1. JOHN H. AUSTIN, PH.D., M.S.P.H.
1655 Hunting Creek Drive  Alexandria, VA 22314  703-298-7038 (cp)  capitolguy@comcast.net
Seasoned executive, Ph.D. with proven success as expert administrator and advisor for policies, issues, and
programs for development, implementation and improving EHS programs of Global organizations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Expertise in environmental management, public health principles, program marketing and communications to
customers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and international environmental regulations, including National
Environmental Policy act (NEPA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances
Control Act(TOSCA), Clean Air (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) and
program management.
• Expertise developing persuasive communications to highly educated, business-to-business and business-to-
community audiences
• Especially strong coalition builder in both friendly and hostile environments, with proven record of gaining
agreement from multiple parties with divergent perspectives, including Fleet, regional and other major
claimants. Understands critical necessity of horizontal and vertical integration for effective and efficient mgmt.
• Long term, active and strong involvement with Navy NOSC program at OPNAV level as well as NOSHIP with
proven communication skills, both written and oral.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Military Sealift Command, Washington, DC December 1993 – Present
Environmental Program Manager
• Developed Environmental Protection (EP) policy and manages EP program for a $3B global organization.
• Regularly brief senior management on proposed policies, legislative initiatives and internal performance
• Ensured organization complied with national and international EP regulations, e.g., EPA, IMO, NEPA, RCRA
• Personally managed and provided consultative services for NEPA-based projects in Guam/Saipan/Diego Garcia
• Coordinated organization’s activities with other senior Department officials, as well as the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, US Coast Guard, EPA, State regulatory offices, and Inspectors General.
• Built coalitions, educated team members and stakeholders, to achieve strategic goals.
• Negotiated international agreement for contract oil spill response services in support of MSC’s Operation Iraqi
Freedom, Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) mission.
• Organizational representative in regulatory meetings, public hearings & interagency working groups.
International Environmental Policy for the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Environmental Security,
Washington, DC October 1995 – November 1996
Special Assistant
• Responsible for developing International Environmental Programs and Policy in support of US Defense and
Foreign Policy of Clinton Administration.
• Member of State Department Scientific Delegation for Environment, Health and Safety Affairs to the
Government of Nepal.
• Principal assistant to Chief, US Negotiator for NEPA-based International Environmental Agreement between
the US and Canada, responsible for coordinating agenda, process methodology, and resource identification to
implement final agreement. ( i.e. brokering final financial arrangement through Secretary of Defense and Office
of Management and Budget, OMB, in coordination with Capitol Hill staff.)
• Chaired numerous meetings with senior level DOD officials and other agency representatives to develop
international projects supported by the White House, establishing program funding agreements, and formal
interagency agreement (MOU) between cabinet level agencies for future cooperative initiatives.
• Developed Congressional Briefing Book and prepared and accompanied DUSD for Congressional Testimony.

2. • Prepared Talking Points for the Secretary of Defense and briefed his Military Assistant on critical issues.
• Prepared speeches and input for Cabinet Level Members and President’s State of the Union Address.
DEPARTMENT HEAD/SUPERVISORY IH, October 1991 – December 1993
Navy Environmental Health Center
2510 Walmer Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511
Supervisor: Capt Will Thomas, US Navy retired.
 Supervised subordinate staff member engaged in review and consultation for Navy/Marine Corps hazardous waste
site management and clean-up efforts world-wide, applying EPA, NEPA, OSHA, RCRA, TOSCA, HAZCOM regs.
 Managed to budget
 Wrote PD’s, leveraged resources to increase staff and developed metrics to ensure balance and improvement in
project deliverables.
ES/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST (IH), ATLANTIC DIVISION, November 1989 – September 1991
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division
1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA 23511
Supervisor: Philip N. Bolton, 757-444-9099.
• Provided complete EP and IH consultative services for the Engineering Design Division (e.g. Civil, Elec.,
Mech., Fire, Engineers and Architects) relating to environmental factors in project development
• Reviewed construction project plans and details for new and renovation projects involving cultural and
historic resources, historic contamination, lead paint, asbestos as well as hazardous materials/hazardous
waste (hazmat/hazwaste), NEPA, RCRA, TOSCA, CAA, CWA.
• Provided technical oversight of hazmat/hazwaste sampling and analysis, hazardous waste disposal, clean-
up and augmentation contracts.
• Provided expert advice and technical direction to the organization’s occupational safety and health manager.
SUPERVISORY IH/DEPARTMENT HEAD, FLEET SUPPORT SERVICES, May 1984 – November 1989
US Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA
27 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23708
Supervisor: CAPT John Edwards, retired.
• Established the Department of Navy Fleet Support Activities for Head of Regional Occupational Health
and Safety, responsible for developing services focused on identifying, evaluating and recommending
controls for workplace environmental hazards
• Developed metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness/impact.
REGIONAL IH, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEAD August 1981 – February 1984
US Navy (Active Duty)
US Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan
Supervisor: CDR R. Welch, XO, deceased.
 Chief of Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Programs and EP Personnel which provided support for
all Naval and Marine Corps Activities, both ashore and afloat throughout Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.
Included the Navy’s 7th Fleet, MSC and Officer in Charge of Construction (OICC) Far East, including consultative
services regarding application of US/Japanese regulations reflecting OSHA, EPA, NEPA, RCRA, TOSCA, CAA,
CWA, HAZCOM, etc.
 Supervised 12 staff (civilian and military) assigned around Far East Region.
 Responsible for all resource management for the Program’s responsibilities throughout the Far East, including,
planning and budgeting for all program support elements. Developed program strategic plans, maintained and
issued policy directives, general and unique Occupational, Safety and Health instructions for subordinate
commands, including metric tool for demonstrating improvement in program services.

3. JOHN H. AUSTIN, PH.D., M.S.P.H.
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PUBLIC HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH/IH OFFICER December 1975 – August 1981
US Navy (Active Duty)
Bethesda Naval Hospital (NNMC),
US Naval Academy (USNA)
121 Blake Road. Annapolis, MD 21402.
Supervisor: CAPT J.J. Bellanca, retired.
• 1975-1977 - Identified hazards, assessed risks, aided in developing survey strategies. Performed routine sampling.
Participated in corrective action for identified problems.
• 1977-1981 – Assigned as Environmental Health Officer NNMC and Chief, Occupational Health and Preventive
Medicine Division (USNA). Acted as the sole point of contact for Public Health concerns for NNMC and the
USNA Complex, and performed IH surveys as necessary.
• Advised and provided consultative services for Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) regarding
applicable environmental/health concerns and requirements associated with new and renovation construction
projects to include OSHA, EPA, NEPA, RCRA, TOSCA, CAA, CWA, HAZCOM, etc.
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Policy. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
• Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.), Environmental Sciences. University of Missouri, School of
Medicine, Columbia, MO. Thesis addressed the Effects of the Environment on Human Health.
• Bachelor of Arts, Double Major/Double Minor: Biology & Education/Political Science & Literature. Park
College, Kansas City, MO.
• American Management Association Executive MBA Short Course
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
PUBLICATIONS
• Role of Terrorism in Oil Spill Exercises, 2003. Presented at the 2003 International Oil Spill Conference, and
published in their proceedings.
• A Multiple Case Study of Selected Individuals Who Facilitate the Successful Adoption of Environmental
Public Policy, 1993. Doctoral dissertation.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST