Kolt Bevan
Overbrook
Summary
With nearly a decade of experience in environmental management and water resource oversight, I possess a wealth of expertise in project design and management, technical writing, and scientific water research. My strong proficiency in field work, GIS mapping, and data analysis enables me to make valuable contributions to project success. I am fully dedicated to advancing sustainable water quality solutions through innovative research and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydrologist
United States Geological Survey
08.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple large scale complex projects
- Developed projects and grant proposals predominantly for tribal partners
- Completed reviews of multiple large scale reports and data releases
- Prepared written and oral reports to describe research results using illustrations, maps and appendices
- Completed field work involving surface and groundwater quality and quantity and geophysics
- Analyzed large data sets for all projects
Stormwater Management Coordinator
City of Hutchinson
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed the Kansas Water Pollution Control General Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit for the city
- Ensured that the city stays in compliance with the KDHE issued permit through meeting all the minimum control measures required
- Coordinated outreach events, completed regulatory inspections and issued compliance paperwork
- Completed all required storm event sampling and field work
Environmental Director
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed all environmental office staff and oversaw all work done by staff
- Managed the grants for each program and tracked spending to ensure deadlines had been met and money had been properly spent
- Maintained relationships with all necessary local and government agencies
Water Programs Manager
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed all aspects of the wetlands, non-point source pollution, Water Quality, and wastewater programs for the tribe
- Completed grant writing, field work, budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with other local state and national entities
- Through both teamwork and individual achievements each program was developed, improved, and all deliverables for each program were consistently met
Education
Master of Science - Earth, Environmental, and Physical Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geology with a minor in History
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2015
Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO06.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Grant Writing
- Technical Writing/ Review
- GIS Expertise
- Public Engagement
- Data analysis/Management
- Field Research
- Water Quality Sampling
- Groundwater/Surface Water Monitoring and Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Water Resource Management
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Hydrologist
United States Geological Survey
08.2022 - Current
Stormwater Management Coordinator
City of Hutchinson
01.2019 - 08.2022
Environmental Director
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
03.2018 - 01.2019
Water Programs Manager
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
11.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Earth, Environmental, and Physical Science
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Geology with a minor in History
Wichita State University
Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Northwest Missouri State University
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