Jasper Hobbs

Experience

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  Boston University

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  Studying the Effects of a Migrating Ridge on a Mantle Plume GIS Mapping of the Boston Harbor Islands

  • Geophysics Research Assistant

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Sedimentology Research Assistant

    Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Kansas State University

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  The Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP) is a National Science Foundation funded program at Kansas State University. Our goal is to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities graduating with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees from Kansas State University.I was responsible for assisting the project coordinator. This includes:- Organizing Transfer Advising Guides for students wishing to transfer from an LSAMP-affiliated community college into a STEM field. - Editing and managing the KS-LSAMP blog: http://kslsamp.edublogs.org/- Helping to run a weekly class as part of the LSAMP supported "Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM (RiPS) summer program." Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant - Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

    May 2014 - May 2015

  • Geology Tutor

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  Chyten Educational Services

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

  Master Faculty

  I tutored high school students in ACT/SAT Prep, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, & Precalculus,

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  NEIWPCC

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

  Environmental Analyst II

  The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission is a not-for-profit interstate agency that utilizes a variety of strategies to meet the water-related needs of our member states. • Commission lead for TMDLs, Water Quality Standards, Nutrient Criteria, Volunteer Monitoring, Aquatic Biology, and Harmful Algal Blooms.• Workgroup coordinator of the above topics for representatives of the New England states, New York, and EPA. This included holding all-day meetings and organizing trainings.• Host and organizer for a national, EPA-funded, webinar series for CWA Section 303(d)/TMDL staff. • Track EPA policy developments and updates that assess effects in the Northeast, responding with public comment letters on behalf of the States when necessary.• Grant writing and project management for regional projects aimed at improving water quality. • Coordinated and hosted workshops and conferences from local to national levels.• Coordinated national webinars for EPAs Underground Storage Tank programs, both for Inspector Training and Corrective Action Training. Show less

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  Bunker Hill CC

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Adjunct Professor - Environmental Science

  Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science

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  Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA)

  Jul 2019 - now

  Environmental Program Manager

  • Association lead for 303(d) and TMDLs, Water Quality Standards, Monitoring and Assessment, PFAS, Modeling (Previously Nutrients, NPS/319, wetlands, and Water Reuse)• Track Federal and State policy developments and updates which would affect our members, responding with public comment letters on behalf of the States when necessary.• Author comment letters and policy recommendations on behalf of ACWA membership. • Organize, plan, and host national workshops on topics including Nutrients Permitting, WQS, and Modeling. This includes presenting, moderating, and facilitating on a range of topics, while ensuring on-site and virtual components are running smoothly. • Assist with planning the annual National Training Workshop for CWA 303(d) Listing & TMDL Staff. This includes planning the agenda and leading sessions onsite.• Plan and coordinate webinars, trainings, and workshops to benefit the states on water quality issues. • Grant writing and project management for national projects aimed at improving water quality. Show less