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| Reference ID: | CV-BMSUFIE |
| Updated: | March 29, 2010 |
| Available: | Immediately |
| Will Relocate: | Yes |
| GIS Experience: | >10 Years |
| Desired Salary: | Negotiable |
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| | | Darin Banks | | | | Educational Experience |
| Claremont Graduate University | Claremont, California | Degree: Master of Arts
Major: Botany
| | Miami University | Oxford, Ohio | Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Botany
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| | | | Professional Experience |
| Environmental Specialist | TROW ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC. | | 2009-2010 | Kansas City, Missouri | Provided expertise on environmental regulations, policies, and directives from federal and state agencies for the Steele City portion of the 1,700-mile TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Project from Hardisty, Alberta, to Port Arthur, Texas.
• Developed permitting schedules and provided environmental oversight for four 80-acre work camps in South Dakota and Montana. Formulated contacts with federal, state, and county regulatory agencies to identify critical permitting time constraints.
• Reviewed and evaluated proposals for the construction and operation of work camps. Determined completeness and technical compliance of bid documentation with environmental laws and regulations concerning potable water storage, waste water treatment and discharge, as well as occupational safety and health. | | GIS Analyst / Database Administrator | GIS CONSULTING / CONTRACT POSITIONS | | 2007-2009 | Kansas | • Managed the Commercial Routing analysis needs for Deffenbaugh Industries by developing a trash service conversion project utilizing ArcGIS software and a Microsoft Access database system to measure route density, conversion potential, asset savings, annual productivity, and company expenditure savings. The project resulted in reducing overhead costs by over $100,000 during the first three months of implementation.
• Provided GIS database administration for Sprint Nextel Corporation using MapInfo Professional, Microsoft Access, and SQL to register, digitize, and update electronic and hardcopy maps of worldwide roaming partners for web-based services. Provided research and advised management on legal and time sensitive matters pertaining to census population and socioeconomic data, industry trends, coverage boundaries, and national / international competitor roaming limitations. | | Senior Environmental Scientist | TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION | | 2005-2006 | Kansas City, Missouri | • Authored and assessed the preparation of mitigation and corrective action plans to effectively achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. Researched and evaluated the performance measures of existing plans to verify adherence with permit conditions. Coordinated and evaluated the methods and reporting of environmental subcontractors.
• Provided technical interpretations on environmental regulations, policies and directives from federal and state agencies concerning impacts to wetlands, waterways, endangered species, and cultural resources. Created whitepapers and other written communication to develop supplemental guidance of regulatory topics for upper level management.
• Prepared and performed wetland studies, wildlife analyses, environmental assessments and relevant sections of Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments as required for Section 404 permitting activities and National Environmental Policy Act documentation. Utilized problem solving and technical expertise of water resource projects to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinated permitting efforts with federal and state environmental regulatory agencies including 401 Water Quality Certification, Section 7 Endangered Species Act consultation, and Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act consultation.
• Developed and authored wetland, riparian corridor, and stream restoration mitigation plans utilizing ArcGIS software that focused on native plant species, invasive species control, stream hydrogeomorphology, and a variety of soft armor erosion control techniques. Assisted in the evaluation and design of culverts for aquatic wildlife and fish passage utilizing low-flow channels, sunken culvert bottoms, reconstructed channel geomorphology, and riffle and pool complexes. | | Consulting Research Botanist | PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS | | 2003-2005 | Temecula, California | • Performed and authored a Botanical Assessment and Oak Woodland Assessment of Reservation lands used in future tribal government development and planning. Ensured the quality and delivery of contract services through effective project management, dedication to customer service, and by fostering partnerships with tribal stakeholders.
• Oversaw financial management, developed project schedules, and formulated and administered action plans of environmental studies. Exercised political savvy to forge cooperation of competing tribal interests.
• Applied ArcGIS software, ESRI ArcPad software, and global positioning system technology to generate vector data for sensitive species and habitats, invasive species, and Best Management Practices for the preservation of significant tribal habitats.
• Cooperated and partnered with tribal Cultural Committee to identify and cultivate culturally significant plants. Taught ethnobotanical uses of local plants and supervised plant identification field studies. |
| | | | Other Information | QUALIFICATIONS
Versatile and dependable scientist with 20 years experience providing biological research utilizing 16 years experience with relational databases and 12 years experience using geographic information systems. Areas of knowledge include:
• ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcPad, RouteSmart for ArcGIS, MapInfo Professional, and Trimble / Garmin global positioning system technology.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access database development; SQL; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; Paint Shop Pro; AutoCAD and Bentley Redline.
• Over six years of project management experience ranging from simple costumer driven studies and reports to highly complex efforts involving multiple groups and departments.
• Specialized development, performance and management of:
> Botanical Assessments
> Wetland Delineation / Mitigation / Revegetation Planning
> Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
> Vegetation Sampling and Analysis
> Introduced Species Abatement Plans
> Environmental Site Selection | | | Keywords: | ArcGIS Extensions, ArcGIS, ArcPad, GPS, MapInfo Professional, MS Access | |
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