Anthony Dorsey
Kansas City
Summary
Environmental Specialist with expertise in regulatory compliance and program evaluation within EPA Region 7. Enhances water quality management and streamlines grant processes while driving improvements in public water system audits and interagency collaboration. Background in technology roles supports skills in software development and system administration. Committed to problem-solving, project management, and continuous learning to advance organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist – Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program
EPA Region 7
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with EPA Region 7 and the State of Nebraska to conduct data file reviews (audits) for three public drinking water systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
- Evaluated effectiveness of SDWA regulations implementation, identifying compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Assessed compliance and management effectiveness determining withholding recommendations affecting 40% of DWSRF funding.
- Provided the state with detailed assessments of programmatic strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvement.
- Streamlined PWSS program audit process in Region 7 by refining data validation methods, increasing accuracy and reliability of assessments.
- Improved efficiency by enabling the DI team to prioritize technical assistance for systems with recurring issues.
- Partnered with the PWSS team and four Region 7 states to review Capacity Development and Operator Certification programs.
- Performed and documented sanitary surveys for tribal and community PWSs, including Winnavegas Casino PWS, Village of Thurston PWS, and Iowa Tribe PWS.
- Led the Iowa Tribe survey independently to satisfy credentialing requirements for inspector qualification.
- Led internal and external report review sessions with state partners, ensuring team preparedness for subsequent program evaluations.
- Strengthened intergovernmental collaboration between EPA and state agencies through transparent report evaluation and feedback.
Environmental Grants Analyst – Community Grants Program
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with the CDS team to complete project closeouts and reimbursement reviews for the Village of Malcolm, NE, and City of Hebron, NE, ensuring compliance with federal funding and reporting requirements.
- Conducted baseline and semi-annual project reviews for grant applicants including City of Hebron and Kansas City BPU.
- Verified compliance with federal mandates (Davis-Bacon, BABA, AIS).
- Streamlined grant close-out and reimbursement processes through improved documentation and coordination, reducing processing time.
- Enhanced understanding of environmental compliance requirements for federally funded community development projects, contributing to project success.
- Updated community grant databases, enhancing program tracking and reporting across regional and HQ levels.
- Contributed to the development of a KML for environmental analysis in coordination with SRF SHPO documents for Lewis and Clark, NE.
Environmental Analyst – NPDES Program
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Participated in weekly training and Permit Quality Reviews (PQRs) for state discharges, enhancing compliance evaluation with Water Quality Standards (WQS).
- Executed PQR assessments, analyzing fact sheets and draft permits to ensure regulatory adherence and identify program improvements.
- Collaborated with NPDES senior staff to strengthen review methodologies and ensure alignment with Regional strategy objectives.
- Provided analytical findings contributing to management’s review and strategy development for ongoing permit reviews.
- Enhanced cross-program understanding of water quality regulation enforcement, fostering collaboration and compliance.
Supplemental Technical Assistance Work
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Relocated Combined Filter Effluent (CFE) sample point and replaced turbidity and chlorine analyzer components to enhance water quality monitoring.
- Performed comparative turbidity monitoring to assess instrument accuracy, identifying necessary recalibration of CFE turbidimeter due to consistent deviation of 0.05 NTU.
- Drafted and submitted technical report detailing findings and recommendations, which received approval from EPA management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MORolla, MO
Skills
- Sanitary surveys and water quality evaluations
- Water quality management practices
- Federal program monitoring and compliance
- Regulatory compliance strategies
- Environmental assessments and audits
- Environmental permitting processes
- Environmental documentation and technical writing
- Capacity development and certification reviews
- Grant management reporting
- Program evaluation methodologies
- Data analysis and database management
- GIS and KML tools
- SharePoint expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Stakeholder engagement techniques
- Interagency communication skills
- Project management expertise
- Process improvement initiatives
- Training development programs
- Quality control measures
- Risk assessment techniques
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail practices
- Time management skills
- Multitasking capabilities
- Team collaboration efforts
- Effective communication abilities
- Decision-making skills
- Adaptability and flexibility traits
- Professionalism in the workplace
- Decision-making skills
Federal Status
Current Federal Employee / Seeking Federal Position
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Environmental Grants Analyst – Community Grants Program
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
Environmental Analyst – NPDES Program
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
Supplemental Technical Assistance Work
EPA Region 7
01.2021 - 07.2021
Environmental Specialist – Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program
EPA Region 7
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science And Technology