Eric Simpson
Tallahassee
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Administrator with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Proven track record in TMDL development and rulemaking coordination. Adept at statistical analysis, Geographic Information Systems, and project management. Strong critical thinking skills ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Administrator
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Tallahassee
07.2024 - Current
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded new staff.
- Coordinated rulemaking efforts for 62-304 F.A.C.
- Trained staff on environmental data analysis, GIS, and TMDL development principles.
- Coordinated with other programs and divisions to ensure adherence to FDEP priorities.
- Conducted performance reviews in accordance with FDEP policies.
- Ensured timely completion of timesheets, leave requests, and travel documentation according to FDEP policies.
- Held public workshops and conducted outreach to stakeholders regarding TMDL projects.
- Coordinated staff review of various contract deliverables, modeling reports, and other projects.
Environmental Consultant
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Tallahassee
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed lake and (draft) stream TMDLs using regression, reference, and BATHTUB approaches
- Delineated complex watersheds
- Spearheaded project researching new TMDL stream development options, including interdivisional cooperation
- Performed statistical data analysis in R, ArcPro, JMP, and Excel
- Participated in sediment sampling project
- Currently assisting in data analysis for a potential new Lake TMDL Approach
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Tallahassee
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Recorded file information into database
- Categorized and uploaded NPDES permit files to Oculus database
- Participated in training regarding NPDES Stormwater permitting process
- Updated dam safety and NPDES document templates to suit new procedures
- Managed multiple tasks across divisions, including MS4 and dam safety
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot analytical instruments
- Mixed reagents for sample analyses
- Utilized specialized instrumentation to analyze sediment and water samples for nutrients, chlorophyll, CDOM, and other parameters
- Exported, statistically analyzed, and visualized data using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS
- Performed extensive research on current literature, including data synthesis, benthic ecology, and coastal sediment transport
- Assisted in the successful deployment of field instruments
- Assisted in grading research papers and performing outreach to students as a teaching assistant
Research Assistant
University of Missouri
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Used R to download large packages of climate data from government databases
- Used Excel to filter, process, and export data for analysis on decadal climate trends in the Mississippi River Basin
- Used ArcGIS to visualize data, including hydrography, temperature, and precipitation trends
- Compared archived nutrient data to state and federal numeric nutrient criteria
- Ran artificial storms to test efficacy of soil amendments in removing nutrients from effluent
- Processed and measured soil samples for plant biomass, bulk density, pH, and other measurements
Student Supervisor
University of Missouri Campus Dining Services
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised student employees on the floor, ensuring health and safety compliance
- Performed annual performance evaluations for student employees
- Assessed needs of the restaurant on the fly to ensure proper staffing at different stations, as well as assigning staff to positions
- Trained student employees as needed
Education
Master of Science - Oceanography
Florida State University
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Water Quality
University of Missouri
05-2019
Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
University of Missouri
05-2019
Skills
- Employee and project management
- Rulemaking coordination
- Contract deliverable review
- Task prioritization
- TMDL Development
- BATHTUB model
- Statistical analysis
- Project management
- Basic proficiency in R
- Report writing and presenting
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Microsoft Office
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Field measurements
- Sediment and water sampling
- Instrument calibration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Administrator
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
07.2024 - Current
Environmental Consultant
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
06.2023 - 07.2024
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
04.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
University of Missouri
05.2017 - 05.2019
Student Supervisor
University of Missouri Campus Dining Services
02.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Oceanography
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Water Quality
University of Missouri
Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
University of Missouri
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