Supervises all Abandoned Mine Lands maintenance work preformed in the Northern Region of the state. Responsible for investigating complaints, monitoring field conditions, writing work directives, coordinating construction activities, and managing contracts for maintenance activities for AML reclamation projects. Ensures the specialty work of maintenance is performed in a timely manner to preserve the environment and protect public health and safety through coordination between the public… Show more Supervises all Abandoned Mine Lands maintenance work preformed in the Northern Region of the state. Responsible for investigating complaints, monitoring field conditions, writing work directives, coordinating construction activities, and managing contracts for maintenance activities for AML reclamation projects. Ensures the specialty work of maintenance is performed in a timely manner to preserve the environment and protect public health and safety through coordination between the public, contractor(s), and agency. Oversees four maintenance contracts and maintains all project records and contract financial data. Directly supervises two maintenance inspector positions.FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot. Conducts construction site inspections providing aerial photography, videography, and mapping with 3D models. Show less

Coordinates all Abandoned Mine Lands maintenance work preformed in the Northern Region of the state. Responsible for investigating complaints, monitoring field conditions, writing work directives, coordinating construction activities, and managing contracts for maintenance activities for AML reclamation projects. Ensures the specialty work of maintenance is performed in a timely manner to preserve the environment and protect public health and safety through coordination between the public… Show more Coordinates all Abandoned Mine Lands maintenance work preformed in the Northern Region of the state. Responsible for investigating complaints, monitoring field conditions, writing work directives, coordinating construction activities, and managing contracts for maintenance activities for AML reclamation projects. Ensures the specialty work of maintenance is performed in a timely manner to preserve the environment and protect public health and safety through coordination between the public, contractor(s), and agency. Oversees four maintenance contracts and maintains all project records and contract financial data. Directly supervises one maintenance inspector position. Show less

Makes on-site inspections of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects to ensure contractor(s) are performing work in accordance with Plans and Specifications. Requires the ability to make independent decisions in the field due to unanticipated field conditions and to make changes to correct field conditions so the project can be successfully completed. Inspects all materials to determine compliance with Plans and Specifications. Field measures and checks all quantities for payment… Show more Makes on-site inspections of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects to ensure contractor(s) are performing work in accordance with Plans and Specifications. Requires the ability to make independent decisions in the field due to unanticipated field conditions and to make changes to correct field conditions so the project can be successfully completed. Inspects all materials to determine compliance with Plans and Specifications. Field measures and checks all quantities for payment. Investigates abandoned mine sites/citizen complaints to determine eligibility under the AML program and give the proper rating so it can be listed by priority on the AML inventory. Show less

Friends of the Cheat is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed association based in Preston County, West Virginia, working to restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed since 1995. Severely impacted by acid mine drainage (AMD), the Cheat River was once considered one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. Today, work by a diverse group of partners has resulted in life is returning to the Cheat River. In 2016, Fiends of the Cheat (FOC) was showcased as… Show more Friends of the Cheat is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed association based in Preston County, West Virginia, working to restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed since 1995. Severely impacted by acid mine drainage (AMD), the Cheat River was once considered one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. Today, work by a diverse group of partners has resulted in life is returning to the Cheat River. In 2016, Fiends of the Cheat (FOC) was showcased as one of the “Faces of Success” in the EPA’s National Nonpoint Source Program Report. Although primarily focused on treating acid mine drainage, FOC also monitors bacteria levels for recreational river users, maintains whitewater access points, the flatwater Cheat River Water Trail, is working to develop the Cheat River Rail-Trail, and hosts education and outreach events, such as The Cheat River Festival. As Restoration Program Manager, I oversee all aspects of restoration projects and programs at Friends of the Cheat. My main focus is addressing the severe acid mine drainage (AMD) pollution by conducting site assessments, developing conceptual treatment designs, securing grants, procuring engineering and construction contracts, and evaluating success of treatment. Primary responsibilities include: - Regular monitoring of water quality through field work with staff and volunteers- Data management and analysis (Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS, R)- Abandoned mine land site assessment and characterization - Writing, managing, and reporting on state and federal grants- Coordinate restoration efforts with state and federal agencies, industry, academia, engineers, contractors, and private landowners- Contract procurement, permitting, and project oversight- Organizational management, budgeting, employee supervision, and coordination of IT support- Community engagement Show less

Participated in long-term study examining the effects of sanitary wastewater effluent on an Illinois river. The study surveyed fishes, macroinvertebrates, freshwater mussels, diatoms, water chemistry and habitat in several locations upstream and downstream of a sanitary district. Additionally, I compared state agency and volunteer protocols for sampling macroinvertebrates.

Studied the effects of removing a hydroelectric dam (Brown Bridge Dam) along the Boardman River, Grand Traverse County, Michigan by utilizing the benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality over time.