Mr. Brian Oram, PG
Wilkes University
Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
84 West South Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18766

Education:
Master of Science - Environmental Pollution Control, specializing in wastewater/water treatment, forest hydrology, and watershed management (May 1987).
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 16802
Thesis: Giardia Removal Using Coagulant-Coated Diatomaceous Earth.

Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences,(May 1985).
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18766.

Registrations and Certifications:
Registered Professional Geologist (License Number PG-000846-G)
Sewage Enforcement Officer (Certification Number 02072)
Professional Soil Scientist
Pennsylvania Licensed Well Driller

Work Experience:
Laboratory Director (January 1989-present)

Wilkes University
Center for Environmental Quality
Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18766

- Supervise and manage the water and environmental quality testing and research laboratory.

- Research and funded projects related to watershed studies, soils mapping and classification, land reclamation, land-based wastewater disposal, stormwater BMP evaluation, infiltration/ permeability testing, morphological soils assessments, wetland mitigation, lake/ watershed management, groundwater flow and transport, vadose zone monitoring, and environmental assessments.

- Involved data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and preparing/overseeing all aspects of funded projects.

-Training non-scientists, teachers, and scientists in the areas of geoscience, hydrogeology, soil science, watershed issues, and groundwater flow.

Environmental Consultant: self-employed (January 1989 to present)

B. F. Environmental Consultants
Dallas, PA. 18612

-Conducting soils testing (vertical and horizontal permeability testing), soil morphological assessments, and other soil and hydrological evaluations related to the siting of conventional, alternative, and experimental on-lot disposal systems.

- Conducting and evaluating the results of surface and groundwater quality monitoring programs, source water protection, wellhead protection plans, SWIP Investigations, groundwater under the influence investigations, watershed management, pre-drilling plans, and sanitary surveys.

- Determining optimal loading depth and application rates for spray and drip irrigation systems and conducting soils mapping and hydrogeological studies.

-Soils mapping, classification, and testing related to activities related to siting land-based wastewater disposal systems, wetland mitigation projects, and nutrient management plan development.

- Conducting groundwater flow and transport modeling related to contaminant migration and wellhead and source water protection.

Project Scientist (May 1985 to Nov. 1985, May 1987 to Jan. 1989)

F. X. Browne, Inc.
Engineers, Scientists, and Planners
Lansdale, PA. 19446

- Supervisor, manager, and scientist concerning planning and development of wastewater treatment facilities, soils mapping, description, and classification, hydroconductivity and permeability field testing, environmental assessments, developing water budgets, vadose zone monitoring, and groundwater modeling.

- Developing cluster/regional solutions for wastewater disposal problems, specializing in community and individuals on-site treatment for low to moderate density areas on poorly suited site conditions.

Awards and Certification:
Licensed Professional Geologist - Pennsylvania
Licensed PA Well Driller
Sewage Enforcement Officer- Certification No. 02072.
Professional Soil Scientist
BSA Woodbadge (1992)
Outstanding Young Men of America (1989)
Sigma Xi Research Award for Independent Research
Eagle Scout (1979).

Professional Associations:
American Water Works Association
Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers
American Geophysical Union
American Society of Agronomy
Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watersheds (Team Member)
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (Board Member)
Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists
Pennsylvania Ground Water Association
Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development Council (Board Member)
The Geological Society of America

Courses:
Instructor- Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Field Course in “Applied GeoSciences (Hydrology, Water Quality, Soil Science, and Geology) ”, 1999- 2007.

Instructor – Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Field Course in “Independent Research, Senior Projects, and Applied Field Studies”, 2003 - 2007.

Instructor – Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Field Course in “Hydric Soils”, 2007.


Continuing Education:
- GIS Analysis and Environmental Monitoring, Wilkes University, 2007
- Soil Gneiss and Classification, North Carolina State University, 2006
- Environmental Applications in Soil Science, North Carolina State University, 2005
- Agronomy and Soil Science, Stephen F Austin State University, 2004.
- Soil Fertility and Fertilizers, North Carolina State University (Professor: Dr. John Havlin, 2004).
- Hydric Soils, North Carolina State University, (Professor: Dr. Michael J. Vepraskas, 2003).
- Environmental Applications Using GIS, ArcView version 3 and 8, 2002.
- Global Positioning and GIS Systems, 1998.
- Analysis and Design of Aquifer Test, NGWA, Columbus, Ohio, March 1995.
- Fracture Tracing and Lineament Analysis, PSU, University Park, PA, April 1994.
- IBM PC Applications in Ground Water Pollution and Hydrology, NGWA, 1993.
- Computer Aided Design, Wilkes University, 1993.
- Princeton Ground Water and Hydrology Course, Princeton, 1993.
- Water Treatment Plant Operator Correspondence Courses-Vol. 1, 1993.
- Design of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Wilkes University, 1991.
- Small Wastewater Systems Workshop-Short Course, PSU, 1990.
- Critical Issues In Underground Storage Tank Management, AGWS&E, 1989.
- Principles of Ground Water Hydrology, Ohio State University, 1989.


Presentations:
"Effect of Coagulants on Removal of Particles", American Water Works Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, 1987.

"Environmental Impact and Assessment Associated with Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST)”, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1989.

"The Development of Laboratory Protocols for a Regional Monitoring Program in the Soviet Republics", Ecologia, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1991.

"Proper Use of On-Lot Disposal and Impact of Large Volume On-Site Wastewater Disposal on Surface Water and Groundwater Quality", Sustainable Wastewater Management Conference, Pocono Streams Project, Matamoras, PA, 1991.

"Lake Acidification and Liming Technologies", Tobyhanna Sportsman’s Club, Tobyhanna, PA, 1992.

"Groundwater and Hydrology in Pennsylvania- Private Well Owner Maintenance", Laurel Lake Property Owners Association, Brakney, PA, 1992.

“Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring for Watershed Management, Assessment, and Monitoring”, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 2001.

“Proper Siting, Design, and Operations of Individual On-Lot Disposal Systems: A Pennsylvania Perspective, Wilkes University, PA 2002.

“Preliminary Assessment: Pocono Creek Watershed Data Gap Analysis”, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 2003.

“Final Report: Pocono Creek Watershed Data Gap Analysis”, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 2003.

“Lohman Workshop- Low Impact Development – Soils and Hydrological Conditions Related to the Design of Stormwater BMPs - Infiltration and Permeability Testing and Interpretation”, 2004.

“Lake Carey Watershed Study” Wyoming County, PA, 2003 - 2004.

“Crescent Lake Watershed Assessment”, Susquehanna County, PA 2004 -2005.

“Newton Lake Private Wellowner Outreach Program and Lake Assessment, Lackawanna County”, 2006.

“Harveys Lake Stormwater and Lake Assessment, Luzerne County”, 2006.

“Lohman Workshop- Low Impact Development and Stormwater Management”, 2006.

“Proper Siting, Design, and Operations of Individual and Community On-Lot Disposal Systems: A Decentralized Approach, Pike County, PA 2006.

“Wayne County Private Well Owner Education Program and Interpretation of Water Quality Data”, Hamlin, PA, 2006.

“Groundwater, Private Well Construction, Testing, and Water Treatment Systems, and Review of the Results of Homeowner Outreach Program- Harveys Lake –Luzerne County, PA”, 2006.

“Groundwater and Private Well Construction, Testing, and Water Treatment Systems – Carbon County, PA”, 2007.

“Sourcewater Protection and Delineation of Capture Zone for the Roamingwood Water and Sewer Association”, 2004 - 2005 and 2007.

“The Importance of Soils and Hydrology in the Development, Siting, and Design of Stormwater Management Systems, Luzerne County, PA, 2007

Past and Current Research:
Applied Research: Minearlization and Chemical Complexing Phosphate in Soil and Aqueous Systems (2002 – current).

Applied Research: Chemical Complexing and Fixation of Arsenic and Phosphate in Aqueous Systems (2002 – current).

Use of GIS to Conduct Land-Based Wastewater Feasibility Assessments with Field Confirmation, Bushkill, PA (2007).

Development of a 300,000 gpd Land-Based Slow- Spray Irrigation System, Mt Pocono, PA (2006).

Applied Research: Testing and Development of a Denitrification System using a Fixed Film Up-flow Treatment Unit (2000 – 2003).

Case Study: Biostimulation and Soil Microbiological Monitoring/Testing for Environmental Release of Fuel Oil Products in Dallas, Pennsylvania (2000 – 2002).

Case Study: Evaluating the Hydrologic and Nutrient Loading for a Forested and Turf Grass Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse System (1999- 2000).

Applied Research: Development, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Soil and Plant Material Testing Protocols for Determining Nutrient Deficiencies, Estimating Soil Amendments, and Evaluating Trace Metal Uptake (1998 – 2001).

Applied Research: Development of Land-Reclamation Strategies for Abandoned Mine Lands, Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania (1998 – 2001).