1. JANET L. CLARKE
102 N Oakland Dr, Mebane, NC 27302 (919)563-1216 (H) janetclarke2000@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Environmental, Health and Safety professional bringing 15+ years experience in programs oversight, and
skills in erosion and sedimentation control plan review and site inspections, safety and environmental
compliance evaluations, hazardous substances management and spill response, training development and
presentation, soil and water sampling, NPDES permit compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and team
leadership, plus a passion for inspiring regulatory cooperation.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), # 8009 11/05/2014
NC Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Reviewer Certification 03/30/2015
Certified Best Management (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Professional, #1579 12/31/2014
OHSA HAZWOPER Technician, 80-hour, NC DOI & Raleigh Fire Department 05/01/2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stormwater Specialist, The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC, 2011-Present
 Protect water resources around campus by intensively monitoring water quality in streams in and
around the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
 Provide expert regulatory and practical guidance and field support to contractors and UNC
construction managers on techniques for preventing sediment from exiting construction sites and
entering surface waters.
 Review UNC construction plans to ensure compliance with erosion and sedimentation control
measures that meet the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual, NC
Sedimentation Control Act of 1973, and NC General Permit for Construction NCG01000.
 Coordinate with UNC Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) managers and staff to comply with
NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit six minimum measures, including
monitoring water quality, educating the public, investigating complaints, and developing creative
solutions to identified problems.
 Use Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping programs to update environmental compliance
maps and create presentation-quality products for use in incident analysis and training classes.
 Actively search out sources of illicit discharges (pollution) and work collaboratively with personnel to
develop practical and effective solutions for preventing future illicit discharges.
 Provide engaging and interactive training to over 1500 UNC employees, students, contractors, and
volunteers that improves their knowledge of how their actions can affect water quality, and that
increases their role of protecting natural resources.
 Coordinate sampling and remediation plans when fuel spills occur on soil or water.
 Collaborate with a variety of campus departments, including Athletics, Food Services, Academic
Departments, the Student Union, Facilities, and Public Safety to provide education and encourage
positive responses to processes that could potentially adversely affect water quality.
 Provide timely, accurate management reports on environmental successes and concerns within the
UNC Environmental Affairs section.
 Conduct 70+ environmental compliance assessments per year and use accurate recordkeeping and
organizational skills to follow up on corrective action plans.
 Comply with State, Federal, and UNC safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Fire Safety Professional, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC, 2009-2011
 Conducted inspections to ensure fire detection and alarm systems were in 100% compliance with NC
Fire Codes and NFPA Regulations in all UNC-CH campus facilities. Developed corrective action plans
as needed and followed up with facility Emergency Coordinators (EC's) to enforce compliance.

2.  Provided excellent customer service to EC's through thorough communications prior to fire alarm
testing and while addressing EC's fire safety questions and concerns.
 Motivated Resident Advisors to maintain excellent fire safety programs in Residence Halls by
collaborating with student leaders to develop engaging training programs.
 Developed databases and spreadsheets to improve planning and tracking of fire alarm tests. Work
closely with IT to improve HASMIS database reports and enhance data organization.
 Provided emergency spill response services as part of the EHS first responder team.
 Complied with State, Federal, and UNC safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Fire Safety Inspector, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC, 2008-2009
 Conducted inspections to ensure fire detection and alarm systems were in 100% compliance with NC
Fire Codes and NFPA Regulations in all UNC-CH campus facilities. Developed corrective action plans
as needed and followed up with facility Emergency Coordinators (EC's) to enforce compliance.
 Conducted fire extinguisher inspections of campus facilities for compliance with NC Building Codes,
Fire Codes, and OSHA and NFPA Regulations.
 Assisted in teaching Fire Safety educational programs, which increased participants' confidence in
utilizing fire extinguishers and their knowledge of life safety topics.
 Provided emergency spill response services as part of the EHS first responder team.
 Complied with State, Federal, and UNC safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Environmental Protection Specialist, US Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan, 2006-2008
 Protected land, air and oceanic resources on Camps Foster and Lester by developing and
implementing a dynamic, complex environmental program and providing expert regulatory guidance
and field support to Marine Corps units and tenant organizations.
 Supported the Camp Commander's ability to make informed decisions and write press releases by
providing timely, accurate management reports on environmental successes and concerns.
 Conducted 50+ environmental compliance assessments and used accurate recordkeeping and
organizational skills to follow up on corrective action plans that reduced deficiencies identified in the
external Environmental Evaluations by approximately 20% annually.
 Monitored sensitive areas for soil runoff and initiated immediate corrective actions with contractors
and tenant organizations as needed, ensured that construction projects utilized correct erosion and
sedimentation control measures.
 Advised and assisted Environmental Programs Managers in soil, water, and air monitoring and
sampling.
 Coordinated soil sampling and remediation plans when fuel spills occurred on soil or water.
 Ensured personnel segregated and labeled hazardous materials properly and maintained hazardous
waste within allowable generation and accumulation limits by frequently monitoring site activities
and applying federal, international, and local regulations.
 Identified that field-level personnel had difficulty understanding complex regulations, and developed
and presented simplified, engaging training programs that improved their confidence and increased
their success in spill response and protecting natural resources.
 Led a diverse international team, drawing on each member's individual strengths to provide
outstanding and positive customer service to the Marine Corps units and tenants.
 Maintained an accident-free work site by requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
 Increased recycling participation and education through publication of newsletter articles, guiding
unit-level recycling initiatives, and giving Earth Day 2008 presentations.
 Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including spill response procedures
and environmental compliance requirements for large-scale festivals.
 Advised organizations on proper management of Oil Water Separator (OWS) systems, stormwater
run-off, and hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling procedures.

3.  Improved the Camp's compliance with wastewater quality requirements by developing restaurant
grease trap management procedures.
 Used Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping programs to update environmental compliance
maps.
 Arranged for contracting services, and provided contractor management and oversight to protect
environmental quality on the Camps.
 Reviewed facilities improvement projects for sound environmental design.
 Creatively worked on developing solutions to unusual problems, such as how to humanely deal with a
large bird population settling into a maintenance bay, learning the procedure for extracting
unexploded ordinances buried underneath the golf course, and protecting archeological sites on the
base from human interference.
Project Forester, International Paper Company, Erie, PA, 1993-1999
 Coordinated safety and environmental programs for personnel in the forest resources department,
resulting in full compliance with company training and monitoring requirements.
 Enabled the Erie IP paper mill to meet its requirements for purchasing wood from only Sustainable
Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified suppliers by developing SFI training, recruiting volunteer facilitators
from other agencies, and training loggers and wood chip suppliers.
Forester, International Paper Company, Georgetown, SC, 1992-1993
 Kept Georgetown IP paper mill supplied with logs and wood chips by scheduling wood shipments via
trucks and railroads.
Full-Time Mom, Okinawa, Japan, 2000-2006
 Managed finances, education, scheduling, transport, and housekeeping for the Clarke family.
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC,
2012-2014
Penn State, Erie, PA, completed 24 credit hours towards MBA, 1994-1999
BS Forest Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 1990-1992
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, chemistry/pre-Forestry, 1987-1990
ACTIVITIES
Piano Volunteering at Schools Camping Gardening Trail Running