James Brock

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 1987 - Oct 2007

  Boatswains Mate Chief Petty Officer
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  Naval Air Station Jacksonville

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2008

  Assistant Hazardous Waste Manager

  Performed oversight and conducted inspections of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste accumulation sites at military and civilian activities. Functioned as assistant program manager. Managed environmental programs including waste management programs to ensure that program objectives were met. Assisted in management of Installation Restoration (IR) program. Assisted in evaluation of methodology for reduction of NAS Jacksonville waste streams and hazardous/solid waste generation. Investigated spills; made evaluations, including field notes and inspection reports, leading to the development of recommendations for the proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Implemented and improved Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance (ESQA) programs. Show less

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  Rock-Tenn Company

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2013

  Safety Manager

  Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures, and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations. Developed and implemented health and safety policies and procedures to ensure employees had safe working environments. Managed safety programs for 150+ hourly employees of a recycle paper mill. Worked with insurance carriers and physicians to address workers compensation insurance issues that involved claims review, negotiation, settlement, OSHA compliance and training, and loss prevention. Inspected and evaluated workplace environments, equipment, and practices in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations. Conducted investigations. Collected, evaluated and maintained data concerning employees’ injuries, claims, workers compensation, and other risk and safety-related data. Investigated, analyzed, and reported root causes, patterns, and trends at facility and divisional levels. Certified as Radiation Safety Officer ensuring compliance with all Department of Health regulations. Working knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. Analyzed workplace needs to develop varied training solutions and delivered OSHA compliance in-house training for 150+ employees on a weekly basis, including the development and delivery of OSHA 10- and 30-hour General Industry courses. Developed and maintained strong business relationships with local OSHA representatives, local industry safety representatives and local, regional, and national safety organizations. Developed and implemented long range divisional goals and objectives for the mill division as a member of the Divisional Safety Steering Team. Show less

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  FSCJ OSHA Training Institute Education Center

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2016

  Director

  Responsible for providing integrative leadership in the implementation, development, marketing, sales, and management of the College’s OTIEC program and the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH). Oversaw daily operations of the delivery of occupational safety and health training as part of the national OTIEC program and position the College to respond to training needs of employers locally and regionally. Planned and directed the development and implementation of short- and long-term objectives, budgets, resource allocations, and operational plans. Recruited and hired qualified adjunct instructors. Prepared monthly operational and financial reports. Developed customer relationship database and maintained strategic relationships with local and regional OSHA representatives and industry. Provided executive-level presentations and briefings to community and industry leaders. Participated in national safety and health industry and conferences to increase program awareness, market courses and program offerings, and build professional networks. Designed curricula and oversaw the delivery of training for OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainers in Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Disaster Site Worker and other occupational safety and health training topics.• Provided managerial oversight of two federally funded grant programs – the $207,000 OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Training Program and the $200,000 EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant Program.• Established host-site relationships with five non-profit safety councils to expand the delivery of training throughout the state of Florida. Show less

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  AD28 Enterprises, LLC

  Mar 2014 - now

  Owner, Occupational Safety & Health Trainer and Consultant

  Owner and lead trainer of safety consultation and training company. Provide OSHA 10- and 30-hour classes to customers in general, construction, and maritime industries on open enrollment and on-site basis. Provide safety audits, risk assessments, safety and health program development and implementation, culture assessment and improvement, accident investigation, and various other safety management and on-call services to business and industry. Assist clients with standards interpretation and regulatory compliance. Show less

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  OSHA Directorate of Training and Education

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

  Program Analyst

  Conducts program coordination, planning, and evaluation functions for the Directorate of Training and Education including identifying, developing, and assessing resources necessary to accomplish the mission of the Agency. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of national training and education programs; researches and/or analyzes critical problems, issues, or program requirements; and prepares and present findings and recommendations through verbal and written reports and briefings. Coordinates program administration for the national OTI Education Centers Program. Develops criteria and coordinates with OSHA Regional staff to conduct on-site visits for OTI Education Centers program administration. Conducts evaluations of various training programs such as private sector and online programs, including delivery methods, and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides expertise related to OSHA training programs at national conferences and trade shows. Performs investigative activities related to OSHA training programs, including audits of course records and documentation; develops plan for corrective action if necessary. Show less

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  OSHA Office of Training and Education

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Branch Chief
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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director of Division of Training Programs and Administration