Newton Wong
Associate Environmental Planner - Biologist @Caltrans
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Environmental Planner - Biologist @Caltrans
Analyzed project impacts to environmental and biological resources (wildlife, botanical, and habitat)Collaborated and negotiated permits for transportation projects; USFWS and NOAA-Fisheries Biological Opinions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) 404 Permits, Regional Water Quality Control Board 401 permits and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1600 permits, US Forest Service and local cities and agencies.Coordinated capital and maintenance projects with staff throughout organization including design, project management, resident engineer, landscaping, hazardous waste, hydrology and maintenance.Developed minimization measures and recommended BMPs to protect natural resources and to stay within budget.Expedited delivery of environmental clearances and permits for emergency projects.Inspected and monitored construction sites for environmental compliances.Managed contractors and consultants.Designed habitat restoration plans and directed funds for in-lieu-fee compensatory mitigation.Performed endangered species surveys, and wetland delineations.Communicated technical information, environmental regulations and best practices to project managers, contractors, engineer, and non-technical staff.
EDUCATION
California State University-Los Angeles
Natural Science
California State University, Los Angeles
MS
SKILLS
ABOUT NEWTON WONG
Biologist at Caltrans
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