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Randy Youngman
12895 Downstream Circle
Orlando FL 32828
(323) 239 2351
Professional Qualifications
Mr. Youngman has 23 years of experience in the environmental profession with emphasis on natural
resource studies. His specialized skill areas include ecological risk assessment,biological
assessment/habitat and impact analysis, threatened and endangered species surveys, fish and wildlife
inventories, and natural resource impact analysis.
He is responsible for project management and implementation for site assessments under the FL Dept. of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Bureau of Petroleum Storage Systems (BPSS) program including
development of project-specific work plans, quality assurance plans, and data quality objectives; use of
standard operating procedures for a variety of sampling and analysis programs; and responsible for all
aspects of project management from proposal and scoping to implementation and reporting, maintaining
budget and schedule control, managing staffing resources,and monitoring QA/QC processes
Mr. Youngman is experienced in a variety of technical fields including impact assessment,threatened and
endangered (T&E) species surveys, and ecological risk assessment with practical experience with various
state and USEPA ecological risk assessment methodologies and approaches.
Mr. Youngman has served as project manager for contamination assessments for uncontrolled hazardous
waste sites, Brownfield sites, and lands targeted for conservation, recreation, or habitat restoration for
state agencies,US Dept. of Defense,industrial, commercial, and private clients. He has provided natural
resources support for various FDOT projects for Districts 2 and 7, served as Program Director for the
USAF at Cape CanaveralAir Force Station (CCAFS) Ecological Risk Assessment Program and for the
Ecological Risk Criteria Development Program, directed estuarine risk assessment and development of
remedial actions and ecosystem restoration plans for former Skeet Range at Patrick Air Force Base,
Florida, supported South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) contamination assessments and
ecological risk assessments for property acquisition supporting Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Program, and served as Project Manager for SFWMD Upper East Coast Water Quality Monitoring
project for tributaries to the St. Lucie Estuary.
Mr. Youngman is familiar with taxonomic identification and natural histories of flora and fauna of the
southeastern US, conducted specimen capture and identification for threatened and endangered species
surveys, population studies, and tissue sampling programs in support of ecological risk assessments.
Experienced in applying the USEPA 1997 ecological risk assessment framework to CERCLA
contaminated site investigations. Experienced in evaluating terrestrial wildlife exposure; screening for

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effects on aquatic biota; and the development and application of toxicological effects thresholds, exposure
variables, screening values, and effects benchmarks.
Education
BS, Environmental Science, State University of New York, Syracuse,New York, 1993
AS, Geology, Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York,1985
Health and Safety Training
CB&I Supervisor Incident Prevention Program, 2013
OSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher Training
OSHA 40-Hour Training for Hazardous Waste Operations (29 CFR 1910.120), 1991
Certified Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR,1997
Certified Use and Operation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, 1990
Professional Training
FDEP Stormwater Management Inspector #6284, 2004
Rutgers University Wetland Delineation Training Program,1993
NYSDEC Certified Wildlife Control Officer, 1997 Permit
Experience and Background
Natural Resource Advisor – Deep Water Horizon (MC-252) Oil Spill Response
Responsible for spill response contractor oversight to assure compliance with Best Management Practices
related to dune and sea-oats protection, protection of colonial seabird and shorebird nesting sites,
migratory birds, and sea turtle nests. BMPs were developed specifically for the spill response by United
States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for
minimizing impacts to trust resources under the Marine Mammal Protection Act,Migratory Bird Treaty
Act, and Endangered Species Act emergency Section 7 consultations. Primarily involved with oversight
of severaldifferent mechanical and manual beach clean-up methods to assure that the contractor operated
within the BMP guidelines and caused no damage to wildlife and habitat resources over 36 miles of gulf
Coastline in Baldwin County AL.
Senior Scientist: St. Johns River Water Management District Environmental Assessment of
District Lands
Conducted soil assessments at Lake Apopka for evaluation of potential soil treatment methods.
Performed numerous projects involving Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments of former
agricultural properties for acquisition by the District for habitat restoration and/or stormwater treatment
areas. Prepared detailed reports including interpretation of field data. Prepared site assessment plans and
cost estimates.
South Florida Water Management District, Full Service, General Engineering Contract
Conducted inspection of agricultural and manufacturing process condition of the 150,000 acres of
agricultural land, infrastructure, facilities and assets owned and operated by US Sugar Corporation
(USSC) headquartered in Clewiston FL and its agri-business concerns. Coordinated project to inspect all
infrastructure located within the agricultural areas consisting of levees, culverts, canals, roads, bridges,
and pump stations. Managed specialty sub-contractors to evaluate pump stations, bridges and other major
assets by sampling approximately 10 percent of the infrastructure systems in place. Developed a condition
ranking system for each type of asset,conducted visual inspections, and developed repair and
maintenance costs.
Wetlands Restoration, FDOT 2,Alachua County, FL

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Removed 400 cubic yards of sediment at 20 surface water and wetland sites along SR 20 in Alachua
County Fl for FDOT to remediate uncontrolled sediment run-off from roadway construction project using
combination of vacuum extraction, conventional heavy equipment, and manual digging. Project included
re-establishing pre-discharge conditions in wetlands and tributaries and replanting with native wetland
vegetation. Project was completed with “zero footprint” techniques that minimized the amount of re-
planting required and caused no damage to stream banks, wetlands, and plant communities within the
work zones. Work was approved by St. Johns River Water Management District.
FDOT 2, Assessment ofEffects ofSediment
Project manager for assessment of sedimentation effects on Julington Creek for FDOT District 2
investigating impacts of stormwater erosion resulting from highway construction. Project included
mapping soil profiles, sediment characterization using geotechnical analysis, and soil borings to estimate
extent of sedimentation into a freshwater wetland and determination of sediment volume in preparation
for remedial action.
Project Manager for the SJRWMD Lake Apopka North Shore Restoration Soil Sampling
Activities included the collection and GPS location of over 1,100 environmental samples over 13,000
acres of former muck farmland. Managed and tabulated data for presentation to the Technical Advisory
Group. The project was conducted in conjunction with SJRWMD,U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA),FDEP,USFWS, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Program Manager for the SFWMD EcoRisk Contract
Program management activities included the completion of Phase I/II ESAs,Lake Okeechobee sediment
investigation, and ecological risk assessments on properties ranging in size from 40 acres to over 14,000
acres. Mr. Youngman coordinated investigation activities with the SFWMD, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), USDA NaturalResource Conservation Service, and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Project Manager for Phase I, Phase II, and Ecological Risk Assessment for the USDA Natural
Resource Conservation Service Wetland Reserve Program
Conducted property acquisition activities for two 150+ acre properties proposed for wetland restoration.
Activities included work plan preparation, site assessment,sample collection, ecological assessment,and
remedial recommendations.
Ecological Risk Assessment Program, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
Project Manager primarily responsible for program development and implementation for large-scale,
multi-year, ecological impact analysis of surface water and groundwater contaminants to the aquatic life
and associated biota of the Banana River ecosystem. Implemented watershed-based sampling and analysis
program, contaminant impact analysis, and transport and discharge estimates. Conducted program to
evaluate bioaccumulation potential from canal discharge using in situ biological sampling devices.
Developed storm discharge sampling program to quantify the relationship of stormwater run-off with
contaminant loading characteristics. Program focused on CCAFS impact to outstanding Florida waters
and ecological risk of uncontrolled chemical release.
Development ofEcological Risk Criteria, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
Project Manager primarily responsible for design and implementation of a study to develop ecological
risk assessment criteria for CCAFS. Program included habitat characterization, development of site-wide
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and development of a model set of exposure parameters to expedite the evaluation of subject sites at
CCAFS.
Gopher Tortoise Relocation Project,Cape Canaveral Air Force Station FL
Conducted gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) relocation program burrow survey, and population
and density estimates. Developed relocation plan in accordance with Florida Freshwater Fish and Game
Commission, non-game species management plan requirements. Established population density in donor
and receiving areas using fiber optic burrow camera and supervised all field work activities including
burrow survey, pre-construction brush clearing, camera surveys,burrow excavation, and specimen
relocation. Project initiated to support contaminated soil cleanup efforts at eight former launch complexes
at CCAFS and involved management and relocation of 75 specimens.
Natural Resource Studies,Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
Conducted natural resource studies including threatened and endangered species surveys, wetlands
identification, habitat characterization, habitat suitability assessments,wildlife surveys, and small
mammal trapping surveys in support of various remedial actions for contaminated media at CCAFS.
Evaluated Florida scrub jay (Aphelocma cearulescens),gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), and
southeastern beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus niveiventris) habitat suitability for eight inactive
launch complexes. Evaluated risk-based remedial objectives for wetland sediment contamination based on
PCB risk to sediment and wetland associated biota.
Military Canal Ecological Risk Assessment, Homestead AFB, FL
Served as technical consultant to Montgomery Watson, prime environmental contractor for addressing
base realignment and closure issues at Homestead AFB. The Military Canal study developed a conceptual
model, measurement and assessment endpoints, and problem formulation and proposed a sampling and
analysis plan to evaluate community level impacts to aquatic life (benthic macroinvertebrates and
submerged aquatic vegetation) resulting from contaminant discharge into Biscayne Bay National Park.
Designed and implemented field studies to quantify composition, tolerance and trophic guild structure of
benthic community and distribution/density of aquatic vegetation and associated epiphytic life forms.
Ecological Risk Assessments,Cape Canaveral Air Station, FL
Conducted a quantitative base-line ecological risk assessment at CCAFS Launch Complex 41 focusing on
soil PCB contamination. Evaluation of receptor exposure included sampling of prey species tissues
including hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) and cotton mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus) to estimate
dietary dose to predators during a trapping and tissue sampling program; evaluation of soils
contamination; and development of site-specific bioaccumulation factors.
Conducted USEPA screening level ecological risk assessments for the CCAFS Space Launch Complex
(SLC) 15 percolation pond sediment remedial action, the CCAFS Vertical Integration Building (VIB)
grounds, and SLC-41 RCRA facility investigation projects. Based on the ecological assessments and
recommendations for these sites, USEPA,FDEP,and AFCEE reached concurrence on site-specific
cleanup levels for soils and sediment for SLC-15 and SLC 41, respectively, and concurred with “no
further action” recommendation for the VIB. Continuing studies of ecological impact include the NASA
Fuel Storage Area #1 site at CCAFS, NASA Oak Hill Grove site ecological risk assessment,and the
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Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) Massena, NY
Conducted investigation and ecological assessment for PCB contaminated sites including landfills,
lagoons, and tributaries at ALCOA facility. Assessment consisted of small mammal live-trapping,
waterfowland fish tissue sampling and analysis to determine body burdens, and analysis of
bioaccumulation resulting from release of PCBs into local environments. Assisted with sampling design
and conducted benthic sampling, electro-shocking, seine netting, and small mammal trapping programs;
preparation of tissues for analysis; and collection of field data.
US Army National Guard, Field Studies, NY
Conducted four field surveys to support US Army National Guard Land Condition Trend Analysis
(LCTA)and Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance for Integrated Training Area Management System.
Conducted ecological assessment/rare species survey and wetland delineation at Youngstown, NY,
training area and conducted LCTA survey. Conducted contamination assessment and developed remedial
alternatives for lead contamination at the camp small arms range. Conducted ecological assessment/rare
species survey for US Army Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan.
NYS Air National Guard. Bird Air Strike Hazard Study, NY
Prepared Bird Air Strike Hazard reduction plan for NYS Air National Guard at Griffiss Field in Rome,
NY, and US Army FORSCOM at Wheeler-Sack Airfield at Ft. Drum, Watertown, NY
US Army 10th Mountain Division, Fish and Wildlife Impact Analysis, NY
Conducted fish and wildlife impact analysis and T&E species impact analysis for four state-listed birds
and two state-listed plants for a 1,000-acre runway expansion project EA/EIS conducted for US Army
FORSCOM at Ft. Drum, NY.
US Army Materiel Command, Ecological Studies, Seneca Army Depot, NY
Conducted fish and wildlife impact assessment,site characterization, habitat assessment,vegetative
mapping, and exposure pathway analysis for four RI/FS sites located on the Seneca Army Depot (US
Army Material Command) site in Romulus, NY.
Eglin Air Force Base, Ecological Impact Assessment, Ft. Walton Beach FL
Conducted ecological impact assessment to Flightline Drainage Creek focusing on contamination by
inorganic compounds leaching from the LF05 landfill. Implemented US Army Corps of Engineers 1987
Wetland Delineation Methodology to identify and delineate riparian wetlands; implemented multi-media
environmental contaminant sampling and analysis program; implemented USEPA Rapid Bioassessment
Protocol. Conducted benthic macroinvertebrate population study, in accordance with FDEP standard
operating procedures and quality assurance framework,to determine population level effects of
contaminants.
AFCEE, Youngstown Ohio Air Reserve Station, T&E Species Field Studies
Conducted threatened and endangered species field surveys and habitat evaluation using Habitat
Suitability Index Models at Youngstown Ohio Air Reserve Station for AFCEE, focusing on eastern
massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) and Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis). Conducted T&E flora/fauna and
wetlands survey along a proposed 70-mile highway expansion project for state of Georgia Dept. of
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US Army Corps ofEngineers, Ecological Impact Study, NY
Evaluated terrestrial and aquatic ecological impacts and prepared Pre-Discharge Notification for US
Army Corps of Engineers permit to dredge contaminated sediments for a RI/FS at a former paper mill on
a Class II trout stream in the Catskill, NY region. Obtained approval for nationwide permit to conduct
sediment remedial excavation.