Max Gersh

Experience

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  Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

  Kitchen Prep
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  B&F Contracting. Inc

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  Intern

  I assisted with the development of flow management charts in order to complete projects, inspected and photographed any damage/changes to sewage manholes all over Tucson, Arizona, and provided any additional help at job sites.

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  The University of Arizona

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Water Isotope Labratory

  I filtered water samples that came into the lab, prepared, and tested them for hydrogen and oxygen isotopic levels. Organization and preparation were important when dealing with many samples at a time.

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  U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Student Employee

  I input a large amount of groundwater well data into the GWSI database, acquired many Time Domain Reflectometry readings, and assisted in gravity monitoring throughout a large area of Arizona.I conducted a senior thesis project on the Time Domain Reflectometry readings I acquired in order to investigate the soil moisture and groundwater relationship in the Big Chino Valley (Yavapai County, Arizona).

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  Micro-g LaCoste

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  Survey Field Engineer

  • Field Survey Engineer working with absolute and relative gravimeters• Worked with geophysical MATlab programs• Borehole gravimeter field and lab experience• Worked with Trimble field equipment and software • Developed basic electrical and mechanical skillshttp://microglacoste.com/

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  Zonge International

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

  Field Technician

  I focus on relative gravity data acquisition with both the Scintrex CG5 gravimeter as well as the L&R Gmeter. I also provide assistance with Induced Polarization surveys, Ground Magnetic surveys, MT and CSAMT surveys.http://zonge.com/

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  Earth Dynamics LLC

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  Geophysicist
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  New Mexico Office of the State Engineer

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Manage and evaluate water rights in accordance with appropriate New Mexico State Statutes per the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), New Mexico Regulations and current Office of the State Engineer policies and following guidelines:o Middle Rio Grande Administrative Area (MRGAA) Guidelineso Estancia Basin Guidelines• Perform technical review of water right applications, including writing memorandums, conditions of approval, cover letters, and recommendations regarding the evaluation of water rights declarations, applications, and validity of water rights.• Conduct investigations and compile water right documentation for alleged illegal uses as well as compiles water rights documentation for aggrieved or protested water rights applications.• Experience using multiple hydrologic-based models (Theis/Inverse Theis, Glover Balmer, MRGAA, Estancia) to analyze local and regional drawdown effects for water rights transfer applications.• Work on specialized projects pertaining to, but not limited to, water rights applications and transfers, well construction, ArcPro, modeling, and fieldwork-based standards.o Jemez Irrigation Rotation • Frequent use and interpretation of historical maps and surveys, aerial images, and cartography in ArcPro. • Perform field checks and investigations related to, but not limited to, water rights applications, declarations, well construction, and compliance issues.• Prepare and review legal notices for publication.• Abstract water rights files and enter information and meter readings into the WATERS Database system.• Frequent use of the New Mexico Water Rights Reporting System (NMWRRS) Database.• Provide customer assistance to the public regarding water rights including, but not limited to:o In-person assistance on existing water rights and current validity of water rightso Over the phone assistance relating to existing water rights and status of water rights Show less • Manage and evaluate water rights in accordance with appropriate New Mexico State Statutes per the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), New Mexico Regulations and current Office of the State Engineer policies and following guidelines:o Middle Rio Grande Administrative Area (MRGAA) Guidelineso Estancia Basin Guidelines• Perform technical review of water right applications, including writing memorandums, conditions of approval, cover letters, and recommendations regarding the evaluation of water rights declarations, applications, and validity of water rights.• Conduct investigations and compile water right documentation for alleged illegal uses as well as compiles water rights documentation for aggrieved or protested water rights applications.• Experience using multiple hydrologic-based models (Theis/Inverse Theis, Glover Balmer, MRGAA, Estancia) to analyze local and regional drawdown effects for water rights transfer applications.• Work on specialized projects pertaining to, but not limited to, water rights applications and transfers, well construction, ArcPro, modeling, and fieldwork-based standards.o Jemez Irrigation Rotation • Frequent use and interpretation of historical maps and surveys, aerial images, and cartography in ArcPro. • Perform field checks and investigations related to, but not limited to, water rights applications, declarations, well construction, and compliance issues.• Prepare and review legal notices for publication.• Abstract water rights files and enter information and meter readings into the WATERS Database system.• Frequent use of the New Mexico Water Rights Reporting System (NMWRRS) Database.• Provide customer assistance to the public regarding water rights including, but not limited to:o In-person assistance on existing water rights and current validity of water rightso Over the phone assistance relating to existing water rights and status of water rights Show less

  • Senior Hydrologist - Water Resources Professional IV

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Hydrologist - Water Resources Professional III

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Water Resource Professional II

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Water Resource Professional I

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022