Marisa L. Michalski
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Environmental professional with a solid background in environmental compliance and conservation techniques. Proven ability to conduct fieldwork, collect and analyze environmental data, and implement best practices respectively. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Dependable, with commitment to achieving impactful results in all my conservation and remediation work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician
Upland Valley Environmental
06.2023 - Current
- Business owner and independent contractor for federal government agencies
- Performed trail maintenance for the U.S. Forest Service within: Fishlake National Forest and Dixie National Forest in Utah, and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho
- Performed hazard tree removal and processing for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Helena, Montana
- Coordinated with federal government officials regarding trail conditions, forest health, and clearance inspections
- Led crews of 3+ members safely through backcountry conditions while providing instruction and training to lower level forestry technicians
- Operated and maintained a chainsaw and hand tools to clear trail debris to Forest Service standards
Environmental Scientist II
Moody & Associates Environmental Consulting
Washington, PA
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Promoted from Environmental Scientist I to Environmental Scientist II in 2022
- Independently monitored streams located on the surface of three longwall coal mining sites owned by Consol Energy
- Collected water and soil samples and field data onsite through detailed scientific notation
- Documented field conditions relating to stream substrate, bedrock heaving or fracturing, loss of flow, and biological media
- Led emergency spill response clean up, performed environmental site assessments, and provided remediation recommendations
- Purged groundwater monitoring wells and sampled once stabilized
- Conducted routine and emergency erosion and sediment inspections on well pads
- Performed wetland delineations
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA05-2013
Skills
- Conservation management
- Safety and maintenance
- Digital mapping
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Environmental compliance
- Sampling techniques
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- MSHA Part 46 & 48 Surface Miner Certification
- 36-Hour Wetland Delineation Training
Timeline
Forestry Technician
Upland Valley Environmental
06.2023 - Current
Environmental Scientist II
Moody & Associates Environmental Consulting
10.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts -
Washington & Jefferson College