Jenny Erickson

Experience

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  Energy Laboratories, Inc.

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2002

  Aquatic Toxicologist

  Performed toxicity reduction evaluations for chronic and acute testing of water samples and determined causative toxicity in effluent waters. Determined electrical conductivity, concentrations of dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, ammonia, total residual, and free chlorine in aqueous solutions. Used computer programs to perform statistical analysis of data results from chronic whole effluent toxicity testing.

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  MBMG Montana Bureau of mines and geology

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2006

  Environmental Scientist, Technical Writer

  Wrote technical reports, reviewed, edited, and prepared grant proposals. Maintained technical databases of environmental and geospatial data. Implemented hydrologic study and monitoring plan for an urban wetland restoration project. Familiar with wetlands delineation/mitigation and permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and NEPA specialist reports (Biological Evaluations, Endangered Species Assessments, Critical Issues Analyses). Prepared applications for Stormwater, Clean Water, 310, 318, 404 and Pollution Discharge permits. Familiar with the Montana 303d list of impaired water bodies and the Montana Circular DEQ-7 Numeric Water Quality Standards. Conducted facility EPA and State of Montana regulatory compliance reviews. Responsible for coordinating and organizing environmental data management activities at multiple facilities. Also responsible for compiling and evaluating existing data on species and communities of special concern as well as identifying areas of potential conservation importance for several wind farm projects. Gave several presentations to the public, school students, and state government officials regarding water quality issues and wetland restoration project issues. Experienced in data collection and analysis of baseline information as well as evaluation of impacts to project resources. Trained and supervised student interns. Show less

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  Montana Department of Environmental Quality

  Jul 2003 - May 2006

  Environmental Scientist

  Public Water Supply and Wetlands Specialist

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  Tetra Tech

  May 2006 - Oct 2007

  Technical Writer, Environmental Scientist

  Conducted facility EPA and State of Montana regulatory compliance assessments. Prepared groundwater monitoring reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and spill prevention, control and countermeasure emergency response and contingency plans (SPCC). Conducted facility site assessments involving communication with federal and state agencies as well as public citizens. Experienced with NEPA issues and regulatory requirements from preparation of technical documents such as EAs (Phase I, II and II Environmental Site Assessments), EISs and CIAs. Prepared Phase I, II, and III ESA reports for several wind farm projects in North Dakota, Minnesota and Texas. On numerous projects, produced EA and Categorical Exclusion checklist reports related to Endangered Species Act, NEPA, CWA and other resource planning/permitting. Assisted with establishing project time frames, budgetary restraint, and followed procedures outlined by other staff to assure that projects were concluded within budget and on time. Coordinated with scientists for baseline information collection. Reviewed environmental documents and baseline cultural information and conveyed this data into graphical representation on maps and figures for the reports. Prepared technical reports for clients addressing chemical and water sample analytical results.. Prepared and completed documents and reports for regulatory and public uses. GIS Services: Used ArcView GIS program to produce maps of recognized environmental concerns (RECs), environmental resources, national wetland inventory (NWI) resources, geology, hydrology and topology. Used computers to store and analyze water resources data including spreadsheets, word processors, databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Used computers to store and analyze water resources data including spreadsheets, word processors, databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Created graphic files using ArcView, CAD and DeLorme computer programs. Show less

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  Energy Laboratories, Inc.

  Nov 2007 - Sept 2015

  QA Project Manager

  Responsible for Quality Assurance programs, QA/QC documentation, employee training records, prepared/updated standard operating procedures, performed technical training involving QA/QC consistency projects and coordination of ELI branch labs. Technical Writer of Chemical Methods. Assessed quality system performance. Ensured that laboratory operations were in compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations. Project manager for Cenex Refinery Client: Reviewed analytical and QC data and communicated with client regarding analyses results.Established procedures for QA tracking of ELI’s (Billings and other branches) SOPs and employee training files. Revised and updated ELI's (Billings and other branches) Quality Systems to current NELAC/A2LA and ISO criteria. Coordinated and communicated QA/QC corporate policies with ELI branch labs' supervisors, managers and staff. Provided quality support to ensure consistent and continued compliance with all QA processes and procedures. Encouraged, participated in, and initiated continuous QA improvement activities. Presented information and created presentations on quality topics to top management, staff and/or board of directors. Provided technical review of project plans/documents. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2017 - now

  Technical Consultant and Technical Writer

  •Excellent technical writing and communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.•Strong interpersonal skills. Skilled in communicating issues to a wide array of professional and lay persons and in a public forum (e.g. peers, management, general public, landowners). Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or agency staff.•Experienced with managing multiple projects including the planning and coordination of work activities as well as collaborations with resource-management agencies, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Demonstrated experience in researching, analyzing and summarizing information. Experienced in presenting technical information and guidance to consultants, government agencies, and the public.•Proficient with MS Office Suite (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, computer databases (LIMS, spatial and non-spatial) and ArcView GIS programs.•Exceptional professional work attitude; Possess high integrity and work ethics. Able to take initiative, work independently as well as a team-player. Am dependable and reliable. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community•Experienced technical writer. Wrote successful grant proposals and produced government publications. Prepared numerous NEPA project documents including reporting, permitting and client correspondence. Experienced in preparing EAs, FoNSIs, EISs, records of decision and biological assessments. Experienced in conducting technical reviews of permit applications, writing detailed permit reviews and permit compliance data including groundwater monitoring data. Show less

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  SERVPRO

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2024

  Office Manager
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  Paul Davis Restoration of Yellowstone County, MT

  Feb 2024 - now

  Operations Manager