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Samuel Schau

Hilliard,OH

Summary

To build off of my years of industry experience, in order to continue expanding and developing my abilities, within a work environment that promotes my professional development.

Key Strengths:

  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in a variety of environmental assessment and mitigation techniques.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Fieldwork Experience: Extensive experience in field data collection and sampling. As well as project oversite and auditing.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and team members.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Advisor / Inspector

Safety Management Group / American Electric Power
12.2016 - Current
  • Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and providing expert guidance on mitigation measures.
  • Conducted comprehensive environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, ensuring responsible development in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Performed regular audits of environmental systems, identifying areas requiring corrective action or process improvements to maintain compliance standards.
  • Reviewed contractor performance related to environmental matters, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and expectations set forth in contractual agreements.
  • Enhanced compliance with environmental regulations through diligent monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding project-specific environmental issues or concerns, maintaining transparency throughout each phase of development.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.

Environmental support for Transmission projects, including but not limited to:

  • Performing environmental due diligence related to ecological, wildlife, and cultural impacts
  • Permitting construction activities as required
  • Developing required plans including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Overseeing the performance of quality assurance evaluations in the field
  • Maintaining and ensuring the implementation of the Contractor Environmental Requirements Document (CERD)


Environmental Scientist / Biologist II

Research Environmental & Industrial Consultants
12.2012 - 12.2016

Provided environmental services to a variety of industries including services and proficiency in

Regulatory Compliance:

  • AEPP, JD, CMP, SRP, BAS, SWPPP, NPDES permitting and monitoring, WVSWVM 2.1 compliance

Fieldwork and Data Collection:

  • Stream and wetland delineations, Benthic and water quality sampling, Habitat assessments (RBP, HGM, BEHI), Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, Fish population surveys, Phase I habitat assessments, Malacology surveys

Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Biological assessments, Stream restoration plans, Compensatory mitigation plans, Jurisdictional determinations, Environmental impact assessments, Mitigation monitoring reports

Environmental Project Management:

  • Storm water pollution prevention plans, Mining operations, Gas well and pipeline projects, Industrial, commercial, and private development, Coal mining operations, NPDES electronic discharge monitoring reports, Scientific collector permits and monitoring


Instructor and organizer

Jim Jameson Professional School of Golf
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Reviewed contractor performance related to environmental matters, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and expectations set forth in contractual agreements.
  • Contributed meaningfully to corporate social responsibility initiatives, promoting a positive public image for the company while highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Promoted a culture of environmental stewardship within the organization through targeted training programs and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Improved company sustainability practices by developing and implementing comprehensive environmental management plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of project planning and execution.
  • Enhanced compliance with environmental regulations through diligent monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding project-specific environmental issues or concerns, maintaining transparency throughout each phase of development.
  • Participated in industry conferences and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in environmental management and sustainability.
  • Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and providing expert guidance on mitigation measures.
  • Conducted comprehensive environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, ensuring responsible development in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Performed regular audits of environmental systems, identifying areas requiring corrective action or process improvements to maintain compliance standards.
  • Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.

Outside staff, Tournament and group organizer, Resort guest liaison, Hospitality Staff

Glade Springs Four Seasons Resort, Golf Course
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Promoted to Pro Shop salesperson summer 2009.

Delivery Driver Helper

United Parcel Service
01.2008 - 12.2011

Group Sales Agent, Accounting Assistant, Resort Liaison, and Conference Services Assistant

Glade Springs Resort

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
01.2010

Minor - Political Science - Law and Legal Studies

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
01.2010

Certificate of Course Completion - Conflict Analysis Course

United States Institute of Peace
01.2010

Certified Environmental Specialist -

360 OSHA
2024

Qualified Compliance Inspector Of Stormwater -

StormwaterOne
2024

Timeline

Environmental Advisor / Inspector

Safety Management Group / American Electric Power
12.2016 - Current

Environmental Scientist / Biologist II

Research Environmental & Industrial Consultants
12.2012 - 12.2016

Delivery Driver Helper

United Parcel Service
01.2008 - 12.2011

Instructor and organizer

Jim Jameson Professional School of Golf
01.2007 - 12.2008

Outside staff, Tournament and group organizer, Resort guest liaison, Hospitality Staff

Glade Springs Four Seasons Resort, Golf Course
01.2007 - 12.2010

Minor - Political Science - Law and Legal Studies

West Virginia University

Group Sales Agent, Accounting Assistant, Resort Liaison, and Conference Services Assistant

Glade Springs Resort

Bachelors of Science - Biology

West Virginia University

Certificate of Course Completion - Conflict Analysis Course

United States Institute of Peace

Certified Environmental Specialist -

360 OSHA

Qualified Compliance Inspector Of Stormwater -

StormwaterOne
Samuel Schau