Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Mary Elizabeth Reinhart

**** * ****** **, ********, ID 83833 208-***-**** *************@*****.***

At age 16 I was a successful skip tracer in a department store credit office. This before computers, ask me how?

Recently retired, enthusiast management professional seeking a challenging opportunity to bring 30 years of diversified experience to your company or agency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, internally and externally. Extensive budget and workforce planning, as well as preparing legal and legally defensible documents for management signature.

Ecosystem Staff Officer, NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Planner, US Forest Service St. Maries, ID. 4/2018 –8/2021

Provided technical analyses, guidance to make programmatic recommendations that are appropriately integrated with policies and law, including National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) and National Forest Management Act (NFMA).

Lead large interdisciplinary teams from a wide range of disciplines, including engineers, hydrologists, soil scientists, economists, and other professionals. Primary author for Environmental Assessment documents. Supported “Acting” District Ranger coverage.

Regional NEPA Coordinator, US Bureau Of Reclamation (USBR), Boise, ID 12/2014 – 4/2018

Coordinated Reclamation environmental compliance policy with Reclamation’s Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Ecosystems Program Manager and Pacific Northwest Regional environmental compliance staff. Advise and made recommendations on environmental compliance to senior leadership.

Created a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Community of Practice (COP) across the region to advance open communication, a collaborative approach to solve environmental compliance challenges, disseminate information, identify training needs, and build relationships.

Facilitated seven public meetings for the Federal Columbia River Power Systems Environmental Impact Statement (ACOE, USBR and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in three states.

Senior Regulatory Specialist, US Army Corps of Engineers, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 4/2004 – 12/2018

Annually exceeded performance metrics for authorizing permits (75-200/yr.) and resolution of unauthorized actions under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (NEPA) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Facilitated large outreach and training for external audiences who required permits. Field Office lead for 2 years.

Frequently communicated with adverse publics ( private property owners, Tribes, state, and local governments). Resolved differences in all but three in 10 years (pre-trial).

Education

Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH

M. ED 5/2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Environmental Science, GPA 4.0.

Developed and Implemented a Watershed Education Program in NH high schools and college labs, in conjunction with my position at NH Fish and Game Department.

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

1996-1998 Graduate Research Assistant, Freshwater Fisheries Management, GPA 3.59.

Conducted a research project to evaluate a reliable chemical -immersion mass marking technique and contribution of stocked fish to natural populations. Conducted in depth limnological studies of six lakes to make statical calculations of limiting factors for fishery management applications. Delivered presentations of research work to internal and external audiences.

Awards & Acknowledgements

Received Magma Cum Laude distinction in undergraduate and graduate degrees

DOI Star Awards (2)(USBR)

DOD Commanders Coin (3), USACE

DOD On the Spot Awards, USACE 2008, 2011, 2012

DOD Certificate of Achievement, USACE 2014

DOD Certificate of Distinction, Tribal Nations Mission, USACE 2008

DOI Superior Service USFWS 1995, 1996

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