Robert P. Wright
Walker,MN
Summary
Experienced Environmental Resource Specialist with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and site inspections. Proven ability in permit processing and geographic information systems, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Resource Specialist
Cass County Environmental Services Department
Walker Court House, MN
08.2020 - 09.2026
- Completed culvert inventories for One Watershed One Plan, contributing to watershed management efforts.
- Substituted for Environmental Resource Specialist, ensuring continuity of operations during peak season.
- Mentored new environmental resource specialists, enhancing their onboarding experience.
Environmental Resource Specialist
Cass County Environmental Services Departmentt
Walker Courthouse, MN
06.1995 - 04.2020
- Reviewed SSTS permit applications daily.
- Completed daily site checks for building and shoreland alteration permits, including inspection requests and public concerns.
- Assessed variance and conditional use applications with property owners or agents, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Documented property findings related to Cass County ordinance conflicts, aiding in compliance assessments.
- Collaborated monthly as a wetland TEP member to evaluate applications, enhancing regulatory adherence through onsite reviews.
- Processed Minnesota Wetland Act applications.
- Utilized Cass County interactive web map for desktop review of permit history, existing and previous ownership, land use classification, soils, land surveys, and historic and recent aerials.
- Reviewed Administrative Subdivision applications to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Applied differential leveling methods to identify ordinary high water (OHW) boundaries necessary for evaluating structure setbacks.
- Utilized clinometer to assess steep slopes and bluffs, ensuring proper structure setback compliance.
- Handled daily phone and email questions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources Management
Leech Lake Tribal College/ Brainerd Staples Tech
Cass Lake, MN06-1992
Skills
- Permit review
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental regulations
- Site inspection
- Onsite reviews
- Geographic information systems
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- MPCA Advanced Designer and Inspector SSTS 2027
- MNDOT Erosion Control Inspector expired
Timeline
Environmental Resource Specialist
Cass County Environmental Services Department
08.2020 - 09.2026
Environmental Resource Specialist
Cass County Environmental Services Departmentt
06.1995 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources Management
Leech Lake Tribal College/ Brainerd Staples Tech