Mid-Willamette Basin Specialist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Assist in the development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), Load and Waste Load Allocations and implementation strategies to bring waters in compliance with water quality standards; evaluate nonpoint sources of water pollution, devise control strategies, and provide technical and financial assistance to federal, state and local government, watershed groups and to nonpoint sources; monitor for effectiveness of plans and for trends in water quality toward achieving water quality standards.

Water Quality Certification Specialist

• Feb 2021 - Aug 2023

Environmental Compliance Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

• Monitoring and enforcement of construction site stormwater runoff in accordance with NPDES/MS4 standards for a phase II municipality • Developing and Performing dry weather priority outfall inspections for illicit discharge • Monitoring in accordance with the Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) permit • Review construction plans for erosion control measures and best management practices (BMP’s) • Routine construction site inspections • Final inspections to approve certificate of occupancy • Develop GIS field data collection applications that improve efficiency and accuracy of data • Implement new field data collection tools throughout the public works department • Writing a 5-year plan for a wetland restoration • Assist in environmental outreach programs and development Show less

Student Technical Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

• Assist lead researcher on multiple field projects for data collection • Collect and digitize Middle Fork John Day River (MFJDR) floodplain vegetation data through ArcGIS • Oversee Data Management for GIS projects and reports • Spatial analysis of 20-year MFJDR floodplain data following multiple restoration treatments • Analyze restoration treatments for effectiveness • Create modified cost-benefit analysis of restoration treatments • Document river green line vegetation and geomorphology • Communicate with multiple organizations involved in the MFJDR project • Process soil samples for shipment and analysis • Maintain spreadsheets of incoming and outgoing soil samples Show less

Infantryman

• May 2005 - Jul 2013

• Performed as a member of a team during drills and combat. • Aided in mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry. • Performed reconnaissance missions and security. • Extensive training in use and maintenance of military weapons and equipment. • Responded to natural disasters emergency situations. • Land navigation. • Performed combat life saver tasks and skills. • Operated in high stress environments. • Performed as a member of a team during drills and combat. • Aided in mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry. • Performed reconnaissance missions and security. • Extensive training in use and maintenance of military weapons and equipment. • Responded to natural disasters emergency situations. • Land navigation. • Performed combat life saver tasks and skills. • Operated in high stress environments.

Intern

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

• Assisted in the design, construction, and implementation of the Braman OK, recycling facility • Coordinated with the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) chapter as well as city officials • Water sampling and lab testing of local lakes, rivers, and creeks • Loading and unloading boats as well as operation • Assisted in a wetlands educational program for surrounding grade schools. • Ordering proper equipment for recycling project • Assisted in the design, construction, and implementation of the Braman OK, recycling facility • Coordinated with the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) chapter as well as city officials • Water sampling and lab testing of local lakes, rivers, and creeks • Loading and unloading boats as well as operation • Assisted in a wetlands educational program for surrounding grade schools. • Ordering proper equipment for recycling project

Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager

• May 2005 - May 2009

• Conducted preoperative inspection of the entire facility. • Inspect and audit products for adherence to Tyson Foods and USDA standards. • Conduct testing, inspection, and monitoring of activities associated with production. • Inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to assure proper quality product and health standards are met. • Monitor facility employees to assure adherence to sanitation codes. • Ensure employees have proper protective equipment. • Clear and legible documentation of all events. • Maintain safety equipment and enforce proper use by line workers. Show less