Nicole Rivera has more than 15 years of experience in professional consulting services and meets the definition of an Environmental Professional (EP) as defined in the EPA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) regulations. Ms. Rivera’s responsibilities include the overall management of the Environmental Due Diligence Phase I Department for EFI Global. Her duties include managing 15 technical staff members, managing client relations, business development, and employee development.

Ms. Rivera has worked directly with clients and regulatory bodies to investigate historical and current site use and assess environmental conditions of various residential, commercial, and light industrial and heavy industrial properties. Her experience includes all stages of environmental projects including Phase I environmental site assessments and Phase II soil testing and sampling. Specializing in high volume and large-scale projects, she ensures the production of high-quality products and individualized service through effective team management and quality control mechanisms.

Ms. Rivera is currently responsible for:

• Management of Due Diligence Department (15 technical staff members) that prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Property Condition Assessments, typically involving retail, light industrial/warehouse, and industrial properties
• Field activities including soil, vapor, and groundwater sampling for Phase II Investigations including dry cleaning operations, gas stations and industrial facilities
• Communicating with regulatory agencies including DTSC, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, and City of Santa Monica
• Training and education of employees and clients
• Marketing, client relations, business development

MS Degree, Environmental and Occupational Health, California State University of Northridge, Northridge, CA, 2013
BS Degree, Environmental Studies, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 2006

OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations
California Registered Environmental Assessor (2010-2012), DTSC, CA, #30319
Environmental Professional, per the CFR Title 40, Chapter I, Subchapter J, Part 312, Subpart C, Section 312.21