Project Manager, Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Consultant, NPDES

Location:

Carmichael, CA, 95833

Posted:

December 27, 2010

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Resume:

GEORGE VISGER

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/ECOLOGIST

Education

B.S., Biological Conservation, Sacramento State University, 1990

California Class B General Contractors’ license 1987 - 1999

Affiliations

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Wildlife Society

Wilderness Unlimited Foundation Board of Directors - Scientific Advisor

National Football League Players Association

Consultant to Dr. Ellenbogen - NFL Brain, Neck and Spine Injury Group

Cherish Foundation – Adult Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Advocate

Technical Skills/Expertise

CEQA/NEPA compliance Natural Resource Protection Plans (NRPP) Bird banding/live trapping /radio – telemetry/electro-shock stream surveys Habitat creation/Mitigation plans and implementation On-site water quality testing for NPDES compliance Storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) Bio-filtration and bio – digestion of agricultural waste water Evaporative and Advanced treatment (ATS) storm water treatment systems 401, 404, 1600 Permitting

Training Sessions/Public Presentations

California State Assembly California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) - Speaker Environmental Constraints/Protection Seminars - Trainer SWPPP Certification Training Seminars - Trainer California State Senate Hearing on Traumatic Brain Injuries – Speaker Motivational/Goal setting – Speaker

Coaches Concussion Clinic Seminars - Speaker

Contact Information:

George Visger

Wildlife Biologist/Storm Water Consultant/Motivational Speaker

12865 Ridge Road

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Office 916-***-****

Mobile 916-***-****

************@*****.***

Employment History

2009 – Present. Visger & Associates Environmental Consulting.

Owner - Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist

Natural Resource Protection Plans

Migratory Bird and Bat Protection Plans

Biological surveys

Construction monitoring

Environmental compliance training seminars

Public presentations

2009 – Present. Myers Construction Solutions Inc.

Principal - Wildlife Biologist

Teamed with CC Myers, famed highway/bridge builder to bid environmental tasks.

2006 - 2009 GeoEngineers Inc. Merged with GeoEngineers.

Principal - Wildlife Biologist

Business development

Biological assessments

Restoration plans

Project oversight

Quality assurance/quality control

Environmental compliance training seminars

2003 – 2006 Visger & Associates Environmental Consulting

Owner – Wildlife Biologist/Storm Water Specialist

Biological assessments

On-site water quality testing

Construction monitoring

Environmental compliance training

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans

Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan certification training

Mitigation and Habitat Restoration Plans

Natural Resource Protection Plans

Public presentations

1999 – 2003 Wildlands Inc.

Lands Manager – Wildlife Biologist

Wetland design, construction and management

Wetland delineations

Protocol vegetation and wildlife surveys

Invasive species control

Public presentations/tours

1990 – 1997 Jones & Stokes Associates (now ICF Jones & Stokes)

Wildlife/Fisheries biologist.

Hydrologic studies

IFIM studies

Protocol fisheries and wildlife surveys and habitat assessments throughout California and southern Oregon

1997 – 1999 Hiram Johnson and Christian Brothers High Schools

Biology, Chemistry, Algebra and Environmental Studies teacher and football Coach

1987 – 1997 George Visger Construction

Class B General Contractor

Specialized in custom remodel and additions to residential and commercial buildings

1982 – 1987 Bob Visger Construction

Carpenter. Specialized in custom remodel and additions to residential and commercial buildings.

1980 – 1981 San Francisco 49ers

Defensive tackle

Member of the 1981 Super Bowl Championship team

Experience:

George Visger is a wildlife biologist/environmental consultant and public speaker who specializes in CEQA/NEPA assessments, habitat restoration, storm water management and public presentations on environmental and health issues. His perseverance, tenacity and unwavering focus on goals is evident by his experience playing in the NFL, and overcoming life-threatening surgeries from his NFL injuries, while completing his bachelor’s degree in Biological Conservation. Mr. Visger has designed, managed and constructed mitigation banks and restoration projects, prepared Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Natural Resource Protection Plans, and presented at public forums and conducted environmental training sessions. George has more than 20 years experience conducting environmental assessments at a variety of sites throughout the Northwest, and is currently coordinating with large agricultural operations in the western U.S. regarding habitat and water quality improvements. He has owned and operated an environmental consulting business in the Sacramento area for a number of years where his responsibilities include technical expertise, quality assurance and financial oversight.

Mr. Visger taught environmental studies, biology, chemistry, algebra and coached football at the high school level for several years, and was a licensed Class B General contractor for over 10 years.

He attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship, majoring in biology and played in the 1977 Orange Bowl. In 1980 he was the 149th pick of the NFL draft, and was a member of the 1981 San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl championship team before retiring in 1982 due to serious injuries. He earned a Class B General Contractors license in 1987 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Conservation in 1990.

Mr. Visger is very active in civic duties and conducts motivational/goal-setting speeches at schools and businesses, presents on behalf of the California Brain Injury Association, Hydrocephalus Associations, and traumatic brain injury survivors and has conducted Coaches Concussion Clinic seminars. He has been inducted into the Stagg High Hall of Fame for community involvement, the Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame twice, and has spoken to Congress and the California Senate regarding traumatic brain injuries and environmental issues. Mr. Visger is currently consulting directly with Dr. Ellenbogen, head of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Injury Group regarding rule changes to provide better protection for players.

Additional Experience

Mr. Visger formerly was a licensed trapper in California, conducts nuisance beaver removal on California Department of Fish and Game permits, and owned and operated a hunting consulting business for many years. He has guided big game and waterfowl hunts throughout the western U.S. and led hunting expeditions to Argentina.

Additional Business Information

George Visger

Myers Construction Solutions Inc. - Principal

2554 Millcreek Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833

Office 916-***-****

Mobile 916-***-****

Fax 916-***-****

*******@********.***

www.MyersCSI.com

Environmental assessments

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Migratory Bird and Bat protection plans (MBBPP)