EDUCATION

Rutgers University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, B.S., Forestry and Wildlife Biology, 1974
Rutgers University, Graduate School. M.S., Environmental Science, 1977
Rutgers University, Graduate School. M.S., Zoology, 1985
Rutgers University, Graduate School Ph.D. (A.B.D.) (Thesis research on mercury contamination in water, sediments and aquatic organisms in and adjacent to Berry's Creek. Hackensack Meadowlands, New Jersey).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Society of Wetlands Scientists
Society of Ecological Restoration
National Wildlife Federation
The Association of Wetland Managers, Inc.
New Jersey Association of Environmental Professionals. Trustee and Executive Officer

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Warren County Community College, Washington, New Jersey - Adjunct Professor, Environmental Studies, 2001 to 2008; and Ecology, 2003 to 2008, and General Biology I and II, 2004 to 2008.

County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey - Adjunct Professor, Biology of Environmental Concerns, Fall 1995 to Spring 2001; Environmental Regulations, Spring 2000; Principles of Occupational Health and Safety, Spring 2001

Columbia University, New York City - Associate Member, University Seminars on Water Pollution and Water Resources, Sept. 1989 to Dec. 1990. University Seminars on Environmental Issues, Jan. 1991 to 2001.

Sussex County College, Newton; New Jersey - Adjunct Professor, General Biology, Fall 1995.

Rockland County Community College, Suffern, New York - Professor of General Ecology and Aquatic Ecology, 1976.

SPECIAL TRAINING
Health and Safety Training For Hazardous Waste Site Operations:
40 Hour OSHA Basic Training; October 9-12, 1990 and June 2008
Supervisor Training; January 11, 1991

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Asbestos Abatement Center
Building Inspector Course, June 10-12, 1991
Management Planners Course; June 13-14, 1991

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Seminars Suggested Practices for the Design and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells; August 21-22,1991 Remedial Approach for Sites with Contaminated Groundwater & Sediments; June 20 & 21, 1991

Commerce and Industry Association of New, Jersey Seminars/Workshops
Underground Storage Tanks, March 6, 1991

The Cambridge Institute Seminar Tracking Environmental Issues in New Jersey; May 1990

A multitude of courses on toxicology, contamination, pollution, waste handling and treatment, and modeling pollution.

PhD Research - Mercury contamination in water, sediments and aquatic organisms in and adjacent to Berry's Creek, Hackensack Meadowlands, New Jersey
 

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1986 to Present - President ; Professional Environmental Associates, LLC.; Rockaway, New Jersey. Responsible for daily operations of the firm, which includes assisting private and public clientele in environmental studies associated with 1) alternate development policies, 2) investment strategies, 3) site development plans, 4) regulatory permits, 5) natural resource inventories and conservation, 6) environmental monitoring programs and 7) Phase I and Phase II' Environmental Site Assessments or Audits, including monitoring of contaminated sites and clean-up planning.

1985 to 1986 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Fredric R. Harris/PRC Engineers,New York, N.Y. Responsible for 1) Environmental Impact Statements, 2) ecological studies, 3) pollution monitoring programs; 4) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 5) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 6) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects. The particular projects were interstate highways.

1984 to 1985 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Dresdner, Robin and Associates, Jersey City, N.J. For this environmental firm, was responsible for 1) Environmental Impact Assessments and Statements, 2) ecological studies. 3) pollution monitoring programs; 4) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 5) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 6) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects.

 

1983 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Edwards and Kelcy, Livingston, N.J. Responsible for ecological studies on a major state highway.

1982 to 1986 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Louis Berger and Associates, Inc./Louis Berger International, Inc. East Orange, N.J. Rejoined firm to continue work similar to that from 1977 to 1981.

1982 to 1986 - Consultant; Converse Consultants, Caldwell, N.J. Responsible for 1) evaluation of the feasibility of expanding sanitary landfills; 2) identification of regulatory requirements and constraints to and for expanding, constructing and/or maintaining landfills; and 3) for evaluation of alternative sites.

1982 to 1983 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant; Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, Environmental Engineers. Warren, New Jersey. Responsible for 1) environmental impactassessments and statements; 2) pollution monitoring programs; 3) the determination of environmental requirements for regulatory compliance; 4) environmental licensing and permit analysis; and 5) project site selection, planning and constraint analysis in relationship to environmental aspects.

1981 to 1982 - Manager of Environmental Studies/Consultant, VEP Associates, Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey. Major responsibilities included 1) preparation of all environmental reports, 2) coordination of project teams composed of in-house personnel and subconsultants, varying from one individual to several, and 3) interaction with existing and prospective clients. Major environmental topics covered include toxic and hazardous materials and wastes, wastewater, solid waste, air pollution, noise, surface and ground waters, ecology, socioeconomics, industrial hygiene, safety, geology and soils, aesthetics and land use.

1977 to 1981 - Senior Environmental Specialist/Consultant. Louis Berger and Associates, Inc./Louis Berger International, Inc. East Orange, N.J. Involved, with major environmental studies including environmental impact statements, park design, natural resource inventories, pollution studies, and environmental monitoring programs, Most studies required extensive environmental inventories and sampling programs, analysis of existing conditions, assessment of the impact from development of another activity, and evaluation of mitigation measures.. Responsible for all ecological studies and water quality monitoring programs. Involved in projects concerning air pollution, noise, solid waste, water and wastewater treatment, historical architecture, prehistoric and historic archaeology, aesthetics, landscaping and land use. Participated in international projects and has been on assignment overseas.

1975 to 1976 - Project Environmentalist/Consultant - Havens and Emerson. Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Responsible for preparation of Environmental Impact Statements and special ecological studies associated with several large scale, wastewater treatment plant projects and wastewater management plans.

PUBLICATIONS

David L. Poling and Eugene T. McColligan, Jr. "The Use of the FHWA's Wetland Functional Assessment Methodology in New Jersey." In: Proceedings: National Wetlands Assessment Symposium. June 17-20, 1985. Portland Maine. Association of State Wetland Managers Inc.

David L. Poling and Michael Kaminsky "Feasibility Studies For Replacement of Impacted Wetlands". In: "Gambling with the Shore" Proceedings of "The Coastal Society Ninth Annual Conference (1986)".

 

PRESENTATIONS

"Water Resources and Pollution in Sri Lanka". Columbia University, New York City, University Seminars on Environmental Issues. January 23, 1991.

"Mercury Contamination in Water, Sediments and Aquatic Organisms In and Adjacent to Berry's Creek, Hackensack Meadowlands. New Jersey". Columbia University, New York City. University Seminars on Water Pollution and Water Resources, October 1989.

"Contamination of Berry's Creek and Its Potential Ecological Impact". Fairleigh Dickinson University, College of Science and Engineering, Hackensack River Symposium III (October 1989), Symposium II (September 1988) and Symposium I (September 1987).

"Feasibility Studies For Replacement of Impacted Wetlands". The Coastal Society Ninth Annual Conference (1986).

"The Wetlands Law and Implementing the Wetlands Law". February 1989, Conference 89, New Jersey Society & Professional Land Surveyors; Speaker and Workshop Moderator.

"Freshwater Wetlands"; Conference '88, February 1988, N.J. Society of Professional Land. Surveyors; Speaker and Workshop Moderator.

"Replacement and Enhancement of Freshwater Wetlands - Case Histories in New Jersey". The 13th Annual Conference in Wetland Restoration and Creation. May 15-16, 1986, Tampa Florida.

"The Use of the FHWA's Wetland Functional Assessment Methodology in New Jersey". National Wetlands Assessment Symposium, June 17-20, 1985, Portland Maine.

"The Effect of Contaminated Sediments on the Regeneration and Molting of the Fiddler Crab (Ucaminax)." Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Fifth Annual Meeting; November 1984.

"Feasibility Studies For Replacement of Impacted Wetlands." The Coastal Society Ninth Annual Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 1984.