Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-14-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

ecological assessments of wetland communities and open water habitats. Conduct surface water quality sampling, analyses, and reports in accordance with DEP Standard Operating Procedures FS2000 and FS21 00 and State Water Quality Standards. Conducted vegetation study for a beach nourishment project for the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Conduct vibracore sediment sampling to monitor sediment transport. Conduct FDEP wetland determinations. . Regulatory Knowledge and interpretation of various Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Expertise Code Rules ( Chapter 373, F. S., Chapter 403, F. S., Chapter 253, F. S. and Chapter 258. F. S., Chapter 62-4, FAC., Chapter 62- 312, FAC., Chapter 62- 302, F. A.C., Chapter 62- 340, F. A.C., Chapter 18- 21, FAC., and Chapter 18-20. FAC.) Process state wetland permit applications and sovereign submerged lands authorization applications. Determine compliance of permitted and unpermitted wetland and sovereign submerged lands activities. Evaluate and Resolve complex compliance and enforcement cases. Field and Knowledge and operation of analytical field and laboratory equipment and methods Laboratory for the following: 1. Determine the particle grain size of sediment samples collected Expertise in the field, 2. Monitor sediment transport 3. Analyze water and sediment for many parameters including PAH' s, heavy metals, nutrients, coliform, BOD, DO, pH, Salinity, petroleum hydrocarbons, and oil and grease. 4. Culture and isolate microorganisms, and 5. Operate field meters to sample water for pH, DO, temperature, etc. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2002 to Advanced Environmental Technologies, LLC, Senior Wetlands Scientist. Present Environmental Consultant. Conducted Surface Water Quality sampling and analyses for proposed marina projects such as the Perdido Key Water Club and Florencia marinas in Escambia County. Conducted sediment coring and analyses for proposed marinas. Conducted natural resource surveys and assessed ecological impacts of proposed marinas. Prepared Environmental Impact Statements. Submitted and processed many wetland permit applications and sovereign submerged lands authorizations including leases for dredging, filling, or construction in waters of the State and United States. Conducted many wetland jurisdiction determinations, identify wetland and transitional communities, evaluate the ecological significance, and the effect of environmental alterations on open water and wetland communities, develop recommendations for minimizing adverse impacts on aquatic resources, develop adequate mitigation plans. Evaluated and negotiated complex permit applications with state agencies and ACOE. August 1994 to FDEP, Environmental Specialist II, Submerged Lands and Environmental July 2002 Resource Program ( SLERP). lnspected, evaluated, and processed several hundred wetland permit applications ( dredge and fill) and Sovereign Submerged Land  authorization requests. Conducted thousands of wetland jurisdiction determinations, identify wetland and transitional communities, evaluate tl1e ecological significance, and the effect of environmental alterations on open water and wetland communities, develop recommendations for minimizing adverse impacts on aquatic resources, develop adequate mitigation plans. Determined compliance of permitted and unpermitted wetland and sovereign submerged lands activities.- Conduct water quality sampling for compliance with DEP water quality standards on various sites including concrete batch plants and construction projects. Evaluated and resolved complex compliance and enforcement cases. Train, coordinate and supervise the student volunteer program within the Compliance and Enforcement Section of SLERP. Conducted several presentations at Environmental Seminars and educated the regarding the agency' s jurisdictional responsibilities, the impact of environmental alterations, and management practices in estuarine, wetland. open waters, and transitional communities. February 1994 to Sterling Fibers Industry, Research Chemist. Developed experiments to improve August 1994 the quality of synthetic fiber by producing a more light stable fiber or an antimicrobial fiber. . June 1993 to Analytical Technologies, Inc. Chemical Analyst. Environmental Testing of soil September 1993 and water samples for fuels, oils and grease. Environmental testing of drinking water contaminants ( EDB/ DBCP). Review quality control reports, and write standard operating procedures. August 1991 to Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Research, Research Assistant. Monitored August 1992 sediment transport in Bayou Texar by conducting vibracore sampling and performing particle grain size analysis. Drafted a bathymetric map. Conducted field trip wetland seminars involving salt marsh and river swamp wetland ecosystems for middle school age children. September 1989 to Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Research, Research Assistant. Conducted March 1990 vegetation study for a beach nourishment project for the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Monitored seed bank study in a greenhouse. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE April 1992 Bachelor' s of Science in Marine Biology, University of West Florida. Curriculum involved several graduate level courses emphasizing wetlands ecology CERTIFICATIONS Florida Registered Environmental Professional # 116 Certified DEP Erosion Control Inspector # 3280 Certified State of Florida Boating Safety Course Certified NAUI diver TRAINING AND AWARDS Environmental Professional of the Year 1999 . Wetland Delineation Training: October 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999 DEP Extra Effort Award 1996 DEP Outstanding Service Award 1999 ACOE Dredging Seminar 1995 Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Conference 1994, 1995, 1996. 1997 Compliance/ Enforcement Workshop 1994, 1995, 1996. 1997  Fort Walton Beach Landings Marina Feasibility Study 2. 5. Willlnaness of Firm to Work Within Budaet arid Time Constraints to provide a cost- effective The goal of the Project Team is to effectively manage all aspects of the project and quality product that meets the expectation of the City and the Project' objectives. Our approach is s fairly simple -form a highly qualified Project Team that has the expertise to successfully complete this construction. By combining our individual type of marina project from the initial Feasibility Study through talents we reduce our overhead and as a result provides a cost- effective product. Our past performance The Project Team is willing to work within the. City' s budget and time constraints. amount of business and new business by client referrals. We feel this has resulted in a great repeat within budget. We will develop record is indicative of our ability to provide a quality product, on time and a close working relationship with the City to ensure we maintain a continuing awareness of the City's know that on each project our performance needs to ensure that all project expectations are met. We is measured by the client. The Project Team certifies, " we bear no relationship, past or present, with any potential bidder or contractor, which hinder or in any way compromise efforts 'to perform, may and seNices for the City of Fort Walton Beach." complete, unbiased objective 2. 6. Firm' s Ability to Furnish Services Section 3. 0) We believe out qualifications and experience ( Sections 1. 0 and 2. 0) and Project Approach ( and time constraints. show that we are uniquely qualified to complete this project within the City' budget s In order to meet the project schedule, the Project Team will identify the critical tasks and develop an action We will make efficient use of the manpower plan to enable the project to be completed successfully. time constraints with the schedule. project Our to ability perform under resources to ensure compliance on time, such as, work longer is tested almost daily. We will do whatever it takes to complete a project hours, hire more employees, purchase needed equipment, and/ or update/ upgrade equipment. 2. 7. Estimated Fees and Time Schedule under this Request for Section 3. 1. outlines our approach to develop the Feasibility Study requested schedule will ultimately depend on the negotiated scope of work. Proposals. The tasks, fees and time the fixed fees for: 1) and the tasks outlined in Section 3. 1., However, based on our experience Assessment; 3) Marina Feasibility Bathymetric and Condition Survey; 2) Preliminary Environmental Impact and, 4) Marina Feasibility Report and Presentation to City of Fort Assessment and Conceptual Design;