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Westat Inc. Rockville MD
Environmental Team, National Children's Study National Children's Study (NCS) the largest health study in U.S. will follow 100,000 children, across the US, from pre-birth to the time they are 21 years of age. The results from this study will help better understand the influence of environmental, biological, cultural and socio-economic factors on child development. Project work at the NCS coordinating center (Westat) involves multiple teams working collaboratively to meet project requirements in a timely and well researched manner. Development of Sample Collection Procedures - Work collaboratively across teams in development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for collection of environmental (air, dust, and water) samples. Initiated a brown bag lunch session for discussion of air quality issues. Development of Training Material - Provide support in development of material to be used to train data collectors of environmental samples. Other than SOPs, this includes development of field by field (FxF) instructions for sample collection forms used by data collectors, training modules used in instructor-led trainings, and completion of training requirements on Learning Management System (LMS). Developed instructions to be provided to the participants to collect air (passive sampler) and dust (dust plate) samples from their home. Reference Database Management - Search online bibliographic databases and retrieve the relevant references into Reference Manager (RefMan.) Co-ordinate RefMan update activities with two support staff. Initiated customization of RefMan to meet the requirements of the NCS environmental group.
Personal Exposure Team; Particulate Matter Literature Review (EPA) . Air Quality Health Impact Analyst - Provide support in Literature Review and preparation of Tables Describing Human Exposure Assessment for the EPA Project titled "Literature Searches,Table Preparation, Data Analysis and Modeling In Support Of The Particulate Matter Integrated Science Assessment" Integrated Science Assessments (ISAs) developed by EPA from this literature review data will support standards for ambient air.
Facilities Compliance and Engineering (FC&E) Business Unit. Environmental Modeling - Experience in using various environmental software for air dispersion modeling (AERMOD, TANKS, and MOBILE), Landfill Gas Emission Model (Land GEM). Emission inventories for Criteria Pollutants, Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), Toxic Air Pollutants (TAPs) and Green House Gases (GHGs). Permitting and Compliance Services Support - Provided permitting and compliance services support to industrial and commercial clients, ranging from government utilities, industrial facilities including specialty chemical manufacturers. Experience includes preparation and revision of General Permits, Permits to Construct and operate, Title V applicability and permitting; state and local air permit applicability; Reasonably Available Control Technology applicability and specification; and compliance assessment, planning, and monitoring.
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