Kevin D. James, MEPM, CSP
Senior Health & Safety Professional at Clover Leaf Solutions Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Safety Certificate
National Safety CouncilJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Manager Certification |
Community College of the Air ForceJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Clover Leaf Solutions Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Health & Safety Professional
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Apr 2022 - Present
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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USAF Safety Career Field Manager
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2022
Rank: Chief Master Sergeant (E-9)Leads, allocates, delegates, and monitors 330+ globally-distributed safety management resourcesDesigns viable career paths, as well as career-long training plans and programs for all 330+ USAF safety resourcesEstablishes, manages, and resolves issues relating to training, resource, and safety career field entry requirementsEvaluates effectiveness of training procedures and monitors health/manning within career field to develops informative feedback on manpower, personnel policies, and training programsLeverages functional expertise to ensure career fields are responsive to both current and future USAF safety needsDevelops and implements USAF safety policies, as well as enlisted job specialty descriptions and development planningServes as Senior Safety Advisor to USAF Chief of Safety and Safety Training School; counsels Chief on personnel and operational issues affecting expeditionary operations, in addition to developing course content and four school instructors
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Major Command Safety Functional Manager – HQ Global Strike Command
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2016 - 2018
Rank: Chief Master Sergeant (E-9)Orchestrated and directed Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSHP) for 156K active duty and civilian personnelOversaw implementation and evaluation procedures for USAF Safety Inspection and Mishap Investigation Programs; conducted mishap investigations, analyzed trends to identify issues, and recommended corrective actionsAdvised senior leadership and Global Strike Commander on all OSHP management issues, technical directives, and techniques; included recommending and developing corrective action plans and hazard mitigation strategies Ledand managed safety education initiatives; planned and schedules safety education programs, in addition to preparing and distributing promotional and informational safety materialsDetermined and mapped safety education requirements for both groups or individuals; created customized training plans to ensure individual qualifications and led training programs for collateral duty safety personnelEnforced compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act, Executive Order 12196, and Air Force directives, as well as federal, state, and local safety laws, ordinances, and regulations as Safety SuperintendentConducted surveys, program evaluations, and inspections of all industrial, non-industrial, munitions, missile launch, and recreational facilities to identify potential mishaps and assess integration strategies of risk management proceduresAssessed safety protocols relating to explosives quantity distance waivers/deviations and hazardous air traffic reportsEvaluated and recommended revisions to plans affecting construction, airfield, and explosive safety criteriaReviewed contract proposals, statements of work, purchase orders, and work requests to verify inclusion of safety criteriaParticipated in Hazardous Communication programs and other environmental programs
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Safety Superintendent – HQ 25th Air Force
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2011 - 2016
Rank: Senior Master Sergeant (E-8)Oversaw command’s Mishap Prevention Program spanning 19K+ personnel across 116 units and two Wings/CentersAdvised senior leadership on health, safety, and welfare issues affecting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, as well as combat capabilities; played an instrumental role in key decision-makingOrchestrated training and deployments for globally-distributed military and civilian personnel; continuously mentored safety personnel to improve efficacy and facilitate professional developmentAnalyzed risk and utilized findings to develop and implement risk management strategies, as well industrial safety policiesActed as Occupational Health/Safety Subject Mater Expert on mishap investigations and Inspector General compliance
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Command Safety Inspector – HQ USAF in Europe Command
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2008 - 2011
Rank: Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) • Master Sergeant (E-7)
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Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Safety – 37th Training Wing
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2003 - 2008
Rank: Technical Sergeant (E-6)
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Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Safety – 15th Air Base Wing
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2000 - 2003
Rank: Staff Sergeant (E-5)
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Inventory Management Specialist – 436 Airlift Wing
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1992 - 2000
Rank: Staff Sergeant (E-5) • Senior Airman (E-4) • Airman First Class (E-3) • Airman (E-2)
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Education
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American Military University
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Policy & Management -
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Occupational Education, Concentration in Safety -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Business & Logistics Management -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science i, Safety Technology