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Battle Ground, Wa

I perform a variety of tasks including wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, bird and other wildlife surveys, and environmental inspection.

Denver, Co

Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty ActInterpret and oversee implementation of management plans and permits such as the Stormwater Management Plan, Materials Management Plan, Stormwater Discharge permits, etc.Communicate with client, construction contractors, landowners, and regulators to ensure proper implementation of above plans, permits, and regulationsConduct wildlife surveys and regular worksite inspectionsPrepare daily and weekly summaries of construction activities, compliance issues, and stormwater managementOversight of restoration activities following completion of construction

Toledo, Or

Spotted owl and marbled murrelet surveys.Fish presence/absence stream surveys.

Milford, Ut

Observed construction of the Milford Wind Farm to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requirementsConducted surveys and observed impact of construction on species protected by Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and state lawsProtected species included Burrowing Owls, Kit Fox, Utah Prairie Dog, and various raptor speciesEnsured implementation of environmental portions of Plan of Development (POD), including Spill Prevention, Containment, and Cleanup (SPCC) plan

Costa Rica

Conducted sea turtle patrols, and relocated turtle nests to a hatcheryCollected life history data on turtlesTagged turtles for identification

St Joseph, Mo

REX West Natural Gas PipelineObserved construction activities, and ensured compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements and relevant environmental regulations (ESA, MBTA) Ensured segregation of top soil and seed bank during clearance of right-of-way Inspected and advised on storm water and runoff compliance, including erosion control measures Ensured implementation of Plan of Development (POD), including SPCC plan and wetland crossing procedures

Eastern Oregon

Conducted line transect and plot density plant surveys in Sagebrush communities Estimated total and relative canopy cover of Sage, Juniper, and other shrubs and trees Estimated ground cover of all plant species in survey area Used collected data to determine risk of Sagebrush community to Juniper invasion Identified various native and invasive plants of the Great Basin Desert

Las Vegas, Nv

Harry Allen-Mead Transmission LineObserved construction activities, and ensured compliance with environmental regulations (ESA, MBTA) US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) certified desert tortoise handler Species of concern included Desert Tortoise, Kit Box, Burrowing Owls, and raptors Conducted surveys, and documented tortoise activity and tortoise sign (burrow, scat, tracks, etc.) Conducted Desert Tortoise awareness and environmental compliance training for construction staff

Astori, Or

Observed fishing activity aboard commercial fishing vessels Collected fishing effort and species composition data aboard trawl, longline, and shrimp trawl vessels Identification of rockfish, flatfish, salmon, invertebrates, skates, and all other species landed Identification and observation of interactions with protected bird and mammal species (ESA, MMPA) Collected otoliths, life history data, and other biological specimens from species of concern Used statistical sampling techniques to estimate catch

Honolulu, Hi

Collected catch tally, bycatch, and life history data for NMFS Identification of marine mammals, sea turtles, albatross, tuna, billfish, sharks, and other fish Monitored and reported on fishing methods and interactions with mammals, turtles, and seabirds Collected specimens and biopsies as part of an on-going study for the University of Hawaii Recorded catch of tagged billfish and tuna, and reported to NMFS

Barstow, Ca

Kern River Natural Gas PipelineConducted pre-clearance surveys for Desert Tortoise, Burrowing Owl, Mojave ground squirrel, and Mojave fringe-toed lizard Observed construction activities, and ensured compliance with environmental regulations (ESA, MBTA) USFWS certified Desert Tortoise handler Supervised staff during handling of tortoises

Maui, Hi

Still Photography of Humpback Whales and Green Sea Turtles offshore of Maui for ID catalog Collect behavioral data on whales and sea turtles Prepare photos for submission to National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Las Vegas, Nv

Line transect and plot density surveys for Desert Tortoises Radio telemetry tracking and handling of tortoises Pit trap surveys on nocturnal species, focusing on lizards, snakes, and invertebrates

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology