Samuel Richardson, PhD

Experience

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  Washington Gas

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  Supported the engineering and project management of replacement and/or relocation projects for the entire System Replacement area. Reviewed engineering plans and designs submitted by various transportation agencies or external clients for conflicts with Washington Gas existing facilities.

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  DC Water

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Assisted in maintaining modification repair projects on sanitary, storm, and combined sewers; prepared daily and weekly reports; reviewed television inspection tapes; reviewed and evaluated storm drain sites.

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  US Army

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2013

  Supervised the daily administration of the Company to include maintenance of a $14 million training facility. Managed the Company supply activity, preparation of correspondence, personnel actions, and coordination of training facilities and resources during a 14 week training period for 240 trainees. Managed the training, health, welfare, mentoring and discipline for a 40 man unit preparing them for highly hazardous conditions. Maintained accountability of over $13 million in vehicles and equipment with zero loss. Prepared and supervised annual and quarterly training strategies and weekly work schedules. Ensured compliance with installation sustainability, pollution prevention and recycling programs, and implement improvements and new ideas as possible. Performed periodic environmental inspections as required or necessary to ensure battalion meets standards of RCRA.

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Project Officer

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Environmental Compliance Manager

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
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  J. M. Waller Associates, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Resource Energy Manager

  Developed guidance, criteria, and programs for managing facility energy consumptions cost trends, and agreements to facilitate compliance with established Air Force goals. Monitored energy consumption for 45 facilities throughout the unit. Prepared Project documentation for new construction, renovations and improvements for real property facilities projects as authorized by the D.C. Air National Guard. Provided technical instructions and information on engineering and other technical requirements. Show less

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  Air National Guard

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Environmental Officer/Deputy Base Civil Engineer

  Managed a complex, highly technical environmental management and protrection program and serves as the installation's single most knowledgeable expert on DoD, AF, ANG, EPA state specific environmental laws and regulations. Environmental Management duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Hazardous Waste Management; Storm Water Management and Control; Air Quality; Water Quality; Pollution Prevention; Green procurement; Environmental Restoration Program (ERP); Cultural and Natural Resources Management; Spill Prevention and Response; Environmental Management System; Environmental Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) Management; and Qualified Recycling Program Management. Manages the entire Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPB&E) for the installation's environmental quality (EQ) program area. Additional budgetary responsibilities may include working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy and Environment for recurring environmental costs related to DLA owned fuel systems. Provides financial analysis and planning for Environmental resource requirements, to include planning, programming and execution. Plans, budgets, and reports environmental financial information regarding the environmental programs through directed financial databases.In accordance with the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) statutory requirements, the incumbent is responsible for evaluating the environmental impact of construction and renovation projects. Facilitates the decision making process ensuring due consideration is given to the natural environment, social, political, economic, and governance factors and provides a holistic frame work designed for the achievement of sustainable outcomes. Show less

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  University of the Potomac

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  Environmental Science

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  University of Maryland

  May 2017 - May 2019

  AFROTC / Assistant Professor in Aerospace Studies

  Guided professional and personal development of 200 officer candidates. Instructed, trained, and evaluated freshman, sophomore, and junior level officer candidates in leadership and management as well as fundamental US Air Force knowledge and history. Responsible for unit's recruiting and admissions programs. Oversaw experiential leadership development learning program. Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, case studies, role plays, discussions and demonstrations.

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  District of Columbia National Guard

  May 2019 - Nov 2020

  Secretary of the General Staff
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  DoD Joint Artificial Intelligence Center

  Nov 2020 - May 2021

  Mission Manager
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  District of Columbia Air National Guard

  May 2021 - Dec 2021

  JTF Civil Engineer
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  Air National Guard

  Dec 2021 - Oct 2023

  Commander, 113th Security Forces Squadron
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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2023 - now

  Congressional Fellow
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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  National Security