Counselor Profile

Counselor	Mr Christopher Smith PMP
Council	District	Type	Unit	Role
			0	Adv Chair
Email	smith276@bellsouth.net
Address	Loganville, GA 30052
Home Phone	Mobile Phone	Work Phone
private	404-550-9906	770-270-7919
Employer	Field
Georgia Transmission Corporation	Environmental Specialist
Website	www.gatrans.com
Biography	I am Group Lead of Environmental Services for Georgia Transmission Corporation.  I lead location suitability studies for new electric transmission facilities and manage ecological and cultural surveys and permitting from various consultants on any given new construction project and facility modifications. My responsibilities require me to present, collaborate, and negotiate with various stakeholders including internal team members, federal and state agencies, non-government organizations, and from time to time our owner/member cooperatives and private landowners. I document all siting decisions made and the associated environmental impacts. I ensure environmental regulatory compliance is met on capital construction projects. I must be prepared to defend decisions and explain impacts in public forums and legal hearings. In addition, I monitor new technology, data sources, industry trends, and regulatory changes that may affect work flow, task durations, and project success, as well as train and mentor junior staff members. The common thread between these responsibilities are communication and organization. Education/Certifications Bachelors Degree in Professional Georgraphy from the University of North Alabama - May 1999 Geographic Information System Certification from the University of North Alabama - May 1999 Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute, License #1595949 Level 1A Certified Personnel - Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission, License #0000072310
Youth Protection not completed within the past two years.