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Geology/ Environmental / Natural Resources/ Env. Regulatory Permitting

Location:
Tahlequah, OK, 74464
Salary:
50,000 +
Posted:
February 14, 2013

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Garver, LLC **/****-*/****

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Supervisor: Brent Schniers, Engineering Lead, 918-***-****

May contact

Environmental Specialist/Scientist

Research, compilation and performed Threatened and Endangered Species,

Biological Assessments, Jurisdictional Water and Wetland Delineation

reports for Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Compiled research

and wrote reports for Environmental Assessments for local small airports.

Performed field data reconnaissance providing findings for preliminary ODOT

projects.

Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation 1/2007 - 4/2011

Hulbert, Oklahoma US 74444

Supervisor: Tom Creider, Programs Manager of ODTR

405-***-**** may contact

Park Naturalist

Collected and analyzes data of geological, hydrological, biological and

archaeological aspects of the park. Developed a data base for published

findings. Utilized ecological approach to park infrastructure. Developed

and implemented plans and procedures for the following projects: wetland

conservation, planting of hydrophilic plants, construction of trails-with

concentration on wetlands and geological aspects, Native American

cemeteries, lake corridors and riparian areas. Development and execution of

plans for walk bridges in forested emergent palustrine wetland of beaver

and white tail deer habitat area. Contacted and arranged volunteer groups

to maintain trails, nature center grounds, service projects and assist

environmental programs. Collected and analyzed rock, soil, archaeological

and biological samples for park construction and teaching aids for

programs. Prepared written and oral reports for directors and the public.

Directed and managed seasonal employees and volunteers for the Nature

Center. Created programs for park education for public and private groups.

Developed profile for interpretation of park region, in geology,

conservation, habitats, wildlife and events to interpret the natural

environment. Arranging and directed volunteer group assistance in the park

including; building trails, maintaining trails, painting camp ground

buildings, golf course and nature center grounds cleanup, cultural and lake

edge clean up service programs. The Nature Center presented nature programs

to over 2,000 people in 2010.

During the three and a half years employed at the park I maintained

cooperative efforts with the Corp of Engineers Archaeologist in 106

compliance surveys for park construction. Established relationship with

local colleges for invasive species eradication and white tail deer

monitoring.

Listed are entities of working relationships Three Forks Nature Center with

Oklahoma and other state governments, federal government and tribal

agencies:

* Oklahoma Wildlife Department (wildlife and habitats in the park)

* Northeastern State University; White Tail Deer Population, Invasive

Species

* Oklahoma Archaeological Survey (Native American Site in the park)

* US Fish and Wildlife (Raptor Permits)

* Oklahoma Geological Survey (Geo-tourism)

* Army Corp of Engineers (dam data for park, construction of sensitive

areas in the park)

Geo Green Environmental 11/2004 - 10/2006

13714 N 480 Road Self Employed

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

Cynthia Short 918-***-****

Environmental Investigator/ Owner

Selects appropriate guidelines and determine legal, regulatory and

mandatory requirements for real estate buyers/clients attorneys, lending

institutions and cell tower companies with 1527-25 ASTM Phase I and Phase

II Environmental Site Assessments. Study procedures for geologic and geo-

hydrologic data, utilizing geologic surveys and mapping engineering

studies. Environmental drilling (geo-probe); water and soil quality

testing (EPA certified lab). Prepares written reports regarding NEPA

Environmental Assessments, Finding of No Significant Impact or

Environmental Impact Statements and Due Diligence. Endangered species

baiting and reverse land management research.

Cherokee Nation 3/1993 - 3/2004

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465

Supervisor: Regina Compelube

918-***-**** may contact

Environmental Specialist II

Roads Program; Established, lead and coordinated the environmental program

within the Cherokee Nation Roads Program, addressing all National

Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act

(NHPA), Native American Graves and Appropriation Act (NAGPRA), (Clean Water

Act) CWA and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations for new road

construction. Prepared and written reports findings of research of

geologic, hydrologic, soils and water quality data and recommendations for

engineers, designers and project supervisors. Coordinated interdisciplinary

teams in the development of NEPA compliance issues. Carried out study

procedures utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar for anomalies effecting

geological, historical and archaeological significant sites.

Utilizing laboratory analysis for soil and water samples determined mineral

content of sample and water quality. Determined appropriate sampling and

test procedures for water, soil and rock samples. Preparation of erosion

control and storm water runoff plans. Developed wetlands management plans

and for construction. Consulted on bridge construction- geologic,

hydrologic and environmental aspects. Selected appropriate environmental

guidelines and determined legal, tribal, state and federal regulatory

guidelines for each construction project. Executed investigations of

ongoing projects to assure regulatory compliance on storm water and erosion

protection. Protection of riparian areas during the construction phase as

well as endangered species and wildlife habitat protection. Utilization of

Best Management Procedures for the construction process. Prepared

Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions for Federal and Tribal

compliance. Worked as a team with engineers, designers and inspectors

within the agency as well as outside entities and tribes with land

interest, USFWS, SHPO and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.

Cherokee Nation Environmental Health; Coordinated and performed sampling

events for individual wells. Tested water samples utilizing HACH equipment.

Created NEPA documentation for Cherokee Nation Housing Authority. Monitored

methane and VOC's and at Cherokee Nation Landfill.

Oklahoma State University 11/1990 - 6/1991

Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074

Supervisor: college assistant graduate

Geologist

OSU Geology Department-EPA Grant, Generating aquifer thickness and

sensitivity maps for the general United States, utilizing a digitizing

process. Research of information and creating groundwater reports

describing formations, sensitivity and thickness of each aquifer within the

contiguous U.S. for each state boundary. Work Study position-college

undergraduate.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma US

Bachelor's Degree - 12/1991

112 Semester Hours

Major: Geology

GPA: 3.2

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Geology, Hydrology I and II, Petrology, Remote Sensing,

Advanced Trace Elements, Conservation of Natural Resources,

Geomorphology, Stratigraphy, Global Techtonics, Structural Geology,

Paleontology, Mineralology, Optical Mineralology, 5 Weeks of Field Geology

in Canon City Colorado.

Rogers State College

Claremore, Oklahoma US

Associate Degree - 1/1987

64 Semester Hours

Major: Petroleum Engineering Technology

GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0

LANGUAGES

English

Spoken: Advanced

Written: Advanced

EDUCATION and SCHOLARSHIPS

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSTIY, STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA, 74074

Bachelors of Geology, July 1988- December 1991

ROGERS STATE COLLEGE, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, 74017

Associates of Science in Petroleum Engineering Technology May 1984-

Janurary1987

BLUEJACKET HIGH SCHOOL, BLUEJACKET, OKLAHOMA, 74333

High School Diploma, May 1978

SCHOLARSHIPS

Junior Scholarship, Oklahoma State University

Legislative Scholarship, Rogers State College

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Oklahoma Certified Registered Environmental Specialist

Oklahoma City, Okla., 1998, last update 2011-2012

EPA 40 Hour Hazmat Certification

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1993

Cultural Resources Technician

Tahlequah, Okla., 1996

International Erosion Control Association, Certified Erosion Control

Specialist

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 2001

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Sequoyah State Park-Park Partner 2004-Present

Faith Fellowship Church 2000-Present

Angel Food Volunteer 2004-2006

TRAININGS

ESRI -online, Training Module -March 2011, Arc-GIS-May 2011

USDA Hydrology Module on line, August-October 2010

Hazardous Materials Training, Cincinnati, Ohio 1993

Haz Whopper updated, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma 9/2010

FEMA NIMS training-100, 200 & 700 9/4/2010

Non-destructive Geophysical Methods

Collinsville, Illinois, 2003

Water Quality Monitoring

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 1997

National Environmental Policy Act

Okmulgee, Oklahoma 1996

Phase I Site Assessment for Contaminants

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, 1996

OSU Design Storm Water Sediment and Erosion Control Systems

Tulsa, Oklahoma 1995

Wetlands Delineation and Mitigation

Colorado State Univ., 1995

Design of Water Quality Monitoring Networks

Colorado State University, Colorado, 1994

Water Quality Standards Basic Course

EPA, Office of Water, Science and Technology, 1994

Global Positioning

University of Arkansas, 1994

Aquifer and Groundwater Identification

University of Oklahoma 1994

Bioremediation and Contaminant Containment

Atlanta, Georgia, 1994

EPA Technical Writing of Preliminary Assessments and Site Investigations

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1993

WORK REFERENCES

Contact: Tom Creider

Programs Manager 405-***-****

Oklahoma Department of Tourism Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contact: Regina Compelube

Design Manager, Cherokee Nation 918-***-****

Cherokee Nation Roads Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Contact: Lovetta Phipps

Safety Manager, Cherokee Nation 918-***-****

Cherokee Nation Env.Health Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Contact: Eldine Stevens

Environmental Manager, Bureau of Indian Affairs 918-***-****

Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee, Oklahoma

Contact: Crystal Bond

Cartographer, GIS Coordinator 918-***-****

Army Corp of Engineers District, Tulsa, Oklahoma

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Rev. Roger Jones

1003 S. State Street

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

918-***-****

918-***-****

Jerry Bigfeather

P.O. Box 948

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465

918-***-****

Regina Stanley Compelube

1886 Cotton Tail Lane

Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma 74434

918-***-****

Jo Nell Ramey Hayes

204 West Dogwood Court

Stilwell, Oklahoma 74960

918-***-****



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