Project Manager addressing various environmental needs for both municipal and private clients.

Developed a statistical based Background Metals Protocols for a RCRA and private cleanup projects. These Protocols have been used to established site-specific background metal concentrations for the soils consistent with State (DTSC) and Federal (US EPA) guidance. As a result the site-specific background metal concentrations have been used to evaluate site status, i.e., Remediation or No Further Action and in some cases were used to establish site-specific soil cleanup goals that are greater than risk-based screening levels, Updated and verified the site-specific background by using updated analysis techniques in an attempt to differentiate arsenic species within the soil, including the use of computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy (CCSEM). Evaluated site-specific bioattenuation indicator data (e.g. total petroleum hydrocarbons-gasoline range organics and diesel range organics, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and methane) to demonstrate the likelihood of biodegradation activity of fuel-related petroleum hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds in soil. Coordinated the statistical analysis efforts, including near real-time analysis of the 95 percent upper confidence limits for arsenic data collected via a definitive methodology utilizing an XRF analyzer. The real-time collection and subsequent statistical analysis is an efficient use of the triad approach and provides the client and stakeholders with regulatory quality decision making data within days of field mobilization. Applied U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) VLEACH software to model mobilization and migration of volatile and semi-volatile constituents in the vadose zone for impacts to groundwater.

Project Manager for four US EPA’s Federal Facility Superfund Sites and three private sites. Budget and delegate work for projects of variable size, Participate in Base Closure Team and Remediation Project Management meetings, Review of documents for compliance with regulatory guidance.Responsibilities included the review of documents for regulatory compliance to verify they were consistent with guidance and technically appropriate. Assisted with the drafting of technical components for Proposed Plans and Records of Decision. Developed incremental sampling plans for EPA Region 10. She conducted fieldwork, including soil sampling using both analytical and field screening techniques, such as XRF. Drafted maps and conducted spatial and statistical analyses using ArcGIS and other statistical software. Ms. Snow prepared statistical evaluations, such as the development of inorganic background concentration consistent with the State (California Department of Toxic Substances Control) and Federal (EPA) guidance. Performed green and sustainable remediation (GSR) analyses and carbon footprint analyses using EPA’s Spreadsheets for Environmental Footprint Analysis (SEFA) and the US Air Force’s Sustainable Remediation Tool (SRT).

Taught introduction to geology laboratory, including basic mineralogy, petrology, plate tectonics, paleontology, hydrology, geomorphology and map reading skills

Conducted a suspended sediment field investigation of Suisun Marsh.Incorporated both remote sensing and traditional techniques for sediment sampling. Collected longitudinal data along length of Montezuma Slough, cross-sectional data within Little Honker Bay, and at two stationary locations within the marsh. Utilized GIS to model an erosion rate of sediment from local watershed to Montezuma Slough.

Recruited High School students and public school teachers for workshopsDeveloped, implemented and enhanced California State standards based science curriculum for San Francisco public high school teachers.Employed an interactive approach for students to develop group research projects. Designed and led local field trips using a watershed model to engage students in multiple discipline learning.Assisted professors in adapting and aligning geoscience lesson plans to California State Academic Standards. Led student research groups in baseline watershed assessments including drainage area calculations, measurements of cross sections, discharge, and basic physical and chemical parameters of stream channel.

Developed and implemented California State standards based science curriculum with an emphasis on hands on experiments and multiple modality educational activities.Taught California State Academic Standards in secondary level geology, physics, astronomy, and chemistry.