Opinion ID: 2644933
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Onysko’s Demotion

Text: On October 25, 2007, Onysko was demoted. The letter issued in conjunction with this action noted that Onysko’s interactions with DEQ staff and its customers had been ineffective and inappropriate. More specifically, the letter noted Onysko’s failure to: (1) respond to the customer’s requests to meet so as to move the Slate Canyon project forward; (2) timely complete the review of plans; and (3) properly coordinate an investigation of funding. As the overarching reason for the demotion, the letter cited Onysko’s “inability to work with others, which is in violation of [DEQ’s] Operating Principles and [his] specific performance plan.” Admin. R. at 2858. At the conclusion of this meeting, Onysko renewed his concerns about Slate Canyon. Sinclair nonetheless directed him to prepare an operating permit.