Objective
To develop, analyze and use the best available resource to set priorities, make decisions, take action and measure results by conducting business in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Summary of Qualifications
Unique background with over 20 years experience in environmental, and civil/structural technical engineering field. Skills and qualifications include well developed planning, data analysis, and research skills, and the ability to maintain a clear focus on achieving results and the ability to create and manage strategic relationships and alliances with key players and stakeholders. Ability to be a self-starter, work well in team oriented environments and the ability to fluently speak read and write Spanish and English. Areas of expertise are in Strategic Planning, Research and NEPA Documentation, Project/Contract management, budget and invoice review, civil engineering technology, Storm Water design, business administration, contract management and budgeting, permitting, pollution prevention, groundwater investigations, environmental compliance and environmental assessments including Phase I (due diligence) audits. Good Knowledge of environmental regulations such as CERP, Clean Air/Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, WPS,CERCLA, RCRA, and OSHA regulations. Computer knowledge includes AutoCAD, ARC Info/GIS, DBHydro, DotNet, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Lotus Notes.
Gloria L. Lopez
6943 Thicket Trace, Lake Worth, FL 33467-7209 (561) 662-7026 email: etechgll[at]hotmail.com
Education
Environmental Masters Business Administration; Florida Atlantic Univ., Boca Raton, FL December 2004
Bachelors Environmental Studies; Florida International Univ., Miami, FL December 1994
A.S. Commercial and Graphic Arts; Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth, FL December 1980
A.A. Architecture; Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth, FL June 1977
High School Diploma: Forest Hill High, West Palm Beach, FL June 1975
Experience
State of Florida – FDOT District IV, Fort Lauderdale, FL 12/07 – present
Environmental Specialist/Environmental Coordinator
This is a highly advanced professional and technical position addressing the most complex independent assignments dealing with program development, management and control of hazardous material, underground and aboveground petroleum tanks and asbestos handling disposal. Work involves coordination of HAZMAT, spill response and waste functions and directing and working closely with various Environmental Staff and consultants. Work requires contract administration including invoice review, scope of services writing, proposal technical review, crew supervision, a thorough working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations including knowledge of hazardous, industrial and solid waste handling and treatment processes, air and water pollution control technology, underground petroleum storage tank controls and emergency response activities, such as RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA and OSHA regulations.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL 11/06 – 12/07
Senior Planner
Performed process and progress Reviews on cultural resource activities on construction water management projects; work involved senior level decision-making skills and knowledge and understanding of historic preservation and archaeological principles for cultural resource activities for the everglades restoration, South Florida ecology, and cultural resources support for project implementation. This included representing the South Florida Water Management District at federal, state, and local functions and coordinating intra/inter-agency cultural resource issues and investigations. Assisted in managing cultural resource contracts, supervised and advised archaeological field crews, geotechnical issues by coordinating inter-agency land use change requests, coordinating and managing contract(s) for endangered species experts, technical writing, review and input on state and federal reports produced; assisted in the development of reports fulfilling NEPA requirements needed for Corps of Engineers’ 404 Permits. Work included knowledge of the South Florida ecology, hydrology, soils and water quality; knowledge of the Central and Southern Flood Control Project and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
State of Florida – FDACS/Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services Gainesville, FL 2/05 –8/06
Environmental Specialist III/State of Florida Worker Protection Safety Coordinator
Responsibilities included performing tasks that involved outreach, public involvement and educational programs for the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring pesticide programs. Responsible for providing advice on the interpretation and implementation of technical policy directives and programs, preliminary review, screening and processing of incoming Worker Protection Standard (WPS), Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (FAWSA), and the Florida Pesticide Safety Education Program (PESP) inquiries and requests; developed outreach education and training materials for Department’s WPS needs; conducted training sessions and provided regulatory expertise on Pesticide related issues. Also served as Department’s representative at national, regional and local meetings and sought out grant opportunities for the department.
Stanley Consultants, West Palm Bch, FL 9/02 – 9/04
Environmental Analyst/Specialist
Tasks included project coordination, technical report writing of the water management documents such as on-site evaluations, environmental assessments and feasibility studies, which included areas within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program in South Florida. These areas included studies of the Hillsboro Canal, Caloosahatchee River, Everglades Agriculture Area, Biscayne Restoration and Lake Okeechobee. Responsibilities integrated a wide variety of skills which included ecosystem restoration planning, decision making, coordinating, scoping, directing, reporting, delegating, communicating, and maintaining good client relations, including cooperation with governmental agencies and clients in a variety of projects involving restoration, water resources, ground water and surface water studies. Tasks also included project implementation reports and environmental assessments for the Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District and the preparation and drafting of a variety of structural and water resource plans, proposal and scope of work preparations.
Palm Beach County Zoning, West Palm Bch, FL 2/02 – 8/02
Site Planner
Independent work reviewing various types of proposals and applications for land development permits including Chapter 163 F.S. and Chapter 380.06 F.S. provisions for buildings, rezoning, special exceptions, variances, special permits, plats, master land development plans, site development plans, landscape plans, vegetation protection plans, and related plans and documents. Provided staff recommendations to Board of County Commissioners at public hearings.
Siemens ICN, Boca Raton, FL 10/98 – 11/01
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
Responsibilities included the creation and maintenance of environmental, health and safety, corporate programs; coordinated and implemented Safety Committee and employee safety training. Responsible for EPA and other state and local government compliance for onsite storage tank facilities, including compliance with CERCLA and RCRA regulations. Also addressed all of the corporate project's safety and health issues and interfaced with OSHA and Security during inspections and security incidents, and implemented Emergency Preparedness and Response plans. Facilitated safety inspections, and investigated accident injury reports.
Contractor, various Florida locations 9/97 – 10/98
Survey/Civil Drafter
Performed miscellaneous computer aided drafting and manual drafting for structural and civil projects using AutoCAD, geographic information systems, Softdesk and Land use Software. Tasks included drawing telecommunication towers, paving grading and drainage plans, sanitary sewer lines, subdivision site development plans and other utility related plans.
State of Florida - School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL 9-96 – 9-97
Drafting Instructor
Tasks included teaching high school and adult level vocational students, drafting skills in the areas of computer and manual drafting techniques; including teaching skills to enter into the workforce in the architectural, mechanical, civil and electric engineering drafting fields. In addition, responsibilities included developing coursework and business model for classroom.
Kimley Horn & Associates, West Palm Bch, FL 08/94 – 09/96
Environmental Analyst
Managed and maintained data and analysis of air, ground and surface water data. Collected soil and water samples for several clients including the SFWMD and US Sugar Corporation in the Everglades Agricultural Area and analyzed them using DBHydro, MODFLOW and other statistical and modeling software. The position involved scientific analysis and evaluation of hydrologic data involved in regional water supply plans and knowledge of South Florida hydrology, soils, water quality and ecology. Conducting fieldwork and sampling of material; reviewed and processed surface and ground water permits, worked with clients to achieve compliance of regulatory agencies; reported assessments and remedial actions for Phase I audits/environmental assessments such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Target Stores. Additional tasks included, assisting in regulatory affairs, ecosystem restoration, environmental monitoring, wetland delineation, hydrologic design and supporting various land development and roadway projects throughout the tri-county area.
State of Florida – FDOT District IV, West Palm Beach, FL 6/91 – 7/94
Engineer Technician IV
Performed duties including permit coordination and contract supervision and inspections of roadway projects including maintenance contracts involving guardrail, lawn mowing, tree trimming and asphalt paving contracts; worked with roadway projects crews and contractors to maintain state roadway system in Palm Beach County. Work included assisting the Contracts and Permits Administrator in the review and processing of permits, and inspection of contract work, governmental permitting and bridge inspections.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL 1/90 - 05/91
Engineer Assistant
Computer Drafting and Manual drafting for surface water related planning projects involving the Kissimmee River Phase I restoration project. Completed permit applications and operation and maintenance reports for surface water basin projects, assisted with hydrologic modeling and data collection.
RMS2 Engineers Design Group, West Palm Beach, FL 6/87 – 10/89
Structural Drafter
Design Drafting for projects involving structural work such as bridges and roadway projects including subdivision paving, grading and drainage plans, aprons, pilings, slopes and elevation plans and summary of quantities work.
State of Florida - School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL 10/86 – 6/87
Computer Aided Graphics Technician
Drafting and maintaining area schools architectural and engineering plans.
Part-time English Instructor
Duties included teaching English as a Second Language to foreign language speaking adults.
Lawson Noble & Associates, West Palm Beach, FL 6/85 – 10/86
Civil/Survey Drafter
Drafted engineering plans including site development, utility layouts, storm drainage plans, paving and grading plans, sanitary sewer systems, and land development/roadway projects using survey drafting/COGO developing plans for residential site developments.
Palm Beach County – Cartographic, West Palm Beach, FL 6/81 – 6/85
Cartographer
Department of Airports: maintenance and drafting of roadway and airport plans.
Cartographic Department: Graphic arts and photographic tasks performed to design the first Palm Beach County base map and assisted in the implementation of the Emergency 911 system in Palm Beach County.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
FEAA All-Appropriate Inquiry Course
NEPA Policy & Documentation
NSPDES Certification -
Storm water Management. Inspector
Safety Manager Cert. –PBC Safety Council
FDOT Project Management Training
OSHA 10 hr Construction
OSHA 40 hr Emergency First Responder
OSHA 8 hr Emergency First Responder
Asbestos Designer/Planner and Supervisor/Manager Certification
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Arc Info
ADaPT
MS Office
PowerPoint
Word
Excel
MS Project
Drafting, Civil/Structural
AutoCAD
Lotus 123
Soft desk
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