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Environmental Scientist

Location:
Canajoharie, NY, 13317
Salary:
45000
Posted:
February 03, 2012

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Resume:

Amy Ann McCabe

**** ******** ****, ***********, *** York 13317

518-***-****

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

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST | CASE MANAGER | CONSULTANT

Environmental Remediation and Biotechnology - Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Issues and Alternatives - Ecological Principles

Wildlife Management - Wet Lands - Hydro-geologic Characterization - Brownfields Redevelopment

Liability Management - Litigation Support - Reimbursement and Cost Recovery

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Innovative environmental specialist with unyielding experience in developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements to resolve complex environmental issues. Fast learner, capable of administering effective techniques to initiate environmental health inspections and investigations. Proactive leader with proven success in motivating teams to observe strict compliance with federal, state, and county laws related to public environmental health. Team player, accustomed to collaborating with authorities, staff, and concerned individuals to formulate corrective measures and resolve relevant environmental health issues. Equipped with exceptional training in LPS management system and Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE). Performed comprehensive research and provided accurate information to supervisors and managers regarding appropriate application of regulatory requirements. Highly familiar with petroleum-based (BTEX, MTBE, and TBA) and chlorinated (PCE/TCE) contaminants. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI GIS ArcView, and CADD.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

- Oversaw the coordination and risk assessment of field activities and subcontractors, which included UST and AST removal, well installation, soil borings, soil removal and disposal, in-situ bio-remediation techniques, and dismantling of a service station.

- Played a vital role in managing high-intensity targeted liquid and vapor removal.

- Delivered exemplary skills in field equipment preparation and calibration.

- Applied multifaceted approaches expeditiously for residential UST and AST removal.

- Provided exemplary performance in conducting soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion sampling.

- Rendered site supervision for soil boring advancement, temporary and permanent well installations, and contaminated soil removal and disposal.

- Provided expert oversight in product water-level measurements and soil methanol extractions, along with setting up and downloading in-situ automatic water-level data recorders.

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

- Assumed full responsibility in preparing cost proposal, subcontractor bid review, and invoicing.

- Conducted and completed field investigations and sampling of soil and ground water; vapor intrusion contamination; at-residential, commercial, and industrial sites laboratory coronation; and chain of custody.

- Efficiently prepared report for Phase I and II investigations as well as various addendum reports as necessary.

- Leveraged exceptional skills in creating and understanding CADD drawings, maps, and figures.

- Advance computer-aided modeling and visualization.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

- Played an instrumental role in coordinating laboratory and chain of custody.

- Performed Electronic Data Deliverable Disk configuration.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

- Served as case manager, consultant, and site supervisor of 20 assigned retail petroleum stations undergoing several aspects of remediation and regulated report submittals, such as maps, figures, analytical data with proposed remedial actions, addendum, necessary remedial and site investigation reports, and case closure according to state guidelines.

COMMUNICATIONS

- Utilized outstanding interpersonal skills in interacting with client and consultant during quarterly meetings, conference calls, and case reviews.

LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION

- Applied best management practices in leading subcontractors and technicians as well as designating tasks to entry-level employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HFM BOCES - JOHNSTOWN, NY

Substitute Teacher 2010~Present

GROUNDWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC - NEPTUNE, NJ

Associate Environmental Scientist 2008~2009

FIRSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - WALL, NJ

Environmental Specialist 2007~2008

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES, INC. - MIDDLESEX, NJ

Environmental Scientist 2005~2007

MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL - MANASQUAN, NJ

Substitute Teacher 2002~2005

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE: BLACKWATER REFUGE - CAMBRIDGE, MD

Summer Intern 2004

OCEAN RESCUE LIFE GUARD - LONG BRANCH, NJ

Life Guard 2001~2003

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies (2005)

RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE, POMONA NJ

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (2009)

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Loss Prevention System Training Certification (2009)

GROUNDWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.

Rutgers Certificate: Geology, Hydrogeology, and Chemistry Course (2008)

RUTGERS, THE NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTS STATION, OFFICE OF THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Professional Safety Training Services, 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course (2008)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

40-Hour Hazwoper Certification (2006)

COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS OCCUPATIONAL TRAINERS, INC.

New Jersey Subsurface Evaluator License #454773

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Oxygen Administration

Forest Management Technique Applications

Interpretive and Educational Assistance with Refuge Public Use

Three-Year High School Student Instruction and Leadership Skills

Certification to Operate Government Vehicles



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