Magda Usarek-Witek
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Work experience
GIS Analyst III
2020- Present
Hazard Mitigation
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Responsibilities include preparing datasets for HAZUS modeling analysis • ​Generating Depth Grids, General Building Stocks • Preparing catrographic products for Hazard Mitigaiton Plans • Assisting ;project managers in hazard mitigation plan writing • Facilitating meetings with clients for data collection and preparation.
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Environmental Specialist II
2015-2020
Office of Dredging and Sediment Technology - Land Use & Regulation
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Responsibilities include maintaining GIS Datasets for all dredging projects within the Department Creating and implementing GIS web applications for the Department and the public • ​Analyzing software and technological issues for the Department, preparing staff for electronic services • Communicating between several state departments and private consultants to ensure the successful and lawful permit compliance • Evaluating sediment chemistry data and preparing environmental reports including the management of sediment material for the restoration of tidal estuaries and coastal wetlands and aiding applicants in creating sediment sampling plans • Conducting field inspections for environmental conditions onsite including the verification of wetland delineations and the identification of vegetative communities
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Environmental Specialist I
2014-2015
Freshwater Wetlands & Flood Hazard Area - Land Use & Regulation
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Responsibilities include reviewing incoming state permit applications for environmental compliance • Conduct site inspections for freshwater wetland verification and flood hazard area conditions • Communicate between several state departments and private consultants to ensure the successful and lawful permit compliance • Create and maintain useful GIS datasets and layers for the Department
GIS Analyst
April 2013 - November 2013
Wetlands Mitigation – Land Use & Regulation
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Responsibilities include creating GIS layers of current or potential wetlands mitigation in the state of new jersey • Analyzing mitigation and permit files for future investigation • Update NJEMS database designed for the department • Read and understand policies for wetlands mitigation
Mapping Analyst
2012 & 2013
RITS- Research in Intelligent Transportation Systems
Rutgers University
Responsibilities include designing and integrating GIS data into maps or visual demonstrations • Analyzing Traffic Patterns, Public Surveys, Evacuation Routes • Collecting and maintaining GIS data, Excel and Access Databases • Collaborating with participating organizations. Integrating and
geocoding data to GIS formatting
GIS Analyst
2011-2012
Restoring the Hudson-Raritan Estuary
NY/NJ Baykeeper
Responsibilities include designing and integrating GPS data • Creating online interactive maps • Collecting and maintaining GIS data, Excel and Access Databases• Collaborating with participating organizations
Languages
English
Polish
Spanish
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ArcGIS
Excel/Access
Imagine
Adobe Illustrator
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Wetland Delineation Certificate (2014 & 2019)
Cotinuing Education of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. Degree in Environmental Planning (2011)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. Degree in Spanish Language (2011)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Completion of Environmental GIS Certificate (2011)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Spanish Language Program (2007)
Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, España
Skills & Accomplishments
GIS/Software
Trained in Arc GIS • Tasks include data management, 3D models, Animations, extensive use of ArcMap and Arc Catalog. • ArcPro • Basic knowledge of ERDAS Imagine, including spectral and spatial analysis plus photo enhancement. Proficient in use of GPS, Land Survey Techniques. • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Photoshop. Novice in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Access
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Certifications
40 Hour HAZWOPER • Wetland Delineator • GIS Certiciate
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Personal
Fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish • Fencing, Traveling, Cycling, Hiking, Camping, Photography, Art • Organized, Responsible, Communicative, Self Sufficient, Creative
Accomplishments
Collaborated in Hudson-Raritan Estuary Project • http://atl.gmnews.com/news/2011-08-
04/Front_Page/Survey_of_Raritan_Bay_aims_to_restore_oysters.html • Collaborated in exploring the Raritan River Basin • Rutgers University Dean’s List