Andrew Gatewood

Experience

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  Scalare Hatchery

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2008

  Field Manager/Staff Biologist

  Oversaw trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and tropical fish culturing techniques. Conferred with biologists and other fishery personnel to obtain data concerning fish habits, food, treatment options, and environmental requirements.

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  Advanced Environmental Labs

  Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

  Wet Chemist

  Conducted testing for a NELAP-certified, full-service environmental analytical laboratory firm, combining a mixture of field and office work to test nutrient levels. Compiled samples at various waste-water, new construction, and commercial sites across Florida to test for MBAs, sulfate, odor, turbidity, conductivity, total fecal coliforms, pH, bacterial coliforms, and salinity. Recorded results and send to the laboratory for validation. Recognized for ability to quickly learn the complexities of the testing process and continually deliver consistent, highly accurate test results. Show less

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  Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

  Environmental Specialist I

  Conducted wetland delineation determinations and hydric soil evaluations as well as inspected storm water management systems, marina construction and gas pipeline installations. Extensive experience in the Department’s environmental resource permitting processes, compliance and enforcement of issued permits. Dive experiences focused on mangrove and manatee protection as well a Gulf pipeline installations through ecologically sensitive areas.• Strong background knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding environmental regulation in the State of Florida Show less

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  Florida Health

  Dec 2008 - Jun 2014

  Environmental Specialist II

  Program lead for the Onsite Sewage Treatment Disposal System for St. Lucie County. Highly regarded for a strong working knowledge of soil characteristics, hydrological indicators, and knowledge of 64E-6 F.A.C. Conducted soil evaluations, site inspections, system inspections, permitting of new onsite system, permitting of repair systems, and permitting as well as inspection of alternative systems such as aerobic treatment units and dosed systems. • EPA Lead Risk Assessor certified

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  Crossroads Environmental

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2019

  Sr. Biologist/Project Manager

  I conduct mitigation monitoring/reports, NPDES inspections, wetland delineations, environmental assessments, State and Federal permit application and compliance, subcontractor management, Phase I/II assessments, soil sampling, gopher tortoise surveys and relocation projects, Stormwater retention plan review, littoral shelf and mitigation site planting plan creation and execution, exotic removal assessment and management, sea grass surveys, and endangered species surveys throughout Florida. • Professional Wetland Scientist• NPDES Certified Inspector• FWC Licensed Gopher Tortoise Agent• FWC Conditional Reptile Removal/ Python Transport Show less

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  Advanced Restoration Ecology

  May 2016 - now

  President

  I conduct State and Section 404 wetland delineations, environmental assessments, State and Federal permit applications and compliance, mitigation monitoring/reports, NPDES inspections, Project and subcontractor management, Mangrove trimming, Preserve maintenance/exotic species removal, Restoration planning/permitting and installation, soil sampling, gopher tortoise surveys and relocation projects, Stormwater retention plan review, littoral shelf and mitigation site planting plan creation and execution, exotic removal assessment and management, mitigation banking, seagrass/benthic surveys and dock/seawall permitting, and Section 7 endangered species surveys and coordination with regulatory agencies throughout Florida. • Professional Wetland Scientist• NPDES Certified Inspector• FWC Licensed Gopher Tortoise Agent• Full Scale FDACS Native Plant Nursery for Restoration Projects Show less