Doug Domenech (FW ‘78)Secretary of Natural Resources
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OutlineVirginia Tech BackgroundCurrent Position and IssuesTimes have changed…no longer one jobJob Hunting in Uncertain Times
Governor Bob McDonnell
The Governor's Cabinet Secretary of Administration - Lisa Hicks-Thomas Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry - Todd Haymore Secretary of Commerce and Trade - Jim Cheng Secretary of the Commonwealth - Janet Polarek Secretary of Education - Laura Fornash Secretary of Finance - Ric Brown Secretary of Health and Human Resources - Bill Hazel Secretary of Natural Resources - Doug Domenech Secretary of Public Safety - Marla Graff Decker Secretary of Technology - Jim Duffey Secretary of Transportation - Sean Connaughton Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security - Terrie Suit
In Blacksburg 1973 to 1978…the good old days ?
BS in Forestry and Wildlife Management – Industrial Forestry Option
Natural Resources SecretariatDepartment of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Department of Historic Resources
Marine Resources Commission
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Virginia Council on Indians
Department of Conservation and RecreationDavid Johnson, Director$128.5 million budget452 staff
State Parks – 35 with 6 in developmentDivision of Stormwater Management
Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Soil and Water Conservation
Natural HeritageDam Safety and Floodplain ManagementRecreation Planning Trails and Grants
Department of Environmental QualityDavid Paylor, Director$158.7 million725 staff
Division of Air QualityDivision of WaterDivision of Land Protection and RevitalizationDivision of EnforcementRenewable EnergyCoastal Zone ManagementEnvironmental Impact ReviewVirginia Office of Environmental Education Pollution Prevention
Department of Game and Inland FisheriesBob Duncan, Executive Director$53.3 million453 staff
HuntingFishingBoatingWildlife Watching Wildlife Population Management
Restoration Re-introduction Response to wildlife issues (i.e. chronic wasting
disease)HabitatEducation
Department of Historic ResourcesKathleen Kilpatrick, Director$5.4 million39 staff
ArchaeologyArchival ResearchCertified Local
GovernmentEasementsEducation & OutreachEnvironmental ReviewHighway MarkersHistoric RegisterTax Credits
Marine Resources CommissionSteve Bowman, Commissioner$22.4 million143 staff
Regulates Tidal WatersRecreational FishingCommercial FishingVirginia Marine PoliceHabitat Management
Virginia Museum of Natural HistoryJoe Keiper, Director$3.2 million22 million artifacts in museum
collection
MuseumResearch and ArchaeologyEducation & Outreach
TOP ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
TOP ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESConserve 400,000 acres of land
TOP ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESConserve 400,000 acres of landImprove the water quality of the
Chesapeake Bay
TOP ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESConserve 400,000 acres of landImprove the water quality of the
Chesapeake BayEnergy Development
ENERGY AND GREEN TECH IN VIRGINIA
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• Energy is POWER• Virginia imports 34% of our energy needs.• All of the above approach:
Energy Efficiency Technology Clean Coal Technologies Clean and Efficient Natural Gas Geothermal Energy Systems Biomass Energy Generation Onshore & Offshore Wind Energy Technology Commercial Solar Farms Hydroelectric Systems Oil and Gas Production
Virginia Net Generation by Fuel Type Net Generation by Fuel Type
43.7%
38.4%
12.8%
3.4%
1.6%
Coal
Nuclear
Natural Gas
Renewables
Petroleum
from The Virginia Energy Plan, 2010
RenewablesWind
Offshore 35% Capacity Factor (percent of time a power plant runs) 28,100MW estimated potential VCERC study – 3,000MW potential in waters 30 meters or
less
On-shore 30% Capacity Factor 1,793MW estimated potential 39MW facility under construction in Highland County
Redundant Base Load Needs
Utility-scale Solar DemonstrationLatest example of a direct grant Dominion Virginia Power will use a $5 million grant from
the Virginia Tobacco Commission to help build a pilot photovoltaic power plant in Halifax County.
The 4-megawatt solar-power facility will incorporate 12.5 megawatt hours of battery storage to demonstrate load shifting and load leveling
Offshore oil and gas opportunities
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Energy Capital of the East Coast
All of the above approach Conventional and Renewable Energy Onshore and Offshore Wind, Oil and gas, biomass, coal, nuclear,
solar, improved energy efficiency, etc.
TOP ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESConserve 400,000 acres of land Improve the water quality of the
Chesapeake BayEnergy DevelopmentGovernment Reform and
Restructuring
Additional Issues150th Anniversary of Civil War and
EmancipationTransfer of Ft. Monroe to the CommonwealthGovernment Reform and ReorganizationResisting Federal Overreach (EPA, OSM,
Bay, etc.)
Additional Issues150th Anniversary of Civil War and EmancipationTransfer of Ft. Monroe to the CommonwealthGovernment Reform and ReorganizationResisting Federal Overreach (EPA, OSM, Bay, etc.)Water supply and management/planningState Parks 75th AnniversaryFisheries Pressure (Menhaden management)Woody Biomass growth and drainResolve problems with the Virginia Council on
IndiansUranium Mining
All these jobs ..Require some specific knowledge.General knowledge/experience in
management.Human resource, financial areas, etc.People skills are the most important.
Earth Day Tree Planting with VT President Steger
State Government Jobs DCR: http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm
DGIF: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/jobs/ DEQ: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/about/employ.html?src=footer VMNH: http://www.vmnh.net/index.cfm/topic/employment DHR: http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/homepage_features/jobs-5.htm MRC: http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/mrcjobs.shtm Commonwealth of Virginia:
http://portal.virginia.gov/government/employee/jobs/
Times Have ChangedMy father basically had one job. U.S. Army. 30
years.Me not so much…. US Forest Service, Wise County VA Bent Tree Forestry Consulting, Petersburg, VA ITT Rayonier Paper Company, Waycross, GA Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL American Pulpwood Association, MS, SC, DC Farris for Lt. Governor, Hamilton, VA Madison Project PAC, Purcellville, VA National Center for Homeschooling, Washington, DC US Department of the Interior, Washington, DC Artemis Strategies/Chrysalis Energy Partners, Washington, DC Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Most Challenging TimesEight Tips for Job Hunting During the RecessionBy Margot Carmichael Lester, Monster Contributing Writer
The global credit crisis and flat-lining domestic economyhave turned this into one of the most challenging times to belooking for a job in recent history. According to the Bureau ofLabor Statistics, approximately 14 million people arecurrently unemployed, about twice as many since therecession started in December 2007. And while the January2011 unemployment rate fell to 9 percent -- the lowest level innearly two years -- that rate is still high by historicalstandards.
calm, patient and proactivePick and Choose Your Targets Concentrate on Growth Industries Work Your Network Sell Yourself Consider Freelancing /ConsultingTake a Temporary Position Sweat the Small Stuff Stay Positive
Tips for Staying Positive During Your Job Searchhttp://www.helpguide.org/life/
unemployment_job_loss_stress_coping_tips.htm
Losing a job is stressful Loss of your professional identity Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence Loss of your daily routine Loss of purposeful activity Loss of your work-based social network Loss of your sense of security Coping with job loss and unemployment stress tip 1: Face your feelings and accept reality tip 2: Reach out to friends, church, join job club, network tip 3: Involve your family..keep them informed, listen, make time for
fun tip 4: Take care of yourself…exercise, sleep, volunteer, make a plan
"If you're going through hell, keep going. “ ~ Winston Churchill
Good Luck