Monty Watson, Ms, Mpa, Lep, Git Email & Phone Number

Deerfield Beach, FL, US

Deerfield Beach, Florida

Current workload is primarily direct management of multiple PRP projects as a top-tier ATC in the South and Central regions, as well as Phase I & II ESA due diligence work. Manage all aspects of projects from proposals to fieldwork to budgets, conduct field oversight of subcontractors, and direct sampling activities. Perform extensive regulatory research.

Coral Springs, Florida

Extensive contact with local, county, and state governmental bodies, primarily those involved in regulatory and permitting processes. Manage all aspects of projects from proposals to fieldwork to budgets, with the exception of billing. Perform extensive regulatory research of files and databases such as the District, US Fish & Wildlife, EPA, FDEP, SJRWMD.

Boca Raton, Florida

Adjunct Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences beginning Spring 2019, teaching sections of Dialogues of Scientific Literacy (DSL 100 & 200) - general science competency, the scientific method, and recognition of data for non-science majors.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Instructor of Record for sections of GEO 4280C - Water Resources (focused on the water cycle in general, water use, hydrogeology, and physical geography)Co-Instructor for the Water Resources on Mars portion of IDS 2382 - Human Mission to Mars (focused on current NASA data collection on Mars as it pertains to potential water and water use, using Earth's.

Fort Myers, Florida

Became involved with learning the workings of how the various agencies interacted and shared responsibilities in the permitting process. Performed review of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) applications with outstanding requirements, with client and interagency contact. Cleaned up nearly 80% of a backlog of 117 “Olden Golden” ERP and WU applications.

Boca Raton, Florida

Short-term contract positions including advanced environmental work at URS in Boca Raton, primarily on South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) projects and Palm Beach County Schools. While at URS, I cleared up a backlog of reports in my first 1.5 months.

Tampa, FL And Fort Myers, FL

Was brought in to coordinate environmental aspects of FDOT road-widening projects. Managed all aspects of projects from proposals to fieldwork to budgets and billing. Also coordinated large-scale South Florida Water Management District projects for Land Acquisitions included Brady Ranch, Evans Properties and Manley Farms sites. Significant portion of work.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Report writing of SAR, CAR, LCAR, NAM/PARM, UST/Spill Bucket/Product Line Closures and Limited Closure Assessments, Source Removal Reports and Addendums, regulatory correspondence, bid proposals for State Preapproval site programs and subcontractor bid requests. Performed fieldwork as necessary, including supervision of subcontractors.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Performed Phase I/II ESAs and Transaction Screenings throughout Florida and Iowa. Conducted extensive environmental research to determine past site usage, potential contaminants and sources and review of maps and aerial photography. Performed over a dozen asbestos assessments and IAQ/Workplace Hazard Assessments. Served as in-house Archaeological.

Naples, Florida

Fieldwork in support of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project (CERP). Cultural resources survey of approximately 2,000 acres of prairie, wetlands, upland hardwood hammocks and shell middens/mounds in Picayune Strand Park. This project ended in July 2005 (limited by Florida's rainy season). Worked independently and under supervision by Mason.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Research and fieldwork in support of cultural resources requirements for regulatory permitting. Majority of work conducted for FDOT and large-scale residential developments. Wrote several reports for cell tower surveys and general Archaeological surveys. On-site Archaeological Monitor during demolition of an entire city block for the 900 Biscayne project.

Master Of Science - Ms, Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Activities and Societies: Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Geology Honor SocietyWorking with Dr. Tara Root, studying Geology and Hydrogeology.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Environmental Policy, Urban Planning

Public Administration coursework focusing on Environmental Policy and Urban Planning issues and GIS. It included coursework in.

Bachelor Of Arts, Archaeology

Coursework in 4-field Anthropology but focused mostly on North American Historical & Pre-Contact Archaeology. Archaeological field school.

Diploma, Scientific Exploration

Activities and Societies: Army JROTC, ROTC Drill Team