1. JESSICA L. FORSBERG
1831 Maryknoll Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
612-730-1127 (cell)
Jlforsberg43@msn.com
QUALIFICATIONS
**Bachelor of Chemical Engineering; minors in Mathematics and Chemistry-University of MN-Twin
Cities, 2002
**Over nine years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection.
**Prepared air permits using knowledge of environmental regulatory programs and procedures.
**Analyzed and solved complex and controversial problems.
**Prepared clear, concise, and understandable documents.
**Worked effectively with clientele and staff.
**Managed environmental protection projects, including management of all project phases from
planning and implementation, through conclusion, while consistently meeting deadlines and achieving
quality results.
**Demonstrated skill in leading internal and external teams, work groups, committees, and boards
**Developed productive working relationships with Regulated and Responsible Parties, consultants, and
site personnel.
**Successfully prepared and administered budgets on a variety of monetary, programmatic, and
personnel scales on three different boards.
**Gained transferable skills to successfully manage funds within most financial systems, budget
processes, and operations.
**Training, intimate engagement in, and practice implementing strategic planning processes
**Developed and implemented programmatic and administrative policies, procedures, criteria, and
guidelines.
**Achievement in environmental results, both regulatory and non-regulatory situations under a variety
of challenging circumstances.
**Well versed in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of State and Federal statutes.
**Experience defining, interpreting, and applying bargaining unit contract terms.
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
September 2005 – September 2007; January 2008 – May 2015
AIR QUALITY ENGINEER, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN
Engineer 2 Graduate March 5, 2008-Present
Crafted permits authorizing construction and operation of several industrial facilities. Collaborated with
team members to draft permits for innovative technologies. Created a standardized permit for fuel
ethanol manufacturing facilities. Participated in rule writing of Minnesota’s version of the Federal Clean
Air Interstate Rule. Planned and ran meetings of the Air Quality Communications Team. Co-chair of the
Labor Management Committee (LMC). Redesigned LMC webpage using “Plain Language”.
Technical Training: Principles and Practice of Air Pollution Control, NSR/PSD, Control of Gaseous
Emissions, Nitrogen Oxides Emission Control from Stationary Sources, Control of Particulate Emissions,
Industrial Cleaning, Smoke School – Certification of Visible Opacity Reading, Visible Emissions Evaluation,
Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Stationary Reciprocating Engines, Incinerators, Fugitive
Volatile Organic Compound Inspections, Combustion Evaluation

2. Safety & Operational Training: Office Emergency Plan, Employee Survey Analysis, Fire Evacuation Plan,
Records Management, Office Ergonomics, MPCA Business Practices, MPCA Culture, Fire Extinguisher
Training, Emergency Coordinator Training, Data Practices, First Aid and AED, Defensive Driving, PC
Security, Incident Management Application
September 2007 – December 2007
CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, Pinnacle Engineering, Inc., Rochester, MN
Assisted clients in compliance with environmental and safety regulations in five states. Compiled
Process Safety Information and led Process Hazard Analyses at fuel ethanol manufacturing facilities.
Drafted Site Security Plans, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Programs and Plans, and
Integrated Contingency Plans.
June 2002 – August 2002
PACKAGING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN, General Mills, Yoplait, Plymouth,
MN
Managed three projects including aggressive travel schedule. Developed and executed methods of
evaluating line efficiencies during extended plant testing of new packaging materials. Analyzed line
efficiencies, plant and supplier capabilities, and corporate goals to provide project and equipment
recommendations. Generated material solutions for improved packaging, produced samples, and
offered strategy on project implementation. Drove innovation and growth with new packaging and
equipment designs.
April 2001 – May 2002
TECHNICAL AIDE, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M), Home and Commercial Care, Maplewood,
MN
Developed new products. Obtained quality control specifications. Invented new testing methods.
Tested experimental products and competitors’ products. Scaled – up formulations. Designed labels for
new products.
October 1999 – October 2002
TECHNICAL AIDE, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M),Fiber Processing Unit of the Nonwovens
Technology Center, Maplewood, MN
Chemical Processes: Extrusion, Lamination, Calendaring, Carding,
Hydroentangling, Needle Punching
Prepared machinery and processed materials with a team of engineers. Integrated mathematics to
optimize process conditions. Generated designs to produce desired sample properties. Defined and
remedied problems with experimental runs. Performed thickness, weight, density, strength, and
flexibility tests.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft: Access, Office, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint 2007; Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, AQ Delta,
OnBase 11, Tableau Reader 7.0, Mathematica, Fortran, PR1, Intellution-Fix Software
TRAINING—PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
**Project Management
**Kaizen Facilitator Training
**Problem Solving Using Continuous Improvement Tools
**Creating a High – Level Process Map

3. **Creative Brainstorming and Affinity Diagram
**Customer Focus
**Cause and Effect Diagram
**Relations Diagram and Criteria Decision Matrix
**Impact Wheel and FMEA
**Flawless Consulting
**Continuous Improvement Overview
**LEAN 101
DIRECTORSHIP EXPERIENCE
November 2010 – December 2014
DIRECTOR, Women’s Environmental Network (WEN), formerly Forum of Women in the Environmental
Field (FWEF)
January 2010 – December 2014
TREASURER OF STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC)
January 2007 – December 2014
DIRECTOR, Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC)
September 1999 – December 2002
TREASURER OF STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Minnesota Public Interest Research Group
**Increased a 17 – page, 7 pt. font budget by 50% (1/2 million to 3/4 million) and built in a 3% reserve.
**Designed and implement hiring processes for a variety of staff positions, including the Executive
Director, the highest level staff position.
**Was trained in and engaged in extensive strategic planning for issues of concern across the state and
the organization as a whole.
**Reorganized the staff structure, combing and reassigning duties, and eliminating a high level position.
**Oversaw many successful state – wide campaigns and local campaigns at each of the nine colleges.
**Managed a diverse staff of over 25 including the Executive, Administrative, Organizing, Membership,
and Canvass Directors, organizers, interns, and contractors in legal issues and lobbying efforts.
** Negotiated contracts and managed the process of our staff unionizing.