Suzan Given
Orange,CA
Summary
Environmental science professional with strong background in environmental research and water quality monitoring. Proven ability to meet deadlines, review large datasets, organize teams, and deliver valuable insights based on experience. Enjoy team collaboration with ability to independently arrive determine work-flow. Expertise in data collection, analysis, and permit requirement implementation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
County of Orange
09.2006 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from water quality monitoring, effectively communicating results to jurisdictions.
- Prepared hydrological (rainfall and stream flow) information for the public, and for reporting purposes in Hydstra, a hydrological analysis database.
- Conducted permit required water quality monitoring and oversaw consultants for biological monitoring.
- Conducted monitoring for analysis of bacteriological indicator and isotopes to determine source of flow.
- Interpreted water quality data in comparison to thresholds in the Basin Plan, Total Maximum Daily Loads, and permits to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Assisted with management of vendor contracts and conducted procurement activities.
- Supervised interns for the outfall monitoring program.
- Provided comments on planning documents required under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Health Science
University of California
Los Angeles12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-1997
Skills
- Data analysis
- Data gathering
- Environmental monitoring
- Environmental impact analysis
- Water quality analysis
- Public speaking
- Organization
- Leadership
- Report writing
- Microsoft suite
Accomplishments
- Designed a process to improve estimates of non-stormwater discharges, using R and Esri ArcGISPro.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for flow data processing, and implementation of water quality monitoring programs
Certification
Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
County of Orange
09.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Environmental Health Science
University of California
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of California, Davis
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