Nicole Stephan
Rochester,NY
Summary
Environmental Scientist with over 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. Experience with wetland delineation and permitting, large-scale solar development projects, 94-c applications, environmental risk assessment, Stormwater Pollution Prevention monitoring, and climate resiliency work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
LaBella Associates
05.2021 - Current
- Assist in the completion of wetland delineations and associated permitting for a variety of solar, utility, and municipal projects throughout New York State.
- Involvement in nearly every stage of the 94-c application process, including: wetland delineation fieldwork, invasive species evaluation, endangered species surveys, ArcGIS mapping, acquisition of Jurisdictional Determinations from agencies, and exhibit development for the application’s final submittal to ORES.
- Responsible for using ArcGIS to create mapping and figures for agency applications.
- Complete Environmental Assessments involving the analysis of project sites in relation to local zoning and land use regulations, biological land cultural resources, FEMA floodplains, environmental hazards, etc.
- Complete habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species within New York State.
- Conduct Wintering Grassland Raptor Species Surveys to determine whether clients may have to mitigate for the loss of suitable habitat.
- Complete SWPPP and agricultural monitoring inspections.
Phase I Assistant Technical Manager
LaBella Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Reviewed, revised, and finalized Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to meet project deliverables.
Environmental Analyst
LaBella Associates
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared Phase I ESA and Transaction Screen technical reports.
- Reviewed and interpreted historical, regulatory, and municipal records.
- Conducted field surveys and assessments for the identification and mitigation of potential environmental risks.
Research Intern
NYS AG Environmental Protection Bureau
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Met with in-house Environmental Scientist to discuss current projects and requirements, compile research and advise staff on latest science regarding current cases, working closely with state and federal environmental regulations including RCRA, TSCA, NYS ECL, and CWA.
- Performed independent research regarding NYS plastic pollution and provide recommendations for action.
Farm Partnership Manager
Asarasi, Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed Asarasi Farms, outreach and primary contact for thousands of maple farms across the North-eastern US and Canada.
- Researched and applied for funding opportunities. Put together informational events for maple farms, collaboration with other businesses in industry, managed prominent business contacts.
Summer Intern
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Met with land-owners to discuss their needs & develop a plan to increase land sustainability.
- Used ArcGIS to create aerial maps of farms and surrounding land/soil types, studied soil maps to determine areas of high erosion, and referenced government issued protocol for moving forward in each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2018
Skills
- Solar Development Projects
- Prepare and review 94-c Applications
- Wetland delineation
- Environmental Permitting
- ArcGIS
- Endangered Species Surveys
- Environmental Monitoring
- Stormwater Management
- Environmental Impact Analysis
- Environmental risk assessment
- Client consulting
Certification
- OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training - 2018
- OSHA 10-hr Safety Training - 2018
- IWEER Wetland Plant Identification and Wetland Delineation Trainings - 2021
- NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training - renewed 2024
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
LaBella Associates
05.2021 - Current
Phase I Assistant Technical Manager
LaBella Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021
Environmental Analyst
LaBella Associates
09.2018 - 01.2021
Research Intern
NYS AG Environmental Protection Bureau
01.2018 - 05.2018
Farm Partnership Manager
Asarasi, Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2017
Summer Intern
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
05.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
SUNY At Buffalo
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