Working towards a career in environmental studies/science, associated with Engineering and Construction.
Yaakov Birnbaum
Objective Full time
Working towards a career in environmental studies/science, associated with Engineering and Construction.
Experience Maryland Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Avenue
Tawes State Office Building, D-3
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8924
Date: April 2008- Current
Position: Project Manager/ Environmental Compliance Specialist (III)
Description:
Project Manager: Create and execute project work plans/specifics and revises as appropriate to meet the requirements for successful completion. Responsible for accurate cost estimating of projects, hiring of contractors and dealing with government officials and permits. Manage day to day operational aspects to enforce project standards, and to ensure project documents are complete, current, and filed appropriately. Worked extensively with Nitrogen-Reducing Septic Tanks.
Environmental Compliance Specialist: Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations for all DNR facilities. Areas of concern include but are not limited to fuel tanks (UST, AST), lead risk reduction, pesticide use, water management, waste management, fleet operations (marinas), chemical and hazardous materials management, X-Ray equipment, fuel sales, and air emission testing. I have also written the DNR’s official Environmental Compliance Checklist, and Environmental Management Plan.
Supervisor: Jordan Loran
Versar Inc.
9200 Rumsey Rd.
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045
410-964-9200
Date: Sep. 2007- April 2008
Position: Lab Technician/ Field Operator
Description: Duties included numerous hours in a lab examining water samples for benthic research, both saltwater and freshwater. Other duties included field work ranging from replacing 70lbs batteries through trails, conducting water quality assessments on-site, calculating flow and average depth for streams, and participating in a storm study.
Supervisor: Lisa Scott
Maryland Department of the Environment
Montgomery Park, Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, M.D. 21230
410-537-3582
Date: Dec. 2006- Aug.2007
Position: Intern
Description: Field Agent responsible for conducting county wide surveys for the flood-plain manager of the state. Includes extensive survey work to measure the elevation of houses compared to the sea level. It requires knowledge of GIS programs such as Arcmap and various GPS equipment. The position also required aiding in country wide visits with the flood-plain manager to propose mitigation strategies for new developments at the county level.
Supervisor: John Joyce/ Brad Davis
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
1000 Hilton Ave.
Baltimore, M.D.
410-747-2133
Date: January 2007- June 2007
Position: Maryland Conservation Crew
Description: Position includes but is not limited to many duties such as chainsaw jobs/ felling trees, stocking fish in streams, sampling benthic macro-invertebrates for Stream Waders program, educational programs for the environment for children which includes care and supervision of predatory birds and reptiles, trail maintenance and restoration, maintenance around the state parks and campgrounds, involved in numerous activities for the advocation of environmental issues, and supervised in a study about trail use. Required numerous hours in the field sometimes in strenuous conditions.
Supervisor: Amy Lutsco
Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education
UMBC, Technology Research Center 102
1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, M.D. 21250
410-455-1763
Date: September 2006- December 2006
Position: Intern
Description: Responsible for classifying benthic-macro invertebrates for
a paper on carbon concentrations in urban vs. rural streams in Maryland
for a Prof. Kenneth Belt.
Supervisor: Kenneth Belt
The Water Taxi
727 Thames Street
Baltimore, M.D.
Date: 2002-2004
Position: First Mate
Description: Responsible for money handling, customer service/ safety, docking and maintenance of Catamaran boats.
Supervisor: Mrs. Nora
Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management
400 Washington Ave, Courthouse
Towson, M.D. 21204
Date: January 2000- June 2000
Position: Intern
Description: Aided in routine testing of water quality in streams around Baltimore County. Included sampling and classifying of benthic-macro invertebrates and various chemical sampling. Extensive Data collecting/ entering and street mapping was also involved.
Supervisor: Steven Stewart
The Water Taxi
Education Beth Tfiloh High School
Diploma received 6 / 2000.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
B.A. Environmental Studies - Diploma received 8/ 2009
Training & Certifications Low Impact Development Applications for Water Resource Management
RS Means/ Facilities Repair & Remodeling Estimating
MD Onsite Wastewater Professional Association Member
Healthcare Provider Certified
Advanced SCUBA Certified
Ten years of extensive experience in percussion.
UMBC Jazz Ensemble
UMBC Pep Band
References Jordan Loran 410-260-8907
Brad Davis 410-812-3153/ 410-335-8060
Amy Lutsco 410-747-2133
Dr. Sandy Parker 410-455-3153
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