Experience

Dudek

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Environmental Compliance Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Mountain West

• Environmental Compliance Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area •Provide construction monitoring and survey support as a qualified biologist for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Program (PCEP) •Enforce regulatory permit compliance for the following: LSA, ESA and NMFS Section 7, Section 404 and 401 of CWA and BCDC Permit •Ensure general biological impact avoidance measures outlined in the Mitigation Implementation Plan for the PCEP are followed by all personnel on the construction site •Implement and be familiar with species specific… Show more •Provide construction monitoring and survey support as a qualified biologist for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Program (PCEP) •Enforce regulatory permit compliance for the following: LSA, ESA and NMFS Section 7, Section 404 and 401 of CWA and BCDC Permit •Ensure general biological impact avoidance measures outlined in the Mitigation Implementation Plan for the PCEP are followed by all personnel on the construction site •Implement and be familiar with species specific avoidance measures when necessary for the following species: California Red-legged Frog, San Francisco Garter Snake, Western Pond Turtle, Townsend’s Big-eared Bat, Pallid Bat, Hoary Bat, Fringed Myotis, Western Burrowing Owl, Northern Harrier, White-tailed Kite, American Peregrine Falcon, Saltmarsh Common Yellowthroat, Purple Martin •Conduct nesting bird and bat surveys along PCEP alignment •Identify areas where riparian land may be impacted by construction and ensure jurisdictional waterways are not impacted in compliance with regulatory permit •Conduct pre-construction surveys in potentially suitable habitat for the California red-legged frog, SF garter snake, western pond turtle, ridgway's rail, salt marsh harvest mouse, desert tortoise and blunt-nosed leopard lizard



Sequoia Ecological Consulting

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-call Biologist

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  •Trained on Community Pipeline Safety Initiative (CPSI) project in support of PG&E’s initiative to clear vegetation along its gas transmission pipelines •Conduct Nesting Bird Surveys, Woodrat nest surveys, monitor vegetation removal and conduct rare plant surveys in compliance with CPSI guidelines and reporting requirements (EarlyBird app) •Bird species of special concern surveyed for on CPSI property include Swainson’s Hawk, Western Burrowing Owl, Tricolored Blackbird and White-tailed… Show more •Trained on Community Pipeline Safety Initiative (CPSI) project in support of PG&E’s initiative to clear vegetation along its gas transmission pipelines •Conduct Nesting Bird Surveys, Woodrat nest surveys, monitor vegetation removal and conduct rare plant surveys in compliance with CPSI guidelines and reporting requirements (EarlyBird app) •Bird species of special concern surveyed for on CPSI property include Swainson’s Hawk, Western Burrowing Owl, Tricolored Blackbird and White-tailed Kite •Other species surveyed for on CPSI property include California Tiger Salamander, California Red-legged Frog, SF Dusky-footed Woodrat, Monterey Dusky-footed Woodrat and Ringtail •Streamline the “Desktop Review Process” by using ModelBuilder in ArcMap to create a model that analyzes a project footprint using the following databases: CNDDB, NHD, NWI and FWS Critical Habitat •Lead in the standardization of data collection, management and mapping by creating training documents and standardizing file nomenclature Show less



Valley Water

• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biologist Graduate Student Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  San Jose, California •Provide technical expertise and support for CEQA/NEPA documents for a lead agency •Complete CEQA/NEPA documents and permit applications/reviews such as LSAs and SHPO •Coordinated pre-construction biological surveys, including grassland and wetland bird surveys, for Tricolored Blackbird, Western Burrowing Owl, Least Bell’s vireo , California Tiger Salamander, California Red-legged Frog, Western Pond Turtle, San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat and San Joaquin Kit Fox to ensure construction… Show more •Provide technical expertise and support for CEQA/NEPA documents for a lead agency •Complete CEQA/NEPA documents and permit applications/reviews such as LSAs and SHPO •Coordinated pre-construction biological surveys, including grassland and wetland bird surveys, for Tricolored Blackbird, Western Burrowing Owl, Least Bell’s vireo , California Tiger Salamander, California Red-legged Frog, Western Pond Turtle, San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat and San Joaquin Kit Fox to ensure construction does not cause biological impacts •Collect habitat inventory data to feed into a flow/habitat model for Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort Project to assess the effects of reservoir releases on fish downstream •Use purse seining method to collect stranded fish in compliance with LSA permits •Familiarity with habitat and behavioral patterns of anadromous fish species including Steelhead Trout, Chinook Salmon and other species of trout, salmon and lampreys •Knowledge of local fish including perch, roach, and sculpin species •Complete mapping projects using ArcMap to highlight species locations and potential areas of disturbance •Ground truth habitats using ArcMap and GPS/Trimble units for regulatory permits •Knowledge of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Geobrowser and compliance documents and CNDDB database •Supervise and conduct water quality monitoring for pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, total and free chlorine •Provide clearance for work, write reports of findings, ensure compliance on all government levels

• GIS Graduate Student Intern

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  San Jose, California •Developed maps for CEQA and permit acquisition documents for pipeline maintenance projects including Lakebed and Stream Alteration Agreements (LSAA) •Created and implemented a geodatabase of 25,000 pipeline pieces in ArcMap including layers containing historical maintenance information and pipe piece properties •Worked with the Asset Management team to develop a risk analysis system for pipeline maintenance •Created a model using model builder to automate spatial analyses in ArcMap… Show more •Developed maps for CEQA and permit acquisition documents for pipeline maintenance projects including Lakebed and Stream Alteration Agreements (LSAA) •Created and implemented a geodatabase of 25,000 pipeline pieces in ArcMap including layers containing historical maintenance information and pipe piece properties •Worked with the Asset Management team to develop a risk analysis system for pipeline maintenance •Created a model using model builder to automate spatial analyses in ArcMap



Vernadero Group Incorporated

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wildlife Biologist Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  Mountain View, California •Ensure regulatory compliance by biological monitoring construction activities at Moffett Federal Airfield for the closing of the Defense Fuel Support Point fuel facility •Conduct nesting bird surveys and monitor for species of special concern known to be in the area including Burrowing Owl, California Least Tern, Ridgway’s Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse •Work with internal organizations at NASA headquarters including USDA and DLA to meet NEPA requirements •Assist in building and… Show more •Ensure regulatory compliance by biological monitoring construction activities at Moffett Federal Airfield for the closing of the Defense Fuel Support Point fuel facility •Conduct nesting bird surveys and monitor for species of special concern known to be in the area including Burrowing Owl, California Least Tern, Ridgway’s Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse •Work with internal organizations at NASA headquarters including USDA and DLA to meet NEPA requirements •Assist in building and installing one-way doors and artificial burrows for owls displaced during construction •Collect GPS data track logs and potential active burrow locations on ArcGIS Collector •Implement mitigation and avoidance measures outlined by the State of California Natural Resources Agency Department of Fish and Wildlife which are listed in the project’s Final Environmental Assessment •Lead environmental education trainings to field personnel and coordinate construction activities with companies such as the Defense Logistics Agency, NASA Ames Research Center, USDA, Planetary Ventures (Google), OTIE, and Leidos Engineering to ensure environmental compliance •Successfully completed airfield training and obtained airfield clearance Show less



College of Charleston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biology Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Charleston, South Carolina • Explain introductory biological principles to non-biology majors • Assist students with laboratory assignments and protocols including electrophoresis and photosynthesis detection methods • Develop quizzes and assignments to facilitate understanding of objectives • In charge of campus greenhouse maintenance and supplies



Southeastern Wind Coalition

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  Charleston, South Carolina Area • Helped to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in ways that result in net economic benefits to industry, utilities, ratepayers, and citizens of the Southeast • Organize conference members and presentations • Volunteer coordinator



Heliae Development, LLC

• United States
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analyst I

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

  Gilbert, Arizona • Perform bench quantitative analyses of oil and algae sample • Use a LECO to perform protein/nitrogen percentage tests • Load samples to GCs to perform FAME, EtOH/IPA and Alkane analyses on algae oil samples • Titration method development experience • Perform daily tests to measure the growth and nutrient consumption rates of algae • Basic knowledge in microscopy and spectrophotometers • Member of the Safety Committee



Henkel

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Scottsdale, Arizona • Ran controlled experiments for the research and development department to test efficacy and palatability of cockroach baits • Practiced basic laboratory skills to test volumes and weights of cockroach baits and other materials • Wrote lab reports and collected raw data for development of a better bait product for consumers



Arizona Game and Fish Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fisheries Intern

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Pinetop, Arizona • Monitored and documented Apache Trout populations to measure success rate of reintroduction into native streams • Learned fish population control methods to collect data on fish populations • Used electro fishing method to test success of reintroduction • Communicated with fisherman to conduct Creel surveys to collect data on the success of fishing policies at the local lakes • Conducted GPS field surveys to identify and document possible locations of historical significance