Shelley Reed
Queenstown
Summary
With over 15 years of professional experience in New Zealand and the UK, I excel as a Principal Compliance Specialist in environmental regulation, compliance, and monitoring. My strong regulatory background, inquisitive nature, and adaptability enable me to challenge and influence at all levels. As a critical thinker, I manage conflicting priorities in deadline-driven roles with thoroughness and precision. My expertise includes environmental regulation and enforcement, scientific data analysis, and environmental health and safety management. I am a diligent professional with a solid background in regulatory compliance and risk management, successfully implementing compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to industry standards and minimize risk. I demonstrate effective problem-solving and communication skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Compliance Specialist
Otago Regional Council
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee compliance monitoring for the five territorial authorities' three water activities in Otago, including significant non-compliance audits and high-risk sites.
- Provide legislative interpretation and best practice advice to Compliance Monitoring and Investigations Teams.
- Promote regional and national consistency in CME monitoring of wastewater activities.
- Drive process, system, and business improvements across the Regulatory group.
- Lead compliance efforts for pLWRP implementation for wastewater activities.
- Offer input on plan changes and national policy direction.
- Deliver compliance audit projects as agreed with the Manager Compliance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Mentor and coach team leaders and staff.
Senior Environmental Compliance Officer
Otago Regional Council
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Managed wastewater and water treatment consents for three local territorial authorities in Otago.
- Conducted complex consent audits for wastewater, landfills, and water treatment.
- Mentored and trained junior staff on compliance matters.
- Reviewed audit reports and enforcement recommendations.
- Provided technical support on abatement notice extensions/surrenders for WWTPs.
- Developed and maintained processes, procedures, and the ORC website.
- Reviewed standard ORC consenting conditions for wastewater and landfills.
Environmental Specialist
Consort Medical Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Investigated environmental incidents and ensured compliance with ISO14001 Environmental accreditation.
- Produced and submitted environmental consent performance monitoring and end-of-year reports.
- Analysed data, wrote reports, and provided information for management and regulators.
- Maintained and improved the Environmental Management System.
- Conducted internal audits to check adherence to ISO accreditation and consent policies.
Environment Protection Officer
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided pre-application support and processed environmental consents.
- Investigated and resolved pollution reports.
- Monitored and audited sites to ensure compliance with consent conditions.
- Provided regulatory and environmental advice internally and externally.
- Consultee on large-scale planning applications.
Environment Quality Scientist
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Reported analytical data and provided advice on its environmental significance.
- Ensured accuracy of SEPA's Annual Classification Scheme results.
- Provided technical support and updated SEPA's internal river classification database.
- Coordinated and updated annual monitoring programmes.
Marine Ecologist (Assistant Scientist)
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Processed and analysed marine samples to evaluate ecological health.
- Conducted taxonomic identification of marine benthic invertebrates, fish, and macrophytes.
- Reviewed and improved sampling methods and procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory and survey equipment.
- Initiated and led projects to enhance monitoring efficiency.
Education
First Class Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom08.2006
Skills
- Environmental Regulation & Enforcement: Extensive experience in managing compliance for wastewater, water treatment, and industrial processes, including successful prosecutions and enforcement actions
- Scientific Data Analysis & Report Writing: Skilled in analysing environmental data, producing high-quality reports, and providing technical advice to management and regulatory bodies
- Ecological Surveying & Sampling: Conducted field studies and laboratory analyses to assess ecological health, including taxonomic identification of marine organisms
- Environmental Inspection & Auditing: Led complex consent audits and internal audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards and regulations
- Compliance Monitoring: Oversaw compliance monitoring activities for territorial authorities' three water activities, addressing significant non-compliance issues
- ISO 14001 Compliance Audit: Conducted internal audits and provided guidance on ISO 14001 compliance, enhancing environmental performance
Certification
- ISO 14001 Lead Environmental Auditor
- Government Regulatory Practice Initiative (G-REG) – ‘Core Knowledge' (NZQA Level 3)
- G-REG - 'Specialised Operational Practice in Audit' (NZQA Level 5)
Accomplishments
- Lead compliance officer for three successful environmental prosecutions.
- Managed compliance across 11 WWTPs and 16 WTPs under 45 environmental consents.
- Served as a compliance consultee for Taumata Arowai's 3 Waters Network Environmental Performance consultation.
- Recognised in 2022 for attention to detail and support in consenting wastewater and water treatment plants.
- Received an ORC Staff award in 2021 for being trustworthy, diligent, focused, and committed to Team ORC.
- Managed two on-site water treatment methods to improve wastewater compliance.
- Submitted all end-of-year reports and regulatory submissions on time during significant site upheaval.
- Met all complex licence deadlines as part of the 'virtual permitting team'.
- Orchestrated a retrospective licence application for a historic sewage discharge.
- Launched projects that improved marine monitoring efficiency.
- Enhanced understanding and protection of marine ecosystems through meticulous laboratory work and field sampling.
Timeline
Principal Compliance Specialist
Otago Regional Council
02.2024 - Current
Senior Environmental Compliance Officer
Otago Regional Council
10.2019 - 02.2024
Environmental Specialist
Consort Medical Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Environment Protection Officer
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2013 - 01.2015
Environment Quality Scientist
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2012 - 01.2013
Marine Ecologist (Assistant Scientist)
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
01.2008 - 01.2012
First Class Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology
University of Portsmouth
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