Joseph Henson
Manitowoc
Summary
Resource conservationist skilled in environmental assessments, GIS mapping, community outreach and BMP implementation. Committed to promoting and establishing sustainable practices enhancing public awareness of conservation initiatives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Conservationist
Manitowoc County
Manitowoc
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.
- Conducted environmental assessments to identify conservation opportunities.
- Developed educational materials for community outreach programs.
- Monitored natural resources and reported on conservation efforts.
- Assisted in creating land management plans for county properties.
- Organized workshops to teach residents about conservation techniques.
- Reviewed permits and applications for compliance with conservation regulations.
- Developed brochures, flyers, newsletters, and presentations to enhance public awareness of resource conservation initiatives.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations into resource conservation matters.
- Identified opportunities for improving existing systems used for managing natural resources.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals seeking funding for research or implementation of new initiatives focused on protecting natural resources.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed site inspections to assess current conditions and potential impacts of development projects.
- Monitored compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of concern or potential problems related to resource conservation efforts.
- Conducted field surveys and collected data on natural resources and wildlife populations to inform conservation strategies.
- Investigated complaints regarding violations of environmental laws or regulations.
- Provided technical advice to government agencies on resource management issues.
- Educated landowners and community members about the importance of protecting natural resources and implementing sustainable practices.
- Attended conferences, workshops or other events related to resource conservation efforts.
- Prepared engineering-related calculations and drafted drawings and visual aids.
- Assisted with fieldwork such as permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling, and soil sampling.
- Built conceptual models identifying potential contaminant sources.
- Drafted design drawings, details, sections and plans in Autodesk Civil 3D AutoCAD Carlson CAD, and ARC GIS Pro
- Conducted continuous monitoring of sites, tracking progress and conformance with design specifications.
- Developed and led land use studies, surveys and investigations to expand upon existing knowledgebase.
- Collected information from GIS databases and applications to improve land use recommendations.
- Reviewed NMP and conducted site visits for the farmland preservation program.
- Maintained database for groundwater resources.
- Administered countywide nitrate screening and reporting by section average nitrate concentration in well water.
- Conducted surveys, designed best management practices, and implemented them for eligible landowners to improve land use.
- Prepared and managed grant applications for NWQI and other programs to secure funding for environmental initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI04-2020
Skills
- Environmental assessments
- Land management
- Permit compliance
- Land use planning
- Soil conservation practices
- Groundwater monitoring
- GIS mapping
- Data analysis
- Surveying techniques
- Research development
- Project coordination
- Report preparation
- Community outreach
Languages
German
Professional
Certification
- Fundamentals of Geology ASBOG Certified
Timeline
Resource Conservationist
Manitowoc County
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wisconsin, River Falls