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mike jakubowski

@mikejakubowski

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Results-driven environmental professional with expertise in soil science.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values environmental sustainability and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an environmental professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in soil science, waste management, and regulatory compliance. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead remote teams and manage complex environmental data, producing high-impact technical reports that drive results. I have successfully navigated both public and private sectors, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and project execution.

In my recent role as an Environmental Specialist IV at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, I supervised a team of seven, developed statewide PFAS investigation strategies, and managed significant contracts for soil and groundwater sampling. My accomplishments include overseeing PFAS contamination investigations across 45 sites and automating reporting systems that enhanced operational efficiency. I am passionate about environmental stewardship and dedicated to advancing sustainable practices.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have engaged in extensive research, presented findings at various venues, and contributed to significant publications in the field. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, actively participating in relevant courses and organizations to stay at the forefront of environmental science.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Environmental Specialist IV

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Oct 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Supervised 7 staff members, including all hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, and held biweekly unit meetings. Developed and oversaw Maine's septage land application site PFAS contamination investigation contracts across 45 sites.

PFAS Investigation Regulatory Compliance Waste Management Team Leadership Data Automation Contract Management

Environmental Specialist III

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 (6 months)

Performed compliance inspections at permitted solid waste handling facilities and assisted the public with solid waste disposal inquiries. Reviewed license application package materials for completeness and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory

Environmental Scientist

Sebago Technics, Inc.

May 2017 - Apr 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Designed and reviewed residential, commercial, and engineered septic systems and assisted with ASTM E1527 Standard Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments. Produced plans and exhibits for clients and permit applications using Autodesk Civil3d, ArcGIS, and QGIS.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Wetland Delineation Vernal Pool Surveys Civil 3D ArcGIS QGIS Project Management

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Maine

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)

Instructed Introductory Soils Laboratory and collected and analyzed soil samples for carbon, nitrogen, bulk density, and mercury data. Supervised undergraduate students in laboratory and field settings.

Data Collection Student supervision

Research Assistant

Woods Hole Research Center

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)

Maintained outdoor laboratory equipment at an experimental forest field station. Collected soil gas samples for N isotope trapping and recovered data from field loggers.

data recovery

Soil Research Assistant

Southern Illinois University

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Assisted with a wide variety of agronomic soil science research. Maintained laboratory and assisted with Soils Laboratory course instruction.

Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern Illinois University

B.S., Forestry

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Forestry with a specialization in Forest Resource Management. Also pursued a minor in Plant and Soil Science, gaining foundational knowledge in agronomic soil science research.

University of Maine

M.S., Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science

Activities and societies: Graduate student government volunteer grant reviewer and grant recipient ($637.50); Maine Agriculture and Forest Experimental Station grant recipient ($6,120); Miroslaw M. Czapowskyj Forest Soils Scholarship recipient ($1,000); Publication: Patel, K.F., Jakubowski, M.D., Fernandez, I.J. et al. Soil Nitrogen and Mercury Dynamics Seven Decades After a Fire Disturbance: a Case Study at Acadia National Park. Water Air Soil Pollut 230, 29 (2019)

Focused on Forest Soil Biogeochemistry within the Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science program. Engaged in graduate research, instructing introductory soils laboratory sessions, and supervising undergraduate students.