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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Washington, United States

Plan, develop, and implement programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to interconnection and generation under the OATT. Participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with interconnection and generation regulations.File necessary reports with regulatory agencies and ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards.Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues related to interconnection and… Show more Plan, develop, and implement programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to interconnection and generation under the OATT. Participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with interconnection and generation regulations.File necessary reports with regulatory agencies and ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards.Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues related to interconnection and generation activities.Monitor interconnection and generation activities on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance, including internal audits and coordinating external audits with regulatory agencies.Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, industry groups, and other stakeholders regarding interconnection and generation compliance matters.Manage interconnection projects from application through facility studies.Manage contracts of signed interconnection agreements. Show less

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Perform environmental assessments of utility projects, addressing state, federal, and local jurisdiction regulations supporting new and existing electrical and gas infrastructure.Develop environmental and land use permitting strategies for electric and gas projects.Complete code analyses in multiple jurisdictions to determine permitting requirements and additional field and reporting requirements. Develop site plans and exhibits to support applications and reports✦ Expertise… Show more Perform environmental assessments of utility projects, addressing state, federal, and local jurisdiction regulations supporting new and existing electrical and gas infrastructure.Develop environmental and land use permitting strategies for electric and gas projects.Complete code analyses in multiple jurisdictions to determine permitting requirements and additional field and reporting requirements. Develop site plans and exhibits to support applications and reports✦ Expertise with AutoCAD ✦ Proficient with ArcGIS✦ In-depth knowledge of utility infrastructure✦ Strategic code interpretation and review Show less

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Complete research with the OSU Policy Analysis Lab (OPAL) and engage with Western Resource Advocates (WRA) to assess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the electric power sector. Develop a comparative analysis of the different greenhouse gas accounting and pricing frameworks proposed by two different electric power market operators: the California Independent System Operator and the Southwest Power Pool. Review GHG accounting proposals create an inventory and juxtaposition of the terms… Show more Complete research with the OSU Policy Analysis Lab (OPAL) and engage with Western Resource Advocates (WRA) to assess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the electric power sector. Develop a comparative analysis of the different greenhouse gas accounting and pricing frameworks proposed by two different electric power market operators: the California Independent System Operator and the Southwest Power Pool. Review GHG accounting proposals create an inventory and juxtaposition of the terms and definitions used by each GHG accounting method, and identify the variables that require further investigation to understand their impact on accounting for GHG emissions Show less

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Work closely with clients from the public and private sectors, providing them with professional expertise to help navigate environmental regulations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Cover a diverse range of ecosystems, from Puget Sound to the Columbia River Gorge, supporting in-water construction, wetland management, land-use planning, FEMA Compliance, and habitat remediation. Nationwide permits, SEPA, JARPA, HPA, FPA. Member of the Scientific Dive Team in support of research, permitting… Show more Work closely with clients from the public and private sectors, providing them with professional expertise to help navigate environmental regulations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Cover a diverse range of ecosystems, from Puget Sound to the Columbia River Gorge, supporting in-water construction, wetland management, land-use planning, FEMA Compliance, and habitat remediation. Nationwide permits, SEPA, JARPA, HPA, FPA. Member of the Scientific Dive Team in support of research, permitting, and monitoring. ✦ Floodplain Management and FEMA Compliance✦ Section 404(b)(1) Alternatives Analyses✦ Habitat Assessments✦ Forage Fish Surveys✦ Marine Mammal and Hydroacoustic Monitoring✦ Shoreline Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan Updates✦ Municipal Code Compliance and Updates✦ Hazard Mitigation Planning Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Prepare feasibility studies, project narratives and land use applications used for variances, exemptions and traffic-studies by the civil engineering, land surveying and land planning consulting firm. Conduct design and critical area reviews with consultants and stakeholders. Manage projects for clients considering future property purchases; build research and feasibility documents, direct plat and boundary line adjustment application submittal, and prepare documents for SEPA, JARPA, HPA, FPA… Show more Prepare feasibility studies, project narratives and land use applications used for variances, exemptions and traffic-studies by the civil engineering, land surveying and land planning consulting firm. Conduct design and critical area reviews with consultants and stakeholders. Manage projects for clients considering future property purchases; build research and feasibility documents, direct plat and boundary line adjustment application submittal, and prepare documents for SEPA, JARPA, HPA, FPA and critical area studies.Collaborate with engineers to create storm water, temporary erosion, sediment control and civil plans. Communicate with city and county officials, as well as the Departments of Ecology, Wildlife and Natural Resources, to facilitate projects. Track projects with NewForma. Develop site plans, landscape plans, tree retention plans and exhibits with AutoCAD Civil 3D; other tools used include ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Sway, as well as Google Sheets and Adobe Acrobat. Show less

Olympia, Washington, United States

Researched invasive species while engaging the community. Completed scuba diving surveys, researching aquatic invasive species. Presented outreach and education programs in conjunction with stakeholders. Developed reports to communicate scientific data and conceptualized mitigation procedures for invasive species. Created an Excel invasive species research database and used ArcGIS to map species type and location information. Built community education and outreach presentations in PowerPoint… Show more Researched invasive species while engaging the community. Completed scuba diving surveys, researching aquatic invasive species. Presented outreach and education programs in conjunction with stakeholders. Developed reports to communicate scientific data and conceptualized mitigation procedures for invasive species. Created an Excel invasive species research database and used ArcGIS to map species type and location information. Built community education and outreach presentations in PowerPoint and communicated this information in public forums. ✦ Created a search pattern and methodology for invasive species observations that is still in use today Show less

San Jose, California, United States

Led a team of researchers and divers designing and testing new and experimental scuba equipment for a lighting equipment fabrication and design company. Trained staff on safety, dive planning, rescue and decompression procedures. Researched and tested experimental dive gear, including scuba rebreathers and underwater photography equipment. Used AutoCAD, tracked project testing data in Excel and built PowerPoint client and fundraising presentations.- Implemented an extensive exploration… Show more Led a team of researchers and divers designing and testing new and experimental scuba equipment for a lighting equipment fabrication and design company. Trained staff on safety, dive planning, rescue and decompression procedures. Researched and tested experimental dive gear, including scuba rebreathers and underwater photography equipment. Used AutoCAD, tracked project testing data in Excel and built PowerPoint client and fundraising presentations.- Implemented an extensive exploration program for mass marine debris and aquatic invasive species Show less

Culver City, California, United States

Supported sales and marketing efforts for the world's leading source of underwater photo and video gear. Coordinated eCommerce and phone sales. Explained equipment setup and use to customers and organized charter boat dive trips to demonstrate product use. Managed domestic and international accounts for travel customers. Served as an expert underwater photography instructor.

Avalon, California, United States

Taught Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) classes, including Discover Scuba Diving, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver Instructor, Divemaster, Tec Deep and Tec Trimix Diver, to certify nearly 500 divers annually. Provided instruction on local marine life and marine life protection programs in the Channel Islands.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Science

Graduate Certificate, Energy Policy, 4.0

Certificate, Technical Writing, 4.0

Master'S Degree, Infrastructure Planning And Management, Gpa: 3.93

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Policy (Minor - Environmental Science), Gpa: 3.83 (Cum Laude)