Tom Carey

Experience

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  Reagan Ranch

  Jan 1979 - Dec 1982

  Ranch Hand

  Mowed and dragged pastures, mended fence, cut calves, rounded up, dehorned and wormed cattle, operated farm equipment, rode and cared for horses, transported stock to market, applied herbicides and insecticides, fed hay and molasses to beef cattle.

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  Florida Army National Guard

  Dec 1979 - Nov 1985

  Staff Sergeant (E-6)

  Field Artilleryman - Served as the Chief Computer in the Fire Direction Center(FDC) of Battery C, 1/116th Field Artillery(Palmetto FL) which shot the M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzer - roughly a 6-inch diameter artillery shell.Computed artillery fire for high explosive(HE), illumination, white phosphorus, nuclear and timed and untimed rounds. Computed weather data regarding field artillery fire. Commanded a crew of 6.

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  USDA-NRCS

  Jul 1984 - Apr 1987

  Soil/Water Conservationist

  Assisted private land owners in Highlands County(FL) with conserving their soil, water, and other natural resources.Provided conservation planning and technical assistance for individuals wishing to develop and implement conservation plans. Conservation plans protect, conserve, and enhance natural resources, including soil, water, air, plants, and animals.Designed water well and irrigation systems for agricultural operations.Provided leadership, direct assistance, information, and technology on water-related issues for natural resources conservation.Helped landowners comply with federal and state environmental laws and make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, nutrient management, and irrigation. Show less

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  South Florida State College - Business and Computer Technology

  Jan 1986 - Jun 1987

  Agricultural Instructor

  Served as adjunct faculty teaching college-level agricultural courses including Irrigation and Drainage, Soil Technology, and Irrigation Water Management.

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  Volusia County FL

  Dec 1988 - now

  Pollution Control and Water Quality Manager

  Protect the County's groundwater and surface water resources.Manage the Water Quality and Pollution Control Activity and supervise staff as they relate to pollution control and water resources protection.Manage the domestic and hazardous waste programs, including the SQG program, noise, solid waste, and bio-solids programs. Lead the county’s water conservation efforts. Coordinate with Public Works on projects, education, and outreach. Conduct monthly groundwater monitoring and produce the monthly groundwater report.Act as liaison with the Daytona Beach International Airport on environmental Issues, act as Fleet and Facilities Management Customer Service Representative. Support the County Manager’s office in regards to water quality issues. Assist with fertilizer ordinance implementation and education. Serve as the staff support for the Indian River Lagoon Council, and act as a member of the IRLC Management Board. Oversee the annual St. Johns River Cleanup. Support the Environmental Management Director on any issues that arise.Take the lead on implementation of the Blue Spring OSTDS remediation plan. Work with Planning & Development Services, the Department of Health, septic industry professionals, DEP, and county legal staff to understand current rules and implement ordinance (Comp Plan, LDC, Zoning, etc.) changes as needed.Serve as point of contact for the subsidence event (sinkhole) team, Fleet customer service team, Facilities customer service team, DBIA projects team, and any other special assignments such as United Way.Support the efficient operation of the Growth and Resource Management Department with a focus on professionalism and excellent customer service. Serve as County Council Liaison at the Emergency Operations Center in the event of natural disasters. Show less