Danielle Lenz
UPDES Individual Permit Section Manager at Utah Department of Environmental Quality- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Wetland Deliniation Certification
Duncan & DuncanNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Open Water Scuba Diver
Scuba Schools InternationalJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Natural Heritage Inventory Certificate
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Jan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Wastewater Operator, Sub-class Disinfection
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Feb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 10 hr Construction
Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
AED, CED, and Basic First Aid
American Red CrossJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector
S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control
Experience
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Utah Department of Environmental Quality
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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UPDES Individual Permit Section Manager
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Oct 2023 - Present
Manage the UPDES Individual Permit Section.
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Environmental Scientist III
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2023
- Develop/ write UPDES permits based on standards, wasteload analysis, TMDLs, and variances - Conduct compliance evaluation inspections at permitted facilities - Author business letters, technical reports and other science based communications - Conduct formal and informal enforcement actions
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Environmental Scientist III
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
-Schedule and conduct inspections and/or investigations at facilities subject to the State and Federal Lead Rules -Review and determine approval/disapproval of State and Federal Certification and notification forms that have been submitted to the Utah Division of Air Quality -Perform educational outreach to entities subject to the State and Federal Lead Rules and Regulations
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York County, South Carolina
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Performed field inspections of commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential construction sites in York County to determine compliance with the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance and Tree Ordinance. Such inspections include all drainage ways or drainage systems and features outside the road rights-of-way, including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater measures, and water quality measures. Prepared and submited… Show more Performed field inspections of commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential construction sites in York County to determine compliance with the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance and Tree Ordinance. Such inspections include all drainage ways or drainage systems and features outside the road rights-of-way, including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater measures, and water quality measures. Prepared and submited inspection reports, notices of violation, and stop work orders as necessary; recommended fines for ordinance violations. Provided technical assistance and information to contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, local/state/federal agencies and others in the planning of new and existing projects and to help ensure implementation of proper sediment control, stormwater management and floodplain management practices. Educated public at York County Outreach events. Show less Performed field inspections of commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential construction sites in York County to determine compliance with the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance and Tree Ordinance. Such inspections include all drainage ways or drainage systems and features outside the road rights-of-way, including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater measures, and water quality measures. Prepared and submited… Show more Performed field inspections of commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential construction sites in York County to determine compliance with the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance and Tree Ordinance. Such inspections include all drainage ways or drainage systems and features outside the road rights-of-way, including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater measures, and water quality measures. Prepared and submited inspection reports, notices of violation, and stop work orders as necessary; recommended fines for ordinance violations. Provided technical assistance and information to contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, local/state/federal agencies and others in the planning of new and existing projects and to help ensure implementation of proper sediment control, stormwater management and floodplain management practices. Educated public at York County Outreach events. Show less
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Valor Environmental
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Consultant II
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
All responsibilities of Field Consultant, plus the additional responsibilities listed below: • Trained new Field Consultants on important elements of NPDES stormwater permits and appropriate client requirements. • Conducted site audits when needed. • Conducted quarterly site evaluations for company clients when required.
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Field Consultant
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
• Preformed NPDES storm water site evaluations, which entail weekly scheduled and unscheduled construction site inspections to verify that proper sediment and erosion control practices are being utilized in compliance with the federally mandated NPDES Storm water permit. • Client Interaction and relationship development. • Updated, analyzed and researched solutions • Ongoing communication between team members for quality purposes • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections.… Show more • Preformed NPDES storm water site evaluations, which entail weekly scheduled and unscheduled construction site inspections to verify that proper sediment and erosion control practices are being utilized in compliance with the federally mandated NPDES Storm water permit. • Client Interaction and relationship development. • Updated, analyzed and researched solutions • Ongoing communication between team members for quality purposes • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections.
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Restoration Technician
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
• Performed a variety of hands-on ecological restoration tasks such as the removal/control of invasive plant species, native seeding & planting, wetlands hydrology management, vegetation surveys • Operated and maintained the integrity of heavy equipment (brush cutters, backpack sprayers, off-road vehicles, trailers) and quickly resolve any issues in the field. • Consistently identified 20+ of the Midwest's most concerning invasive plant species • Maintained professional and friendly… Show more • Performed a variety of hands-on ecological restoration tasks such as the removal/control of invasive plant species, native seeding & planting, wetlands hydrology management, vegetation surveys • Operated and maintained the integrity of heavy equipment (brush cutters, backpack sprayers, off-road vehicles, trailers) and quickly resolve any issues in the field. • Consistently identified 20+ of the Midwest's most concerning invasive plant species • Maintained professional and friendly relations with all clients (including WISDOT, ATC, City of Middleton) Show less • Performed a variety of hands-on ecological restoration tasks such as the removal/control of invasive plant species, native seeding & planting, wetlands hydrology management, vegetation surveys • Operated and maintained the integrity of heavy equipment (brush cutters, backpack sprayers, off-road vehicles, trailers) and quickly resolve any issues in the field. • Consistently identified 20+ of the Midwest's most concerning invasive plant species • Maintained professional and friendly… Show more • Performed a variety of hands-on ecological restoration tasks such as the removal/control of invasive plant species, native seeding & planting, wetlands hydrology management, vegetation surveys • Operated and maintained the integrity of heavy equipment (brush cutters, backpack sprayers, off-road vehicles, trailers) and quickly resolve any issues in the field. • Consistently identified 20+ of the Midwest's most concerning invasive plant species • Maintained professional and friendly relations with all clients (including WISDOT, ATC, City of Middleton) Show less
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Water Resources Management Specialist and Water Regulation and Zoning Specialist
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May 2014 - Mar 2015
Water Resources Management Specialist: Collected data for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment; water chemistry, habitat evaluation, fish data. Co-Authored The Wisconsin Sediment Quality Assurance Project Plan to develop a Wisconsin state wide river sediment standard. Also acted as head Cartographer for project. Water Regulation and Zoning Specialist: Conducted intake work for Waterway and Wetland permit applications, responded to public inquires, and kept detailed log of funds… Show more Water Resources Management Specialist: Collected data for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment; water chemistry, habitat evaluation, fish data. Co-Authored The Wisconsin Sediment Quality Assurance Project Plan to develop a Wisconsin state wide river sediment standard. Also acted as head Cartographer for project. Water Regulation and Zoning Specialist: Conducted intake work for Waterway and Wetland permit applications, responded to public inquires, and kept detailed log of funds. Show less Water Resources Management Specialist: Collected data for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment; water chemistry, habitat evaluation, fish data. Co-Authored The Wisconsin Sediment Quality Assurance Project Plan to develop a Wisconsin state wide river sediment standard. Also acted as head Cartographer for project. Water Regulation and Zoning Specialist: Conducted intake work for Waterway and Wetland permit applications, responded to public inquires, and kept detailed log of funds… Show more Water Resources Management Specialist: Collected data for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment; water chemistry, habitat evaluation, fish data. Co-Authored The Wisconsin Sediment Quality Assurance Project Plan to develop a Wisconsin state wide river sediment standard. Also acted as head Cartographer for project. Water Regulation and Zoning Specialist: Conducted intake work for Waterway and Wetland permit applications, responded to public inquires, and kept detailed log of funds. Show less
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Pathology Laboratory Technician
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2010 - 2013
Preformed deoxynivalenol and related mycotoxin diagnostic services for fusarium head blight research projects utilizing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Was also appointed the task of training and supervising new employees. Preformed deoxynivalenol and related mycotoxin diagnostic services for fusarium head blight research projects utilizing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Was also appointed the task of training and supervising new employees.
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EnviroScience, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Environmental Consultant Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Worked on “The Weevil Project” aimed at removing the invasive species Eurasian Milfoil from lakes located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, by implementing a bio-control. I was also selected to gather data for WE Energies as part of the Hydrodam Environmental Survey Team Worked on “The Weevil Project” aimed at removing the invasive species Eurasian Milfoil from lakes located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, by implementing a bio-control. I was also selected to gather data for WE Energies as part of the Hydrodam Environmental Survey Team
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Dunn Brothers Coffee
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United States
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Barista
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2009
• Prepared beverages for customers. • Kept a tidy workplace. • Prepared beverages for customers. • Kept a tidy workplace.
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Education
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2009 - 2013
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science, Minors: GIS and Philosophy
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