Michael R Wehr

Harris Co. Pollution Control Services Career

(May-2005 to July 2015) Solid Waste Specialist/Senior Investigator, Investigator II Industrial & Municipal Storm Water, Investigator II Air, Water, and Solid WasteWaste Water Specialist, Investigator II Water Specialist, Investigator I

Conducts technical reviews for all solid waste activities within Harris County. Prepares reviews and submits comments on special projects including: EPA

Super Fund Sites, Industrial Waste Sites, RCRA Permits, and various types of MSW Waste Permits.

Performs site inspections at various industrial, commercial and municipal facilities to verify compliance with the Texas Administrate Codes.

Collaborates with public and private community groups on current and various waste and remediation issues within Harris County.

Review water and gas monitoring reports at solid waste facilities for issued compliance plans and agreements with Harris County.

Conduct complaint investigations at solid waste facilities Oversee training of new employees on how to conduct solid waste

investigations and inspections.

Performed routine inspections of permitted waste recycling and disposal facilities.

Investigated environmental complaints and notifications of non-compliance related to air, water, and solid waste issues at private residences and businesses.

Inspected and sampled permitted public drinking water supplies for compliance with TCEQ regulations.

Inspected and sampled permitted municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities for compliance.

Conducted water monitoring and water sampling in the Harris County Waterways by boat under the Clean Rivers Program.

Operated high-tech air and water monitoring and sampling equipment for compliance verification and evidence collection.

Issued violations, and verified compliance as needed. Conducted Industrial Storm Water Investigations and Inspections

(11-20-12 to present) Hazardous Waste Collection Specialist Conduct day to day operations at the Harris County Household Hazardous

Waste Collection Facility at 6900 Hahl Road. Saturdays 7 to 2. Classification of hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal.

(06-94 to 04-05) DEP Surface Mine Conservation Inspector

Enforced environmental and safety laws pertaining to various mining and waste disposal operations.

Conducted water and air monitoring, permit reviews, erosion and sedimentation control design and inspection, wastewater remediation, wetland creation and reclamation, AMD treatment projects and water treatment studies.

Responded to environmental complaints and emergencies.

DEP Mining and Reclamation Field Operations. Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 Supervisors/References: Randy Shustack and Tom Flannery (570) 621-3118.

(02-93 to 06-94) DEP Environmental Specialist Conducted field studies and water monitoring for the DEP Bureau of Mining

and Reclamation. Conducted public request for information. Generated computer programs and reports Map drafting and cataloging.

DEP Mining and Reclamation Central Office, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Supervisors/References: James Charowski and Bob Agnew. (717) 787-7007 (05-92 to 10-92) Environmental Interpretive Technician

Developed and implemented environmental and educational programs for the general public.

PA Bureau of State Parks, DCNR Barnesville, Pennsylvania 18214

(12-90 to 10-91) Delaware State Park Ranger Conducted civil and environmental law enforcement at Cape Henlopen and

Delaware Seashore State Park. Volunteered at Cape Henlopen Nature Center as an interpreter.

Delaware Division Parks and Recreation, Cape Henlopen State Park, DE

(06-90 to 09-90) Naturalist/Park Management Internship Developed and implemented environmental, recreational, and interpretive

programs for the general public. Pennsylvania Power and Light Company/Montour Preserve Turbotville, Pa 17772

(09-89 to 09-90) SRU Student Teacher Student teacher, student advisor and, forestry technician.

Slippery Rock Department of Parks and RecreationSlippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 (412) 738-2594

(Summers 1986 to 1989) Wildlife/Watershed Technician Supervised a watershed maintenance crew and conducted activities to

improve water quality within the entire water collection and distribution system. Conducted wildlife surveys and wildlife management activities.

Roaring Creek Water Company/ Aqua204 Sunbury St, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 (570) 648-5783

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTSEDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Parks & Recreation with emphasis in Natural Resources

Associate of Science in Wildlife Technology

Graduated Magna Cum Lade from Slippery Rock University.

SRU Outstanding Senior Award at Slippery Rock University.

RHO PHI LAMBDA PRESIDENT, 1989-1990.