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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateROBERT H. JENNINGS SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTStreet Address MARIONS LANE EMAIL: EMAIL AVAILABLEGLEN ALLEN, VA Street Address PHONE NO.: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEDUCATIONMaster of Environmental Management, Natural Resources Ecology, Duke University, Street Address
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Sciences,University of Virginia, 1987PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYMr. Jennings performs as a Senior Environmental Scientist with over 20 years of experience in the environmental services industry. Responsibilities include the organization, implementation, and management of environmental permitting, site investigations and environmental remediation for state, municipal and commercial/industrial clients. Project experience includes a wide variety of environmental investigations and remediation projects, including Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and cleanup activities for property transactions, Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements, and wetlands delineation and permitting for property evaluations and development. Specific recent project management experience with energy development projects including site evaluations, environmental permitting, natural gas infrastructure repair and replacement, regulatory coordination and negotiation and construction compliance monitoring for numerous generation and transmission development projects in the mid-Atlantic region. Additional environmental consulting responsibilities include preparation of proposals, client development and client relations. Responsible for quality assurance/quality control of technical documents submitted to clients and regulators. SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCEFederal Emergency Management Agency 2020 Ice Storm Cleanup and Response, Southeastern Virginia Environmental Consultant - Tetra Tech, December 2020 - March 2021. Member of Debris Team monitoring debris removal and cleanup after sever ice storm damage in the fall of 2020 in Southeastern and central Virginia. Performed monitoring and oversight of debris removal activities for five months after the storm. Coordinated with local, state, and Federal personnel to document proper vegetative debris removal and disposal by contractors.Environmental Consultant, Dominion Renewable Energy Business Support, Richmond, Virginia. Project Manager April 2017 December 2020. Environmental Consultant performing site selection and analysis for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and pump storage facilities. Required the coordination of multiple consultants in site selection, evaluation of best alternatives, permitting requirements and overall project management. Assisted with the siting and development of over 1,300 MW of utility scale solar energy facilities in the mid-Atlantic region and in several western states. Required Page 2 ROBERT H. JENNINGScoordination with local and state government officials to facilitate permitting and construction of solar facilities ranging in size from 5 MW to over 100 MW, on properties from several hundred to over 1,500-acres in size. Once completed, facility management included ongoing monitoring and field support to ensure continued compliance with local environmental requirements and regulations.Environmental Consultant, Dominion Gas Environmental Business Support, Richmond, Virginia. Project Manager September 2015 April 2017. Environmental consultant with Dominion Gas Environmental Business Support managing engineering and construction projects for Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI). Required the coordination and management of environmental permitting in support of gas development and construction activities. Responsibilities included working with DTI Engineering and Operations staff and contractors to obtain environmental permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State departments of environment and local agencies, as wells as clearances and approvals from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation Offices, and state divisions of natural resources. Work involves site reviews for wetlands and habitat surveys, the coordination of environmental compliance and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements with project team representatives, including gas pipeline operations and integrity groups, as well as real estate, legal, and construction engineering personnel. Specific project experience includes gas pipeline route environmental analysis, environmental permitting, pipeline integrity improvement projects (corrosion protection upgrades and AC mitigation), pipeline and well line storage pool replacement projects, tap projects and processing station support. Significant experience gained with Dominions project management and compliance monitoring system tools and financial controls.North Anna Unit 3 Site Separation Environmental Compliance Coordinator, North Anna Power Station, Louisa County, Virginia. Tetra Tech Project Environmental Coordinator (PEC) August 2014 September 2015. PEC assigned to provide regulatory and technical support to plan, coordinate, monitor, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits for the North Anna Unit 3 (NA3) Site Separation construction project. The work included multi-media environmental support to the NA3 project team for compliance with applicable regulations and permits. Specific responsibility for the coordination of environmental training for regulatory and permit compliance, regular interaction with project staff and project contractors on environmental matters, regular oversight and coordination for environmental monitoring, inspections, and regulatory reporting. Required close coordination with clients corporate environmental department to ensure compliance with company and governmental requirements. Significant compliance monitoring experience with storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) implementation and monitoring, as well as Virginia Water Quality Protection permit monitoring and reporting. Responsibilities included performance of environmental self-assessments in accordance with company guidance.Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, Wise County, Virginia. Project Manager, Tetra Tech May 2012 August 2014. Project Manager responsible for environmental assessment, remediation and cleanup of a numerous properties making up approximately a 1,800-acre former coal mine site in Southwest Virginia proposed for development of a coal powered power station. Performed numerous Phase I and II Environmental Assessments for Page 3 ROBERT H. JENNINGSmultiple properties that identified numerous Recognized Environmental Conditions requiring remediation and regulatory closure. Coordinated with staff performing permitting services for water supply, discharge, and impacts to wetlands and waterways at the site.Bear Garden Power Station and Gas Line Project, Buckingham County, Virginia. Project Manager, Earth Tech April 2010 May 2012. Project Manager responsible for site assessment and regulatory permitting for a new gas-fired power station in Buckingham County, Virginia. Performed due diligence and fatal flaw analyses during initial project development and planning stages. Worked closely with the design team to minimize environmental and cultural impacts including endangered species surveys, wetlands surveys, cultural resources assessment, and visual impact surveys. Performed linear permitting of an approximately 20-mile long new gas pipeline to the proposed facility.Environmental Impact Statement, SEI Birchwood, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Staff Scientist, Earth Tech May 2009 April 2010. Lead Scientist performing field data collection and preparation of an EIS for a co-generation facility near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in accordance with NEPA requirements. Performed wetlands delineation and functional evaluation, an endangered species evaluation, and a noise survey for the site and surrounding areas. The EIS included an assessment of potential impacts to the Rappahannock River due to water withdrawal from the river, and effluent discharge to the river.DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Chrysler Realty Corporation Sites. Program Manager, Earth Tech June 2005 May 2009. Program Manager for nationwide contract with DaimlerChrysler Corporation to perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Site Investigations and environmental remediation projects throughout the U.S. Performs all staffing, management and quality assurance/quality control for multiple ongoing projects. Coordinates with state regulatory agencies to determine cleanup criteria and to determine corrective action requirements, if warranted. Conducts remedial planning and implementation of corrective action activities at automotive dealership and manufacturing facilities. Assists with negotiation of voluntary cleanup activities in order to mitigate releases of hazardous constituents.Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Property Assessments. Program Manager, Earth Tech August 2003 June 2005. Program Manager for system wide contract with Norfolk Southern Railway to perform Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for the companys real estate properties throughout their service network. Managed personnel and consultants performing site assessments and remediation of properties contaminated with petroleum, organic and inorganic constituents of concern to conduct property transactions and obtain clean closure with regulatory agencies. Required negotiations of cleanup standards and requirements with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies to meet company objects.Lockheed Martin Corporation, Regional Program Manager, Earth Tech August 2003 June 2005. Performed as the Eastern Regional Manager for nationwide environmental remediation contract. Coordinates proposal development and submittal, schedule tracking, deliverable review, and client relations. Also performs as a Project Manager for the Page 4 ROBERT H. JENNINGSregulatory compliance review and assessment for a facility in Cordoba, Argentina. Project Manager for Asbestos Abatement services at LMCs Headquarters facility in Bethesda, Maryland.United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, Program Manager, Earth Tech August 2003 June 2005. Program Manager for National Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for environmental services with the Major Facilities Office of the USPS in Arlington, VA. Responsible for coordinating with USPS representatives, developing scopes of work, and estimating budgets for a wide range of environmental services, including due diligence property transfers, site evaluations, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and environmental remediation for major USPS facilities throughout the U.S. and territories. Responsible for developing and managing project delivery teams from facilities across the U.S. Also responsible for QA/QC for all project deliveries to the USPS.Potomac Yard Superfund Site, Alexandria, Virginia. Project Manager, Earth Tech September 2001 June 2005. Project Manager for assessment and response action at this former rail yard under an Administrative Order by Consent (AOC) with EPA Region III. Responsible for development of all work plans, resource allocation and staffing, and project performance. Work involved excavation and grading using heavy equipment in wetland areas to close ditches contaminated with petroleum constituents, metals, and other volatile and semi-volatile compounds. Contaminated sediments within a 78 drainage pipe were removed using a guzzler vacuum truck, then staged in three 7,000-gallon cells constructed at the site. The sediments were stabilized using kiln dust and then transported off-site for disposal. Responsibilities during the project also included preparation of status reports to EPA, cost tracking, and final site closure documentation. Completion of the response action and monitoring resulted in closure of the site by the EPA.City of Richmond, Virginia. Program Manager, Earth Tech December 1995 April 2000. Program Manager for full scope environmental services contract with the City of Richmond. Responsibilities include multi-media sampling and analysis as part of Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Corrective Action projects throughout the City, as well as OSHA Health and Safety auditing; Provided senior technical review for closure reports, Site Characterization Reports (SCRs), and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for underground storage tank (UST) releases in accordance with Virginia UST Regulations (VR 680-13-02). Performed assessment and remediation of the East Richmond Road Landfill as part of an environmental audit. Perform emergency response and indoor air quality assessment due to release of hazardous materials within city buildings.Investigation and Remediation of Groundwater Contamination at Leaking UST Sites, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ), Water Division, Program Manager. Program Manager, Earth Tech December 1995 April 2000. Served as Program Manager for state-lead contract for investigation and clean-up of petroleum releases from underground and aboveground storage tanks in Virginia. Coordinated staff assignments, developed budgets, reviewed all technical documents for quality and accuracy, and provided contract oversight and management. Ensured Project Managers access to adequate resources and support to complete projects on schedule and within budget and coordinated with VDEQ personnel on all project activities.Page 5 ROBERT H. JENNINGSWetlands Delineation and Permitting Services. Project Manager, Various Companies 1990 Present. Performed hundreds of wetlands delineations of properties ranging from less than 1 to several hundred acres in size. Prepared wetland delineation reports for submission to the VDEQ and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for jurisdictional determination of the wetland/non-wetland boundary. Prepared wetland and stream impact reports to identify development and/or permitting constraints. Coordinated with VDEQ and USACE to prepare required permitting documents to avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands and waters of the U.S. When necessary, prepared wetland mitigation plans to offset proposed impacts. Emergency Response and Management Support:Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Joint Recovery Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Project Specialist, Integrated Solutions Consulting April 2019 May 2020. Member of the Education Sector developing Damage Inventories, Scopes of Work, and project formulation for reimbursements of recovery costs for Private Non-Profit schools on the island. Required Site Investigations to document damages and develop hazard mitigation opportunities for resiliency and protection from future disasters. Trained in the use and implementation of the federal governments Grants Manager process for disbursement of eligible funds for repair of damages from the two storms that severely impacted the island in September 2017.Federal Emergency Management Agency, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Joint Field Offices, Joplin and Columbia, Missouri. Project Specialist, Earth Tech July 2017 September 2018. Member of Debris Team monitoring debris removal and cleanup after an EF-5 tornado destroyed a large portion of Joplin, Missouri in June 2011. Performed monitoring and oversight of debris removal activities for three months after the storm. Coordinated with local, state, and Federal personnel to document proper debris removal and disposal by contractors.Transitioned in September 2011 to the Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Team in Columbia, Missouri to perform as an Environmental Specialist for Missouri flooding. Reviewed hundreds of Project Worksheets in NEMIS for environmental, endangered species and floodplain/wetlands compliance in accordance with NEPA. Provided environmental compliance assistance to Project Officers and Public Assistance Coordinators deployed throughout the state. Provided ESA determinations and developed U.S. Fish and Wildlife and State consultation documentation for numerous projects.Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hurricane Gustav Disaster Response, Louisiana Joint Field Office, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Project Specialist, Earth Tech October 2006 May 2007. Member of a designated Debris Task Force to investigate debris removal activities from waterways in a Louisiana parish. Responsible for development of field survey techniques to assess waterway hydrology and dynamics to determine if potential debris in the waterways posed a flooding risk to improved property. Conducted field investigations and developed recommendations for eligibility of debris removal activities. Also served as Project Officer preparing Project Worksheets for debris removal and various cleanup and recovery projects for applicants in southern Louisiana Parishes. Prepared Page 6 ROBERT H. JENNINGSconstruction cost estimates and scopes of work for re-building of numerous structures destroyed by flooding.Federal Emergency Management Agency, Iowa Flooding Disaster Response, Iowa Area Field Office, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Project Specialist, Earth Tech July 2008 May 2009. Member of Debris Task Force responsible for development of scopes of work, costs, and regulatory permitting requirements for demolition of thousands of private structures in numerous cities and towns in eastern Iowa damaged because of the 2008 spring floods. Developed individual project worksheet templates for various demolition scopes dependent upon regulatory funding sources.Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hurricane Katrina and Rita Response, Louisiana Joint Field Office, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Project Specialist, Earth Tech October 2005 April 2006. Served as the Project Specialist in the Debris Operations group on a six-month deployment. Responsible for final approval of Project Worksheets (PWs) for funding of debris removal activities throughout the State of Louisiana. Performed Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of PWs written by Project Officers managing debris operations. Coordinate with FEMA Division Mangers, debris monitors and applicants to determine eligibility of costs incurred, preparation of scopes of work for debris removal, and review of all documentation for cost reimbursement. Served as the QA/QC reviewer for production of PWs for over 270 applicants in the Public Assistance Program for a total of over $770M in potential reimbursable debris removal expenses.STS107, Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery, Palestine, Texas. Field Team Leader, Earth Tech August 2004 December 2004. Team member mobilized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within two days to respond to the Space Shuttle Columbia accident in February 2003. Under Earth Techs Emergency Response and Remedial Services (ERRS) contract with EPA Region VI, Earth Tech personnel assisted recovery efforts in the screening and packaging of shuttle debris. Performed in the initial phases of the work as Forman organizing teams of Earth Tech personnel assisting with the recovery efforts. Coordinated recovery efforts with multi-agency teams including NASA, the National Strike Force, FBI and local law enforcement personnel. Later participated as a field team member in the organized grid search throughout a four-county area around Palestine, Texas for the systematic location and recovery of debris.United States Postal Service, Emergency Management Support. Project Manager, Earth Tech February 2011 December 2011. Project Manager for supporting the USPS with development of their Integrated Emergency Management Plans (IEMPs) and Continuous Operations Plans for nine Districts in the Southeast Area. Managed personnel placed at District office locations to facilitate development of the emergency management plans. The plans were developed in preparation of the national deployment of the USPS Biohazard Detection System, and to respond to all other emergency situations.United States Postal Service, Biohazard Response. Project Manager, Earth Tech February 2011 December 2011. Project Manager for emergency assessment of Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) contamination at USPS facilities across the country. Served as the USPS Page 7 ROBERT H. JENNINGSPoint-of-Contact at the Unified Incident Command Center at USPS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to coordinate response activities. Coordinated deployment of four teams of specially trained biohazard response personnel to sample 27 facilities on an emergency basis. Samples were collected for culture analysis of the presence of anthrax spores in accordance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) procedures. Coordinated with USPS representatives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, local health departments, and other agencies to facilitate assessment activities. Also coordinated with USPS representatives for development of decontamination plans for cleanup of USPS facilities contaminated with anthrax.United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Technical Assistance Team. Staff Scientist, ICF Kaiser Engineers January 1990 April 1990. Served as a Staff Scientist member of the Technical Assistance Team (TAT) to EPA for emergency response and removal and prevention of hazardous waste releases. Provided technical, planning, and operations support to EPA, Region XII (EPA Headquarters, Washington, D.C.). Duties included hazardous waste site assessments, response documentation, multimedia analytical services, and emergency response under the CERCLA removal program. SPECIALIZED TRAINING- OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Worker Training- Remediation Technologies for Controlling and Containing Groundwater Contamination, National Groundwater Association, March 1993- Project Management Seminar, Earth Tech, December 1992, 1993, 1994- Wetland Evaluation Workshop, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, September 1992- Wetland Delineation Workshop, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, April 1992- Environmental Assessments for Property Transactions, Westinghouse Environmental and Geotechnical Services, Inc., April 1992- Law and Regulation of Toxic Substances, Virginia Commonwealth University, April 1991 EMPLOYMENT HISTORYSeptember 2018 to present Integrated Solutions Consulting Project Specialist Consultant to FEMAOctober 2014 November 2017 Dominion Resources Services, Inc. Environmental ConsultantRenewable Energy Environmental Business SupportMarch 2012 October 2014 Tetra Tech, Inc.Senior Environmental Scientist / ConsultantAugust 2006 March 2012 AECOMSenior Program ManagerApril 1992 August 2006 Earth Tech, Inc.Page 8 ROBERT H. JENNINGSEnvironmental Sciences Program ManagerApril 1990 March 1992 Westinghouse Environmental and Geotechnical Services, Project Environmental ScientistJanuary 1990-April 1990 ICF Kaiser Engineers (EPA Headquarters Technical Assistance Team), Staff Environmental Scientist |
