Tara K. Ogren, P.E.

Experience

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  Newfound Harbor Marine Institute

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

  Science Instructor

  • Taught courses on marine biology and Florida Keys ecology. Coordinated incoming students’ curriculum and schedules. Completed coast guard approved captain's course in order to operate vessels. Instructed interns on lesson plans, teaching methods, and site visit locations.

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  Last Stand

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

  Planning/Administrative/Volunteer Coordinator

  • Represented non-profit organization at city commission meetings, community forums, and environmental conferences. Increased donor participation in annual membership drives. Built consensus among board members in order to execute Last Stand’s mission to preserve the environment and quality of life in Key West and the Florida Keys. Managed books and records utilizing Microsoft Excel, Quick Books, and Powerpoint.

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  Environmental Health and Engineering Services, State of Florida

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2011

  Environmental Specialist II

  • Promoted to ESII: Conduct annual compliance, incident, discharge, and non-compliance inspections on all permitted aboveground and underground fuel/regulated substance storage tanks pursuant to Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) contract, and code of federal regulations (CFR). Enforce facility spill prevention and countermeasure control plan (SPCC) development and training. Perform installation and closure inspections on registered fuel tanks according to FDEP rules and guidelines. Identify levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination in soil and groundwater according to State closure assessment guidelines.• ESI: Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and State of Florida Health Department on implementing newly adopted environmental legislation in regard to nutrient reduction standards. Manage complex onsite sewage systems including aerobic treatment units and performance-based treatment systems. Perform onsite sewage disposal inspections including: plan review, site evaluations, construction, and installation inspections. Evaluate and determine approval of OSTDS construction projects based on setbacks, elevation, approved materials, methods of construction, and proper permitting. Educate businesses and homeowners on OSTDS SOPs and O&M. Evaluate options and testing procedures in order to incorporate green infrastructure. Perform injection well drilling, grouting, and borehole installation inspections. Analyze effluent samples and composition of residential and commercial OSTDS to determine levels of nitrogen, phosphorous, TSS, and BOD. Perform beach water quality testing and determine levels of fecal coliform and Enterococcus. Show less

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  The Catholic University of America

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Research Assistant

  Application of inverse modeling techniques to pollutants and pathogens within porous media. Presentation: Evaluating the impact of ionic strength on the surface interaction dynamics of flagellated and non-flagellated bacteria using column studies and inverse modeling. Colloid & Surface Science Symposium; John’s Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (6/12/2012). Teaching Assistant: Assist with grading and student understanding in graduate level Introduction to Environmental Engineering course, and undergraduate Fluid Mechanics course. Show less

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  DC Water

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Department of Engineering and Technology: Graduate Engineering Intern

  Inspect progression of current projects; mainly combined heat & power (CHP), and enhanced nitrogen removal (ENR). Enhance skills in structural engineering, construction, and project management. Investigate means and methods as to improvements within Blue Plains Process Branch. Ensure change orders are complete and accurate. Review contractorprogress payment documents. Advocate facility compliance according to current storm water permit (SWPCC). Provide scientific guidance to fellow interns in regard to a thorough analysis of water reclamation. Show less

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  Weston Solutions, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Project Engineer

  Prepare as-builts, and CAD drawings. Submit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPs) regarding current projects, and work on proposals for potential projects. Coordinate scheduling, and inspect progression of current jobs. Major projects included Weston's Advanced Metering Infrastructure project (AMI), fuels related projects as related to fuel farm demolition or mechanical upgrades, and environmental remediation projects at various Federal superfund sites.

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  City of Grand Island WWTP

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Wastewater Regulatory Compliance Manager

  Manage industrial pretreatment program, NPDES permit, regulatory compliance, and laboratory for City of Grand Island WWTP

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  City of Grand Island

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2020

  Wastewater Project Manager

  Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering and Water Resources. Support funding initiatives for all areas of sewer expansion in and around the City of Grand Island. Facilitating Clean Water State Revolving Fund with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Goal is to better serve and provide proper sanitation to City residents.Organize tasks and timelines of wastewater projects within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).Enhancing skills related to NDEQ and 10 State Standards for the proper design of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Show less

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  Hastings Utilities

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Process Financial Analyst
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  City of Hastings, Nebraska

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  Civil Engineer, Floodplain and Stormwater Manager
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  Town of Telluride

  Jul 2023 - now

  Town Engineer