As the Regulatory Compliance Manager, Joe works to develop processes and strategies to track, evaluate, and mitigate regulatory issues and aid in improving operational performance. He reviews state and federal regulations for new and existing operational areas and ensures every CWS project meets the requirements to maintain compliance.
Through his work experience, Joe has developed an expertise in tracking multiple escalation and enforcement activities in multiple environmental media and offices. He has participated in and led numerous enforcement negotiations with regulated entities, and has been afforded the opportunity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, regulated entities, government and industry officials, professional organizations/groups, and the general public. He can evaluate and communicate with senior management on emerging issues, environmental emergencies, and problematic concerns. He is proficient in the preparation, evaluation, communication, and supervision of the preparation of concise reports, presentations, plans, grants, bids, contracts, and cooperative agreements.