Diane Green

10679 Portobelo Drive

San Diego, CA 92124
(858)922-3843
dga27418@westpost.net
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego
Masters in Public Administration
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Emphasis in Zoology
Minor in Psychology- Personality and Social
-Certification in Rare Plants of San Diego County California Native Plant Socie
ty, March 2008
-Section 404 and State Permits: Regulating Activities Affecting Wetlands, Stream
s, and Other Waters UCLA, March 2008
-Endangered Species: Regulation, Conservation Planning, and Permits UCLA, Octob
er 2008

EXPERIENCE

Analyst- Environmental Microbiology Laboratories, San Diego, CA. Feb. 2005-prese

nt
Analyzed samples of fungi using microscopy, working with non-culturable and cul
turable surface and air samples, as well as prepped and read total coliform scre
ens and sewage analyses and asbestos. Edited projects, assisted customers in p
erson and on the phone, logged in samples, and extensively used the in-house com
puter program to analyze samples and track projects. Recognized as a top perform
er in the company. Implemented health and safety program for the laboratory.
Malcolm Moody, supervisor, (858)569-5800
Secretary/ Volunteer- California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter May 200
7-2009
Represented the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) on the East County Multi
ple Species Conservation Plan Steering Committee. Provide information to the oth
er committee members ensuring that native plants and habitats are protected unde
r this plan. Worked in the Conservation division of the CNPS, reviewed Draft En
vironmental Impact Reports and developed comment letters on areas concerning rem
oval and use of native and invasive plants. Secretary- (Jan. 2007-Dec. 2009)Too
k minutes at monthly meetings, distributed them to all board members, updated fo
r any corrections and published on website.
Dave Flietner, President of CNPS San Diego Chapter, president@cnpssd.org
Office Manager/ Project Manager- Soil Ecology and Restoration Group June 2002-Ju
ly 2003
Managed office operations including: maintaining computers, ordering and trackin
g supplies for all of the project managers, monitoring invoicing and billing, an
d other administrative activities. Implemented and managed restoration projects
dealing with Engelmann Oak and coastal sage scrub habitat including: researchin
g methods to improve survival, supervising a crew to plant and maintain the site
, interacting with sub-contractors and clients on a regular basis, and writing r
eports. Assisted with vernal pool, coastal sage scrub, herpetological, and sma
ll mammal monitoring. Used ArcInfo and GPS coordinates to map sites and identif
y locations on maps.
Tom Zink, supervisor, (619)594- 5697
Laboratory/ Project Manager- Soil Ecology Restoration Group (SERG) June 2000-Jun
e 2002
Managed the daily operation of the Soils Laboratory. Responsibilities included:
training and managing employees in laboratory procedures and maintaining safe an
d efficient laboratory environment. Implemented and managed a restoration proje
ct in coastal sage scrub habitat including: supervising a crew to plant and main
tain the site, interacting with sub-contractors and clients on a regular basis,
and writing various reports. Completed in depth statistical analyses on the eff
ects of various initial irrigation methods on the long term survival of plants i
n several Mojave Desert restoration projects. Co-wrote the SERG Project Manager
s Guide to help assist current and future project managers with all aspects of p
rojects, from writing grants and reports to collecting soil, analyzing data and
using the computer programs.
Tom Zink, supervisor, (619)594- 5697.
Research Assistant- Soil Ecology Restoration Group (SERG) June 1998- June 2000
Participated in various restoration projects. Task included planting, monitoring
, and maintaining the sites. Also worked in the laboratory making and reading b
acteria and fungal slides and performing soil analyses (procedures included text
ure, phosphorous, ammonia and nitrates, and total nitrogen using a colorimeter a
nd elemental analyzer). Set up spreadsheets and input data into Microsoft Excel
and maintained and enhanced the SERG web site using Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
Tom Zink, supervisor. (619)594- 5697
Community Service Administrative Intern- City of Santee Feb. 2000- August 2000
Assisted in setting up major community events, sent out invitations and informat
ion, and designed and printed informational flyers for programs, as well as do o
ther tasks as necessary for the Community Service Department.
Joanne Dimmett, supervisor/ director, (619) 258-4100

RELEVANT EDUCATION
Biostatistics- Studied the methods in defining and solving quantitative problems
in biology, including design of experiments, and parametric and nonparametric s
tatistical techniques.
Conservation Ecology- The effects of human impacts on ecosystems, strategies for
the protection and recovery of threatened wildlife, and laws related to conserv
ation, such as the Endangered Species Act and San Diegos Multiple Species Conser
vation Plan.
Environmental Policy and Regulation- Analyzed the different environmental polici
es such as the Clean Water Act, CEQA and NEPA, and the Endangered Species Act to
see how they are used and why they were enacted. Did an impact analysis for a
future residential site, identifying degrees of impact and which policies will b
e utilized. Explored the concept and practice of mitigation banking and its use
s.
Endangered Species: Regulation, Conservation Planning, and Permits- Examines the
federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), as well as other key state and federal la
ws, policies, and practices that apply to the protection of endangered and threa
tened animals, plants, and their habitats. The latest case law; regulatory chang
es; and practices regarding protection, conservation planning, and mitigation ar
e addressed. Highlights of both the ESA and California Endangered Species Act (C
ESA) are covered, including the process for listing species and designation of c
ritical habitat, prohibitions against "take" of species, the process for obtaini
ng incidental take permits, habitat conservation planning requirements, NEPA and
CEQA compliance, and comparisons between federal and state laws.
GIS and Public Administration- The use of GIS system ArcView and its use in solv
ing problems in areas of public administration such as criminal justice, policy
analysis, and environmental and land use planning, including a final project ana
lyzing one of these areas.
Land Use and Environmental Law- Analyzed the various land use and environmental
policies such as NEPA, CEQA, condemnation law, zoning, and other such issues tha
t are involved in planning decisions. Applied these issues to a current land us
e decision in a group project involving a written and oral presentation.
Methods of Analysis in Public and Urban Affairs- Investigated research designs f
or problems in public affairs by summarizing and organizing data and using metho
ds of projection, theory, application and census as well as other secondary sour
ces. This included statistical methods such as chi squared, analysis of varianc
e, and single and multiple regression. Use the computer program SPSS to analyze
data.
Organization Development in the Public Sector- Explored organization development
theory and practice, with an emphasis on organizational diagnosis, intervention
theory, team building and process consultation skills as they apply to public s
ector organizations. In a group, completed an organizational assessment of an o
rganization and presented the results to the class.
Ornithology- Studied birds in their natural habitats, as well as their evolution
ary and developmental history. Created an independent project that analyzed var
ious behaviors of birds, such as the startle behavior and eating habits of vario
us birds.
Plants of San Diego County- Took an in depth look at different plant genuss at t
he San Diego Natural History Museum, looking first at their general characterist
ics and then those plants found specifically in San Diego County. This includes
the plant species, their characteristics, and where they are located throughout
the county and nearby regions. Examined various specimens, both alive and pre
ssed, to become more familiar with the various characteristics of each species.
Public Policy Analysis- Explored various public policy issues, such as environme
ntal, health, and welfare policy, as well as linkages between federal, state, an
d local public policy and public administration. Analyzed San Diegos Multiple
Species Conservation Program in detail. Wrote a research paper and presented fin
dings to fellow students.
Rare Plants of San Diego County- Examined the different rare, threatened, and en
dangered plants of San Diego County, including those listed on the state and fed
eral endangered species lists and the California Native Plant Society list. Stu
died the different habitats, and characteristics of each plant and viewed many o
n field trips. Practiced using the CNDDB database to input findings of plants.
Certification was given for passing the class.
Restoration Ecology- Analyzed the theories and practical applications of restora
tion ecology. Examined different restoration sites around Southern California ev
aluating their goals and successes/failures. Developed a restoration plan using
all the theories and applications that applied.
Section 404 and State Permits: Regulating Activities Affecting Wetlands, Streams
, and Other Waters- Examined federal and state regulations pertaining to wetland
s and other waters, covering the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory permit
program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers an
d Harbors Act. Other topics included wetland protection requirements; difference
s among individual, nationwide, and regional permits; the roles of other federal
and state agencies and public in permit process; Californias Lake or Streambed
Alteration Program (Section 1602 Agreements); recent Supreme Court decisions aff
ecting the Corps limits in jurisdiction; and the latest guidance on mitigation a
nd jurisdictional delineations.
VOLUNTEER/ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Women in Science

California Native Plant Society
Oak Foundation
Volunteer San Diego Disaster Cadre