What every recruit wants to know.
Yes, yes, today is my one month anniversary here at Trinity, and frankly, it's hard to believe. I have had plenty of good days (usually involving lots of meetings and food) and a few bad ones (usually involving that eyes-glazed-over look and praying for 5 pm. to come sooner). I've worked on several projects already, including Day 1, and I feel like I've learned a lot. This does not mean that I'm in any way competent, but I don't think anyone expects me to be. I've been quite busy bothering Tom, my direct supervisor, and Tony, my Office Manager with questions nearly every day, but that's how you learn here. There's a lot of reading involved, and you have to be able to slow down and take your time, instead of diving into a project face first. Of course, after you finished reading, you'll still be confused, if not more so, and you'll still land face first, but NEXT time you get a project, it will have helped a great deal.
I will now cut to the chase and attempt to do what no other recruiter can tell you; that is, sum up pretty much any job at Trinity with one line:
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=797a59bf6e8f8ed41bae72564b4a2db8&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, this is the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 - Protection of Environment. This is what Trinity and our livelihood depends on. This is what every Consultant revolves around, references, memorizes and follows. This is why we have jobs and make money. Of particular note, parts 52, 60, and 63 pretty much compose everything we do. Oh, and there are LOTS of acronyms you can throw around like it's no ones business. For those of us who could previously only enlist PTS Reports in an acronym battle, now we have NESHAPS, NSPS, PSD, SERs, MACT, HON, MON, OLD, GACT, RACT, BACT, BART, and so many more.
My office currently comprises 7 people, one of whom works from home part time, and one of whom is currently in China on leave. We're a small group, but we get things done and we have fun too. Fridays are casual (nice jeans and a collared shirt) and we always go out to eat for lunch somewhere. The best thing so far is the fact that everyone will help you as much as possible. The worst thing is, even when you think you understand something, when you go to do it, it's still pretty hard/confusing. It's a challenge though. I'm looking forward to traveling soon and I'm already feeling more confident in my work, and I think I have a pretty good general understanding of how things work. Oh, I also got my second paycheck yesterday, so that was a very sweet feeling indeed. Anywho, I hope all of you are doing well, and that you have a good day! My weekend will be filled with more shopping at Costco, disc golfing, and getting settled with my new church. ~ttfn