Environmental Manager Safety Officer

GERALD J. SCHMITZ

****D Henry Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 808-***-**** *********@******.**.*** 1 P a g e

PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Detail-oriented and dedicated program management professional with extensive experience in program and environmental management. Equipped with a track record of excellent performance in implementing and maintaining programs and initiatives in a variety of environments and situations as reflected in achieving numerous outstanding achievement awards. Expert in government contracting regulations and civilian contracting laws and policies. Exceptional customer service skills. Previously held a Secret Security Clearance Areas of Expertise

Program Management

HAZMAT Inventory Control

Project Management

Environmental Compliance

HAZMAT Inventory Management

Customer Communication

Operations Management

Emergency Planning

Pollution Prevention Initiatives

Team Building and Management

NHPA Section 106

Project Programmatic Agreement

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – Directed and guided overall hazardous materials and hazardous waste program research and consultation services in the Pacific Rim. Provided supervision to overall vertical launch system (VLS) peculiar support equipment maintenance tasks. Represented the department at all military meetings, conferences, and briefings.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Developed operations and personnel budget for entire operation. Ensured funds were committed and obligated throughout fiscal year to maintain 100% obligation. Guaranteed compliance with contract provisions between contractor and customers.

HUMAN RELATIONS – Supervised up to 19 personnel. Funded and provided formal training for technicians and specialists in line with new training requirements. Guided recruitment, selection, counseling, promotion, and termination for all program personnel.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – Spearheaded the overall operations, providing daily direction and guidance to supervisory personnel. Ensured program issues were managed and effectively resolved. Coordinated program activities with foremen, budget chiefs, human relations staff, military liaison counterparts, and department heads. MITIGATION/COMPLIANCE PLANNER – Implemented and executed the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION (HART), HONOLULU, HI Planner V (Compliance), Apr 2016–Mar 2021

Performed extensive planning and study of all relevant environmental aspects of the HART projects.

Directed all facets of planning and studies for the projects, which include identification of objectives, scope, alternatives, planning methods, techniques, standards, and evaluation criteria as necessary.

Collaborated with environmental manager in overseeing on-site and field work to guarantee contractor and environmental compliance, while performing the following tasks: o Fulfillment of point of contact duties on environmental compliance issues for contractors, construction engineering, and inspection teams;

o Keen monitoring, investigation, and resolution of environmental compliance issues; o Assessment and provision of feedback on contractor environmental compliance plans or monitoring manuals; and o Representation of the company at contractor Environmental Task Force or other meetings with outside agencies and the public regarding project environmental, mitigation, and monitoring plans, efforts, and actions; as well as report back to the company’s Planning and Environmental Team and stakeholders regarding environmental and mitigation compliance

GERALD J. SCHMITZ

2833D Henry Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 808-***-**** *********@******.**.*** 2 P a g e

Participated in drafting accurate environmental review documents and related compliance reports, as well as assessed various plans, projects, studies, and proposals prepared by contractors, private developers, and others to ensure adherence to project environmental clearances and agreements.

Managed the completion and maintenance of all environmental documents in coordination with the federal, state, and local agency staff and stakeholders as well as consultants and the public.

Determined the impact avoidance, reduce harm, and enforce the mitigation monitoring for company projects and contracts.

Participated in the implementation of HART project permitting, environmental, and hazardous materials control requirements related to project environmental impact reduction and oversight, with additional tasks, as follows: o Management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) while regular status update of contractors on the MMP database items with environmental compliance and commitment activities; o Consistent updating of the MMP to show project changes and designate updates to project leads and contractors o Preparation and submission of MMP reports for the Federal Transit Administration; o Documentation and verification of environmental compliance activities for all active mitigation monitoring items for monthly, quarterly, and closeout reports; and

o Compliance with the MMP and other project requirements through the final design, construction, and contract close- out documents

Created written and graphic materials for the support, illustration, and explanation of planning studies, analyses, and survey results for internal use, public presentations for community participation, and other reports.

Assumed full tasks in submitting quality assurance and quality control analysis as requested. KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS, HONOLULU, HI Program Manager, 1995–2016

Led hazardous materials and hazardous waste program research and consultation services to DoD clients in the Pacific Rim.

Oversaw daily operations of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCB Hawaii) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam combined with Hazardous Material (HM)/Hazardous Waste (HW) facility.

Served as site safety officer ensuring compliance and enforcement of all OSHA regulations at both locations.

Supervised a staff of up to 18 personnel, along with execution of additional maintenance, environmental, and logistics programs at Pearl Harbor and Wheeler Army Air Field. Selected Projects:

Pearl Harbor VLS Maintenance and Support Program

o Directed daily operations for the Pearl Harbor VLS Maintenance and Support Program for Submarine Forces Pacific. Picked up project in 2010, and shifted to full-time support in 2013. o Rendered hands-on guidance and support to a staff of 14 personnel with performance of appropriate PMS (R-3, R-6) for submarine ballast cans.

o Monitored performance of R-5S, which involved installation and removal of MK-101, MK-112 as it pertained to all up round electronic simulator (AURES).

o Performed keen quality checking on all work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. HAZMAT Reutilization, Management, and Consolidation Programs o Managed the implementation of the Consolidated Hazardous Materials Reutilization and Inventory Management Program (CHRIMP).

o Facilitated educational training to personnel at DoD facilities in the Pacific Rim and Alaska. o Implemented the Hazardous Material Consolidation Program (HCP) program at MCB Hawaii, from the ground up, and coordinated its base-wide implementation.

Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Minimization Programs o Prepared the Trend Analysis Report, which was used for determining opportunities for hazardous waste stream reduction.

o Made key contributions to HAZMAT/HAZWASTE minimization initiatives in collaboration with MCH Hawaii Supply functions.

GERALD J. SCHMITZ

2833D Henry Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 808-***-**** *********@******.**.*** 3 P a g e

o Conducted research supporting hazardous chemical substitution initiatives to eliminate extremely hazardous substance use.

o Developed a cost/benefit and economic payback analysis to support the procurement of equipment in alignment with pollution prevention goals.

o Communicated with supply departments to advise and recommend conversion into less-hazardous alternatives and refined chemical substitutions.

o Maintained active engagement to the team in managing Recycling Initiatives, Pollution Prevention (P2) Initiatives, and Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) compliance. Consumable Materials Management Program

o Oversaw a one-million-dollar consumable material inventory for MCB Hawaii. o Maintained an unbroken track record of 100% inventory accuracy during inventory audits. o Arranged schedules and accomplished quarterly internal audits of inventory to ensure accuracy of location, quantity, and shelf life management control and procedures. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training Emergency Response Training

First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Relational Supply (R-Supply) Classroom Training Hazardous Substance Management System Training

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) Department of Defense (DoD)

Training Hazardous Waste Operations, The Complete Course Pollution Prevention Program Operations and Management Course Strategic Network Planning, Business Models and Practices Advisory Council on Historic Prevention

Section 106 Training

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