James Ozechoski
Education
B.A/B.S in Earth Science 2003 and Environmental Science 2011
Gannon University/Edinboro University
Activities
Environmental Health and safety Intern. Accuspec of Erie, Pa (2010)
Science Teacher for a private local school (2004)
Environmental educator Intern for Asbury Woods Nature Center (2003)
Intern Naturalist for Presque Isle State Park (2002)
Water quality tester Intern for the Meadville DCNR office (2001)
Experience
U.S Army Reserves 420th Combat Engineers, Indiana, Pa. (2008-2011) senior mechanic/Staff Sgt
Section Sgt and Technical advisor for the unit’s maintance section, assisted Platoon sgt in consuling, mentorship and direction of enlisted soldiers.
U.S.Army Reserves 458th combat Engineers, Johnstown, Pa (2011 to present) Staff Sgt and squad leader.
U.S.Army Army Material Command (EOD/Robotics) Iraq/Redstone Arsenal, Al (2006-2008)
Robotics technician and Military Instructor for the Joint Robotics lab at Camp Victory Iraq.
Trained all members of the Armed Forces in counter ied training using various robotic systems.
Science Teacher in a private School setting, teaching High school age students
Chemical and water testing lab and field work during college. Course work in biology, ecology, statistics, chemistry and earth science related subjects.
United States Army Non-Commissioned Officer
Staff Sgt, Maintance/Robotics
• Increased operational readiness to 100% on robotics systems for Camp Victory, Iraq
• Educated Eod military personal on the use of the Talon 3b, DOK-ING Robotic mine flail and operation of the packbot robotic system.
• NCOIC and Head mechanic for 13 DOK-ING armored mine flails
• Security and force protection for my area of operation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Literate, strong mechanical ability, valid driver license for Pa., strong environmental background in various settings, Teacher with all clearances for private schools in Pa. Military Hazmat training and spill remediation.Experence with MSDS sheets and industrial hygene.2 year technical degree in automotive mechanics. Heavy equipment mechanic for the U.S.Army/Army reserves. Proven leadership experience as a Staff Sgt in Iraq. (2006)