ANGELA C. RYAN
Environmental Science
Englewood,Florida
Summary
Environmental scientist, biologist and urban planner with expertise in water resources, renewable energy, land management, and land development. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in environmental protection, leadership in renewable energy, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Scientist and Team Lead
U.S. Department of Energy
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Loans Programs Office
- Responsible for leading Loans Program Office (LPO) Environmental Compliance (EC) Monitoring Team, which encompasses the monitoring of LPO portfolio projects encompassing over $18 billion of renewable energy projects in the U.S
- Serves as a mentor for new monitoring staff and natural leader in EC providing peer support and technical expertise on matters such as environmental laws, land management, construction processes, health and safety, and environmental science
- Leads development and publication of wide-ranging environmental reports to include agency first-ever Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
- Created new databases, training materials, and comprehensive guides for the EC Monitoring Team and the EC team members regarding environmental monitoring, as well as Tribal Consultations
- Expert skill in review and approval of highly scientific and technical reports for renewable energy projects, which includes conducting comparative assessments of said reports and the legal requirements found in Federal environmental laws and LPO contractual documents
- Provides technical guidance resulting in the avoidance of environmental, health, and safety risks through diligent compliance efforts and written and verbal communication internal and external to DOE
- Effective and professional engagement with cross-disciplinary teams within LPO resulting in environmental challenges being addressed and successes being implemented on future projects
- Responsibilities include appointment as LPO lead for Tribal Pod (i.e., agency community of practice), resulting in increased agency awareness of Tribal energy projects and agency responsibilities
- Received two 'On the Spot Cash' awards in 2023 and 2024, LPO Certificate of Excellence Award in 2023, and LPO 'Lion Award' in February 2024, the latter for factors such as skills with engagement and inclusiveness within LPO, scientific / technical abilities, and leadership for Tribal projects
- Loans Programs Office
Principal Planner
Forward Pinellas
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Principal Planner responsible for project management of long-range transportation and land use plans
- Focus and expertise in conducting evaluations to ensure compliance with Environmental Justice
- Responsible for managing planning studies, to include contractor management, scope, budget, etc
- Metropolitan Planning Organization
Section Chief and Supervisory Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Tampa Permits Section
- Responsible for leading diverse team of biologists and administrative staff to accomplish ~1,000 scientifically sound and legally compliant environmental projects in the State of Florida each year
- Delegated decision-making responsibility pursuant to the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act
- Ensured technical accuracy for over 1,000 annual environmental permit decisions which each require compliance and environmental reports pursuant to NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, National Historic Preservation Act
- Led development of interagency consultation and coordination on programmatic agreements
- Instructed staff and the public on compensatory mitigation strategies for aquatic resources
- Provided technical guidance and oversight on all scientific and planning studies to ensure quality
- Expertise in projects to include but not limited to energy and renewable energy, water reservoirs, mining (surface and subsurface), beach nourishment, natural gas pipelines, utility lines, transportation developments, airports (new and expansions) and residential and commercial developments
- Expert in watershed-based analyses for jurisdictional determinations, wetland delineations and habitat functional assessments of which all were taught to staff through group and one-on-one training
- Appointed as NEPA instructor for national USACE Regulatory Program
- Awarded 'Commanders Coin' for leadership on Port of Manatee Expansion project and presented 'Time-Off' award for collaboration on water management project associated with Everglades Restoration
- Awarded Civilian Service Award for Leadership to the U.S
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Tampa Permits Section
Temporary Promotion: Regulatory Program Detailed Assignment
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Detailed 6-month position as a national expert in Washington, D.C
- Responsible for creating nationally distributed policy and training materials on environmental regulations, laws, scientific processes, and Tribal and Historic Properties to Regulatory Program staff
- Drafted policies, memorandums, reports, and technical correspondence for headquarters
Mining Biologist and Team Lead
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for leading mining compliance for wetland mitigation projects and other mining compliance requirements associated with USACE permits resulting in new agency processes and new mining team
- Developed project specific biological assessments and jurisdictional determinations for all mining within Jacksonville District, including 500 sq
- Miles of phosphate mines
- Applied technical skill of land management practices to include plantings, prescribed fire, wetland and stream creations, conservation easements, and review of legal instruments for leases
- Expert technical knowledge of ecological systems and compliance with wide ranging federal policies
- Conducted cumulative review of 24,000 acres of ecosystem restoration projects associated with mining industry resulting in over 2,000 acres of required mitigation from mining company
- Awarded the 'Army Achievement Medal of Civilian Service for Excellence' for co-development of report 'Cumulative Analysis on Wetland Losses under the Clean Water Act for Central Florida'
Enforcement Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Promotion to Enforcement team due to excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as ability to understand 'big picture' of Corps' Regulatory Program
- Skill in analyzing complicated violations of the Clean Water Act and resolving cases through penalty process
- Implemented Administrative Penalties and civil penalties with DOJ and EPA
- Demonstrated effective and efficient project management through organizing case data, leading stakeholder meetings, facilitating compliance processes and collaborating with external agencies
- Expert in conducting outreach events, pro-active compliance initiatives and inter-agency facilitation
- Skill in conducting field work to analyze impacts such as unauthorized habitat impacts, pollutant discharges, and other degradation and designing the restoration requirements for natural habitats
- Expert skill in conducting functional assessments as a result of lost habitat, evaluation of suitable habitat for endangered species, and detailed review of compensatory mitigation projects to offset said impacts
- Received 'Time Off' award for restoration of wetlands and estuary system in collaboration with EPA
Regulatory Biologist
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
10.2007 - 07.2012
- Successfully moved from a GS-7 to a GS-11 by being highly efficient, organized and detail orientated
- Originally hired in Fort Myers and transferred to Tampa within the same position
- Responsible for leading hundreds of NEPA environmental assessments and environmental impact statement analyses for wide range of large-scale projects
- To include but not limited to, the largest solar energy field in the world 'Desoto Solar Energy Plant' and the Gulfstream Natural Gas Line
- Responsibilities included acting as lead biologist on energy, highway, water reservoir, mining, utility, commercial development, beach restoration and residential development projects
- Developed expert knowledge of environmental regulations and laws as well as scientific processes to include threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and stream/wetland restoration projects
- Awarded 'Commanders Coin' and five (5) 'On the Spot Cash' awards for excellence
Education
Master of Science - Global Sustainability with a concentration in Water Sustainability
University of South Florida
01.2022 - 12 2022
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies with a Pathway in Policy and Planning
Florida Gulf Coast University
01.2007 - 12 2007
Skills
Results analysis
Timeline
Physical Scientist and Team Lead
U.S. Department of Energy
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Global Sustainability with a concentration in Water Sustainability
University of South Florida
01.2022 - 12 2022
Principal Planner
Forward Pinellas
01.2019 - 01.2022
Temporary Promotion: Regulatory Program Detailed Assignment
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
06.2018 - 12.2018
Section Chief and Supervisory Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
12.2016 - 03.2019
Mining Biologist and Team Lead
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
05.2015 - 12.2016
Enforcement Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
07.2012 - 05.2015
Regulatory Biologist
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
10.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies with a Pathway in Policy and Planning
Florida Gulf Coast University
01.2007 - 12 2007
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