Previous issues

January 2008:

We have a new Innov-X Handheld XRF Environmental Analyzer for Multi-elemental Analysis of Metals in Soil, Filter Media, Dust Wipes, Thin Films, Paints & Coatings, Oils & Liquids, and Hazardous Waste Classification!

Open Invitation:

Interested in working for Guam's most experienced Environmental Consulting and Planning company? We are looking for hands-on, results oriented professionals for our Guam office.   You will participate in environmental projects that involve field studies, report preparation, and interaction with coworkers and subcontractors.

Most positions require field/office work as dictated by project demands and will also include environmental sampling events and report preparation as well as interpretation of field and laboratory data.

Major duties include ability to:

•  Implement environmental field sampling plans

•  Perform groundwater, surface water, soil and air sampling

•  Supervise subsurface site characterizations including drilling, disposal, well installation and UST closures

•  Interpretation of data and preparation client reports

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

•  1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting or a related field

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with leadership ability, positive attitude and ability to work both independently and within groups

•  Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and database software

The PCR Environmental, Inc. weather station located in Perezville, Tamuning, is providing up-to-date weather data to the Citizens Weather Observatory Program, Weather Underground, and of course directly on our site here.

December 23, 2003:

PCR Environmental, Inc. has been certified by the SBA as a "Participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) BD Program" and as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) in the Federal Government's SDB Program! "We are excited about being able to market our new status as a Section 8(a) firm and to be more accessible to Federal Government contracting personnel" said Tara Perez-Steffy, CEO/General Manager of PCR.

September 22 , 2003:

John F. Salas, formerly staff engineer with the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority, joint PCR Environmental, Inc. today as Senior Project Engineer. John has over 9 years experience in environmental matters, contract and construction management, and engineering projects.

May 19, 2003:

We are proud to report that the Guam International Airport Authority's (GIAA's) Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) and Noise Compatability Program, prepared under contract by PCR Environmental, Inc., have been "accepted" by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The public comment period will end on July 18, 2003, and the FAA formal review will end no later than November 15, 2003.

December 14, 2002:

Super Typhoon Pongsona hit Guam on Sunday December 8, 2002, with winds up to 180 miles per hour. The destructive winds, in conjunction with a gasoline shortage caused by a fire at the Exxon-Mobil Cabras Fuel Storage Facility, have caused the island's economy to come to a virtual standstill. PCR Environmental's offices will open again on Monday December 16th, provided our 10 KWh diesel generator holds out for that long.

November 15, 2002:

PCR Environmental, Inc. today became a minority- and woman-owned small business through the buy-out of James L. Canto's shares of the company and taking over the helm of the corporation by Tara Perez-Steffy as CEO and General Manager. The company is in the process of obtainng SBA Section 8(a) Certification.