Joseph Talbott

Background

About Joseph Talbott

Served as Western Regional Manager for an environmental consulting company specializing in providing environmental services for upstream oil and gas development, mining and general programs. Managed personnel and projects throughout Alaska and the Western US. Managed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews of oil and gas development projects in Alaska OCS. Authored, edited and published Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and facilitated consultations required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Program Manager with extensive experience in field operations and office management. Hydrographic Surveyor fluent in all steps of complex projects from initial planning to final reporting and deliverable preparation. Technical writer (proposals, technical editing, reports, etc.) focusing on hydrographic surveying and scientific programs. Specialties: Personnel management, staff development and using technology appropriately to solve problems and streamline communications in the workplace. Technical writing (proposals, contracts & reports), budget preparation, cost containment, personnel recruiting and management. Power user of many software packages including the MS Office suite, website, and Wiki management. Management of shipboard operations (up to Tons) and safety management.