The second webinar in the NAEP & APU 2019 webinar series continues covering a broad overview of the environmental profession, which currently includes approximately 155,000 environmental professionals across science, policy, and management career fields. Within the webinar, a variety of topics and projects will be covered, including the wide range of work undertaken by Department of Defense organizations; federal, state, and local public agencies; non-governmental organizations; and private consultants.
Webinar learning objectives:
· Learn more about DoD project (shoreline restoration).
· An overview of the environmental function and environmental jobs at MacDill.
· A look at what an environmental professional working for the Air Force does.
· Tips and tricks and things we should remember to help us as we are developing our careers
such as maintaining a list of projects worked on and a contact list.
· Recommendations on updating your LinkedIn profile, endorsing others, writing
recommendations, etc.
· Creating a digital portfolio or website about your work, accomplishments, conferences
attended and volunteer activities.
· Skills planners can work on developing, such as Google Earth and GIS skills.
Who can benefit from the webinar?
· Environmental Science and Natural Science undergraduate/graduate students, faculty
members, and career professionals
Charlie is the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for Delaware North Parks and Resorts (DNPR) at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. DNPR operates the complex for NASA, which is located in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, mandating an extra level of environmental protection.
He has also worked for Siemens Wind Power in Orlando, Florida, as an EHS specialist. Prior to joining Siemens in 2011, he was the environmental manager for the contractor responsible for assembling, maintaining, and launching the space shuttle. Charlie worked for the program for over 30 years, developing policies and procedures for environmental compliance and operational excellence.
Charlie has taught at American Public University System (APUS) since 2010. He has also taught environmental science and biology courses at Brevard Community College. Charlie holds an M.S. in environmental science from the Florida Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Environmental Policy from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an Ed.S. degree in science education from the Florida Institute of Technology. He is also a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
Jason has worked in the environmental field for 30 years. He started his career as an environmental consultant, supporting the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites.
Jason is currently the Environmental Flight Manager for MacDill Air Force Base. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geology from Allegheny College and a master’s in hydrogeology from the University of South Florida.
His position at MacDill allows him to explore conservation opportunities and demonstrate his passion for ecologic restoration. Because the Air Force places a high priority on environmental stewardship, Jason has been able to implement numerous habitat restoration projects, including a large wetlands construction and stormwater improvement project; a mangrove restoration effort; a base-wide invasive species control program; and a coastal restoration project. He has also developed numerous partnerships and cooperative agreements with external organizations to stretch limited conservation dollars and get more work done.
Eileen Baden, AICP, is the senior program coordinator for Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) students in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Eileen graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2007 and completed the MUEP program at ASU in 2012.
Eileen worked as an environmental planner/project manager on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects until transferring over to academia in 2018. Eileen has experience conducting extensive public outreach, including holding meetings and focus groups, as well as developing contact lists and surveys.
She currently teaches environmental planning at ASU and also assists master’s students with professional development resources and advice. She is also the President of the Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (AZAEP) and will serve in this role until June 2020.
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and American Public University (APU) have shared efforts through an educational alliance with the goal to help prepare environmental professionals to advance in their field through career-relevant education. With this goal in mind, NAEP and American Public University leaders are collaborating on a fourth year of webcast series focused on career preparation and professional development for environmental professionals.
U.S. industry employs more than 1.6 million professionals in green careers today* which means professionals must stand out in order to compete for career advancement opportunities. It is critical for every environmental professional to stay abreast of best practices regarding career preparation and development of essential skills to help position you for advancement opportunities in the industry.
*EBI Report 2020B, The U.S. Environmental Industry Overview, An Executive Review, December 2010, Environmental Business International, Inc.
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