Walker Wieland

Research Scientist at California Environmental Protection Agency
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Sacramento, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Certification as GIS Analyst
    American River College
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
    GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
    Sep, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • California Environmental Protection Agency
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Scientist
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      -Plans and conducts research studies to characterize the distribution of environmental pollutants or sources of pollution in California to support the development of screening cumulative impact analysis (CalEnviroScreen). This work focuses on improving measures of overall pollution burden across different geographic areas, especially as it relates to proximity of human populations. -Conducts spatial analysis using geographic information systems (GIS) or other methods, as appropriate, to characterize the distribution of various environmental contaminants for the purpose of assessing potential exposures. -Develops mapping applications as appropriate to make the results of spatial analysis of cumulative impact assessment data available through a web-based interface. -Participate in technical discussions and collaborations with program staff from Cal EPA boards and departments as well as other state entities in meetings or by written correspondence to develop scientific understanding of data sets related to environmental pollution maintained by these entities. -Attends continuing education courses to maintain and further develop technical skills and expertise. Prepare draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Organize technical workshops of interest to the program. Participate in scientific meetings and conferences at the local and national level. Show less

    • Environmental Scientist
      • Feb 2012 - Apr 2016

      Uses GIS for spatial analysis, cartography, and geo-visualization in relation to public health, ecological risk assessment, and environmental impact projects. Creates online web maps and applications to display results of environmental analysis in an interactive format. Conducts ecological risk assessment of aquatic systems in California, writes reports to summarize findings and educate watershed stakeholders about localized issues and solutions.

    • GIS Analyst
      • Feb 2012 - Apr 2016

      Work on various spatial analysis and geo-visualization projects regarding public health, ecotoxicology, and fish advisories for California

  • cbec eco engineering
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Technician
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

      Conducted geomorphic assessments of stream and river systems in California mapped hydrologic features throughout California using GIS and various technical instruments in the field Conducted geomorphic assessments of stream and river systems in California mapped hydrologic features throughout California using GIS and various technical instruments in the field

Education

  • American River College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Geographic Information Science and Cartography
    2010 - 2012
  • California State University-Sacramento
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
    2007 - 2009

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