JAMIE HERNANDEZ
Gilroy
Summary
Serving the public for 14 years, providing excellent customer service and professionalism, as a regulatory and fire code official, in environmental protection, hazardous materials and fire life safety, through the practice of administration, education, engineering, investigation, and enforcement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hazardous Materials Inspector
Milpitas Fire Department
07.2020 - Current
- Enforces state and local laws and regulations governing hazardous materials storage, use, handling and disposal.
- Collaborates with developers, designers, and other City Departments in addressing complex hazmat and life safety issues during plan review, including alternative means and methods requests.
- Leads investigations and responds to complaints of violations regarding storage, use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials or in spill incidents.
- Conducts plan reviews for new construction, alteration of buildings, hazardous material processes and storage facilities to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Investigates complaints and answers questions regarding hazards in relation to fire and building codes and State and local hazardous material laws and regulations.
- Educates public on fire safety and hazardous materials compliance, and participates in public education events such as the Teen Fire Camp Academy.
- Prepares oral and written inspection reports.
- Lead project to automate and track construction permit associated fees in FileMaker Database.
- Facilitates FileMaker Database to generate reports and track workload for both Annual Inspection Program and Development Services Program.
- Responds to Fire Department emergencies, including hazardous materials incidents and fire cause and origin investigations.
- Provides complex code compliance support, including interpretation of technical reports, code interpretation and gives recommendations and guidance.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures.
- Actively participated in code development of the 2023 California Fire Code amendments for the Milpitas Municipal Code.
- Union representative for International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1699, managing labor relations between Fire Administrative staff and Fire Prevention staff.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INSPECTOR II
San Jose Fire Department
04.2014 - 07.2020
- Acted as lead support to the Fire Department and other City Departments on high-level projects regarding hazardous materials and fire life safety compliance during plan review.
- Participated in interpretation and application of fire and building codes, technical reports, regulations and standards relating to hazardous materials.
- Trained and mentored Hazardous Materials Inspectors on inspection procedures, plan review techniques, data input, and Department procedures and policies.
- Lead Hazmat Unit when supervisor was absent.
- Assisted in developing City ordinances during the 2019 California Fire Code adoption.
- Lead development of fire life safety and hazardous materials ordinances regulating plant processing and extraction facilities for the Cannabis Industry.
- Assisted in updating permit fee schedule.
- Collaborated with architects, developers, engineers, and other City Departments on technical code applications involving hazardous materials compliance.
- Lead express plan check program for the hazardous materials unit during supervisor transition.
- Developed information tools such as, hazardous materials guidance documents and reference tables aiding customers with the plan submittal process.
- Performed plan review for tenant improvements and hazardous material industrial tool installations.
- Issued construction permits with conditions of approvals and inspected installation of hazardous material storage systems.
- Enforced state and local laws and regulations governing storage, use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR II
City Of San Jose
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Inspected industrial and commercial facilities, and construction sites for compliance with the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) and State and local regulations under the Watershed Enforcement Section.
- As part of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program, responded to complaints and lead investigations for violations regarding illegal discharges into storm drains and creeks, issuing enforcement accordingly, including administrative citations and referrals to the District Attorney.
- Provided educational outreach regarding pollution prevention best management practices and the watershed division programs during public events.
- Assisted in developing a pilot program aimed at educating stakeholders within the food service industry on the City's fats, oils, and grease program and presented it's success at a regional conference.
- Developed enforcement response plans and standard operating procedures for Inspectors in the IDDE program, and non-point source (storm water) program.
- Created public outreach documents in English and Spanish aimed at educating stakeholders on pollution prevention best management practices and the City's stormwater regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Chemical Data Management Systems
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Provided Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulatory compliance support for six accounts at industrial facilities handling hazardous materials and generating hazardous waste.
- Conducted hazardous materials and occupational health and safety audits at industrial and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Prepared and developed regulatory documents such as, Hazardous Material Management Plans (HMMP), Illness and Injury Prevention Plans, Waste Minimization Plans, waste water discharge reports and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
- Administered EH&S trainings in both English and Spanish, including: Hazardous Waste Handlers Training, Illness Injury and Prevention Plans, Respirator Fit Testing and Training and Hazardous Communication Training.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
- As a Project Manager, managed hazardous materials storage facility closures in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
- Interfaced with regulators, vendors and client representatives, while leading hazardous materials storage facility closures.
- Drafted closure plans and post-closure reports for hazardous materials facility closures.
- Created remediation and sampling plans for hazardous materials facility closures.
- Supervised and coordinated sampling events during facility closures and interpreted sampling data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental regulations.
- As Project Manager, managed all facility closure activities and resources to ensure costs remain aligned with operating budgets.
- Supervised up to 10 Environmental Technicians during facility decontamination operations.
- Coordinated all facility closure activities, including managing generated hazardous wastes, procuring supplies and equipment, and scheduling work activities.
Education
A.S - Fire Protection Technology,
MISSION COLLEGE
Santa Clara, California09.2024
B.A. - Biology and Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz, California06.2005
A.A - Philosophy
SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE
San Jose, California05.2003
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strong Work Ethic
- Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- MS - Excel, Word, Power Point
- Bilingual - Spanish
Mission
Lead with integrity, while executing the City’s Vision of the Fire Prevention Division, through service-oriented leadership, professionalism, technical expertise in hazardous materials and fire life safety, and fostering a culture built for success, with the goal of enhancing public safety and environmental protection.
Certification
- PC 832 - Laws of Arrest, South Bay Regional Public Safety Training
- Fire Plans Examiner - International Code Council
- Fire Inspector II - International Code Council
- Fire Inspector I - International Code Council
- Fire Inspector I - Office of the State Fire Marshal
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
- Environmental Compliance Inspector, Grade 2 - California Water Environment Association
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Covey Leadership Center, Inc.
Training
- Fire Marshal 1A, 1B, 1C - California Fire Service Training Education System - July 2023
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200, Emergency Management Institute (FEMA) - March 2022.
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, Emergency Management Institute (FEMA) - March 2022.
- Advanced Environmental Crimes Training Program, United States Environmental Protection Agency - September 2021.
- Fire Investigations- 1A, 1B, 1C, California Fire Service Training Education System - May 2021.
- Plans Examiner 1A, 1B, 1C, California Fire Service Training Education System - May 2019.
- Fire Inspector II - 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, California Fire Service Training Education System - May 2018.
- Fire Inspector I - 1A, 1B, 1C,1D, California Fire Service Training Education System - June 2017.
- First Responders Operations, California Specialized Training Institute - November 2018.
- General Site Worker, Hazardous Waste Operator Training 8 - Hour Refresher, 8 CCR, 5192 - October 2018.
- Hazardous Materials Investigations, California Specialized Training Institute, Cal EMA - June 2012.
Affiliations
- Northern California Fire Prevention Officers Association
- International Fire Fighter's Association
- California Hazardous Materials Investigators Association
- Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
- California Water Environment Association
Timeline
Hazardous Materials Inspector
Milpitas Fire Department
07.2020 - Current
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INSPECTOR II
San Jose Fire Department
04.2014 - 07.2020
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR II
City Of San Jose
10.2009 - 04.2014
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Chemical Data Management Systems
03.2007 - 10.2009
A.S - Fire Protection Technology,
MISSION COLLEGE
B.A. - Biology and Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SANTA CRUZ
A.A - Philosophy
SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE
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