Christopher Romanchak
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Currently a driven student enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University working towards two bachelor’s degrees in marine science and environmental studies with a concentration in ecology and environmental assessment. I am a passionate environmentalist who aims to lead a career where I can contribute to environmental conservation and educate current and future generations to be advocates as well. I like to utilize software (like ArcGIS or Avenza) to record data and use it to inform the public and urge them to protect natural resources.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPS Park Ranger (Exotic/Invasive Plant Technician)
Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Recreation
Fort Myers , FL
2023.09 - Current
- Managed exotic, non-native, and invasive plant species at Koreshan State Park, Estero Bay Preserve State Park, and Mound Key Archaeological State Park.
- Used Avenza Maps and ArcGIS to conduct surveys and record data on important natural resources, invasive species infestations, and gopher tortoise burrows.
- Developing environmental interpretation programs and presentations for staff and public education.
- Monitored wildlife populations and habitats to ensure their protection.
- Supervised volunteers for invasive species treatments.
OPS Environmental Specialist I
Department of Environmental Protection South District Office
Fort Myers , FL
2023.01 - 2023.07
- Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders involved in the permitting process to ensure they complied with Florida's regulations and statutes.
- Evaluated plans submitted by contractors against approved standards before granting permits.
- Conducted inspections of sites prior to issuing permits to verify their compliance with regulations (vegetation surveys, wetland delineations, species surveys).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL2024-05
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Florida Gulf Coast University
05.2024
Minor - Climate Change
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers2024-05
Skills
- Resource Monitoring
- Resource Permitting
- Invasive Species Management
- Environmental Interpretation
- Community Outreach
- Environmental Education
- MS Applications
- Google Applications
- Geographic information systems
- Database Management
- Permit processing
- Native and non-native species identification
Websites
Certification
- ATV/UTV trained
- Prescribed Burn Trainee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OPS Park Ranger (Exotic/Invasive Plant Technician)
Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Recreation
2023.09 - Current
OPS Environmental Specialist I
Department of Environmental Protection South District Office
2023.01 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Florida Gulf Coast University
Minor - Climate Change
Florida Gulf Coast University
- ATV/UTV trained
- Prescribed Burn Trainee
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