Henry J. Dygert

Independence, OR 509-***-**** advhbm@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING RIPARIAN ASSESSMENTS & RESTORATION PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKING WITH YOUTH

COMMUNITY EDUCATION BEAVER HABITATS

RETRIEVING DATA FROM REMOTE HARD TO REACH AREAS WITHOUT DISTURBING ECOSYSTEMS

EXPERIENCE

SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2019-2021

AAS - WATER SCIENCE PROGRAM

Successfully lobbied Washington State legislature to fully fund an invasive aquatic water species boat checkpoint for the fiscal 2021-2022 budget.

Collaborated with local land conservancies, corporations, public municipalities, and local tribes to conduct restoration projects.

Installed, operated, and maintained instruments used in stream gaging and discharge measurement.

Utilized hand compass, level, global positioning systems (GPS), ArcGIS, and electronic instruments in determining slopes, running traverses, locating ownership boundaries, and determining locations.

Collected samples, completed field surveys, analyzed and reported water quality parameters in the field and laboratory using standard chemical, biological, physical, and field survey techniques commonly utilized in water resource studies.

Collected, recognized, and identified aquatic organisms from invertebrate insects to fish species, relating what is found to the habitat and aquatic ecosystem conditions.

Installed, operated, and maintained instruments used in collecting hydro-meteorological measurements.

Set up monitoring plans and schedules to collect, measure, analyze and report ground water levels and water quality parameters.

Familiar with restoration practices used to improve fish habitat and water quality, including techniques to stabilize slopes, recover degraded lakes and stream courses.

Utilized, interpreted, and analyzed maps and aerial photographs in the characterization and management of water resources, including the use of geographic information systems (GIS).

Worked safely in a variety of adverse conditions and environments, including obtaining 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) certification according to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.

Developed knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws that pertain to water and the aquatic environment including a good working knowledge of water rights laws.

Recorded, reported, analyzed and stored data gathered according to established protocol.

Wrote technical reports and gave presentations.

Developed student learning programs for water quality sampling along Spokane river.

Familiar with wastewater treatment processes, as well as fresh-water delivery systems.

Participated in tree planting within a wetland restoration area in conjunction with Spokane County.

Student taught water quality, water measurements, and leveling classes.

Conducted water quality testing analyses in a laboratory setting for turbidity, hardness, nitrate, and for total and free chlorine.

Familiar with wastewater treatment processes, as well as fresh-water delivery systems.

Created and published earth science research institute (ESRI) story map about rising sea levels in the Puget Sound.

BUCKLE 2015 -2019

FREIGHT COORDINATOR

Processed 1000 items of new freight daily.

Organized weekly shipping of product to other stores based on inventory needs for the Pacific Northwest.

Coordinated annual $2 million dollar inventory.

Prepared product for sales floor.

Installed and changed store signage monthly.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL 2010 -2015

FOOD DIETICIAN

Coordinated with physicians to create menus and meals for geriatric patients related to their specific dietary and health needs.

TRI-STATE DISTRIBUTORS 2004 - 2009

WARRANTY PROCESSOR/REPAIR LIAISON

Coordinated parts and repairs for servicers.

Processed warranties for home appliances and fireplace inserts.

Researched parts and repair options for factory authorized services.

Maintained excellent customer service.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science – Water Science - 2021

Spokane Community College

Speech Communication 1990- 1993

Oregon State University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK

Spokane Community College Water Resources Club President

Standing Rock Foundation Member

Fire Evacuation Volunteer

Spokane Riverkeepers Clean-up Volunteer

Volunteer high school, college, and professional football coach

Cesar Chavez Foundation Volunteer

Special Olympics Coach

Shriners Hospital Volunteer

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