JOE LEWIS PARRISH, CECM, CES, CEI, CLCS, CPSS

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Baltimore, MD 21216

202-***-****

ace3j6@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Lafayette College, B.S. Occupational Safety & Health 1984

Columbia Southern University, Certified Environmental Compliance Manager

1999

University of North Carolina (School of Public Health), Continuous

Education 2004- Present

American College of Technology, Business Management & Information

Technology- August 2013- Present

National Association of Safety Professionals, Petroleum Safety Specialist

Certification March 2014

AFFILIATIONS: Listed are Organizations that I currently or have recently

belong to.

National Safety Council (NSC)

Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

International Loss Control Association (ILCA)

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

NIOSH 582 Certification Airborne Fiber Evaluation

FEMA Emergency Manager (INTRO)

AHERA accredited Asbestos Building Inspector

FEMA Radiological Emergency Management

AHERA/ MD accredited Supervisor and Competent Person

FEMA Emergency

Preparedness

EPA NESHAP inspections and safety

FEMA Basic Incident Command Systems

EPA Asbestos inspections and investigations

UNC Radiation Safety (Types of Radiation)

EPA Fundamentals of Enforcement

UNC Radiation Safety (Bio-effects,

Protection)

EPA Advance Safety course

UNC Chemical Weapons (Detection

Basics)

OSHA 30 Hour construction safety

UNC Chemical Weapons (Protection Basics)

DC/ MD Asbestos supervisor license

UNC Chemical Terrorism (Building

Protection)

USACE Construction QA/QC

UNC Recognition & Management

(Bioterrorism Agents)

AHERA accredited, Management Planner

UNC

Recognition & Management

(Exotic Diseases)

EPA accredited, Lead Inspector Technician

UNC Weapons of Mass Destruction (NBC Warfare)

Virginia Project Monitor/Asbestos Supervisor

Microsoft word / Office 2000/ Excel

Certified Environmental Specialist/ Inspector # 14975

EPA Administrative Hearings and Trials

Certified Environmental Compliance Manager # 5046

NASFM Pipeline Emergencies

Electric and Magnetic Fields Certification

AHERA Accredited Asbestos Project

Designer

Hazardous Waste Site Supervisor / CPR / First Aid

FEMA Continuity of operations Planning (COOP)

National Loss Control Certification # MD024JP

HSEMA Emergency Liaison Officer (ELO)

Petroleum Safety Specialist Certification # 503380

WORK EXPERIENCE:

GAS LEAK SURVEY SPECIALIST - Southern Cross Inc., Clinton, MD - May 2014-

July 2014

Mr. Parrish preformed daily natural Gas Leak Inspections on Washington Gas

Company facilities. Walking Leak Survey with Flame Ionization Unit and

confirmed leaks with Combustible Gas Indicator and report any leaks

accordingly. Also performing the following duties, Check every dwelling and

structure on every street that has a gas main for leaks, Check for the need

of a meter barrier, Check for atmospheric corrosion on service riser, Check

for buried meters, Check gas main for leaks and pinpoints the origin of the

leak, Check for blocked vents, Report all findings and checked all

apertures, Date and color-code each street gas facility surveyed on maps.

CO - DIRECTOR and FACILITY MANAGER - Kiddie Kastle Fun Care, Windsor Mill,

MD - June 2011 - Present

Mr. Parrish ensured the safe and caring management of all the children

entrusted to the day care facility. Hiring compassionate, trained and high

caliber staff, monitoring the children in the daycare, setting schedules

and lesson plans for the daycare, meeting with parents and keeping all

parents informed of policies and procedures at the center. Ensure that all

safety, fire and educational regulations and requirements are met to

maintain the license of the daycare facility. Ensuring the correct number

of staff at the center based on the number of children, providing the

appropriate types of foods and food choices, and having appropriate and

safe activity completed all reports to the local or state licensing boards,

keep business licenses current, and ensure that all staff have a criminal

background check and are appropriately training in first aide and other

certifications as required by law. Completed initial interviews with new

parents, sets fees, invoices parents and collects all monthly or weekly

invoices as required.

Environmental PROTECTION SPECIALIST - district Department of the

ENVIRONMENT (FORMERLY DC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

ADMINISTRATION ( EHA ), Washington, DC September 2002 - September 2011

Mr. Parrish serves as a senior inspector, conducting asbestos inspections

assuming responsibility for the more difficult asbestos projects

additionally assuring proper work practices are being adhered to by

contractors and determining compliance with District of Columbia and

Federal regulations. Mr. Parrish assists in planning drafting regulations,

implementing sampling and investigations program pertaining to asbestos

abatement. Mr. Parrish conducted surveys and evaluates findings to

determine the existence and extent of environmental hazards. Mr. Parrish

conducts and leads in all investigations for the purpose of bringing civil

and criminal charges for illegal asbestos abatement and disposal practices,

also preparing technical testimony and defending the District's position

cases under litigation. Mr. Parrish also prepared all pertinent reports and

maintained the inspection and infraction database. In addition to his

asbestos duties Mr. Parrish performs investigations due to complaints of

Title V emissions, Dry Cleaners, fugitive dust, odor and engine idling. Mr.

Parrish reviews NESHAP applications and prepares asbestos abatement

permits. Mr. Parrish has represented the DC Government in several community

meetings involving environmental health concerns. Mr. Parrish has been a

main presenter in several government workshops. Mr. Parrish is also is

responsible day to day asbestos program operations, preparing & submitting

all asbestos permit fee's and documentation to the chief financial officer

and for training new staff members. Mr. Parrish is also an Emergency

Liaison Officer for the agency and was recently activated for the 56th

Presidential Inauguration.

SAFETY COORDINATOR - IT Corporation, Alexandria, VA, Washington, DC,

January 2001- August 2002

Mr. Parrish conducted comprehensive safety/ health inspections, accident

investigations in industry and construction. Mr. Parrish sampled for toxic

chemicals, vapors and airborne contaminants. Mr. Parrish conducted daily

tailgate safety meetings, worker and safety orientations and job safety

analysis, monitored workers vitals signs, respirator fit testing, ensured

proper donning and doffing of PPE. Mr. Parrish enforced OSHA, EPA, NGPSA

and USACE EM 385 1-1 safety regulations on projects in Mr. Parrish

implemented safety procedures during underground gas pipeline installation

at the Washing Navy Yard and PEPCO oil pipeline rupture at chalk point.

Mr. Parrish also served as site safety & health officer on two anthrax

emergency response projects ((Brentwood postal facility) and (hart senate

office building), where he was responsible for field implementation of the

site - specific health & safety plan for decontamination and chlorine

dioxide fumigation of the Hart Senate building and Brentwood Postal

facility.

CONSTRUCTION QA/QC COORDINATOR - IT Corporation, Alexandria, VA, January

1999 - January 2001

Mr. Parrish was responsible for the District of

Columbia Public Schools' asbestos abatement project. Mr. Parrish provides

oversight of all subcontractors ensuring that project activities complied

with contract requirements, including applicable specifications, plans,

procedures, instructions, drawings, AHERA, NESHAPS, OSHA, EPA and DC

asbestos regulations. Mr. Parrish preformed pre-work meetings processed all

paper work (submittals, daily reports, inspection forms). In addition to

QA/QC Mr. Parrish also conducted project health and safety oversight.

SENIOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST / SAFETY SUPERVISOR - Professional Service

Industries, Annapolis Junction, MD, June 1996 - January 1999

As an Industrial Hygienist, Mr. Parrish performed on-site project

management of asbestos, lead based paint and hazardous material abatement,

in addition to asbestos and lead surveys. Mr. Parrish was responsible for

training new technicians on projects enforcing all Federal, state, and

local regulations, laws and specifications. Mr. Parrish conducted on-site

analysis of air samples via the NIOSH 7400 method. Mr. Parrish's duties

also included report writing and attending meetings with clients,

contractors, and union representatives on project issues. Mr. Parrish

conducted hazardous awareness seminars. Mr. Parrish also performed

vibration monitoring & safety inspections.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST - LAW Engineering, Chantilly, Virginia, November 1994

- June 1996

Performed on-site monitoring of asbestos abatement projects and conducted

asbestos, lead base paint inspections, construction oversight. Mr. Parrish

has also served as team member on geology surveys, concrete and soil

drilling operations. Mr. Parrish conducted environmental site assessments

and was responsible for completing the necessary paperwork. Mr. Parrish is

knowledgeable of Federal, state, and local laws regarding environmental

health and safety. Mr. Parrish has valuable work experience on several

Federal, state, and private projects as a technician and in supervisory

positions.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENTIST - Biospherics Incorporated, Beltsville, Maryland,

June 1994 - November 1994

Mr. Parrish performed laboratory analysis of asbestos air samples (PCM).

Mr. Parrish performed on-site monitoring of asbestos abatement projects.

Mr. Parrish conducted building inspections that included lead and asbestos.

Mr. Parrish was responsible for collecting and analyzing samples, report

writing, and calibration of field equipment.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENTIST - District Environmental Group, Washington, DC,

November 1991 - June 1994

Mr. Parrish performed on-site monitoring of asbestos abatement projects.

Provided daily reports to the owners' representative and to the contractor,

which included the results of the air monitoring and work practice

observations. Ensured that final cleaning operations conformed to job

specifications and that the existing prevalent fiber levels were brought to

specified limits before the enclosure systems were removed. Mr. Parrish

completed reports consisting of daily logs, daily abatement checklists, and

final inspection checklists. Mr. Parrish also conducted on-site analysis of

PCM air samples via the NIOSH 7400 method.

PROJECT MANAGER - Abatement Environmental Resources, Bladensburg, Maryland,

May 1989 - November 1991

Mr. Parrish supervised personnel in set-up, removal, encapsulation, and

tear down of asbestos containing materials in ceiling tile, floor tile, and

thermal systems insulation. Mr. Parrish was also responsible for all

necessary paperwork and equipment ordering at the DC Department of Housing,

Bureau of Engraving, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and

the Pentagon.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR- Environmental Pollution Control, Clinton, Maryland,

November 1984 - May 1989

Mr. Parrish supervised personnel in set-up, removal, and encapsulation of

asbestos containing material. Removed transformers containing PCB's

removed lead paint; installed personal air sample pumps for asbestos OSHA

samples, wrote daily field reports and handled all paperwork pertaining to

the abatement project. Mr. Parrish was also responsible for ordering

supplies and equipment for projects at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland

and Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE: U.S. Army, Sergeant - Nuclear Biological and

Chemical, ammunitions, battalion training management, Police Science, 82nd

Airborne Division Fort Bragg, NC - Honorable Discharge 1980

Honors, Hobbies and Other Interest:

Recognized as one of the highest ranking non - Asian Korean style martial

artist in the world

Awarded Congressional certificate of special recognition for martial arts

achievements -January 1999

Appointed international martial arts diplomat by I.C.H.M.A.E. Frankfurt,

Germany -November 2001

Inducted into several black belt halls of fame - 1995- 2013

Earned Five Doctorates Degree's in the Martial Arts fields of Science,

Education and Philosophy

1996- 2009

Bestowed the honor and title of (Sir Joe) Knight Grand Commander by Duke

George Richards November

2005

Awarded Department of Health letter of commendation for outstanding job

performance in the community

2004

Received several outstanding and excellent performance ratings during my

government career.

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