Experience

Grand Environmental Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Earth Scientist

  • Jan 1996 - Present

  Project Manager and Lead Scientist on a wide variety of environmental planning projects and construction oversight in the Colorado High Country. Projects include infrastructure for utilities (water and wastewater, power), transportation, and recreation (parks, trails, ski) as well as reclamation and restoration (slopes, wetlands, rivers, shorelines). Broad experience working with engineers, construction crews, local agency regulators, and community groups.Environmental site assessment for feasibility studies, pre-acquisition planning, siting and construction alternatives, monitoring for installation and permit closure.



Rotary International

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer working on Water System + Watershed Science

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

  Rotary Clean Water project in Malinguapamba in the Highlands (Sierra) of Ecuador. Solo trip to brush up on my Spanish, learn more about local hydrogeology and low-tech water systems (potable + irrigation), and help coordinate for upcoming Global Grant to expand efforts to neighboring community Guantugloma. Had the wonderful experience of hiking with local Water Committees, then designing and leading work group ("Minga" in Quichua language) to install new shallow infiltrator design to improve water quality/quantity while reducing maintenance. For more info and lots of photos please browse Blogs #10, 11, and 13 at www.TravelBlog.Org/Bloggers/Geoff-Elliott/



Shipley Associates

• United States

• Technical Trainer in Environmental Planning and Compliance

  • Jan 1994 - Sep 1996

  Workshop leader emphasizing compliance-based planning on federal, state, and tribal lands. Multi-disciplinary team leadership, inter-agency facilitation,. Mostly NEPA/FLPMA/ESA/CWA + RCRA/CERCLA. Worked in 12 US States. Workshop leader emphasizing compliance-based planning on federal, state, and tribal lands. Multi-disciplinary team leadership, inter-agency facilitation,. Mostly NEPA/FLPMA/ESA/CWA + RCRA/CERCLA. Worked in 12 US States.



Wasatch Geotechnical

• Field Geologist and Mudlogger

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

  Field geologist responsible for compliance with underground storage tank upgrade regulations, shallow subsurface exploration, remediation design, and installation oversight. Drillrig mudlogger geologist on site during exploration work and system installations. Also Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. Field geologist responsible for compliance with underground storage tank upgrade regulations, shallow subsurface exploration, remediation design, and installation oversight. Drillrig mudlogger geologist on site during exploration work and system installations. Also Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments.



U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Geological Field Assistant

  • Jan 1980 - Dec 1986

  Variety of field and laboratory responsibilities including technical coordination, transportation, and communications for field crews working in remote, roadless areas of Eastern California, Nevada, and Alaska. Assistant manager for analytical laboratory supporting international studies. Variety of field and laboratory responsibilities including technical coordination, transportation, and communications for field crews working in remote, roadless areas of Eastern California, Nevada, and Alaska. Assistant manager for analytical laboratory supporting international studies.