Summary
Overview
Skills
Work History
Education
Certification
Affiliations
Hobbies
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Kaitlyn Valverde

Kaitlyn Valverde

Redlands,CA

Summary

Environmental Soil Scientist with a strong foundation in soil lab work, field work, and environmental compliance developed through federal service, private-sector contracts, and technical project coordination. Experienced in remediation support, soil and water sampling, system monitoring, and resolving site-specific chemical limitations such as salinity and nitrogen imbalance. Recognized for precision in data collection, clear field documentation, and dependable performance under variable field conditions. Committed to safety, regulatory compliance, and delivering practical, results-driven environmental solutions

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Technical report writing enthusiast
  • Federal contract experience
  • Top tier team coordination & communication
  • GIS (QGIS and ArcGIS Suite)
  • Soil classification and field analysis (physical and chemical)
  • Positive attitude in challenging work conditions
  • Excellent organization and time management
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certified

Work History

Field Environmental Technician: Hazardous Trees

Tetra Tech
04.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated hazardous tree removal operations in post-wildfire zones, working directly with subcontractors, certified arborists, ECC biologists, and private homeowners.
  • Ensured environmental compliance by verifying bird nest clearance and protected habitat avoidance in coordination with on-site biologists.
  • Maintained homeowner engagement by providing clear communication, obtaining consent, and documenting decisions for each tree removal, balancing legal, ecological, and community concerns.
  • Managed daily and forward-looking work plans to ensure tree cutting crews had a consistent and efficient workflow, minimizing downtime and project delays.
    Oversaw field documentation, including tree tagging verification, site readiness, and project tracking for regulatory reporting.
  • Worked comfortably in bilingual (English/Spanish) settings to facilitate communication across diverse stakeholders.
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certified.
  • Temporary Project Work

Environmental Soil Scientist

BG Soil Services
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Contracted with USDA-NRCS as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) to develop Nutrient Management (CPS 590) and Soil Health Management (CPA 116) plans in compliance with federal conservation programs
  • Authored detailed, NRCS-compliant plans using site-specific soil, water, and crop data to guide nutrient application and improve long-term soil function
  • Recommended gypsum, sulfur, and compost amendments for fields with salinity, sodicity, or compaction issues based on soil chemical analysis (ECe, SAR, ESP)
  • Utilized NRCS modeling tools including RUSLE2 and WEPS to assess erosion risks and support conservation practice planning
  • Performed contract-based fieldwork and reporting in alignment with EQIP and CSP program objectives

Project Management - Large Client Offboarding

Affinity Tech Solutions, LLC
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed a team of 7–14 service and project technicians, overseeing 30–75 daily tickets across over than 12 client organizations.
  • Led client-facing IT projects including new client onboardings, VOIP phone system rollouts, new internet installations, and complete office infrastructure builds tailored to individual client needs.
  • Spearheaded the offboarding of over 30 clinic offices during a corporate IT transition, training new internal staff and coordinating account/license transfers with department heads.
  • Prepared daily and weekly reports based on service and project team data to best guide leadership decision making.
  • Restructured Affinity Tech Solutions’ core service offerings post-transition, cutting overhead by 30% while maintaining full operational capacity and staffing.

Soil Scientist GS-0470-07

USDA-Natural Resource and Conservation Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted initial soil mapping: led GPS-based soil surveys and detailed site investigations for the USDA NRCS, covering over 40,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) territory.
  • Collected and classified soils data essential for national inventory, focusing on soil morphology, horizon delineation, and subsurface characterization relevant to infrastructure development and land-use planning.
  • Produced maps and models to evaluate soil health, erosion potential, and land capability by integrating soil, topographic, and environmental datasets.
  • Maintained and operated a wide range of field equipment, including trucks, ATVs, backhoes, augers, penetrometers, and moisture sensors. Maintained all equipment to meet safety and operational standards and maintain accurate and efficient data collection.
  • Coordinated with soil scientists, engineers, conservation planners, and federal agency partners to provide soil data and technical insight critical for projects such as erosion control, floodplain management, and site development, supporting the broader goals of sustainable land management resilience.

Operations Manager

Affinity Tech Solutions, LLC
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Designed and implemented an updated employee handbook and ticket workflow system
  • Led a full staff training weekend to roll out new best practices and mentorship-based workflows
  • Workflow systems developed are still in use at Affinity Tech Solutions today
  • Managed a team of 3–7 IT service technicians handling 15–30 tickets daily
  • Oversaw purchasing and inventory for both service and project needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Earth And Soil Science

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2021

Associates - Science

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
04.2018

Certification

Certified Crop Advisor

USDA-NRCS Technical Service Provider

Affiliations

  • Soil Science Society of America

Hobbies

Strength Training 

Retro Video Games 

Baking

Timeline

Field Environmental Technician: Hazardous Trees

Tetra Tech
04.2025 - Current

Environmental Soil Scientist

BG Soil Services
06.2023 - 04.2025

Project Management - Large Client Offboarding

Affinity Tech Solutions, LLC
09.2022 - 06.2024

Soil Scientist GS-0470-07

USDA-Natural Resource and Conservation Services
06.2021 - 09.2022

Operations Manager

Affinity Tech Solutions, LLC
09.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Earth And Soil Science

California Polytechnic State University

Associates - Science

Weber State University

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