SCOTT TAYLOR
Columbus,OH
Summary
Well-qualified Aquatic Biologist with experience in Fisheries, Limnology, Phycology, Habitat Assessments, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Construction site monitoring and Laboratory analysis of various water quality parameters. Successful in developing and conducting field and laboratory tests to investigate diverse topics.. Former Pollution Prevention Specialist promoting knowledge in Stormwater, Residential, and Business Pollution Prevention through Public Outreach.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Technician
OSU Controlled Environment Research Center
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Perfromed Greenhouse Plant Maintenance
- Recorded plant growth data, disease and pest presence
- Implemented measures to improve greenhouse and worker conditions
Aquatic Biologist
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Millbrae, CA
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Performed reservoir and stream monitoring and sampling, utilizing multi-parameter sondes, pumps, grab samplers, and colorimeter testing
- Performed creek surveys for aquatic species and stream habitat assessments, as well as terrestrial surveys for rare plant and animal species
- Operated watercraft, including boater safety certification and operated City vehicles, often on rugged and hazardous conditions
- Kept accurate records, wrote reports, and handled the sampling operations through a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Performed extensive Phycological identification and analysis of pelagic, benthic, and nuisance algal species for the SFPUC and its regional wholesale customers
- Fisheries studies, including fish trapping, snorkel surveys, spawner surveys, habitat assessments, reservoir populations, PIT-tagging with antenna arrays.
Pollution Prevention Specialist
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
San Francisco, CA
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Inspected businesses and construction sites for code and sewage discharge compliance and stormwater BMP's and erosion control
- Utilized automated sampling equipment and maintained equipment such as pumps and data loggers, and proper battery maintenance
- Helped develop the SF Green Business Program, the City's Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) program, and assisted in developing the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
- Maintained accurate electronic records, and utilized GPS equipment, and data-logging systems
- Developed Public Outreach materials for our P2 and IPM programs, as well as representing the SFPUC at numerous Public Outreach events
- Advanced to Regulatory specialists to manage the City's SWPPP program.
Vegetation Management Technician
AZ Dept. Of Transportation
Phoenix, AZ
02.2000 - 07.2001
- Operated and maintained various machinery for vegetation management, including pesticide spraying trucks, chainsaws, and tractor mowers
- Obtained a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license with aquatic, Row-of Way, and Natural areas endorsements, 40-hour HAZWHOPPER certification and Class A CDL
- Maintained accurate, detailed records of all herbicide applications, and handled chemicals in accordance with current OSHA rules.
Bicycle Mechanic
BikeSource
Columbus, Ohio
06.1995 - 02.1999
- Serviced, maintained and repaired bicycles with focus on efficiency, quality and safety
- Handled estimation of components, bike builds, and repairs
- Provided recommendations to clients in alignment with needs, preferences and budgets.
Electronic Maintenance Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Devens, MA
08.1990 - 12.1993
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with Superior ranking officers and supervised lower ranking enlisted soldiers for preventative maintenance and repairs
- Positively engaged with client/soldiers and maintained professional appearance according to military standards
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures
- Gulf War Veteran, Feb 1991 to November 1991.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management and Philosophy
The Ohio State University
01.1999
UC Berkeley Extension Certificate - CA Water Management, Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Berkeley, CA
Skills
- Water Quality Lab Testing
- Sample collection, handling and testing
- Environmental and habitat assessments
- User-to-mid-level electronics repair
- Wildlife surveys and population estimates
- Experience with Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
- Fisheries experience, including trapping, PIT-tagging, and numerous survey methods
- Excellence in Phycological analysis
- Experience with suite of MS Office programs
- High Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, and work in harsh environments, steep slopes, and swiftwater
- Extensive boating experience
- Macro-invertebrate sampling met
Certification
- Wildlife Collection Permit issued by CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
- U.S. Boater safety Certificate. US Boating
- Wilderness First-aid, whitewater rescue, and CPR. Sierra Rescue
- Certified in CA SWAMP methods and CA Scientific collection permit CADFW
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification with Aquatic, Right-of-way, and Natural Areas endorsements. AZ Dept. of Agriculture
- Class A CDL with Combination, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. AZ Dept. of Transportation
- Grade 1 Environmental Compliance Inspector - CA Water Environment Association
- Wildland Firefighting Certificate - AZ Dept. of Forestry
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved a region-wide algae problem in our transmission system that was impacting thousands of our drinking water customers. I developed an intensive investigation, with a sampling plan, and fabrication of custom sampling equipment. This led to discovery of an unexpected problem with a new water treatment facility. The solution to the problem costs the SFPUC millions annually to mitigate the problems.
- Used Microsoft Office and other industry-specific programs to develop Outreach materials, Annual Reports, inventory tracking, and analytical presentation of various field data.
- Collaborated with team of Regulators, City Supervisors, legal teams, Outreach Coordinators, and other agencies in the development of P2 outreach materials, campaigns, events, as well as numerous pilot projects to improve water quality in residential, urban, and construction site stormwater environments.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Research Technician
OSU Controlled Environment Research Center
10.2023 - Current
Aquatic Biologist
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
08.2007 - 05.2022
Pollution Prevention Specialist
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
08.2001 - 08.2007
Vegetation Management Technician
AZ Dept. Of Transportation
02.2000 - 07.2001
Bicycle Mechanic
BikeSource
06.1995 - 02.1999
Electronic Maintenance Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1990 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management and Philosophy
The Ohio State University
UC Berkeley Extension Certificate - CA Water Management, Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Berkeley, CA
- Wildlife Collection Permit issued by CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
- U.S. Boater safety Certificate. US Boating
- Wilderness First-aid, whitewater rescue, and CPR. Sierra Rescue
- Certified in CA SWAMP methods and CA Scientific collection permit CADFW
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification with Aquatic, Right-of-way, and Natural Areas endorsements. AZ Dept. of Agriculture
- Class A CDL with Combination, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. AZ Dept. of Transportation
- Grade 1 Environmental Compliance Inspector - CA Water Environment Association
- Wildland Firefighting Certificate - AZ Dept. of Forestry
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