Scott Johnson - Environmental Analyst

Professional Summary

Scott Johnson's diverse field of study includes air and water quality, integrated system dynamics, research and analysis of environmental systems, environmental hazards, hydrology and environmental policy. His specific interests are in environmental planning, quality assurance monitoring, and technical support for environmental agencies. Since joining EAS in October 2011, Scott has been assisting in ecological monitoring and environmental surveillance activities on the Hanford Site; wildlife sampling and monitoring of sensitive species on Site; and data compilation, entry, and analysis of contaminated biota in accordance with the Natural Resource Damage Assessment efforts. He primarily supports the ecological monitoring compliance and environmental surveillance activities for the Public Safety and Resource Protection (PSRP) program at the Hanford Site. The PSRP program at Hanford is being directed for the U.S. Department of Energy by the Mission Support Alliance.

Areas of Specialization

  • Research, field studies, biological sample collection
  • Preparing samples for submission to analytical laboratories
  • Report writing
  • Environmental data analysis
  • Literature reviews
  • Database development and integration
  • Developing biological monitoring plans and assisting in implementation
  • Global Positioning System data entry and management, data acquisition and analysis
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, GIS mapping software, Windows and Macintosh O/S, Adobe, 70+ WPM

Relevant Work Experience

Mission Support Alliance, Richland, WA, July 2011 - October 2011

Ecological Monitoring/Environmental Surveillance Intern - Scott performed many duties for MSA. For example, he assisted in: developing ecological compliance reviews for projects on the Hanford Site; field walk downs for ecological compliance reviews; development of biological monitoring/surveying plans for species of concern (birds, mammals, and fish); and collection of biological samples (fish and waterfowl) for contamination testing/quality assurance. He also contributed to report writing, data entry/management, and field-data collection.

Education/Training

  • B.S., Environmental Science, Minor - Geology, Washington State University, May 2011 Related Coursework: Ecology, Environmental Science and Research Planning, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Geology, Hydrology, Environmental Policy and Law, Integrated System Dynamics, Natural Resource Management and Policy, Earth Systems, Oceanography, Watershed Analysis, Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Landscape Ecology, Construction Management (emphasized in risk analysis, sustainable building/environment, and estimating), Statistics, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certified