Jake Pokorny

About Jake Pokorny

I am a dynamic professional with a passion for all aspects of the outdoors whether it is studying the environment, enjoying outdoor activities such as snowboarding, camping, hiking or traveling to see the historical and natural aspects of our world. I have chosen to pursue a degree in Environmental Science because I know I will make a positive impact that will change the way we live in society. As a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, I plan to use my degree and ambition to create a career that allows me to help reduce environmental impacts and study the endless wonders of our natural Earth. I offer a solid record of study that ranges from geology, remote sensing, lithology, biology, and geographic information systems. My extensive field work consists of Phase I and Phase II assessments, ground/storm/surface water sampling, soil borings, well installations and abandonments, wetland delineations, LNAPL & DNAPL recovery, contamination remediation, In Situ chemical injections, and much more.

Experience

1. Staff Scientist

   ERM

   Jun 2019 — Present · Cranberry, PA, US

   I have supported multiple site investigation and remediation projects. I oversee the installation of monitoring wells using both direct push and hollow stem auger drilling techniques. I\'m proficient with low-flow sampling techniques to collect groundwater using multi-parameter probes and is adept at performing soil logging and sampling for site characterization. I also have experience in performing due diligence (Phase I and Phase II Assessments) and has conducted multimedia sampling programs including groundwater, storm water, surface water, and soil. I am skillful at soil classification, storm water sampling, evaluation of laboratory results, data and chart preparation, report development and completion. I am in the intermediate stages of performing wetland delineations, plant identification, and mapping wetlands using a hand-held GPS system and Survey 1,2,3- Trainings- 40-hour HAZWOPER- OSHA 8-hour Supervisor training- OSHA 30-hour Construction training.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Natural Sciences, Geology/Earth Science, General

  2013 — 2016

• Community College of Allegheny County

  Liberal Arts, General Studies

  2009 — 2012

• North Hills Senior High

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Renewable Energy
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Customer Service
• Geology
• Environmental Science
• Gis Systems
• Teamwork
• Gis
• Microsoft Office
• Remote Sensing
• Self-Confidence
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Time Management
• Construction