JOSEPH RICHARD VARGAS

Address: **** ******** *****, ******** *****, Virginia 23464

Phone: 757-***-****

E-mail: au0r8n@r.postjobfree.com

Reliable and intuitive professional, offering progressive years of experience in leading, developing, and realigning program plans and activities toward optimum safety and hazard-free work environment. Armed with background in environmental auditing; fundamentals environment systems; environmental communications and reporting; and environmental energy law policy and development. Equipped with outstanding skills in land water resource management; principal waste management pollution; new technology in environmental management; principal of air quality management; and watershed planning management. Known for solid understanding of local and state development and environmental codes and regulations. Highly capable of maintaining large databases to guarantee accurate records, encompassing standardized operational policies and documents for environmental health programs.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTHS

Policy, Procedure, and Program Development

- Adeptness in providing uniform guidance in preparing and updating environmental and safety procedures and programs

- Proven expertise in recommending control measures to reduce the effects of workplace and environmental stresses to acceptable levels

Safety Assessments and Surveys

- Outstanding aptitude in developing relevant strategies and initiatives to control and reduce safety hazards and eliminate injuries

Environmental Site Assessments, Construction Monitoring, and Property Condition Assessments

- Extensive knowledge in inspecting, evaluating, verifying, and documenting construction activities in compliance with environmental conditions and requirements contained in federal, state, and local permits and construction documents

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - 2006-Present

Environmental Health Specialist Senior - Hampton, VA 2009-Present

Environmental Health Specialist Senior - Winchester, VA 2006-2009

- Execute environmental health duties at the journeyman level in diverse areas, including food sanitation, private well inspection, and rabies abatement, along with investigation of communicable disease, migrant labor camp, and general environmental complaints

- Played an instrumental role in making technical or scientific decisions, requiring independent action and basic understanding of state and local codes and technical parameters

- Capitalize on industry expertise in maintaining Venis database and DIS log sheets

- Demonstrate flexibility in simultaneously handling and completing various tasks related to numerous ongoing public health issues by requested deadlines

- Improve public awareness by imparting knowledge on issues regarding public health through continued education classes and seminars

- Organize and facilitate meetings and other continuing education courses for several health districts and public participants

CITY OF CHESAPEAKE; PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Chesapeake, VA

Environmental Health Intern 2005

- Executed diverse technical duties related to the research process to support the Mosquito Control District and biologist in a laboratory and field environment, including harvesting, separating, and identifying collected species

- Administered the preparation of pooled mosquitoes for laboratory testing and placed the CDC Gravid and NJ Light Traps for the collection of virus-positive mosquitoes

- Closely monitored and surveyed wooded and swamp areas and larval dipped and landing rate counts; set up bait traps using CO2 tanks

- Collected blood samples from chickens to be used for testing; accurately recorded and compiled results of tested sources

- Managed inventory of chemicals; carefully prepared solutions for use in the laboratory and safely disposed of waste material

- Received 2006 Superior Performance Award, for executing exceptional performance and providing notable contribution to the Chesapeake Public Health Department

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Norfolk, VA

Physical Science Technician/Aid 2003

- Contributed to Naval environmental programs through management support and assistance with analytical chemistry services

- Guaranteed compliance with correct EPA protocol and preservation techniques in implementing a sampling program

- Supported the Potable Water Program, Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP), and Jet Engine Test Cell (JETC) process control by performing routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis as well as bacteriology

- Utilized auto samplers in sample collections; appropriately labeled dates and lists of specific tests

- Enumerated and recorded reagents and preservatives, along with chain-of custody forms as required

- Performed routine laboratory tasks, including preparation of reagents, instrument calibration, glassware maintenance, and laboratory supplies and materials inventory

- Prepared reports for supervisor, detailing results of chemical analysis, calculations made, and raw data reduction

- Employed standard operation procedures in sampling and routine chemical analysis while conducting AA or ICP analysis, along with wet chemistry techniques of wastewater containing a wide variety of constituents

- Accomplished chemical analysis and obtained accurate and precise results, which were consolidated, evaluated, and analyzed for management reports submitted to immediate supervisor

- Employed solid understanding of laboratory safety practices, along with techniques in safe handling practices of hazardous waste and basic knowledge of scientific methods

OTHER EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL SPECTRUM - Norfolk, VA

Event Staffing/Staffing Supervisor 2002-2005

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT DEPARTMENT - Norfolk, VA

Office Automation Clerk (OA) 2002

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT - New London, CT

Office Automation Clerk (OA) 2001

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Environmental Management - 2012

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - Adelphi, MD

GPA 3.5

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health - 2006

Minor in Environmental Land Management

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY - Norfolk, VA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Public Works Center, Norfolk, VA

ADP Security Briefing -PWC Security Orientation-Training for EHSS-FDA Standardized Environmental Health Training-Current Concepts in Food Protection-Avian Influenza-HACCP-Orientation to Environmental Health and Rabies Training-Blood Borne Pathogens-Plan Review-Food Summit 2006-2010-Outbreak Investigation-IS-100 a. Introduction to the Incident Command System-Cyber Security Awareness-Basic Level Public Health Preparedness-Health Alert Network User-VDH's Role in Emergency Response-IS-700 a. Introduction to the National Incident Management System-Terrorism Security Awareness-SEOP Fundamentals of the Virginia Department of Health-Private Well Regulations-Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training-Compensation Management Systems-Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention-Preventing Workplace Violence-Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy-Nuclear Response Training-Beach Water Monitoring and Sampling-Certified Pool Operator Training-Motel and Hotel Inspection Training-Marina Training-Lotus Notes Training, Oracle, MS Access

AFFILIATIONS

Alumni, Student Environmental Health Club

Member, Virginia Environmental Health Association

Member, National Environmental Health Association (NEH)A

Alumni, Old Dominion Rugby Organization

Alumni, Sigma Phi Epsilon

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Galesburg Junior Jaycees:

- Haunted House Fundraiser

- Annual Senior Citizens Easter Dinner

- Project Santa

- Adopt a Highway

- Annual 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser, and Display Production

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