Lesson 10 Sample Document

Section A: Organization Summary

Bruce Golden founded Ecoservices in 1961 upon returning to the private sector from serving under two US Presidents as the director of the Clean Water and Air Commission. Ecoservices was a direct response to continued requests from naturalists lookingfor ways to rejuvenate wilderness land that had been abusedthrough years of strip mining. Today, Ecoservice offices dot the US with specialty divisions ranging from man-made waterways to space ecology. Ecoservices is certified by the National Institute for Wildlife Preservation, Americans for Cleaner Solutions, European Environmental Awareness Group, and Planet Earth Group.

Management Summary

Management consists of individuals who have at least 3 years of field experience as team leaders. Management levels include team leaders, field supervisors, and station managers. Individuals in these areas are responsible for conducting environmental management analyses and planning or redesigning construction projects to meet federal guidelines. These individuals have a total of 540 years of experience with Ecoservices and 490 years of experience in related disciplines. Executive positions, or upper management, consist of individuals who oversee corporate operations, a necessary evil in any for-profit enterprise.

Management Breakdown	Staff Breakdown	Experience (Years)	% of Personnel
Env. Study	56	203	2400	40
Engineering	12	83	950	15
Env. Law	5	19	280	4
PR	8	47	5600	8
Design	14	39	835	8

Staff Summary

The majority of our work force falls under staff. These individuals include engineers, professionals in public relations, legal consultants, technical writers, accountant, and drafting artists. The remaining personnel consists of individuals in clerical and maintenance positions and contracted professionals who are employed on an as-needed basis.

Section B: Specialty Divisions

Water Storage and Conservation

The service we provide for water storage and conservation begins at the preliminary stage of reservoir development. We conduct feasibility studies and determine if sites are geologically sound. We also forecast water usage levels and the most effective way to manage that usage. With 23 engineers assigned to the WSC, this constitutes our largest division. Notable projects include the Rani pipeline, the Tri-valley project, and the Imperador wells.

Outdoor Recreation Facilities

We work exclusively with government contracts dealing with campsite, trail, and access planning and development. Noteworthy is the Katoomey Wilderness Project, which Out and About deemed a masterpiece in ecological engineering. As a public service, Ecoservices waives its analysis fees and continues to lobby for the expansion of national parks.

Erosion Control

This is our fastest growing division with most of our effort centered on clearing silt from canals and drainage systems in the aftermath of flooding in densely populated areas. When we're not redistributing topsoil, were educating the public on the hazards of excessive deforestation. Our Erosion Control division often acts as a referral house for our Forest Planning and Water Storage and Conservation divisions.

Forest Planning

Ecoservices' conservative approach to forest management begins with a thorough evaluation of a forest's regeneration rate. Essentially the study is used to determine a forest's value as a timber resource. Intercession and careful planning has ensured the vitality and growth of several forests in Europe and North and South America.

Air Quality

After 30 years in business, Ecoservices has made great strides in monitoring and combatting air pollution. Ecoservices has been instrumental in establishing stricter air quality codes and in engineering devices to reduce automobile emissions. Ecoservices continues to be an influential voice in supporting the Planet Earth Group's goals.

Refuse Management

Our newest division was created to provide solutions to areas where landfills are reaching capacity levels. Some of those solutions involve setting up recycling programs, sorting recyclable material from landfills, redistributing refuse to locations with more space, and refuse staggering within landfills.

Wildlife Preservation

This division is less service oriented, unless you're an animal. Our Wildlife Preservation division oversees the maintenance of Ecoservices' five wildlife refuges scattered throughout the world. They are funded through private donations and money raised through tours.

Space Ecology

There is life in outer space, although most of it is invisible to the human eye. Ecoservices believes these life forms may have an impact on our daily lives on on earth. We do know we make sizeable impression on them. It is hoped these studies will lead to hospitable living for man beyond the earth's atmosphere.

Section C: Certification

Ecoservices enjoys a long-standing association with groups committed to protecting the environment. These groups, as a gesture of goodwill, have acknowledged Ecoservices' accomplishments in environmental endeavors. Ecoservices is required to be licensed by the MEBA to operate. All other certifications are voluntary on the part of the various organizations.

National Institute for Wildlife Preservation

Appearances would suggest a very convenient arrangement between Ecoservices, the certified, and Ecoservices, the certifier, since Ecoservices founded the NIWP. The truth is Ecoservices met its own strict qualifications and was justified in extending full membership to itself, conflict of interest notwithstanding.

Americans for Cleaner Solutions

This is a watchdog group who provides a referral service to companies required to comply with clean-air standards. Ecoservices gained certification because of its experience in this field and a respectable success rate with combatting pollution problems.

European Environmental Awareness Group

Because of Ecoservices' outstanding service in the field of environmental education, the EEAG awarded Ecoservices an honorary membership with voting privileges. To this date, only three other organizations share this honor.

Planet Earth Group

For many years, Ecoservices has been the beneficiary of numerous grants from the Planet Earth Group, one of the most prominent endowment foundations today. The PEG has recognized Ecoservices' work in waste management, wildlife preservation, water conservation, and air-quality control.

Section D: Management

Ecoservices owes its success to the highly talented and skilled individuals who make up the Ecoservices' work force. Those who have at least 3 years of field experience as team leaders become part of our management team. Members of our management team are divided into two groups: site management and upper management. This section will discuss site management.

Site management is broken down into three levels. Regardless of the level, all managers are responsible for guaranteeing that all analyses and projects meet with client approval and satisfaction. In most cases, our managers have accomplished their task.

"We were very fortunate to work with such an experienced crew. The team of environmental engineers and their supervisor didn't waste any time in fulfilling their contract. That favorable impression will ultimately lead to further projects with Ecoservices."

-Nancy Goodliffe, director of Horizon International

"Good work should be rewarded with more than just a check that won't bounce. That's why I'm taking off my hat to the staff at Ecoservices. In all my 35 years in the construction business, I have never seen a more efficient bunch of people. Job well done, Ecoservices."

-Alex Caldiero, president of Terra Cotta Builders

"I accepted Ecoservices' bid on our water project because of their outstanding reputation for fairness and their agreeable staff. I have never regretted incorporating their services, and I will never hesitate to recommend them to my colleagues. I just wish I knew their magical system of attracting talented

employees."

-Renee Hieftje, senator

Team Leaders

Team leaders manage on-site crews. They work directly with clients and are responsible for completing every task contained in the contract. Most of our staff members report to team leaders. Team leaders serve a three-year probationary period before entering the site-management level.

Field Supervisors

Each division in Ecoservices has at its helm a field supervisor. It's customary to promote team leaders to field supervisors because of the unique challenge of managing projects and people with highly specialized disciplines. Field supervisors rarely come in contact with clients.

Station Managers

Ecoservices' interests include several non-profit undertakings. Many of these are permanent facilities that require a less mobile work force. Station Managers oversee the operations of these facilities.