Jonathan Thomas Gapa, M.S.
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Professional Experience:
Science & Legal Consultant 2013
Aquatech Food Support Systems /American Inner City Builders, Inc
- Department of Labor Sponsor and Professor for Registered Apprenticeship.
- Engineering & Science troubleshooting for Aquatech Food Support Systems.
- Writ writing and legal research for Texas Writ Writer Association.
- Permitting for drilling, waste water treatment, sanitarian, utilities, air, Haz. Mat. & NEZ.
- Site plan and modular prototype design retrofit for various spaces.
- Project and Crew Management
Law Clerk / Science & Policy Lecturer 2008 - 2012
RCI Law Library / Holmes Community College
- Research, edit and submit motions to federal courts
- Daily Environmental Sciences & Policy lecture
- Conduct lab exercises, practicals, and field supervision.
Telescope Operator Assistant / Night Attn. 2003 - 2005, 2007, 2008
NASA - Infrared Telescope Facility, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
- Change and troubleshoot instruments
- Fill and monitor cryogens (N, He)
- Regulate and check pumps, closed fluid systems, generator, and air
handler function
- Polycom communications & reporting
- Monitor safety and assist the Telescope Operator in low oxygen
environments (14,000 ft)
Environmental Scientist & Engineer 2006
Kleinfelder - Environmental Engineering Firm, Hanover, Maryland
- Emergency response for ExxonMobil
- Monitor and implement bioremediation techniques
- 3rd party oversight of engineering, drilling, construction, & trenching
- Groundwater/soil sampling, pump installation & maintenance of monitoring wells
- Data acquisition, technical reports, toxicology assessments, & QA/QC
Education:
- Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy,
Johns Hopkins University, December 2012
Concentration: Monitoring and Analysis - Public Health Toxicology
- Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science,
University of Hawaii, Hilo May 2005
Minors: Chemistry & Geology
Memberships:
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations
- Hawaii Paralegal Association / National Lawyers Guild
- Law and Society Association
Certifications:
- HAZWOMPER - OSHA 40
- 1st Aid / EIP - Red Cross
- NCCER - Lic# 8393955
- EPA 608 - Lic# P1B35AE5053CB6AE1
- Effective Abstract Writing for Grants - Johns Hopkins University
- Finding Grant Funding - Johns Hopkins University
Research Skills:
Various survey and evaluation techniques in:
Toxicology, Water / Air Quality, Epidemiology, GIS,
Geophysics, Engineering, Occupational Health/Safety,
Risk Assessment, Environmental Law & Policy
- MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Mini Tab, MATLAB, Westlaw, lexis-nexus, AutoCAD.
Current research interests:
- Certified Industrial Hygiene Practices
- Hydrology, Wastewater Treatment, & Water Quality Practices
- Toxicology / Epidemiology - Developing Countries
- Geology - Oil, Metals & Mineral Exploration
References:
The following persons have written letters on my behalf that are available
upon request:
Trent McKiernan, Geologist / Environmental Scientist
Kleinfelder, Environmental Engineering Firm
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George Kramer M.D., Ph.D., Professor/Medial Researcher
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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Amanda Hintz, Geologist
Geologic Hazards Program - Utah Geological Survey
1594 W. North Temple, PO Box 146100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6100
Bobby Bus, Ph.D., Support Astronomer
NASA Infrared Telescope Facility Hilo, HI
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John Pierre Michaud Ph.D., Toxicologist
University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI
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Art Koines, Economist
Johns Hopkins University/ EPA Washington, DC
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