Experience

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Environmental Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Vancouver, Washington, United States Initiated and managed environmental planning, project development and interagency coordination activities supporting all needed environmental permitting, consultations and approvals for the IBR program. Oversaw and managed processes to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local land use and environmental regulations, requirements, approvals and permits. Worked closely with permitting agencies and local jurisdictions to develop a streamlined public engagement program that… Show more Initiated and managed environmental planning, project development and interagency coordination activities supporting all needed environmental permitting, consultations and approvals for the IBR program. Oversaw and managed processes to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local land use and environmental regulations, requirements, approvals and permits. Worked closely with permitting agencies and local jurisdictions to develop a streamlined public engagement program that supports an efficient and holistic approach to all required public comment periods, hearings, response to comments, etc. Led the Program’s efforts to coordinate a Regulatory Working Group to ensure regular and transparent communication and coordination with the project’s regulatory partners. Maintained strong working relationships and streamlined interagency coordination with regulatory partners and local jurisdictions. Innovated, and implemented one-team approaches to ensure streamlined and effective coordination and communication between FHWA, FTA, the IBR program, designated WSDOT and ODOT subject matter experts, and project decision makers. Led program to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, permits, intergovernmental agreements, and mitigation commitments during project construction. Supported and advised team members as needed on all aspects of environmental compliance. Show less



Oregon Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Region 2 Environmental Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2021

  Salem, Oregon, United States Managed the planning, scheduling, assignment, and evaluation of the quality of the work of 9 employees in 6 distinct environmental disciplines: Biology, Wetlands, Historic Resources, Permitting, Water Resources, and Regional Environmental Coordinators that perform the functions of the environmental programs. Managed, and maintained responsibility for the Region 2 Environmental Unit program budgets of approximately $600,000.00 annually. Established goals, strategies, and policies… Show more Managed the planning, scheduling, assignment, and evaluation of the quality of the work of 9 employees in 6 distinct environmental disciplines: Biology, Wetlands, Historic Resources, Permitting, Water Resources, and Regional Environmental Coordinators that perform the functions of the environmental programs. Managed, and maintained responsibility for the Region 2 Environmental Unit program budgets of approximately $600,000.00 annually. Established goals, strategies, and policies for each program. Evaluated and managed staff performance; rewarded and disciplined employees, resolved disputes and maintained harmony among workers, and resolved grievances. Motivated, developed, mentored, coached, and trained staff. Led Environmental unit in developing and maintaining cooperative work relationships with other ODOT program units, regulatory agencies, cities, and counties that carry out the Region’s business plan by meeting with employees to coach, advise, strategize and direct behavior.

• Statewide Aquatic Biology & Fish Passage Program Leader

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2018

  Salem, Oregon, United States  Managed the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) fish passage program and allocated 4.6 million dollars of funding for fish passage projects annually. Prioritized fish passage projects and worked with regions to implement projects cost effectively and on schedule.  Served as staff expert on fish passage design and strategies for compliance and regulations and requirements for aquatic species and habitats  Coordinated activities of ODOT biologists, consultants, and liaisons to… Show more  Managed the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) fish passage program and allocated 4.6 million dollars of funding for fish passage projects annually. Prioritized fish passage projects and worked with regions to implement projects cost effectively and on schedule.  Served as staff expert on fish passage design and strategies for compliance and regulations and requirements for aquatic species and habitats  Coordinated activities of ODOT biologists, consultants, and liaisons to ensure statewide consistency and quality assurance.  Develop pilot projects for culvert repair and fish passage banking. These are innovative approaches to efficiently address ODOT’s culvert infrastructure and provide a net benefit to native migratory fish.  Preformed Environmental Resource Unit Manager Duties on 6 week interim assignment. Managed 14 staff. Hired an LD Archeologist. Led interagency coordination efforts.



Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Natural Resource Specialist 4: Statewide Transportation Coordinator (rotational)

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

  Salem Oregon  Worked with ODOT to improve and protect fish and wildlife resources while facilitating ODOT project development and implementation. Provided technical assistance and advice to ODOT staff on fish and wildlife habitat protection and restoration needs on ODOT construction projects and maintenance activities.  Assisted ODOT in resolving fish and wildlife resource concerns on ODOT projects and programs. Developed and coordinated written ODFW agency recommendations to ODOT to address fish and… Show more  Worked with ODOT to improve and protect fish and wildlife resources while facilitating ODOT project development and implementation. Provided technical assistance and advice to ODOT staff on fish and wildlife habitat protection and restoration needs on ODOT construction projects and maintenance activities.  Assisted ODOT in resolving fish and wildlife resource concerns on ODOT projects and programs. Developed and coordinated written ODFW agency recommendations to ODOT to address fish and wildlife habitat needs on ODOT proposed actions.  Reviewed and coordinated approval of fish passage plans and waiver requests with ODFW District and Fish Passage program staff.  Evaluated in-water work window extensions requests and coordinated with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Department of State Lands (DSL) and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to address resource issues. Provided ODFW recommendation to permitting agencies for extension requests including conditions for approval when appropriate.  Advised partner agencies on fish and wildlife resource issues and provided recommendations on permit conditions to avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife and their habitats. Show less

• Mitigation and Conservation Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - May 2011

  Salem, Oregon, United States  Managed ODOT's conservation and mitigation program and led the Mitigation and Conservation Banking Review Team for development of ODOT banks.  Monitored and reported on program status. Ensured the established bank sites maintain high quality habitat and function and meet regulatory requirements. Maintained mitigation credit and debit ledger for individual sites and program as a whole.  Developed and recommended agency environmental policy and procedures. I advised ODOT on… Show more  Managed ODOT's conservation and mitigation program and led the Mitigation and Conservation Banking Review Team for development of ODOT banks.  Monitored and reported on program status. Ensured the established bank sites maintain high quality habitat and function and meet regulatory requirements. Maintained mitigation credit and debit ledger for individual sites and program as a whole.  Developed and recommended agency environmental policy and procedures. I advised ODOT on implications of State and Federal regulations affecting the mitigation and conservation program.  Developed program procedures for: bank site selection and development, financial mechanisms for long term management, adaptive management framework, innovative accounting methods for mitigation credit and debiting. This included development of work plans, progress reports, and coordination within ODOT and external Agencies.  Led, coordinated and problem solved the work of ODOT region staff, including agency Biologists and Wetland Specialists, to facilitate the establishment of conservation and mitigation banks.  Supervised staff and consultant work for technical studies including wetland delineations and functional assessments of candidate properties for both protected species as well as wetlands, assessing a property's suitability for use as compensatory mitigation and/or conservation.

• Program Support Unit Manager

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Salem, Oregon, United States  Managed Program Support Unit in the Geo-environmental Section. Responsible for budget development and management, data management, and administrative support for the Geo-Environmental section. Managed Programs to streamline environmental permitting and improve compliance processes including: Mitigation Banking, Wildlife Passage, Monitoring, Liaison IGA's, annual reporting, and NEPA programs.  Managed 8 staff, 6 professional staff engaged in cross-discipline projects and streamlining… Show more  Managed Program Support Unit in the Geo-environmental Section. Responsible for budget development and management, data management, and administrative support for the Geo-Environmental section. Managed Programs to streamline environmental permitting and improve compliance processes including: Mitigation Banking, Wildlife Passage, Monitoring, Liaison IGA's, annual reporting, and NEPA programs.  Managed 8 staff, 6 professional staff engaged in cross-discipline projects and streamlining programs and 2 administrative staff.  Coordinated reallocation of Section budget to address revised priorities for end of biennium closeout. Coordinated development of Section budget proposal for new biennium based on prioritized initiatives and core functions to address agency and section priorities.  Managed 13.7 million dollar mitigation banking program.  Coordinating move of 54 staff in Geo-environmental section to a new permanent office for Technical Services.  Led effort to develop a new ESA programmatic consultation with both NMFS and USFWS for FHWA on all federally funded construction projects.  Assisted with the development and implementation of Section 18 of the Jobs in Transportation Act (JTA) to develop environmental performance standards and permitting improvements.

• Region Biologist

  • Oct 1999 - Jun 2004

  Salem, Oregon, United States  Collaborated with ODOT personnel to minimize impacts from highway construction and maintenance to Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed and rare species and their habitats.  Negotiated with regulators from the National Marine Fisheries Service and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop win – win solutions for highway construction and the environment.  Wrote Biological Assessments to analyze and document ODOT project impacts as part of ESA Section 7 consultation process… Show more  Collaborated with ODOT personnel to minimize impacts from highway construction and maintenance to Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed and rare species and their habitats.  Negotiated with regulators from the National Marine Fisheries Service and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop win – win solutions for highway construction and the environment.  Wrote Biological Assessments to analyze and document ODOT project impacts as part of ESA Section 7 consultation process.  Managed consultants to perform ESA documentation. Show less