Shana Stephens Fort Rucker, AL 36362 | C: 724-984-0966 | ss1302e2a@westpost.

net ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL Dedicated Analyst and Environmental Protection Specialist who has gained extensi ve experience in the development and execution of environmental policies such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Surface and Ground Water Monitoring p rograms, The Clean Water Act, ISO 14001-2004,The Erosion and Sediment Control Ac t, and The Energy Independence and Security Act while working for Department of Defense (DOD), state government, and private industry. Proven ability to provide technical solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent w ith organization objectives to a wide range of difficult problems. Expert in int erpreting and understanding wide variety of local, state, and federal environmen tal laws, executive orders, and implementing regulations. Able to apply skills a nd experience to any project, program, or position. EXPERIENCE Erosion Control/Stormwater Specialist-Water Management Branch, Department of Def ense, Fort Bragg, NC 01/01/2010 to Present Served as in-house specialist for erosion control and stormwater including actin g as inspector for construction projects for stormwater and erosion control best management practices (BMPs), performing design reviews, conducting water qualit y monitoring, and liaising with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to all p olicies and regulations. Key projects: Managed water quality monitoring through the Fort Bragg Stream monitoring progr am including developing GIS layer, determining sampling sites, and analyzing lab results. Monitored all assigned construction projects for compliance of environmental la ws and regulations for sedimentation, erosion control, and stormwater infiltrati on. Reviewed submitted construction designs for compliance with local, state, and f ederal environmental laws including North Carolina Department of Natural Resourc es BMPs for erosion control and stormwater . Assessed, monitored, and evaluated future impact on wetlands from sedimentation , erosion, and Stormwater, including conducting delineations when needed. Coordinated, developed, and prepared detailed presentations for erosion control measures/regulations training to onsite utility companies. NEPA Analyst-Environmental Management Branch, Department of Defense, Fort Bragg , NC 11/20/2005 to 01/01/2010 Served as in-house contractor for NEPA environmental assessments/analyses and pe rformed environmental clearance for military construction and planning projects. Key projects: Performed more than 500 Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental As sessments (EAs), Records of Environmental Consideration (RECs), Environmental Ba seline Surveys (EBS), and impact analyses. Performed yearlong Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) EA on Fort Bragg, focuse d on interdisciplinary actions concerning natural resources, solid waste, stormw ater management, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance, air q uality, transportation, cultural resources, and environmental justice. Composed specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates; oversaw facilitati on of five EA contracts. Prepared assessment, draft, final documentation and administrative record throu gh installation, state agency, and public review and comment in accordance with NEPA regulations, utilizing Fort Bragg management tools such as Work Coordinatio n System and GIS.

Participated in getting NEPA program up to standard for external audit of compl iance with ISO 14001-2004 environmental management standard. Coordinated two NEPA/Environmental Management Training Courses for Engineers an d and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on NEPA analysis/project review process, inc luding WCS, in-house EA preparation and contracting, orchestration of RECs, proj ect design review process, federal regulations, compliance regulations, and Requ est for Proposal (RFP) project design review. Environmental Scientist-Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), C harlottesville, Virginia 11/10/2004 to 11/20/2005 Served as Environmental Scientist on three DoD projects. Key projects: Completed groundwater sampling utilizing micro purge method, monitored air qual ity on numerous sites, interpreted and applied water chemistry from groundwater samples, and prepared detailed sections of sections of technical remediation and environmental impact reports. Ensured compliance with environmental laws and re gulations in accordance with Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. Analyzed, prepared, and developed technical reports on new sustainable environm ental technologies used in DoD AERTA database. Helped conduct sustainability workshops through the DoD. Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Intern- Pennsylvania Department of Enviro nmental Protection, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 05/10/2003 to 08/05/2003 Collected water samples from multiple water treatment facilities, monitored wate r pollution prevention efforts, and defined watershed and Underground Storage Ta nks (USTs) using GIS and ArcView. Researched watershed classification and sustai nability, conducted onsite inspections of stormwater and erosion control Best Ma nagement Practices (BMPs), and evaluated experimental wetland treatment systems. EDUCATION & TRAINING West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia United States Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Major: Environmental Protection Focus of Education: Plant and Soil Science, Water Sanitation, Microbiology, Chem istry, Biology, Reclamation, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Sampling, C ommunications. 08/15/1999 to 05/12/2004 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Shipley Group Training, How to Assess Various Impact Methodologies as to Strengt h and Weakness in Supporting the Disclosure of Cumulative Impacts. Preparing Cum ulative Impact Information to Support Clear, Legally Sufficient EAs and EIS, 02/ 12/2007 Shipley Group Training, How to Fulfill the Spirit and Letter of NEPA and CEQA in Applications Specific to DoD Analyze Decision-Making Process, Analysis, and Do cumentation in Preparing Legally Compliant EIS, EA, FONSI, ROS, or CE/CATEX, ), 07/23/2008 Shipley Group Training, How to incorporate Adaptive Management in the EA process , 02/15/2009 QAI, SMS Internal Auditor Training, How to Internally Audit the Installation for Compliance with ISO 14001-2004 Environmental Management Standards