues by developing superior marketing processes. Provided Quality Assurance oversight on projects ensuring that projects were completed to clients and regulatory agency’s satisfaction in such a manner that were on time and under budget.

Field Engineer, J.A. Jones Environmental Services, Jacksonville, FL. Managed a 3-year contract for providing environmental remediation services for Tinker AFB. Generated $2.5M additional revenue as well as winning contract renewal for an additional 3 years. Received 100 percent performance rating and $250K bonus from U.S. Navy for managing groundwater remediation in McGregor, TX.

Prior Employment

Environmental Compliance Officer, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, November 2006 through September 2010

Division Environmental Specialist, Northern Natural Gas, Liberal, KS, May 2006 through November 2006

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, Crystal Creek Environment Sol. Spec., Inc, Oklahoma City, OK, October 2003 through April 2006

Field Engineer, J.A. Jones Environmental Services, Jacksonville, FL, August 1999 through October 2003

Vice President, Deerinwater Environmental Management, Inc., Norman, OK, August 1996 through August 1998

President, Progressive Environmental Management, Inc., Norman, OK, November 1984 through July 1996

Site Manager/Manager Special Projects, United States Pollution Control, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK, December 1979 through November 1984

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