- 18187 Cold Creek Ln.Ÿ Victorville, CA 92395 ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        In response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________, I am taking this opportunity to tender my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my baccalaureate degree in Environmental Engineering and more than 9 years providing high-performance public service, environmental research, project management, and permit processing in the government, fuel management in military aviation overseas, and customer service in the aftermarket automotive industry. I am currently with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Engineering as NPDES Permit Writer following a stint at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission as a Staff Engineer. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In all my professional engagements in environmental oversight in government, I have demonstrated not just my engineering competencies, but also my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving group missions and objectives through sustained results-driven work excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with the public, stakeholders, and industry professionals across diverse ethnicities in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can help achieve your objectives as part of your team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

JEFFREY BUTTERS

Attachment: Resum

- 18187 Cold Creek Ln.Ÿ Victorville, CA 92395 ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Environmental Engineer

Qualifications Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven engineering professional with more than 9 years providing high-performance public service, project management, auditing, environmental research, and permit processing in the government, fuel management in military aviation overseas, and customer service in the aftermarket automotive industry.

    Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to address work issues even under stress.

    Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Strong people management and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues across diverse ethnicities.

Key Expertise

    Environmental Protection

    Water Treatment Design & Operations Management

    Statistical Organic Sampling

    Quality Management

    Chemical Filtration Operations

    Aircraft Refueling Operations

    Fuels Storage Management

    Facilities Management

    Concurrent Project Management

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. OSHA, Environment Law, NPDES, etc.)

    Relationship Management (Customers, Public, & Suppliers)

Professional Experience

    Review and approve permit applications on Water Quality Management and NPDES for the South-central and Southeast Regions of the PADEP. Write NPDES and WQM permits for 310+ CAFO Farms in the South-central and Southeast Regions.

    Develop, review and implement Nutrient Management Plans for all Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations within assigned regions.

    Oversee the Capstone project for the Middletown, PA drinking water treatment plant design and proposal submission.

    Audited public utility companies that service Pennsylvania, reviewing their emergency response plan, and security.

Intern, Hanover Water Facility Ÿ Hanover, PA Jun Aug 2012

    Assisted in facility operations and testing of drinking water to include chemical analysis on samples at the filtration plant. Monitored water for turbidity and examined samples for levels of contaminants to include: microbial, inorganic, pesticides and herbicides, organic chemical, and radioactive.

    Supervised aircraft refueling operations and managed the station facility ensuring compliance with military and safety regulations. Trained new recruits in policies, procedures, and safety standards.

    Directed aircraft fuel distribution via the control center prioritizing the fuel distribution fleet.

    Managed the storage and distribution of jet fuel, liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen, notifying the proper authorities in case of a major fuel spill. Conducted minor maintenance and inspections on refueling equipment.

OTHERS

Education & Credentials

    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Ÿ Harrisburg, PA (2013)

B.S. in Environmental Engineering, GPA: 3.69, Dean's list (Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 semesters)

Awards & Recognition

    Top 10 EMS responders, Lake Meade Fire and Rescue, Lake Meade, PA (2009)

    Recognized as one to the top ten most active Emergency Medical Responders

    Air Force Commendation Medal, Department of the Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, England, (2003)

    Letter of Appreciation, Commander, 55th Maintenance Group, Offutt AFB, NE (2004)

    Letter of Appreciation, Major Bailey, USAF, Offutt AFB, NE (2004)

    Certificate of Appreciation, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Management Flight, USAF, Qatar (2005)

    Certificate of Appreciation, Brigadier General Dulaney, USAF, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Professional Affiliations

    Member: Society of Environmental Engineers, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg chapter