David L. Poling, President of PEA, has over 50 years of experience in the environmental consulting field and actively participates on every project we complete. This includes not only management but he often times is intimately involved in completion of tasks because of 1) his extensive technical background and training, 2) his vast experience in the environmental and consulting fields and 3) his attitude that each project is a reflection of himself. Besides his extensive education and training, Mr. Poling holds a multitude of licenses and certifications in the environmental consulting field. Those licenses include Licensed Site Remediation Professional (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/NJDEP) and Indoor Environmental Consultant (New Jersey Department of Health/NJDOH). Mr. Poling’s professional resume is as follows:
Education
- Rutgers University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science,
- B.S., Forestry and Wildlife Biology, 1974
- Rutgers University, Graduate School. M.S., Environmental Science, 1977
- Rutgers University, Graduate School. M.S., Zoology, 1985
- Rutgers University, Graduate School Ph.D. (A.B.D.) (Completed Thesis Research on mercury contamination in water, sediments and aquatic organisms in and adjacent to Berry’s Creek. Hackensack Meadowlands, New Jersey).
Licenses/Certifications
- NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professional, Permanent, License #587232
- NJ Department of Health, Indoor Environmental Consultant License #1195-276
- Jersey Association of Environmental Professionals – Trustee and Executive Officer
Academic Positions
- Warren County Community College, Washington, New Jersey – Adjunct Professor, Environmental Studies, 2001 to 2008; and Ecology, 2003 to 2008, and General Biology I and II, 2004 to 2008.
- County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey – Adjunct Professor, Biology of Environmental Concerns, Fall 1995 to Spring 2001; Environmental Regulations, Spring 2000; Principles of Occupational Health and Safety, Spring 2001
- Columbia University, New York City – Associate Member, University Seminars on Water Pollution and Water Resources, Sept. 1989 to Dec. 1990. University Seminars on Environmental Issues, Jan. 1991 to 2001.
- Sussex County College, Newton; New Jersey – Adjunct Professor, General Biology Fall 1995.
- Rockland County Community College, Suffern, New York – Professor of General Ecology and Aquatic Ecology, 1976.
Special Training
- Health and Safety Training For Hazardous Waste Site Operations:
- Woodward-Clyde, Philadelphia, Pa:
- 40 Hour OSHA Basic Training; October 9-12, 1990
- Supervisor Training; January 11, 1991
- Emilcott Training Institute, Chatham, NJ:
- 40 H&S for Hazardous Waste Site Operations, June 6, 2008
- OSHA Hazard Communication, N.J. Consortium for Workforce and
- Economic DCC, February 25, 2011
Hazardous Material Education:
- CleanVenture/CycleChem-RCRA Generator Training, October 20, 2011
Asbestos:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Asbestos Abatement Center,
- Temple University:
- The Building Inspector Course, June 10-12, 1991
- The Management Planners Course; June 13-14, 1991
- National Asbestos & Environmental Training Institute:
- 3-Day New York State/EPA/AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector Program, December 29-31, 2008
- 2-Day EPA/AHERA Asbestos Management Program, January 29-30, 2009;
Lead:
- New Jersey/U.S. EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Program, December 8-12, 2008
- Renovator. N.J. Consortium for Workforce and Economic DCC, February 23, 2011
- Dust Sampling Technician, N.J. Consortium for Workforce and Economic DCC, February 24, 2011
- N.J. Regulations on Lead Safe Work Practices, N.J. Consortium for Workforce and Economic DCC February 23, 2011
- Remediation/Contamination, Rutgers University, Continuing Professional Education:
- Practical Applications of the Site Remediation Program, August 10, 2011
- Innovative Technologies for Site Remediation, December 9, 2009
- Site Remediation Reform Act & LSRP Program, November 24, 2009
- Practical Applications in Hydrogeology With Optional Lab Day,May 7-28, 2009
- Ecological Risk Assessment: Practices and Protocols, March 24-25, 2009
- Site Remediation Basics, February 10, 2009
- Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks, December 4, 2008
- NJDEP’s Soil Remediation Standards, October 30, 2008
- Technical & Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks,May 4 -5, 1992
Mold:
- Certified Microbial Investigator/Certified Microbial Consultant, August 31-September 2, 2009
- NJ Natural Resources Conservation Program: The Life of a Stormwater Management Basin, March 5, 2005
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Seminars:
- Suggested Practices for the Design and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells; August 21-22, 1991
- Remedial Approach for Sites with Contaminated Groundwater Sediments; June 20 & 21, 1991
- Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey Seminars or Workshops: Underground Storage Tanks;
- March 6, 1991
- The Cambridge Institute Seminar: Tracking Environmental Issues in New Jersey; May 1990
Selected Professional Experience
1986 to Present – President; Professional Environmental Associates, LLC.; Rockaway, New Jersey. Responsible for daily operations of the firm, which includes assisting private and public clientele in environmental studies associated with 1) alternate development policies, 2) investment strategies, 3) site development plans, 4) regulatory permits, 5) natural resource inventories and conservation, 6) environmental monitoring programs and 7) Phase I and Phase II’ Environmental Site Assessments or Audits, including monitoring of contaminated sites and clean-up planning.
1985 to 1986 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Fredric R. Harris/PRC Engineers,New York, N.Y. Responsible for 1) Environmental Impact Statements, 2) ecological studies, 3) pollution monitoring programs; 4) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 5) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 6) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects. The particular projects were interstate highways.
1984 to 1985 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Dresdner, Robin and Associates, Jersey City, N.J. For this environmental firm, was responsible for 1) Environmental Risk Assessments and Statements, 2) ecological evaluation. 3) pollution monitoring programs; 4) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 5) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 6) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects.
1983 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Edwards and Kelcy, Livingston, N.J. Responsible for ecological studies on a major state highway.
1982 to 1986 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Louis Berger and Associates, Inc./Louis Berger International, Inc. East Orange, N.J. Rejoined firm to continue work similar to that from 1977 to 1981.
1982 to 1986 – Consultant; Converse Consultants, Caldwell, N.J. Responsible for 1) evaluation of the feasibility of expanding sanitary landfills; 2) identification of regulatory requirements and constraints to and for expanding, constructing and/or maintaining landfills; and 3) for evaluation of alternative sites.
1982 to 1983 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, Environmental Engineers. Warren, New Jersey. Responsible for 1) environmental impactassessments and statements; 2) pollution monitoring programs; 3) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 4) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 5) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects.
1981 to 1982 – Manager of Environmental Studies/Consultant, VEP Associates, Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey. Major responsibilities included 1) preparation of all environmental reports, 2) coordination of project teams composed of in-house personnel and subconsultants, varying from one individual to several, and 3) interaction with existing and prospective clients. Major environmental topics covered include toxic and hazardous materials and wastes, wastewater, solid waste, air pollution, noise, surface and ground waters, ecology, socioeconomics, industrial hygiene, safety, geology and soils, aesthetics and land use.
1977 to 1981 – Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant. Louis Berger and Associates, Inc./Louis Berger International, Inc. East Orange, N.J. Involved, with major environmental studies including environmental impact statements, park design, natural resource inventories, pollution studies, and environmental monitoring programs, Most studies required extensive environmental inventories and sampling programs, analysis of existing conditions, assessment of the impact from development of another activity, and evaluation of mitigation measures.. Responsible for all ecological studies and water quality monitoring programs. Involved in projects concerning air pollution, noise, solid waste, water and wastewater treatment, historical architecture, prehistoric and historic archaeology, aesthetics, landscaping and land use. Participated in international projects and has been on assignment overseas.
1975 to 1976 – Project Environmentalist/Consultant – Havens and Emerson. Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Responsible for preparation of Environmental Impact Statements and special ecological studies associated with several large scale, wastewater treatment plant projects and wastewater management plans.