Eric Harris Email & Phone Number

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Boonton, New Jersey, United States

• Assist in the research and preparation of Open Space & Recreation Plans, Farmland Preservation Plans, and Environmental Resource Inventories for various municipal clients in the State of New Jersey.
• Authored two Floodplain Acquisition Plans on behalf of the Boroughs of East Rutherford and Ridgefield in Bergen County, NJ, helping to advance climate resiliency planning efforts in these communities. Reviewed.
• Assisted with the preparation of several grant applications, helping municipal clients to expand local parkland and construct recreational trails. Gained knowledge of New Jersey’s Green Acres program and the local.
• Ongoing Project: helped The Land Conservancy secure a grant to create a Land Protection Plan for the Northern and Western Pinelands. Project deliverables will include a GIS analysis to prioritize and map lands most.

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Gained foundational planning and zoning experience by reviewing subdivision and land development plans, attending local planning board meetings, and researching dozens of municipal zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Created an inventory of the off-street minimum parking requirements used throughout Bucks County. Synthesized data using Microsoft Excel and GIS to help BCPC better understand how current parking regulations contribute.
• Researched communities in Bucks County with zoning ordinances that permit mixed-used developments, created a summary/inventory of current practices, and worked with BCPC to produce a list of Mixed-Use Development.

Chalfont, Pennsylvania, United States

• Performed environmental due diligence, remediation and field work services for a diversified portfolio of retail and commercial clients.
• Conducted all aspects of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II Site Investigations (SI), and New Jersey Preliminary Assessments. Reviewed, analyzed and summarized previous environmental documentation.
• Performed remedial investigations in accordance with New Jersey and Pennsylvania environmental regulations. Knowledge of site remediation issues including underground storage tank (UST) closures, groundwater.
• Collaborated with real estate, engineering, legal, and financial brokerage entities. Wrote proposals and generated new business. Exercised client service, using sound judgement to recommend corrective actions.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Gained foundational environmental consulting experience through the completion of over 250 Phase I ESAs managing up to 10 projects simultaneously. Experience included property inspections, stakeholder interviews, historical site research, public records reviews, and report writing.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Recruited college student volunteers for various community service programs in the Gettysburg area. Programs included a community food kitchen project, an environmental education curriculum for elementary school students, and Gettysburg’s Office for the Aging / Senior Center. Provided outreach through community programming and fundraising. Coordinated.

Lawrenceville, NJ

Worked with cross-functional team (Facilities, EHS, Chemistry) to design and implement company-wide pilot initiative to improve environmental practices for laboratory employees. Maintained employee survey, improving data on current environmental practices. Contributor to BMS reaching 2015 Sustainability Goals to reduce energy costs. Recognized by management.

Master Of City And Regional Planning

Areas of Study and Interests: Land Use, Environmental Conservation, Urban Redevelopment, Real Estate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega, Center for Public Service, Gettysburg College Choir

Sustainability In Europe

High School