James Logan

Senior Project manager, Soil Scientist, Site Evaluator, Wetland Delineator

James Logan is a Certified Soil Scientist, Licensed Site Evaluator and Professional Wetland Scientist. Jim
joined Albert Frick Associates, Inc. in 1987. He has mapped soils and wetlands over tens of thousands
of acres in Maine throughout his 24 year career. He has also used his creativity in combination with
practicality to great success in his more than 1,000 septic system designs. Jim is a member of his Town’s
planning board, a past member of his local Comprehensive Planning Committee, a charter member of
the Maine Association of Wetland Scientist’s Vernal Pools Technical Review Committee and currently
occupies a seat on the Maine Association of Site Evaluator’s Board of Directors.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, May 1985
University of Maine, Orono, Maine, Program:  Natural Resources – Land Use Planning
Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey, 1979-1983, Program:  Environmental Science – Water Resources
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 1987 - Present
Consulting Soil Scientist and Site Evaluator. Albert Frick Associates, Inc. Gorham, Maine
Professional associate in small consulting firm that produces high-intensity soil maps, subsurface wastewater disposal system designs, environmental studies, and subdivision planning with regard to soil utilization.
March 1986 - June 1987
Research Technician II.  University of Maine at Orono, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences
Responsible for soil site-disturbance study assessing the effects of paper industry cultural practices on the chemical components of soils and groundwater quality.
May 1985 - March 1986
Biologic Aide. Soil Conservation Service. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Compilation and construction of soil maps for Cooperative Soil Survey (Knox-Lincoln, Hancock, and Oxford counties), using aerial photos and field observation.
September 1984 - May 1985
Research Assistant. Soil & Water Resources Center, University of Maine at Orono
Acid deposition studies with regard to soil properties, including in-depth chemical laboratory analysis.
July 1981 - December 1981
Compliance Investigator. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Had enforcement responsibility for state and federal discharge permits for treatment facilities, also including flood control, stream encroachment and sludge application.
January 1981 - July 1981
Staff Scientist. ECOL Science Environmental Consulting Group
Preparation and presentation of Environmental Impact Statements, Comprehensive Plans, and other environmental documents for private and public-sector organizations.
1980 – 1981
Environmental Compliance Investigator, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. 
Inspected municipal wastewater treatment facilities for compliance with state and federal regulatory programs.
PUBLICATIONS
An Investigation into the Effects of Site Disturbance on the Mobilization of Accumulated Trace Metals from Forest Floors and the Implications for Groundwater Quality.  Land & Water Resources Center, University of Maine (October, 1987).
PROFESSIONAL AFFIL1ATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Maine Certified Soil Scientist #213
Maine Licensed Site Evaluator #237
Maine Association of Professional Soil Scientists, past Vice-President
Maine Associates of Site Evaluators (Secretary, 1991-1992), present
MASE Technical Review Committee, Chairman
Soil Conservation Society of America, Pine Tree Chapter member.
Co-chair of Subcommittee on Design, Soils and Site Conditions for
Task Force on Review of Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (2006-present)