
Rob Fitzsimmons
I have always been interested in environmental science and sustainability, and in working at the nexus of science... | Berkeley, California, United States
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Rob Fitzsimmons’s Expertise I have always been interested in environmental science and sustainability, and in working at the nexus of science and law. It is crucial that there are individuals capable of working in these disparate contexts, who can serve as a connection between them, and I hope to be one of them. A driving force in my life is in making sure that important concepts not be neglected in public policy simply because they are complex. As an Assistant Planner with Lake County, I have focused on long range planning and resource management. I played a key role in addressing the County's affordable housing shortage through the 2019 update to the Housing Element of the Lake County General Plan, and represented my department in the interdepartmental effort make the County more resilient to floods by identifying and implementing mitigation measures for the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. I have also become adept at interpreting and explaining land use law, especially CEQA and the local Zoning Ordinance, both one-on-one with applicants at the CDD counter and in public hearings before the Planning Commission. As a planner, my role is often to serve as the connecting link between experts in different fields. In some meetings I'll be the person with the strongest background in environmental systems, and in others I'll be the weakest... but I might be the strongest legal analyst or the most tech-savvy. A versatile background allows me to adapt my approach to best complement the current team and situation. This has been key, as incorporating as many perspectives as possible is fundamental to building a sustainable future. Prior to working as a Planner, I was the Aquatics Director for the Long Beach Sea Base. I trained dozens of lifeguards and camp counselors and taught classes on aquatics skills and ecology. I also contributed to the design of the program. I lobbied for and created several programs which consistently sold out, including a class on Sustainability. As my goals require building a wide range of expertise and multiple specializations, I am constantly looking for both formal and informal opportunities to expand my capabilities. It isn't simply a lifelong love of learning, although that is part of it - it's that I want to be as equipped as possible to tackle the complicated problems facing society. My specialties include: Environmental Impact Analysis, CEQA, ArcGIS, Research, Statistical/Quantitative Analysis, Legal Analysis, Ecological Field Work, Teaching, Public Speaking, Digital Design, Systems Thinking, and Sustainable Development
Rob Fitzsimmons’s Current Industry University Of California Berkeley
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Fitzsimmons’s Prior Industry
Self Employed
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Long Beach Area Council
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Long Beach Unified School District
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The Plover
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County Of Lake
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County Of Mendocino
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Wayfinder
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University Of California Berkeley
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University Of California Berkeley
Graduate Student Instructor
Mon Jan 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
County Of Mendocino
Planner II
Fri Oct 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Wayfinder
Planning Consultant
Thu Apr 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun May 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
County Of Mendocino
Planner I
Tue Sep 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Oct 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
County Of Lake
Assistant Planner
Wed May 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Mar 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Long Beach Area Council
Aquatics Director
Thu May 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Sep 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Plover
Design Editor
Tue Apr 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Dec 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Long Beach Area Council
Assistant Aquatics Director
Sat Jun 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu May 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Long Beach Unified School District
Algebra Peer Tutor
Mon Sep 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jun 01 2009 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Long Beach Area Council
Counselor/Lifeguard
Fri Jun 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Self Employed
Lifeguard
Thu Jun 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Aug 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)