Safety Officer Compliance Manager

Afif A. Marouf

847-***-**** adu4lz@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

I am a highly qualified Public Health Specialist with more than 31 years of experience in the planning and implementation of all phases of public and environmental health programs, particularly those within highly regulated environment and high public visibility. I am a Certified Environmental Compliance Manager. I have extensive experience in the biological agents/diseases and the chemical/biological emergency preparedness. A highly disciplined and dedicated leader, I excel in training, mentoring and leading technologically complex workforces and diverse groups of professionals. I ensured satisfactory performance and timely delivery as set forth in the contracts. Over the last 23 years, I worked on Federal government’s assignments throughout Regions III and V; between 1981 and 1990, I provided primary care services with emphasis on occupational and public health, and pediatrics.

Core Competencies

Strategic planning, hospital goals, program emphasis, resource allocations and key personnel.

Development, organization and implementation of an organizational structure and ability to coordinate activities with a wide diversity of high-level employees.

Regulations and standards of various regulatory groups; and government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered.

Knowledge of employee development and training principles, concepts, techniques and guidelines, and a thorough understanding of management objectives and hospital administration systems.

Fact finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications' and development of presentations and reports.

Ability to proactively implement systems that are in concert with the vision and strategic plan of the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center and the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN).

Leadership, management, manpower planning and supervision of technical teams.

Management and administration of the organization's Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Workers' Compensation, and Emergency Management Programs.

Training and development subject matter expert and advisor.

Planning, implementing, sustaining and assessing activities, systems, policies and procedures.

Certified Industrial Hygiene Manager and a Certified Environmental Compliance Manager.

Analyze and detect terrorist threats.

Work collaboratively with intelligence and law enforcement communities to enhance the capability of the Federal Government to rapidly identify, characterize, localize, and track chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear events of national concern.

Expert in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear homeland security management and emergency preparedness. Expert in bioterrorism agents/diseases planning, management, and toxicological risk assessment.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government.

Operations center desk management and training.

Education

Master of Public Health-The Johns Hopkins University (1992)

Diploma in Child Health-National University of Ireland, Ireland (1988)

Medical Degree & Licensure - Cairo University, Egypt (1980)

Employment History

March 2019 – December 2022 Supervisor / Chief of Occupational Safety & Health

Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, IL

40 hours/week - Salary: $106,000

April 2009 – March 2019 United States Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC.

Incident & Operations Manager / Program Analyst

GS-14 level

40 hours/week - Salary: $145,000

September 1997 – April 2009 United States Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL

Health & Safety Representative / toxicologist

GS-13 level

40 hours/week - Salary: $106,000

July1998 – July 1999 Saint Louis University School of Public Health, St. Louis, MO

Adjunct Professor

Volunteer

June1992 – August 1997 Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, Livingston, NJ

Regional Health and Safety Officer

40 hours/week- Salary: $45,000

January 1982 – October 1990 Kuwait Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait

Pediatrician

60 hours/week - Salary: $42,000

Security Clearance

Cleared for Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information by the OPM, based on a Single Scope Background Investigation completed on (05/07/2014)

Detailed Professional Experience

(2019 – 2022) – Supervisor / Chief of Occupational Safety & Health - Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital

I identified and resolved the full range of managerial concerns affecting the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center and is recognized as a key in the policy and decision-making process.

I ensured the Performance Improvement by planning and coordination of the activities related to the Quality and System improvement.

I maintained a comprehensive program at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center to evaluate and improved the quality of safe environment for all Veterans, patients, visitors, volunteers and employees. I evaluated the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided.

Developed, implemented, integrated and maintains a Safety Program that meets the expectations of VHA directives, the Office of the Inspector General, Quality and System improvement committees, and peer reviews.

I evaluated work performance of subordinates, identified developmental and training needs. I gave advice, counsel and instructions to employees, and took disciplinary measures when appropriate. I made determinations and recommendations on promotions and awards. I developed performance standards.

(2015 - 2019) – The Health Incident Surveillance Branch (HISB), Office of Health Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.

Compile data, consolidate reports, and prepare sections of summary reports to communicate situational awareness and current and future planning concerning regional or district critical infrastructure.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for managing program schedules, milestones, scopes, quality controls, risk, issues, communication management, and budgets from preliminary stages through design, development, operation and de-commission/close-out as needed. Also, responsible for monitoring resources and interim milestones to ensure consistency with scheduled work and monitoring/measuring performance, in order to assure commitments of all parties are maintained.

Dr. Marouf is a Certified Industrial Hygiene Manager and a Certified Environmental Compliance Manager. He served as the principle technical coordinator for a wide range of often complex and highly sophisticated technical matters involving emergency response operations. Dr. Marouf is familiar with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Plan (NRP), the Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD, the emergency management, emergency medical services (EMS) and the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

Designed and built the Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Watch Desk training and certification program to enhance the capability, knowledge, skills, and operational breadth of the OHA Watch Desk Officers, and to ensure compliance with Presidential Executive Order (EO) 13434 to appropriately respond to events of national concern.

Provided technical and medical subject matter expertise and Incident Command (IC) support to OHA, DHS, Federal partners, State and local personnel, to enhance national resilience against health and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events of national significance.

Worked collaboratively with the intelligence communities to enhance the capability of the Federal Government to rapidly identify, characterize, and track a biological event of national concern.

Works closely with the DHS Continuity of Government/Continuity of Operations site personnel to ensure OHA’s capability to respond to a COOP event.

In conjunction with the “BioWatch Program”, updated the BioWatch Actionable Result (BAR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and trained the OHA Desk Watch Officers on how to execute those SOPs. Created the BAR Flow Chart which led to an accomplishment of the OHA Desk Watch Officers expected actions during the BAR declaration in a more efficient way. Participated in several BioWatch National Conference Calls (BWNCCs) and shared with the participants the available and pertinent information that helped with the situational assessment. Additionally, contributed to strengthening the Program by providing real-time subject matter expertise on bioterrorism agents/diseases to ensure that bio-threats against the USA are consistently met through coordinated awareness and response.

Participated in the National Level Exercises and all required OHA training and exercise events, communicated well with all participants and responded to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Dr. Marouf has experience in independently researching, planning, scheduling and analyzing complex programs and issues. He has solved problems which were as highly complex, involving a number of different media and solutions and he has also considered the socioeconomic concerns and tailored the scope of each task to ensure the best outcome.

Dr. Marouf is a Certified Facilitative Leader with a unique ability to facilitate dialogue and build consensus in a variety of forums at varied organizational levels, including headquarters, regional,

Congress, industry and the states, and representatives of professional organizations.

(2009 - 2015) –The National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC), Office of Health Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.

NBIC works collaboratively with Federal partners to enhance the capability of the Federal Government to rapidly identify, characterize, localize, and track a biological event of national concern.

Compile data, consolidate reports, and prepare sections of summary reports to communicate situational awareness and current and future planning concerning regional or district critical infrastructure.

Facilitated and coordinated information sharing with key National Biosurveillance Integration System (NBIS) partners to include representatives from NBIS member agencies and DHS components.

Identified, captured, analyzed and interpreted all applicable information to ensure the early detection of health-related incidences of National Significance and alerted appropriate customers.

Authored and edited NBIC and NBIS reports.

Reviewed NBIC emergency plans periodically to ensured they are up to date and relevant. Managed the Department’s emergency notification system for NBIC.

Coordinated biosurveillance processes by establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training and routine follow-up coaching of NBIC Operations & Analysis personnel regarding SOPs.

Defined, monitored, and reported NBIC Performance Measures. This included ensuring consistent and reliable Request for Information (RFI) tracking and accountability.

Determined what, if any, gaps for Subject Matter Experts (SME) exist at the NBIC on a quarterly basis, and when/where gaps existed, and ensured NBIC’s access to needed SMEs to satisfy requirements of Public Law 110-53.

Monitored contract performance to ensure that all of the technical requirements under the task order are met by the delivery date or within the period of performance, and at the price or within the estimated cost stipulated in the contract.

(1997-2009) – Remedial Response Section V, Superfund Division, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL.

Served as the Vice-Chair of the Chicago Federal Safety and Health Council and provided expertise in Home Defense Safety and chemical/biological emergency preparedness.

Served as focal point with primary responsibility for carrying out EPA’s risk management program as directed. Performed multi-media risk assessments, and provided final technical review of human health and multimedia risk assessments, in accordance with EPA and Region V policy concerning potential impacts upon environmental protection decision-making.

(1998-1999) – Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, Adjunct Faculty (volunteer employment) at the School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health.

Provided guidance for Saint Louis University to implement the Regional and National priorities in cross program areas, utilizing environmental regulations, guidance and policies.

(1992-1997) – Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, Livingston, NJ

Served as Regional Health and Safety Manager for EPA Region III Site Assessment Technical Assistance (SATA) Team. In this capacity, his responsibilities included the development

and revision of multi-year plans and budgets, execution strategies, and implementation timelines for

the EPA SATA Health and Safety Program, as well as developing measures of success and accountability.

Managed and supervised a staff of 25 professionals in conjunction with the planning and preparation of "Facility Response Plans" for various industrial facilities throughout EPA's Region III. Managed over 50 multi-discipline assignments involving environmental scientists, chemists, geologists, health specialists, and field technicians.

Coordinated and conducted over 700 hours of emergency response training for more than 1000 hospital and municipal staff at 50 different facilities throughout EPA's Region III. The total budget for these training programs was approximately $ 250,000.

1982-1990 – Kuwait Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait

Assumed leadership responsibilities for the accomplishment of preventive programs against several common diseases, such as asthma and lead poisoning among others.

Provided health education for student and communities to help protect themselves against preventable diseases.

Certifications:

Certified Acquisition Professional, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Certified Facilitative Leader

Certified Industrial Hygiene Manager

Certified Environmental Compliance Manager

Affiliations

Founding Member of the Department of Homeland Security

Member of the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association

Member of the Irish Medical Organization

Member of MRC/Society of Toxicology

Member of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association

Member of the Art Institute of Chicago

Publications

Marouf, A., M.D., M.P.H., and Maradkel, B., "Children’s Exposure Priorities at/near Superfund Sites", The EPA Children’s Environmental Health Yearbook Supplement, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children’s Health Protection, August 2000.

Marouf, A., M.D., M.P.H., and Brennan, T.R., "Hospital Emergency Room Hazardous Material Decontamination Course", U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1992.

Personal & Professional References

Candace Ifabiyi, Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital, 708-***-****, Ext. 25637

Candi Jones, Department of Homeland Security, 202-***-****

Douglas Ballotti, Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, 312-***-****

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