1. Conduct site field visits & surveys traversing uneven terrain including slopes & tolerate all weather elements. 2. Identify, inventory & analyze details of difficult and complex studies in the area of natural resources. 3. Research & synthesize biological data and information to write biological studies & documents.4. Recommend, develop & negotiate complex & creative mitigation measures to minimize identified resource impacts. 5. Utilize ArcGIS and ESRI apps (Collector, Survey123) to create shapefiles, calculate impacts & analyze multiple datasets. 6. Effectively communicate implications of project design to internal & external stakeholders. 7. Manage & prioritize multiple projects throughout various phases while adhering to cost, scope, & schedule. 8. Attend trainings, seminars & field surveys to network, learn new techniques & stay informed on the latest research. Prepare & execute presentations for outreach & educational purposes.

1. Analyze, research & evaluate environmental impacts of transportation improvement projects in accordance with laws & regulations for determining biological impacts. 2. Write, edit, & incorporate biological studies in environmental documents for conformance with Federal & State environmental laws. 3. Utilize ArcGIS 10.4.4 to assess biological impacts. 4. Conduct field surveys of special status plant & animal species for state & federal compliance. Perform risk assessment to identify risks to the project cost & schedule based on potential impacts to biological resources. Conduct construction monitoring & training to ensure compliance with biological resource commitments. 5. Prepare, execute, & manage Consultant task orders and cost estimates for studies & surveys. Provide environmental oversight for Consultant technical reports. 6. Act as a liaison for the Department to negotiate & maintain cooperative relationships w/ local, state, & federal regulatory resource agencies. Keep current w/ changes in laws & regulations. 7. Prepare & review permits for the following agencies: USFWS, CDFW, RWQCB, Army Corp of Engineers, Forest Service, & local habitat management plans. 8. Review plans, specifications, estimates, & draft biological specifications to ensure environmental commitments are addressed.

1. Perform duties independently and effectively using time management while also utilizing teamwork within the department.2. Work collaboratively on various developmental projects and committees involving multiple departmental faculty and staff. 3. Execute diagnostic procedures to determine etiology(ies) of various threatened, endangered, and/or candidate wildlife species submitted by Fish and Wildlife agencies in an effort to protect or preserve species in accordance with environmental regulations (i.e. NEPA, CEQA, CESA).4. Compile and update chemical inventory as required by CalEPA to ensure proper management and disposal of hazardous reagents.5. Review, develop, revise, draft, and finalize Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory protocols while also maintaining quality assurance and quality control records.6. Perform, develop and troubleshoot/evaluate histochemical, immunohistochemical and fluorescent antibody stains.7. Train and oversee student employees.

1. Performed literature reviews relating to the toxicity and environmental health risk and management relating to blue-green algal toxins. 2. Identified current data gaps of various toxins and co-created the study design for a pilot project to identify possible chronic exposures and associated health effects, which can impact nearby residents and create environmental justice issues. 3. Actively participated in inter-agency coordination work groups to identify county and local agency needs.4. Facilitated a multi-agency partnership involving CA Fish and Wildlife, Tribal communities, California Department of Public Health, UC Davis, and the Lake County Health Department to collect and analyze water and biological samples.5. Applied histotechnology experience into the study design in both field and laboratory work.6. Analyzed, interpreted, and shared data with all stakeholders using appropriate methods (i.e. preparing graphs, tables, ArcGIS maps etc.).7. Drafted and finalized the report documents and prepared presentations for multiple audiences.

1. Supervised multiple employees and conduct follow-up with job completeness.2. Addressed guest concerns and determined solutions with those in immediate interest.3. Maintained professionalism within the management team.4. Responsible for nightly and weekly inventory analyses.