Yatasha L. Moore
Nolensville
Summary
Senior Environmental Engineer with extensive expertise in government regulations and compliance auditing. Demonstrated success in developing pretreatment programs and achieving regulatory compliance. Proficient in effluent limit calculations and technical report writing, promoting collaboration across diverse teams to elevate environmental standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environmental Engineer
Eastern Research Group
Golden
01.2017 - 01.2025
- EPA credentialed inspector that conducted pretreatment inspections at wastewater treatment plants and industrial users in five EPA Regions.
- Reviewed pretreatment program documents and provided recommendation reports.
- Developed and conducted pretreatment training for EPA, State, and local government staff.
- As part of EPA’s Compliance Advisor Program, provided technical support to operators of small drinking water and wastewater system in order to help them achieve compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. Support was provided to over 20 wastewater treatment plants in five states and four EPA Regions.
- Provided support for the review of EPA effluent guideline studies, including the review of industrial effluent data and collection of information during industrial user site visits.
Environmental Engineer
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Fairfax
01.2017 - 12.2017
- On behalf of EPA, conducted Pretreatment Compliance Audits (PCAs), Pretreatment Compliance Inspections (PCIs), and Industrial User Inspections in California.
- Developed Pretreatment Program components for POTW programs, including calculating local limits, revising legal authorities, and developing permits for new industrial users.
State Pretreatment Program Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Nashville
01.2006 - 12.2017
- Conducted complex inspections to determine compliance status for cities and utilities with approved pretreatment programs including review of records and industry permits, oversight inspections of permitted industries, and review of enforcement actions taken.
- Evaluated required program documents submitted by approved pretreatment programs, including Sewer Use Ordinances (SUOs), Enforcement Response Plans (ERPs), and industrial user permits and limits.
- Reviewed new EPA regulations and provided training and guidance for regulated entities to come into compliance with new requirements.
- Calculated effluent limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants and evaluated local limits calculations submitted by approved pretreatment programs.
- Provided technical assistance for both industries and cities/utilities for various topics, including appropriate wastewater treatment, compliance assistance, and enforcement assistance.
- Coordinated the inspection program across eight Environmental Field Office locations and Central Office to ensure that all programs were inspected as required by EPA and provided staff training to ensure that program requirements were applied in a consistent manner statewide.
- Provided technical assistance for civil enforcement cases, including serving as an expert witness.
Compliance Engineer
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Inc.
Franklin
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Completed consulting and compliance activities for major industrial facilities in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia.
- On behalf of the clients, completed permit applications including Title V air permits, Plant-wide Applicable Limit (PAL) permit, NPDES permit, and clay mining permits.
- Assisted clients in complying with ISO 14001 and TS1649 requirements including documentation of procedures and preparation for audits.
- Provided client support with SARA reporting requirements including threshold determinations for reporting and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and 311/312 preparation.
- Provided client specific support with record keeping including tracking of hazardous material use/releases, MSDS databases, and site-specific health and safety plans.
Intern
Advanced Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Jackson
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Assisted with the technical preparation of reports for asbestos and lead inspections and abatements.
- Performed chemical inventories for school lab storage areas.
- Provided assistance and support during a mercury clean-up project.
Intern
Advanced Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Jackson
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Assisted with the technical preparation of reports for asbestos and lead inspections and abatements.
- Performed chemical inventories for school lab storage areas.
- Provided assistance and support during a mercury clean-up project.
Emergency Services Coordinator –Division of Water Resources
- Served as Division of Water Resources liaison to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) as the primary contact for Clean Water Act programs and secondary contact for Drinking Water Act programs.
- Participated in training and planning exercises for various anticipated emergencies including natural disasters and anticipated problems at large industries, including nuclear power plants.
- Coordinated appropriate Division of Water Resources response to various emergency situations.
- Served as Tennessee representative to the Regional Response Team Region IV (RRT IV). RRT IV is a standing committee of States and Federal agency representatives that is responsible for planning, policy and coordinating responses to pollution incidents that impact waterways.
Bureau of Environment Internal Advisory Committee
- Served as Mission subcommittee lead. This committee was responsible for reviewing and updating the Bureau of Environment’s mission, vision, and values statements.
- Participated in the completion of the Bureau of Environment’s Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) application.
Tennessee Water and Wastewater Utility Energy Partnership Energy Management Initiative
- Participated and helped to facilitate extremely successful workshop series for cities and utilities. The focus of the workshops was on how to conserve energy at water and wastewater facilities while maintaining compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
- Helped to coordinate workshop participation from several agencies including Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), EPA, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), University of Memphis, University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (UT-MTAS), and several Tennessee utilities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering Major, Mathematics and Music Performance Minors
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Compliance auditing
- Environmental regulations
- Effluent limit calculations
- Pretreatment program development
- Technical report writing
- Regulatory training
- Environmental compliance
Speaking Engagements
- Numerous presentations at the KY-TN Water Professionals Conference
- Instructor for the KY-TN Water Environment Association Voluntary Pretreatment Certification Level 1 and Level 2 Courses
- Numerous pretreatment seminars for Fleming Training Center and Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD)
- Presenter for numerous EPA Pretreatment Seminars and Webinars
Industry Involvement
Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association
- Member - Pretreatment Certification Committee
- Coordinator for Pretreatment Control Authority Excellence Awards
- Member - Young Professionals Committee, Student Activities Committee Chair
Timeline
Senior Environmental Engineer
Eastern Research Group
01.2017 - 01.2025
Environmental Engineer
Tetra Tech, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
State Pretreatment Program Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
01.2006 - 12.2017
Intern
Advanced Environmental Consultants, Inc.
06.2004 - 08.2004
Compliance Engineer
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2006
Intern
Advanced Environmental Consultants, Inc.
06.2001 - 08.2001
Emergency Services Coordinator –Division of Water Resources
Bureau of Environment Internal Advisory Committee
Tennessee Water and Wastewater Utility Energy Partnership Energy Management Initiative
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering Major, Mathematics and Music Performance Minors
Vanderbilt University