Quality Management
Resume:
NOEL A. BONDERSON
Reno, Nevada 89509
775-***-**** (home)
775-***-**** (cell)
*********@*********.***
Current Goal
Seeking a management position utilizing my extensive background and
experience in the environmental/engineering field.
Education
M.A., Environmental Planning, Cal State University, Chico (1980)
B.A., Biology, Cal State University, Fresno (1972)
A.A., Natural Resources, Shasta College (1970)
Special Qualifications
-Over 35 years of environmental experience in a wide variety of disciplines
in both the
public and private sectors.
-Environmental document preparation, including
audits/assessments/NEPA/CEQA.
-Excellent knowledge of related state/federal environmental regulations and
engineering
practices.
-Superior communication, problem solving, and presentation/organizational
skills.
-Industry environmental compliance training for a wide variety of
processes.
Employment History
Air Quality Supervisor, Washoe County Health District (1997 to present).
Major accomplishments include stationary source engineering review, permit
issuance and compliance for a wide variety of major and minor sources, air
toxics, dust and asbestos program implementation, coordination with
industry and other government agencies in the development of numerous
revisions to the air quality regulations, staff and consultant
management/supervision, environmental document review/preparation on a
variety of projects, and presentations before boards, commissions, general
public, etc.
Waste Management Director, Amador County (1991 to 1997).
Major accomplishments included operation and compliance with all state and
federal regulatory requirements for the Amador County Landfill,
infrastructure improvements, staff/consultant management and supervision,
implementation of a materials recovery facility (MRF) for recycling and
hazardous materials compliance, completion of all environmental/engineering
documents for government agency approval, and extensive communication
efforts on all controversial projects.
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Air Pollution Control Officer, Placer County Health Dept. (1987 to 1991).
Division Director who worked directly with staff from the California Air
Resources Board, Council of Governments, and EPA in the implementation of
regulations to bring Placer County into "attainment" status with the
California and federal air quality requirements, stationary source
permitting and compliance, extensive communication efforts with the Placer
County Board of Supervisors and industry for regulation, air quality plan
and CEQA approval, and staff/consultant management and supervision.
Air Pollution Specialist, Washoe County District Health Dept. (1982 to
1986).
Worked effectively with industry and all city/county departments in the
development and implementation of Washoe County's air quality plan,
improved the stationary source inspection procedures, increased revenue
flow to the Division via new permitted sources, and developed an effective
communication outreach program.
Senior Planner, SEA Engineers/Planners (1980 to 1981).
Prepared and presented all necessary environmental documentation for
city/county government permit approval, and worked effectively with the
engineering staff to implement environmental concerns into project design.
Water/Sewer Planner, Great Northern Corporation (1979 to 1980).
Provided technical, financial and environmental assistance for rural
water/sewer projects up to and including city council/county commission
project approval.
Land Use Planner, Eco-Impact (1976 to 1979).
Owner/principal consultant of an environmental consulting firm. Prepared
major environmental impact reports on a variety of projects for California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and Board of Supervisor
approval. Extensive client and county government contact throughout the
entire process.
Staff Biologist, CH2M-Hill (1973 to 1976).
Prepared numerous environmental impact reports on water and wastewater
treatment facilities for CEQA compliance, prepared operation and
maintenance manuals for same facilities, and conducted chemical, physical
and biological analysis of water and wastewater samples.
Aquatic Biologist, Cal Fish & Game (1972 to 1973).
Responsible for water quality research and investigation for the Northern
California region.
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Independent Consulting Experience
Environmental Consultant, Applied Soil/Water, Reno, NV (2008 to present).
Air Quality Consultant, Kennedy-Jenks Engineers, Reno, NV (2001).
Environmental Consultant, Dames & Moore, Sacramento, CA (1996 to 1997).
Air Quality Consultant, Northern Sierra AQMD, Grass Valley, CA (1993 to
1994).
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health & Sciences, Physical Geography,
and General Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows
Community College, Butte Community College, and College of the Siskiyous
for a total of over 22 years.
Professional/Technical Documents
Over 125 environmental/engineering documents prepared for various
State/Federal agencies and private industry on air quality, waste
management, utility and energy projects, construction projects, land
management projects, and water/wastewater.
Initial study preparation (Phase 1 Environmental Assessments) for over 200
residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Community Service
United Way Campaign Manager, Washoe County (2005), Amador County (1994-
1995).
Spyglass Estates Homeowners Association Member (2007-2009).
Presentations before numerous citizen/special interest groups on
environmental issues.
Professional Affiliations
Air/Waste Management Association
Association of General Contractors (AGC)
UNR Small Business Environmental Program
Building Association of Northern Nevada (BANN)
Training
Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, SAP, Permits Plus, ICS 100, 200, 300,
400, Web EOC, Terrorism Emergency Response, WMD Awareness & Disaster
Management, EPA and CARB air quality/environmental courses & seminars,
Storm Water (SWPP) Certificate.
Washoe County Supervisor Series Certificate.
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