Environmental Scientist

Summary:

•* years consulting experience with CH2M HILL, one of the top environmental companies

•Leadership skills supervising up to 20 employees in austere environments

•Broad knowledge of environmental principles, theories, standards, concepts, and techniques

•Comprehensive environmental health and safety training

•United States Government Secret Security Clearance

•U.S. Army trained water treatment and purification specialist

•Work experience in Afghanistan, South Korea, Africa, New York, Vermont, Louisiana, New Mexico, Georgia, Utah, Alaska and California.

•Water For People volunteer on Rwanda Baseline Assessment in Rwanda, Africa

Experience:

CH2M HILL Government Facilities and Infrastructure Group

CH2M HILL / JT3 Partnership

Edwards Air Force Base; Edwards, California

Environmental Scientist III

Oct. 2011-Present

Environmental Scientist providing leadership and support to the Environmental Remediation Program (ERP) on Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB). Perform soil, soil-gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling and operation and maintenance of investigation and remediation equipment in both environmentally and security sensitive areas including Main Base Active Landfill (MBAL), Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), Outside Burn/Outside Detonation area (OB/OD), Air Force Rocket Lab (AFRL) and the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA). Analyze data and generate reports for EAFB Environmental Management and California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB), with focus on safety, security and quality.

CH2M HILL Government Facilities and Infrastructure Group

LOGCAP IV; CH2M HILL/ DynCorp Partnership

Southern Afghanistan

Hydro Geologist / Environmental Scientist III

Jan. 2010 – Oct. 2011

Hydro Geologist and drilling operations manager in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) for well drilling and construction operations throughout Southern Afghanistan. Emphasis on health, safety, environment and quality, delivering eighteen (18) large diameter water wells to depths of 1500 feet producing more than 3 million gallons of water per day for the client (U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers) as part of a $1,000,000,000 dollar Logistical Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP). As field hydro geologist, managed up to 11 drillers working a 24 hour drilling schedule for 500 plus days in a hostile and extreme environment with zero recordable injuries. Tasks included the coordination of logistical issues relating to drilling along with the completion of soil boring logs, well design and construction oversight, field QA/QC, pump testing and analysis and final reporting. Streamlined well program demobilization processes, utilizing multimodal transportation methods, calculating load weights and dimensions, maximizing use of available space, which reduced standby costs and saved client over $5 million dollars.

CH2M HILL Environmental Services Business Group

Albuquerque, NM.

Environmental Scientist II

Mar. 2007 - Jan. 2010

Environmental scientist providing project management and support to more than 10 projects with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $40,000,000 dollars throughout the United States. Responsibilities include procurement, subcontractor over sight, construction, operation and maintenance, sampling and analysis, monitoring, composing scopes of work and report writing. Experience with various air, soil, soil-gas and groundwater sampling and remediation methods and technologies including soil vapor extraction units (SVE), free product recovery technology, pump and treat systems, vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS), in-situ bioremediation injection processes, air sparging technology and injection, extraction and monitoring well construction for petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent contamination. Extensive health and safety training includes preparing health and safety plans, pre-task safety plans, daily tailgate safety briefings, a strong mechanical inclination and a focus on field worksite improvement, assuring adherence with local, state and federal guidelines and company policies concurrent with best management practices and cost effective solutions.

Albany Medical Center

Albany, NY.

Environmental Health and Safety Technician II

Aug. 2006 – Feb. 2007

Emergency response and management team member for hospital and university operations. Performed hazardous material spills and release response along with air, asbestos and water quality testing and analysis essential to hospital operations and public health and safety. Hazardous, chemical and universal waste duties included the collection, sorting, packaging and recycling, manifesting, shipping and receiving and recording of all waste out of the facility. Operated and maintained chemical recycling distillation units and related equipment essential to laboratory operations.

Ecology and Environment Inc.

Lancaster, NY. / Plaquemines Parish, LA.

Emergency Response Team Lead, Health and Safety Supervisor

Aug. 2005 – May 2006

Provided over sight for the U.S.A.C.E., E.P.A., F.E.M.A. and various government subcontractors as part of

the Hurricane Katrina emergency response efforts. Team lead for hazardous material spill response team.

Assisted in the site design and layout of a hazardous waste staging, sampling, bulking, and disposal area

and developed and implemented the protocols and procedures used for the sampling and staging of

hazardous and unknown materials. Identified hazardous waste concerns, and conducted field identification

and hazard categorization (HAZCAT) for clean up and disposal. Experienced in the use and

maintenance of personal protective equipment, respiratory devices and various air quality

monitoring equipment.

United States Army

Water Treatment and Purification Specialist (92W)

Operator: Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU)

Sept. 2002 – Apr. 2005

Supervised, installed, operated, and maintained water supply and treatment equipment and systems.

Assisted in water reconnaissance, site preparation, and setup of water treatment activities for the 2nd

Infantry Division, South Korea. Received, issued and stored potable water and preformed water quality

analysis, testing and verification on potable water sources in field settings using Water Quality Analysis Kit for Purified Water.

Volunteer work:

Water For People: Rwanda Baseline Assessment; Rwanda, Africa August 23, 2010- September 4, 2010; Surveyed water quality, accessibility and sanitation issues in remote villages to be used as a tool for funding and future programs and projects throughout the region.

Professional Development and Training:

Hazardous Materials Manager Training (HMMT) New Mexico Society of Hazardous Materials Managers;

Albuquerque, NM. 2009

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Health and Safety Training (29 CFR 1910.120); University of Buffalo

Toxicology Research Center; Buffalo, NY.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Awareness Training,

OSHA 8-Hour Site Safety Coordinator for Hazardous Materials and Waste,

OSHA 8-Hour Confined Space Entry Training,

First Aid and CPR Certified,

Air Force Safety Center; Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) Safety Training Program,

U.S. Army Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Water Treatment Training,

Basic Disaster Life Support Training and Certification,

RCRA-S14 Generating/Shipping Hazardous Waste Training,

Chemical Agents of Opportunity Training: Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Materials,

Lock Out/ Tag Out Training,

Fire Extinguisher Training,

Field Awareness Safety Training,

Personal Protective Equipment Training,

Hazard Communication Training,

Asbestos Awareness and Inspector Training,

Traffic Control Training,

Fall Protection Training,

Environmental Awareness Training,

Respirator Level B and Level C Training,

Blood borne Pathogens Training,

Dangerous Goods Shipping Training,

Excavation Safety Training

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management and Policy (2002)

Paul Smiths College, Paul Smiths, NY

Awards:

The Army Commendation Medal

The Army Achievement Medal (3)

National Defense Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Medal

Army Service Ribbon

CH2M HILL Reward and Recognition (4), for outstanding service and commitment to excellence

Awarded the 8th Army best in South Korea for 1st place finish in the 2nd annual water purification competition in April of 2003

Honored with The John C. Marigliano Award of Excellence at the Department of Defense water

purification competition in June 2003 at Ft. lee, Virginia; 1st place finish in the Army and 3rd place within the Department of Defense.

Awarded the 8th Army best in South Korea for the 1st place finish in the 3rd annual water purification

competition in April 2004

Professional Memberships:

Project Management Institute (PMI) 2011; Training to obtain Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

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