Philip Harold Rotstein

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Senior Project Leader/Technical Specialist

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SUPERFUND Site Assessment Manager

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SUPERFUND Site Remediation Manager

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BROWNFIELDS Project Officer/Subject Matter Expert

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Contract Officer/Work Assignment Manager

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Senior Technical Support/ Hydrogeologist

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Community and Media Liaison

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On-Site Disaster Mission Team Member

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Independent, self-propelled analyst/manager

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Accomplished senior environmental project manager, analyst and scientist with rich

experience, proven track record as problem solver, and team leader, seeking progressive

consulting organization with which to partner and serve with excellence.

Professional Experience

Site Assessment Manager 09/2003 – 3/2014

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III (Mid-Atlantic Region), Philadelphia, PA Initiated,

reviewed and oversaw site SUPERFUND REGION III assessments and reports. Identified hazardous waste

sites for potential placement on the Superfund NPL. Supported the development of Hazard Ranking System

(HRS) packages for NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) caliber sites. Collaborated closely with START

TECHNICAL SUPPORT Region 3 Team, assisting and supporting problem resolution and providing official

oversight to of all deliverables. Managed all related contract work assignments and prepared necessary

documentation including Statements of Work, project schedules and independent government cost estimates.

Conducted relevant analysis and authored Remedial Site Assessment Decisions and developed descriptive

documents supporting justification for EPA’s decisions specifically as to placement on the Superfund NPL As

Work Assignment Manager, was responsible to review and control cost and quality for numerous projects under

Regional Brownfields Program. As Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for Targeted Brownfields

Assessments (TBAs) provided direct technical support to the Regional Brownfields Program in addition to

direct project management of TBAs. Continued study and demonstrated expertise of pre-remedial CERCLA

(SUPERFUND) process. ON-SITE Team member of Hurricane Katrina Response Mission - Louisiana (April -

May 2006). Received numerous awards and medals in recognition of consistent and superior performance

detailed below.

Remedial Project Manager 01/1991 - 09/2003

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III (Mid-Atlantic Region), Philadelphia, PA

As Remedial Project Manager for SUPERFUND Remedial Program, implemented technically complex site

investigations, defined and implemented strategies for site restoration, applying focused time and cost

management techniques. Reviewed and evaluated existing site specific cleanup and treatment techniques and

advise when innovative, emerging technologies and/or streamlined processes would accelerate restoration.

Represented EPA as primary point of contact to public, industry officials, the media elected City, State or

Federal official and agencies, including US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Maintained and optimized the

highest level of scientific and engineering quality at remedial sites in keeping with best practices and all

applicable Federal and State policies and regulations. As Work Assignment Manager for initiatives under the

RACS Contract, lead Inner Agency Agreements (IAGs) in partnership with USACE. Partnered with START

Team to ensure that all technical support objectives were met in the most timely and efficient manner possible

without loss of quality. ONSITE Team Member of Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery Mission – Palestine,

Texas (April 2003)

Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist - SUPERFUND 08/1989 - 01/1991

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III (Mid-Atlantic Region), Philadelphia, PA

Provided expert technical support to Remedial (SUPERFUND) ten Project Managers. Reviewed and evaluated

the results of hydrological, geological and geochemical investigations of Superfund Sites as presented in

Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study and Remedial Design/Remedial Action Reports. Guided and lead

Project Managers as Subject Matter Expert in these critical areas.

Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist - RCRA ENFORCEMENT 04/1986 - 08/1989

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III (Mid-Atlantic Region), Philadelphia, PA

Provided expert technical support to twenty Project Managers of RCRA Enforcement Program. Reviewed and

evaluated groundwater monitoring plans, closure plans and the performance of compliance inspections to ensure

regulatory compliance and identify violations. Provided expert technical guidance and assistance to

enforcement staff and regional counsel. Monitored, coordinated and evaluated State RCRA Programs focused

on groundwater monitoring of regulated facilities.

Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist - Solid and Hazardous Waste 01/1982 - 04/1986

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Resources, Norristown, PA

Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, reviewed technical

documents including solid and hazardous waste disposal permit applications, site investigation workplans and

reports and conducted investigations of citizen complaints regarding possible groundwater contamination

related to waste disposal sites. Made recommendations and advised inspectors, and other State officials as to

proper courses of action and optimal strategic and tactical planning.

Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist - Surface Coal/Non-Coal Mining 01/1980 - 01/1982

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Resources, Greensburg, PA

Provided expert technical support to the Surface Coal/Non-Coal Mining Division, by reviewing surface coal

mining permit applications for compliance with applicable policy and regulations. Led investigations of citizen

water supply complaints associated with active surface coal mining operations. Reviewed and advised

regarding plans for the reclamation of inactive/abandoned surface mines.

Education

Master's Degree 08/2002 -Pennsylvania State University Malvern, PA

Engineering Science (M.E.), Engineering Science Program

Masters of Engineering Degree (M.E.) studies included case study of a former lead-acid battery breaking site in

Virginia using innovative treatment technology to stabilize soil highly contaminated with lead.

Additional Graduate Studies 01/1982 – 05/1983 - West Chester University West Chester, PA Three graduate

level Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology and Geophysics courses n the Environmental Science/Geology

Program.

BA Degree 06/1979 – Geology - LaSalle University Philadelphia, PA

Job Specific training

Contracting Officers Representative Mentor Program (August 2001)

Contracting Officers Representative Recertification Course (May 2004, May 2007, April 2010)

CERCLA Education Center: Hazard Ranking System Training (March 2006)

Defense Acquisition University: Contracting Officers Representative Training (April 2007)

Annual Health and Safety Refresher Eight-Hour Training

Required 40 hr. Health and Safety Training (Edison, NJ, 1986)

Affiliations: Society of Human Resource Management, Kiwanis International

Awards:

Recognition of Excellence Award (2009) -Site Assessment - Northumberland Landfill/Pineknotter Park Site,

PA

Bronze Medal Award for Excellence (2006) – EPA Hurricane Katrina Response, LA

Bronze Medal for Commendable Service (1997) – Greenwood Chemical Superfund Site, VA

References Available Upon Request

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