Michael A. Johnson
Puyallup, WA 98374
831-***-**** Cell
******@*****.***
Dear Army Installation Management Command:
I am very interested in the position of Environmental Protection Specialist. It is my desire to have the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and enthusiasm. I have been successful in all my past positions and I am willing to commit to the position.
I bring 28 years of professional experience in conducting construction and environmental inspections. My extensive background includes applying professional/technical environmental principles and practices, standards, and laws for environmental safety, contamination prevention, watershed protection, and air and water quality regulations. I am known for gathering, analyzing, and evaluating pertinent information to make sound decisions and suggest recommendations as appropriate. I have proven experience handling multifaceted environmental and contamination issues involving landfills, watersheds, underground storage tanks, housing units, restaurants, grocery stores, construction sites and many other commercial operations. I conduct myself with professionalism and my integrity is unquestionable.
I feel that my prior work experience qualifies me for the background needed to be effective in this position. I am committed to building strong working relationships. I am a problem solver and believe that I can do an excellent job working in this position. I would enjoy the opportunity to discuss how I can benefit the team. I am eager to work in a position that will require my background experience, my education, and my enthusiasm for environmental protection.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Johnson
Michael A. Johnson
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Michael A. Johnson
831-***-**** Cell
Areas of Expertise
* Construction inspection * Storm water compliance inspection
* Watershed protection * Environmental safety
* Air and water quality regulations * Several years public contact experience
* Solid background supervising, training, and motivating others.
Employment History:
*MNS Engineers
Public Works Inspector (June 6, 2017 to 1 March 2019)
Construction Inspection Services and Storm water Compliance Inspection, City of Monterey, CA. Provided storm water inspection and construction inspection services. Responsibilities included inspecting contractor's work for compliance with City Standards; and field inspections of City and private properties for storm water compliance, watershed protection, and environmental safety. Made recommendations, re-inspected as needed, and performed enforcement actions if needed.
On-Call Engineering Services, City of Newark, CA. Provided public works inspection and private development reviews. Provided public works inspection for asphalt concrete paving, utility installations, trench backfill and compaction, storm drain system and storm water treatment system improvements; installation of other infrastructures for public and private street improvements; grade checking; and erosion and sediment control inspection.
Commercial Grease Trap and Interceptor Inspection Services, City of Milpitas, CA. Provided inspection of restaurant grease traps and interceptors to ensure compliance with municipal regulations for sanitary F.O.G. Program (Fats, Oils, and Grease). Completed reports for each restaurant and issued compliance orders, re-inspect as needed, entered case in database.
Main Line Inspection Services, City of Santa Cruz, CA
Provided onsite construction inspection services to ensure correct installation of main water lines at construction sites.
*City of San Jose (October 1989 to February 2014)
--Environmental Inspector II & I
Dept. of Environmental Services (II - Jan 02 to Present) (I - Dec 01 to Jan 02)
Responsibilities included inspecting and enforcing compliance with the San Jose Municipal Code, federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and various provisions of the Regional Water Quality Control Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Regional Permit (MRP).
Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Completing environmental documentation and reporting.
Issuing administrative citations when warranted.
Recommending best management practices to responsible parties/owners in order to control or eliminate potential or existing environmental violations and hazards.
Working with other departments and regulatory agencies on cases involving multiple jurisdictions, project/caseload management, and perform various support functions within the Environmental Services Department to ensure regulatory compliance.
Reviewing development plans for storm water treatment measures and inspecting new development and redevelopment storm water treatment control measures, low-impact development, and site hydro-modification management for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Conducting monthly construction site inspections, follow-up inspections and regulatory enforcement consistent with the City approved Enforcement Response Plans.
Completing daily and monthly data tracking, reporting and training in logs and in the Environmental Enforcement Database Management System. * Performed training and lead duties.
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--CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR II
Dept. of Environmental Services (March 91 to Dec 01)
Performed complex investigations and inspections of commercial establishments, solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, landfills, and others—pertaining to environmental codes, land use, health and safety issues—and took appropriate enforcement actions in coordination with management. Responsibilities included providing lead direction over Code Enforcement Inspector I; issued official warning notices, administrative citations, and misdemeanor citations relating to storm water protection; and assisted senior level Project and Program Managers in conducting environmental activities.
--COMMUNITY COORDINATOR FOR PROJECT CRACKDOWN
Department of Parks and Recreation (Oct 89 to March 91)
Organized community groups and guided residents to access basic city services to improve their blighted living conditions. Additional responsibilities included attending evening meetings and facilitating neighborhood clean ups with the Project Crackdown team.
*United States Air Force (Dec 1977 to Jun 1982)
Psychiatric Technician: David Grant Medical Center, (Sgt) Travis Air Force Base, CA.
Extensive experience dealing with people in stressful situations. Mitigated situations from escalating. Intake coordinator, conducted patient interviews, processed patient onto ward, and reported any behavioral concerns. Assessed the needs and concerns of patients. Reported findings and recommendations to charge nurse. Worked with patients having physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual impairments and disabilities. Three years of experience supervising eight lower ranking personnel, including developing and implementing training plans, providing guidance and direction, and conducting performance appraisals. Scheduled duty assignments to meet mandatory requirements and work center coverage. Motivated staff.
Psychiatric Tech & Asst. Career Advisor: USAF Reserve TSgt (Jun 1982 to April 1985)
Provided leadership and supervision to medical unit personnel. Advised in career planning with focus on retention, upgrading skills, and filling the needs and mission of the medical unit.
*County of Santa Clara (Feb 1986 to Oct 1989)
Child Counselor: County Children's Shelter
Coordinated and supervised the daily routine and activities of abused and neglected children. Handled potentially hot situations on a daily basis. Administered programs ensuring that children were in a safe environment. Counseled children, ages 5 to 18, from diverse cultural, behavioral, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Defense Commissary Agency, Ramstein AFB and Fort Ord
Store Worker (July 2015 to June 5, 2017)
Stock grocery and produce items. Receive and inspect items delivered. Identify and remove any expired, spoiled, or damaged food. Knowledgeable of safe food handling practices. Assist customers.
Dept of Veterans Affairs
HEALTH TECHNICIAN (July 2014 to April 2015)
Ordered supplies for radiology department. Registered patients in radiology department. Assisted patients during procedures. Prepped patients for MRIs, CAT scans, and ultrasounds. Scheduled patients for future appointments. Assisted with patient paperwork for travel payment.
Education San Jose State University:
B.A. in Social Science 1984 (attended Aug 1982 to Jun 1984) Completed 64 units at SJSU
References Available Upon Request