Ryan Smith Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Fl, Us

United States

Florida

Tampa, Fl.

In charge of compliance for all PWS systems im Hillsborough County. Running reports and analysing data to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality regualtiins at over 650 public water systems. Public Notice drafting and outreach to water systems with violations. Subject matter expert on radiolohical contaminants. Develope watet quality parameter calculators and GIS/Google maps for safe drinking water team. Meeting with water system stakeholders for sanitary surveys… Show more In charge of compliance for all PWS systems im Hillsborough County. Running reports and analysing data to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality regualtiins at over 650 public water systems. Public Notice drafting and outreach to water systems with violations. Subject matter expert on radiolohical contaminants. Develope watet quality parameter calculators and GIS/Google maps for safe drinking water team. Meeting with water system stakeholders for sanitary surveys, compliance inspections and complaint investigations. Quality Assurance on dataentry. Maintenance and training on meters and samplong techniques. Show less

Tampa, Fl.

Sanitary Surveys and Compliance inspections, Water sample collection and analysis, Use and upkeep of HACH DR 890 and HACH SL 1000 water quality meters.

Hillsborough County

Substitute teaching at all levels, but with preference to Biology, Sciences and Mathmatics

Loxahatchee, Fl 33470

Monitoring and sampling mesocosm studies which are designed to mimic conditions found in Storm-water Treatment Areas maintained by the South Florida Water Management District in order to test methods to better mitigate Phosphorus runoff. Collecting water samples, sediment cores, and performing vegetation surveys from airboats in South Florida wetlands. Processing water samples for a variety of testing parameters. Using airboats to reach remote areas for sampling and vegetation surveys.… Show more Monitoring and sampling mesocosm studies which are designed to mimic conditions found in Storm-water Treatment Areas maintained by the South Florida Water Management District in order to test methods to better mitigate Phosphorus runoff. Collecting water samples, sediment cores, and performing vegetation surveys from airboats in South Florida wetlands. Processing water samples for a variety of testing parameters. Using airboats to reach remote areas for sampling and vegetation surveys. Experimental research on the dietary preferences of crayfish and invasive apple snails as they relate to common species of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation. Identification of aquatic invertebrates found in sediment cores, mesocosms and in wild. Data entry and analysis of DEP aquatic invertebrate counts and environmental surveys. Water sample preservation Maintaining proper chain of custody and sample fidelity. Performing measurement for leaf elongation studies. Dissecting and gut contents analysis of mosquito fish. Use of equipment including but not limited to: YSI pH meter YSI multi-probe data sondes Glass slide Periphytometers Dissolved Oxygen probe and meter REDOX meter and probe Conductivity meter Hach Turbitimeter Light Meter SIPPER and PEEPER for pore water collection of sediments COLIWASA for water sample collection at specific depths Various sediment cores and coring techniques Digital camera used in various configurations. Airboat trailering and operation. Show less

Key West, Fl

PADI SCUBA Instructor teaching from Discover Scuba Diver through Dive Master courses. Crew aboard Sea Eagle (a custom built 60’ Aluminum, twin diesel dive vessel) during twice daily trips offshore to deep wrecks and reefs. Also functioning as Sea Eagle First Mate and Dive Guide. Air Quality

Key West, Fl

Teaching lab courses on weekends for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Research Diving and Coral Reef Restoration classes. Assisting in training of Dive Master candidates and Instructor Candidates.

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

Working on FLDEP funded Petroleum Storage Tanks Monitoring Program inspecting fuel storage tanks both underground and above ground ranging from over 500 gallon to several million gallons. Also responsible for maintaining the small quantities of hazardous waste generators (SQG) program throughout the lower keys.

Monroe County, Florida

As a ‘Generalist’ Health Inspector for the state Health Department I was working in a variety of programs: Coastal water quality monitoring, Onsite sewage treatment and disposal system( OSTDS) permitting, Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) biannual inspection, Public pool inspection, Mobile home park inspection, Biomedical waste generator inspection, Body Piercing salon inspection, Inspection of permitted food establishments from cafeterias to bars, Group home inspection and child care… Show more As a ‘Generalist’ Health Inspector for the state Health Department I was working in a variety of programs: Coastal water quality monitoring, Onsite sewage treatment and disposal system( OSTDS) permitting, Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) biannual inspection, Public pool inspection, Mobile home park inspection, Biomedical waste generator inspection, Body Piercing salon inspection, Inspection of permitted food establishments from cafeterias to bars, Group home inspection and child care inspections. Also Emergency Strike Team Leader. Promoted to ES II position. Show less

Pensacola Fl

Working on an EPA funded marine sediment toxicology bioassay project. Receiving samples from around the country and working with a team to process those samples into a set of weekly bioassay trials involving marine amphipod survival rates. Daily calibration and use of digital Ph meter, dissolved oxygen meter and digital thermometers. Keeping detailed scientific records of results. Cleaning of laboratory glasswar

Masters Of Arts In Water Sustainability, Patel College Of Global Sustainability

Coursework focusing on systemic solutions to global challenges of resiliency and sustainability in the Food-Water-Energy nexus.

Graduate Certificate In Climate Change, Patel College Of Global Sustainability

Graduate Certifricate In Applied Biostatistics, College Of Public Health

Bachelor'S Of Science, Marine Biology

Diver, Professional And Instructor

Activities and Societies: SCUBA Club Vice President