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   "dateModified": "2024-09-21T07:56:16.901240",
   "name": "Nickolas J Grim",
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       "abstract": "Nickolas J. Grim has been a Hydrologic Technician with the Hydrologic Surveillance Program at the Pennsylvania Water Science Center since January 2017.  He serves as a Lead Hydrologic Technician for Instrumentation for surface water and water quality for the Center."
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       "abstract": "As a Hydrologic Technician with the Hydrologic Surveillance Program at the Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Nickolas J. Grim has been responsible for the following tasks:Measure Surface Water Discharge by means of wading, conventional bridge crane and ADCP\u2019sProgram and maintain Data Collection Platforms and Satellite Telemetry instrumentation at gaging stationsRegularly analyze and approve continuous stage-discharge, reservoir elevation, groundwater elevation & water quality recordsInstall, maintain & improve Gage InfrastructurePerform groundwater elevation measurementsMaintain gage datums by routinely surveying station levelsService and maintain Multiple Parameter Continuous Water Quality Data SondesService CSGs & flag high water marks and document their reliability to aid in peak verificationCalibrate and maintain climatological instrumentation including Precipitation Gages and Air Temperature thermistors.Prior to joining the USGS, Nickolas J. Grim was an Environmental Scientist for Triad Engineering Inc. from February 2013 to January 2017, where he performed tasks including:Project Management: including proposal preparation, client relations, coordination with state regulators and subcontractors, completion of field work, evaluation of analytical results, preparation and delivery of summary reports and project invoicingPerformed Stream Discharge Monitoring and Sampling for NPDES CompliancePerformed groundwater Slug Tests, Infiltration Tests, Step Tests, and 72-hour Pump TestsInstalled and maintained Dual Phase Extraction Remediation Systems & Ferret\u00ae In-Well SeparatorsPerformed Groundwater, Drinking Water, Soil, and Air SamplingConducted Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Tank Excavation Assessments, Remedial Excavations, and Test Pit ExcavationsLogged Air Rotary, Geoprobe, and Hollow Stem Auger DrillingCreated Site Diagrams, Groundwater Contour Maps, and Fence Diagrams via AutoCAD"
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