J.J. Winston

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jul 2001 - now

  Chemical Response Division Officer — Managed Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) specialized detection equipment inventory, response readiness, and personal protective equipment for 60+ member Deployable Specialized Forces Team. Division Officer and National Strike Force Response Officer (RO) on-call 24/7 to lead all-hazard responses for oil spills, hazardous material releases, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents and natural disasters in 13 states on behalf of 10 Coast Guard Sectors, and 3 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions.Training Officer - Responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of unit wide comprehensive training program to develop all pollution and incident response personnel for all hazard emergency response operations, navigating language barriers and diverse scenarios.Collateral Duties: Trusted Advisor to Command and staff, Senior Qualification Board Member, Casualty Officer, Career Advisor, Liaison with other government agencies, private sector, and international partners. Show less Senior leader and Training Division Officer responsible for developing and managing all hazard responders for the Port of San Francisco. Recognized as a multifaceted leader in numerous high profile pollution response and salvage cases by senior leadership and peers; effectively creating and managing unified commands to incorporate local, state, and federal resources during complex pollution and salvage incidents.On Call 24/7 to serve as technical advisor to the command and field responders. Responded to major incidents as a Subject Matter Expert; served as Incident Commander following an incident in which a Crane Barge capsized atop a critical subsea transportation subway in the San Francisco Bay. Resourcefully navigated intense political pressure, public concern, and media scrutiny to achieve positive outcome. Provided over 100 briefings to senior leadership to provide sound, time sensitive and candid updates to on going operations and constraints in the field earning the full trust and confidence from the command.Senior Instructor for responder development of Federal On Scene Coordinators and Pollution Incident Responders at the unit. Developed robust training program and delivered Marine Environmental Response curriculum to USCG members, resulted in over 20 mission critical qualifications earned. Trained personnel to respond to all hazard/all threats incidents and enforce federal regulations/policies with an emphasis on collaboration with local, tribal and state agencies. Deployed to St. Thomas following Hurricane Irma as the Salvage Branch Director. Deployed to provide incident / crisis management training internationally on two separate deployments to Vietnam. Volunteered and sought out for several high profile speaking events as the key note speaker. Show less Lead Petty Officer (LPO) of Pacific Strike Team Chemical Detection Division; supervisor of 3 petty officers; responsible for maintenance/calibration of $1.8M inventory of Protection Equipment (PPE) and Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) detection/monitoring equip. Managed extensive equipment maintenance schedule. Response Technician (Hazmat Technician Equivalent - RT) & Federal On Scene Coordinator Rep (FOSCR); deployed 180+ days annually for CG/EPA OSCs & determines level of response while monitoring cleanup & remediation actions. On Call 24/7; continually prepares and rapidly deploys for response to oil, hazmat, WMD and disaster incidents. Collateral duties: Property Custodian, Hazmat Coordinator, Commercial Truck Driver & EPA Region X Area Specialist. Show less Team Leader responding to over 100 reports of pollution in the San Francisco Bay annually. Initial on-scene coordinator for multiple high profile, politically charged pollution incidents. coordinated deployment of boom to protect sensitive marine environment, engaged with stakeholders and navigated multiple on camera media requests to ensure public was aware of complex situations with ease. Coordinated with local and state partners while managing tactical operations in the field to prevent spread of discharged oil.Assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to build foundation of program for all hazard/all threat response. Regularly briefed chain of command including at the Admiral level of USCG District Eleven. Responsible for developing After-Action Reports to memorialize important lessons learned for future response efforts. Show less

  • National Strike Force: Pacific Strike Team - Chemical Detection / Training Division Officer - CWO3

    Jul 2019 - now

  • U.S. Coast Guard

    Jul 2001 - now

  • Sector San Francisco - Incident Management Division Training Officer - CWO2 to CWO3

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Pacific Strike Team; Hazmat Technician / Response Supervisor - E6 / MST1 to CWO2 / MSSR2

    Dec 2011 - Jul 2016

  • Sector Houston / Galveston - Containers and Facilities Inspector - E6 / MST1

    Jul 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Sector San Francisco Incident Management Division - E4 / MST3 to E6 / MST1

    Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Sector San Francisco - Facilities Inspector - E4 / MST3

    Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Marine Science Technician Class 'A' School - MK3 to MST3

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Group San Francisco - Facilities Management / Hazardous Waste Coordinator - E4 / MK3

    Mar 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Station Golden Gate - MK3 / E4

    Aug 2002 - Mar 2004

  • Machinery Technician class 'A' School - E4 / MK3

    Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  • Deck Seaman - E3 / SN

    Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

  • USCG Recruit - E1 / SR to E2 / SA

    Jul 2001 - Sept 2001