SENIOR-LEVEL
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
More than 15 years of progressive experience in Water Resources, managing high-profile and litigious remediation projects with varied stakeholders. Proven mastery in water resources, remediation, and environmental compliance, researching and proposing solutions. Highly adept at coordinating multiple work-related assets simultaneously. Trusted to deliver high quality work product within budget and timeframe. Outstanding communication skills with conversational ability in Spanish.
LABORATORY FIELD COMPETENCIES
Soil, Sediment, Air and Water Sample Collection
Gauging / Bailing Wells • Large Remediation Projects
Contractor Oversight
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Engineering Services Division (WESD)
Civil Engineering Associate II NOV 2007 – PRESENT
Project Manager
Northeast Interceptor Sewer Division Street Shaft Site Remediation
Project Manager for a $3 million litigious soil and soil vapor investigation and remediation project. Supervised consultants, provided remediation oversight, and offered onsite directions.
• Instrumental in reducing the settlement payment from $5M to $2.5M.
• Coordinated with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and other regulatory agencies in order to achieve site closure.
• Reviewed technical data, oversaw development of all reports, and approved invoices.
Program Manager Assistant Staff Engineer
Collection System Settlement Agreement (CSSA)
Co-manage the Collection System Settlement Agreement (CSSA), a $30 million, 10-year Settlement Agreement between the Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the City of Los Angeles, in support of the Clean Water Act.
• Oversaw the implementation of $8.5M in stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) projects.
• Reviewed and commented on stormwater BMP workplans and final reports.
• Compiled CSSA Annual Report detailing the progress of goals and deliverables for the progress of over 150 project deliverables (which is distributed to regulatory agencies and the public).
• Coordinated quarterly progress meetings with more than 10 bureaus and departments and ensure quarterly updates.
• Corresponded with local, state, and federal government and regulatory agencies.
• Organized, attended and delivered presentations at stakeholder meetings.
PAGE 2 OF 4
(Continued: City of Los Angeles, Civil Engineering Associate II, 2007 – PRESENT)
Staff Engineer
Lateral Root Notification Program Staff Engineer
Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
• Instrumental in the implementation of a citywide sewer improvement program and the development of a citywide informational brochure on sewer improvement.
• Execute technical assistance by phone and e-mail to an average of three customers per week.
• Tracked waste discharge requirements (WDRs) updates issued by the State of California.
• Revised BOS SSMPs for four Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with the revised State WDRs.
• Researched and reviewed City documents in support of the revised WDRs.
Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Los Angeles, CA
Environmental Engineer, JAN 2004 – NOV 2007
Staff Engineer
City of Los Angeles Proposition O Program
Researched and prepared pre-design documents for projects in support of Proposition O, a $500 million bond program for stormwater best management projects (BMPs) throughout the City of Los Angeles.
• Performed site feasibility assessments for BMP locations.
• Advanced the design of multiple stormwater control projects including wetlands, detention ponds and cisterns.
• Processed concept reports, including researching existing site conditions and exploring possible stormwater runoff solutions.
• Reviewed design drawings of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Attended the Citizens Oversight Advisory Committee meetings and provided minutes for public posting.
• Provided information to the public at stakeholder meetings.
Staff Engineer
Santa Monica Bay Wet Weather Bacterial TMDL
Staff Engineer
Santa Monica Bay Total Maximum Daily Load Project
• Assisted in the development of a bacterial loading assessment tool.
• Interpreted and compiled rainfall data from the region to help assess bacterial loading.
• Compiled the final report, which assessed the current BMPs in place to treat bacteria.
• Developed a bacterial loading assessment tool and interpreted / compiled rainfall data from the region to help assess bacterial loading.
• Assisted in the development of a TMDL computer model and identified locations for potential treatment and/or storage sites.
PAGE 3 OF 4
(Continued: Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Los Angeles, CA, Environmental Engineer, 2004 – 2007)
Staff Engineer
Playa Vista Groundwater Sampling Staff Engineer
William Mead Housing Project Soil Remediation Staff Engineer
Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
• Collected over 3K soil and groundwater samples and performed on site analysis for multiple large-scale sampling events.
• Supervised and coordinated contractors and consultants for a groundwater sampling project with over 150 shallow and deep groundwater wells.
• Gauged depth to groundwater for over 200 wells up to depths of 120 ft.
• Onsite project manager for a 500-cubic yard excavation and disposal remediation project.
• Oversaw subcontractor activities, collected soil samples, and conducted air monitoring to ensure the safety of the workers and residents.
• Ensured remediation activities were conducted according to standards and specifications of the Housing Authority of Los Angeles.
• Assessed potential impacts of stored oil on the stormwater system.
• Prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for industrial clients.
OTHER EXPERIENCES
*Environmental Special Interest Group, Director, 2008
Constructed Rain Garden/Bioswale at High School in Houston, TX and deliv...
Login or Register to view the full resume.
