Becky Rozumowicz-Kodsuntie

Experience

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  University of California at Davis, Land, Air and Water Department

  Sept 1993 - Jul 1994

  Research Assistant

  Assisted graduate students with research on pigmy forest soils; soil, plant, water relationships of forest soils; and tannin concentrations in pine trees.

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  Area West Engineers, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Environmental Manager

  Head Soil Scientist performing wetland delineations, permitting wetland projects, and assisting staff with daily activities.

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  Regional Water Quality Control Board

  Feb 1994 - Dec 1994

  Volunteer

  Reviewed consultant submittals against previous years information and entered data for hazardous waste sites.

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  Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Environmental Specialist

  Soil Scientist performing wetland delineations and permitting; preparing CEQA and NEPA soil, geology, and paleontology sections; conducting habitat mitigation feasibility studies and monitoring; managing multi-state linear projects; and monitoring construction projects.

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  Area West Environmental, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - now

  President/Principal/ Senior Biologist

  I regularly manage preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for public works projects including roadway improvements, bridge replacement, detention basins, and electrical distribution lines. I have prepared numerous restoration plans, permit applications, and reports and assessments to document compliance with CEQA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, federal and state Endangered Species Acts (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), California Fish and Game Codes (CFGC), and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Local Assistance requirements. I routinely prepare wetland delineations, habitat suitability assessments, and special-status species investigations. I’m familiar with all aspects of wetland design, construction, monitoring, maintenance, and permitting efforts. I have assisted in the development and ongoing management of several mitigation banks.In addition, I have extensive experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and RWQCB CWA Sections 401 and 404, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) CFGC Sections 1602 and 2081, and with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for projects requiring federal ESA authorization. Show less

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  AECOM (formerly URS Corporation)

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Biologist

  Senior technical reviewer. Prepared wetland delineation reports, Natural Environment Studies, Biological Resource Monitoring and Mitigation Plans, and wetland mitigation assessments/design/construction.