HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic - Gary BusteedGary Busteed
| gary.busteed@gmail.com
As a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission I will bring a different
perspective. In addition to traffic, there will be other environmental impacts to consider
for our community in terms of air quality, aesthetics, recreation, and natural resources.
The expansion of the 57-freeway interchange, and the pending improvements of Brea
Canyon Road by Orange County will have to take these other factors into consideration as
well. My background and experience demonstrate my ability to support the City Council
for major infrastructure projects and hopefully provide fair and balanced considerations
that will benefit both the community of Diamond Bar as well as our neighboring
communities. Below is my resume for your review and consideration.
Relevant Job Experience
SENIOR ADVISOR – MAJOR PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | 2016-PRESENT
Currently manage contractual support of environmental resources for NEPA and CEQA permitting for several multi-
million dollar linear utility infrastructure projects. I cross-functionally collaborate with engineering, construction
planning, and project management to design and develop strategies for Southern California Edison transmission line
projects.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (MPP2) – BIOLOGY | NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES | SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON | 2013-2016
Direct and/or functional manager to natural, cultural and wetland resource staff in support of survey, permitting,
construction and restoration of large multi-billion dollar utility infrastructure projects.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (MPP2) – NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC LANDS | ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | 2011-2013
Led engagement and negotiations with state and federal permitting and land management agencies at local, regional
and state levels on policies or agreements to facilitate SCE goals and objectives.
SENIOR NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
RECREATIONAL AREA | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | 1998-2008
Natural Resource Specialist (Wildlife Biologist) leading survey and monitoring efforts for the Recreation Area. Also
led and coordinated efforts for endangered species habitat/watershed restoration.
Career Accomplishments
Over 20 years of project and program development and management experience in environmental and
natural resources.
· Directly or functionally manage natural and cultural resource staff responsible for environmental licensing/permitting
and compliance on large billion-dollar utility construction projects, with multi-million dollar contracting budgets.
· Federal government experience managing natural resources.
· Endangered species watershed restoration – Led a watershed restoration of steelhead trout which involved to
coordination of multiple land jurisdictions, multiple federal and state agencies, NGOs and elected officials. I
received National Park Service recognition/award for this effort.
Collaboration on journal publications on urban habitat fragmentation impacts to wildlife diversity in southern
California.
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Education and Certification
MASTER OF SCIENCE | CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA