DALLAS, PA —Brian F. Oram, a professional geologist and soil scientist and founder of B.F. Environmental Consultants, has been named a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Soils Certifying Board. Certification requires candidates to meet rigorous requirements for exams, experience, education and ethics.
“I’m very proud of this new designation as it provides valuable third-party certification of the skills and abilities I bring to my clients every day,” Oram said.
Each CPSS must pass a comprehensive exam covering soil chemistry; soil mineralogy; soil fertility; soil physics; soil genesis, morphology, classification; soil biology, biochemistry; land use management; field and laboratory techniques and ethics. A CPSS pledges to only do what is in the best interests of their clients.
Applicants for certification must have at least a BS degree in the area of Soils with five or more years of experience and five supporting references and sign the code of ethics. Oram received a BS degree from Wilkes University, in Earth and Environmental Sciences and a MS degree from The Pennsylvania State University, in Environmental Pollution Control.
Oram has over 30 years of professional experience and he is also a licensed Professional Geologist and owner of B.F. Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Dallas, Pennsylvania. He provides consulting services, plus continuing education and community outreach programs through the Know Your H20 web portal.
CPSS is a voluntary certification that establishes base standards of knowledge for individuals who practice the profession of Soils. Oram’s area of expertise is environmental applications of applied soil science, land-based wastewater management, stormwater management, and lake and environmental monitoring.
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