Michael R WehR's extensive career in environmental protection
1. 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 Waste
Waste 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.
2. • 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
(5.92 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 Recreation
Slippery 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/ Aqua
204 Sunbury St, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872 (570) 648-5783
3. 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.