DAVID J. VINCELETTE
Environmental Planner & Compliance Management Specialist

- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -

Aug. 2007 Oct. 2008Sr. Environmental Scientists, HDR Engineering, Las Vegas, NV

Performed Wetland Delineation field work and developed Jurisdictional Determination Reports based on USACE Guidelines. Performed research and developed supporting NEPA documentation (CX, EA, and EIS) for various projects within Nevada. Performed Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and data sheet evaluation. Developed permitting matrices for various projects (SNWAs Water Pipeline Project and a Colorado River Bridge Project in Bullhead City, AZ.) in the planning and preliminary engineering phases. Coordinated BLM Land Transfer and County re-zoning efforts on a 70 acre detention basin and park project.

Aug. 2004 March 2007Environmental Planner, City of Mesquite, Nevada

Responsible for oversight of development of acquired BLM land-sale disposal areas within and surrounding the City of Mesquite - Nevada. Managed a $1.2 million /yr. environmental budget for the development of a Habitat Conservation Plan specific to the Virgin River corridor for ESA coverage on four endangered species. Acted as key point of contact for coordination with federal agencies (USFWS, BLM, USACE) and Clark County. Acted as primary City coordinator for a multi-state, multi-jurisdictional river restoration and flood control effort concerning the Virgin River following a historic 100-year flood event in January 2005. Coordinated river restoration projects and permitting efforts with agencies such as the NRCS, USACE, USFWS, Nevada Division of Wildlife, Clark County Regional Flood Control District, and other stakeholders. Guided technical efforts by the City regarding Master Plan updates and surrounding land use plans, as they related to conservation measures.

Mar. 2004 - Aug. 2004RMA Environmental Coordinator, Program Manager IV
Research Management Consultants, Inc. (RMCI), Golden, CO

Change in contractors by U.S. Army in March 2004: Same responsibilities as directly below.

July 2001 - Feb. 2004RMA Project Coordinator, Environmental Assessment Division
Argonne National Laboratory, Denver, CO

Responsible for providing environmental program development and compliance oversight, and for serving as an internal and external environmental program liaison between upper level management, site regulatory representatives (EPA, State, & Tri-County Health), and contractors at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA), a $100/million/yr. superfund site located in Commerce City, Colorado. Manage and supervise the implementation of a site-wide environmental program, as well as project and technical tasks for the U.S. Army. This includes, but is not limited to assisting in the definition of program objectives, tasks, deliverables, and schedules, which includes preparation of technical reports and plans, and maintenance of existing reporting and tracking systems used for environmental compliance. Experienced in regulatory compliance (including site inspections by outside agencies), environmental program development and maintenance, site assessment, and remedial evaluation for various implementation projects, site infrastructure support services, and site-wide program management.

Additional responsibilities include the preparation of environmental documentation associated with building removal (demolition and disposal), and the transfer and disposal of real property (real estate) for the Army, including institutional and land use controls. Acted as key environmental coordinator on a team of professionals to de-list approximately 5000 acres of a CERCLA Superfund site and transfer the property to the USFWS to facilitate the establishment of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

Nov. 1990 - July 2001Quality Assurance Engineer; Washington Group International, Inc.
(formerly known as Morrison Knudsen Corporation), Denver, CO

Developed, managed, and supervised implementation of a site-wide Quality Assurance program applicable to the site ROD and associated environmental monitoring and remediation (31 plus implementation projects) implemented at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA) superfund site. This included, but was not limited to, hazardous waste landfills, soils remediation, groundwater barrier and treatment projects, construction and demolition, leachate wastewater treatment systems, infrastructure improvements, and natural prairie restoration. Experience includes multiple aspects of environmental compliance, remediation, and construction work based on federal, state, local, project, and corporate requirements. Operational work has included: development of policies and procedures, technical development of subcontracts, and subcontractor compliance issues. Conducted formal assessments (audits and surveillances) and coordinated corrective action for various environmental and construction tasks. Responsibilities also include implementation and maintenance of compliance issues for treatment, storage and disposal (TSDF) activities. This includes treatment plant operations, waste characterization, and shipment and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Acted as lead QA Manager regarding stack emissions related to the sites submerged quench incinerator project (1994). Accomplished in the development and review of various site-wide programs, plans, and procedures (Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Health & Safety, and Environmental Compliance) for the RMA CERCLA remediation site.

1977-1990 (summers 1977-1980; Full-time Fall 1983, Jan 1986 - Aug. 1988, & May 1990-Nov. 1990)
Geophysical Technician, Amalgamator, Surveyor, & Top-Lander
Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc., Denver, CO

Experienced in all aspects of mining (Exploration, Operations, and Reclamation). Responsible for conducting geophysical and geotechnical field surveys, and data processing. Also performed land surveys, assays (sampling), and final GIS plotting of ore-body anomalies. Experienced in mining and milling operations of heavy metals, both underground and open pit, including reclamation work. Worked at various mining and exploration sites located throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

1983Quality Control Manager; Cooley Gravel Company, Denver, CO

Responsible for quality control product testing associated with three sand-and-gravel production plants. Production capacity of each plant was approximately 750 tons per hour. Testing was conducted in accordance with ASTM standards to verify that products produced were in compliance with established federal, state, and local standards.

- EDUCATION -
MEPMUniversity of Denver, Masters Degree in Environmental Policy and Management, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, 2003
B.S.Northern Arizona University, Business Administration, 1990
Civil Engineering Courses (Statics, Dynamics, Calculus, Chemistry, Mechanics of Materials, Construction Materials, Surveying, Geology, Physical Geography) University of Wyoming, 1978-1982


- TRAINING & AWARDS -

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, & Power Point. Also experienced in WordPerfect, Visio, Primavera, and Arc View.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Training; HDR Internal training to AAI standard (April 2008)
Restoring Riparian Habitats & Stabilizing Stream Banks, St. George Utah (20 hours December 2007)
Member of American Planning Association Member since February 2007
GIS Training; Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis, Las Vegas, NV (December 2006)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Habitat Conservation Plan Training at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. (July 2006)
Training Certificate for completion of 16 hours of Scour Analysis for Small to Medium Desert Washes, as offered through PBS&J Engineering Las Vegas, NV. (April 2006)
Received a City of Mesquite, Employee Award of Excellence for work and support effort related to the January 2005 Virgin River flood and post-flood coordination effort with federal agencies. (April 2005)
Received the Dept. of Army Commanders Award for Public Service for support to the deletion and transfer efforts at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal NPL Site. (June 2004)
Received Argonne National Laboratory Pacesetter Award for excellence in achievement and performance in the Environmental Assessment Division. (April 2003)
Ten-Year service award with Washington Group International, Inc. (Nov. 2000)
RCRA/CERCLA compliance issues and activity analysis, including compliance audits and Army Environmental Policy and Assessment System (EPAS) assessments.
Remediation Oversight for pre-ROD RI/FS activities and post ROD clean-up (both Environmental Compliance and Quality Assurance).
Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC) certification programs related to Civil Construction projects, including construction, operations and maintenance, and compliance of groundwater pump-and-treat systems.
NPL Deletion and Environmental Assessment and Analysis - Department of Defense Regulations and NEPA, including real property (land) transfer or disposal.
OSHA Health and Safety training, including 40-hour HAZWOPER, 8-hour refresher, and 8-hour site-supervisor training (1990 - 2004).
Mining and mineral activities, including operations support, explorations, and site remediation.