Anthony Rabess
Bellevue
Summary
U.S. Air Force professional with 4 years of experience as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician and additional leadership support experience as a Commander's Secretary. Skilled in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental/radiation safety, and executive-level administration. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging comprehensive technical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted 350+ industrial hygiene assessments on chemical, biological, radiological, and noise hazards, directly reducing occupational risks for 8,000+ personnel.
- Managed radiation safety program ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, safeguarding $12M in medical and laboratory equipment.
- Supervised and trained 15+ technicians in occupational health surveillance, personal protective equipment (PPE) validation, and exposure sampling techniques.
- Directed OSHA compliance audits and workplace hazard assessments, resolving 100% of deficiencies during inspection cycles.
- Implemented hazard communication training for 1,300 employees, boosting compliance scores from 86% to 100% on external evaluations.
- Coordinated cross-functional safety programs with medical, engineering, and emergency management teams, enabling rapid response to 5 major incidents with zero lost-time injuries.
- Authored technical reports and exposure data analysis for executive leadership, ensuring informed decision-making on occupational exposures.
Commander's Secretary
United States Air Force
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed executive correspondence, scheduling, and compliance tracking for 120+ military and civilian personnel, ensuring uninterrupted mission readiness.
- Processed and coordinated 7 Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY), 2 reenlistments, and 12 awards packages, guaranteeing accurate documentation and on-time submissions.
- Administered recognition programs, professional development records, and personnel evaluations, improving workforce accountability and retention.
- Supported senior leadership in compliance reporting, maintaining 100% accuracy in records management audits.
- Oversaw resource allocation and administrative processes, enabling efficient execution of unit operations supporting a $3.1M program budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI08-2026
A.A.S. - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Skills
- Industrial Hygiene Sampling (air, water, noise, radiation)
- Occupational Safety & Hazard Control
- Environmental Health & Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, DoD)
- Radiation Safety & Dosimetry Management (NRC compliance)
- Chemical Hazard Assessment & Respiratory Protection Programs
- Safety Training & Hazard Communication
- Emergency Response & CBRN Operations
- Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt)
- Exposure Data Analysis & Technical Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Program Leadership
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course (21-Hour)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- CPR / First Aid / AED
Timeline
Commander's Secretary
United States Air Force
08.2024 - 02.2025
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
A.A.S. - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)