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<br />disposal and debris management site permitting and closure in Geology, Rock and Mineral Prospecting, Reserves Analysis, Drilling and Coring, Clay Mineralogy, Industrial Mineralogy, Portland Cement Chemistry, and Mine Permitting. , field oversight, construction inspecting, site planning and layouts, health and safety, sustainability analysis, geological analysis and mapping, statistical analysis, and risk based cleanup determinations.
<br />EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: MS in Geology, 1985, University of Florida. Master's research involved trace element analysis by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) of Portland cement and cement raw materials and a statistical analysis of the relationship between trace element concentrations and cement mortar strengths. Graduate BA in Geology, 1981, University of South Florida. Declared an honor student senior year (GPA 3.5/4.0). Member USF Rugby Club, 1980 season.
<br />c.) Documented Knowledge of Federal State and Local Laws and Regulations: All our professional staff have
<br />extensive knowledge of FEMA, FHWA, NRCS, FDOT, FDEP, FWC and other applicable Federal, State or local
<br />agency laws, regulations and policies and hold FEMA certifications for advanced debris management planning
<br />and public assistance advisory services. Each professional staff hold HAZWOPER Site Supervisor Certifications.
<br />DP&O is supported by seasoned Debris Management Specialists, Former EM Directors, Environmental
<br />Professionals, Utility Engineers and Nationally recognized experts with FEMA Policy, Emergency Management,
<br />and IT software specialist.
<br />DP&O’s staff and management have decades of experience with Debris Management Planning and the stringent
<br />documentation requirements of all debris removal requirements. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Advisory
<br />Services, managing multiple Federal Grant Program occurring simultaneously during the disaster recovery life
<br />cycle, maintaining stringent documentation, requirements for Federal Disaster reimbursement, successful “Project
<br />Closeout” and Flawless State/Federal Audits. DP&O staff and management are extremely experienced with
<br />Hazard Mitigation (404 and 406), FEMA negotiations, and FEMA Appeals representation.
<br />DP&O’s staff and management are prepared for rapid mobilization to assist with damage assessments, emergency
<br />repairs documentation, donated resources management, debris management and disaster claims submittals,
<br />maintaining FEMA compliance throughout the entire process. Our well-seasoned staff emphasize from day one,
<br />audit ready documents to support smooth project closeout, and we maintain this audit readiness through the entire
<br />FEMA PA review and approval process including post disaster funds and payment tracking. Our technical
<br />approach demonstrates the highest level of in-depth understanding Disaster Management and Administrative
<br />Services in accordance with FEMA policies, OIG audit principals resulting in successful financial recovery for
<br />our clients from disasters.
<br />Additionally, our management team excels with Request for information (RFI’s) replies, Disaster document
<br />management, PW review tracking, FEMA negotiations and any appeals associated with disasters and reporting
<br />responsibilities to the federal and State government. Most importantly, our knowledge of the FEMA PA Portal,
<br />and State Portal System enables our team to timely identify and resolve potential discrepancies, clarify
<br />questionable items, and turn projects around quickly to obligation and payment.
<br />We have a time-tested successful client approach to expedite the PA Process ensuring that all disaster cost records
<br />are reconciled and audit ready and all reimbursements are allocated and tracked. DP&O will ensure that the
<br />County receives and retains funding expeditiously and that ALL Deadlines regarding grant reimbursement
<br />requirements are met.
<br />DP&O’s staff have extensive experience and knowledge in executing Disaster Debris Management and successful
<br />Disaster Claims and Grant Management in compliance and consistent with the policies, publications, guidelines,
<br />of FEMA, FHWA and OIG, and all applicable other federal regulations in effect at the time of the work
<br />performance. Our successful track record demonstrate compliance with, including but not limited to, the
<br />following:
<br />Part 200-Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards
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