William Mervau
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Professional Environmental Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals.
Compelled to apply my background and work experience in a new environment, engage new people and gain further education and experience in the field of conservation and natural resource management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Policy Project Manager
Sierra Club
02.2024 - Current
- Managing implementation of activities of currently funded public policy projects centered around Natural Resource Management
- Developing functional project plans, recommends objectives and priorities
- Work on maintaining grant accounting and balancing the budget
- Develop and oversee reports, correspondence, promotional and statistical data/materials for state grant managers and shareholders
- Initiating and coordinating with other statewide, regional, and county specific programs and activities related to the funded program to maximize effectiveness and minimize duplication
- Preparing and coordinating testimony at appropriate public hearings
- Consulting with shareholders and executive director relative to planning, policy and program direction
Operations and Project Manager
Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Developing effective and efficient methods of grant proposals, writing and reporting
- Working with team to organize, plan, train, direct and motivate Corpsmembers to accomplish the daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals of the program
- Participating in CalRecycle annual grant including proposal submissions, record keeping, and reporting, in conjunction with the program data analyst
- Supervising members of the operations supervisor team to ensure that all aspects of the program are carried out effectively and safely
- Creating methods of data collection for different projects and collected materials
- Creating work in recycling, invasive species removal, fuels mitigation, landscaping, solid waste and conservation for young adults from underserved communities
- Working directly with project partners from private businesses and municipalities in Northern California
- Working on fuels mitigation projects with chainsaws and woodchippers
Irrigation Specialist / Crew Member
Foothill Roots Farm
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Cleaning large water filters and building irrigation lines for the different fields and crops
- Maintaining and monitoring the pressure and range of the different water systems
- Working in conjunction with the land, utilizing cover crops, compost, crop rotations, using annual and perennial plants to attract native pollinators, and minimal tillage to enhance soil fertility
- Avoiding the usage of chemical pesticides and herbicides, maintaining the health and organic certification of the farm
- Working in intense heat and smoke conditions
- Located in the Sierra Foothills, a fire prone area with dry powerful summers and windy cold sleet filled winters
- Working with members of the Miwok and Maidu tribal councils to ensure best land use practices
Scientific Aide
California Fish and Wildlife
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Using motion activated wildlife cameras to track and trace the presence of Nutria, an invasive species in California
- Using Arc GIS to monitor different areas of the San Joaquin watershed and Stanislaus watershed
- Plotting data through ArcGIS to determine best areas for tracking Nutria
- Moving through water and dense muck to set up traps and wildlife cameras in waders or via kayak
- Eradicating discovered and trapped Nutria, performing necropsies and using urine and anal glands as attractants in traps
Crew Lead
Utah Conservation Corps
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Working in a small crew, communicating well with others and resolving conflict
- Working and maintaining chainsaws safely and adequately
- Working on fuels mitigation and reduction work throughout the state of Utah
- Using and maintaining hand tools, in a safe and professional manner
- Communicating with project partners and landowners, gaining skills pertaining to project communication with stakeholders
- Working and camping in remote settings and weather conditions
- Carrying large loads of heavy equipment in backcountry settings
- Maintaining a healthy work environment on physically demanding projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology / Conservation Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2018
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Docs
- GIS
- Large group leadership
- Data analysis
- Project tracking
- Workforce training
- Budget control
- Vendor management
- Project planning and development
Awards
- Dean's List Honoree
- California Coastal Commission Outreach Award 2022
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Wilderness First Aid
- Chainsaw A Sawyer
- CalOsha Forklift Train the Trainer
- UC Davis GIS Cert
Timeline
Environmental Policy Project Manager
Sierra Club
02.2024 - Current
Operations and Project Manager
Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps
12.2021 - 12.2023
Irrigation Specialist / Crew Member
Foothill Roots Farm
03.2021 - 11.2021
Scientific Aide
California Fish and Wildlife
12.2020 - 03.2021
Crew Lead
Utah Conservation Corps
07.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Zoology / Conservation Biology
San Francisco State University
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