WILLIAM J. JAMES
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EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Protection Graduated 2015 Concentration in Hydrology
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Grassland Water District Los Banos, CA
Water Quality & GIS Technician June 2015 – Current
• Manage and maintain a 22-station real-time water quality monitoring program across 150,000 acres.
• Collect QA/QC data and monitor salt and other toxin loads to the San Juaquin River
• Create GIS maps to establish district boundaries and wetland coverage and groundwater recharge
• Utilize GIS to manage flood stage scenarios and utilize the maximum capacity of the districts to capture this water
• Compose reports in order to model the salt and contaminant load to the San Joaquin River
• Work with other agencies and water districts to implement monitoring plans
• Collect both water and plant samples and prepare them for lab testing
• Write grants in order to secure Federal funding for monitoring program
• Create and maintain district website
• Work with outside sensor distributers to improve sensor quality and in-field use California Department of Fish & Wildlife San Luis Obispo, CA Field Scientist April 2013- December 2015
• Collected fishery-dependent data and biological samples from ocean fisheries following standardized survey protocols.
•Conducted interviews and collected biological samples/other biological data as needed.
• Prepared species samples for glass microscope slides and captured digital images using an imaging microscope
• Summarized data, fishing activity, work performed, and pertinent information into weekly reports
• Submitted all data and samples to field leads in a timely manner while also assisting with data entry, database management, and validation.
• Transported biological samples to the laboratory and assisted with other department projects/public outreach
Swanton Pacific Ranch Davenport CA
Fieldwork Assistant / Watershed Management June - September 2012
• Used water flow monitoring and sampling equipment, surveyed channel morphology, and analyzed acquired field data
• Suspended sediment surveys, soil sample collection and analysis, maintenance and installation of flumes, and water structures equipment
• Analyze results and prepare sample reports from water flow monitoring equipment data
• Assessed logging roads for transport, erosion control, post-fire monitoring, and data collection
• Used GIS mapping program to create forestry maps and implement plot boundaries Willow Ponds Duck Club Los Banos, CA
Field Scientist and Consultant June 2009- Present
• Lead efforts to identify, prioritize, and implement waterfowl-friendly agriculture projects and monitoring efforts
• Worked to rebuild distressed wetland habitat in San Joaquin Valley
• Worked with agencies to acquire Federal easement and grant funding
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SKILLS
• Water Quality Monitoring
• GIS Mapping and Analysis
• Flow Measuring
• Understanding of real-time
water quality monitoring
equipment and their
installation
• Data Collections
• Report Writing
• Website design and
maintenance
• Handling and measuring
wildlife and fish species
REFERENCES
Jim Lujan
Water Quality Technician
Grasslands Water District
Dr. Brian Dietterick
Director
Swanton Pacific Ranch
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Steve Auten
Ranch Operations Manager
Swanton Pacific Ranch
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