Dustin Simonson

• Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Successfully managed and secured multiple environmental permits for municipal and private construction projects, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to:
• Wetlands: Delineations, permitting (e.g., USACE Section 404/408), and mitigation planning.
• Threatened and Endangered Species (T&E): Conducted field surveys, prepared biological assessments, and coordinated with regulatory agencies (e.g., USFWS) for compliance.
• NEPA and Cultural Resources: Prepared comprehensive documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs), ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Coordinated with specialists on cultural resources and architectural history reviews.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Managed concurrent projects in a dynamic team environment, consistently meeting strict deadlines and budget requirements. Effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., engineering, legal, construction).
• Stakeholder Communication: Acted as a primary point of contact, ensuring effective and professional communication (verbal and written) with clients, regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, State DNR), and public officials regarding project status and technical findings.
• Travel and Flexibility: Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel outside of normal working hours, including weekends, to meet project demands and conduct field work.

Implemented mitigation practices to resotre native prairie landscapes.

Identified invasive species to map out treatment plans

Collected field data for further analysis

Collaborated with team members to ensure work was completed on time.