Worked as a member of a districtwide road mapping, inventorying, and inspection crewMapped, surveyed and developed rehabilitation plans for abandoned logging roads, stream crossings and mass wasting eventsServed as the state’s on-site representative during road decommissioning, re-engineering and construction projectsOversaw road recontouring, stream crossing excavation, and watershed stabilizationCollaborated with equipment operators to achieve restoration objectives and inspected workmanshipMonitored and documented project progress through photos and daily logsFacilitated safety meetings with equipment operators and monitored project sites for safetyCovered projects independently with minimal assistanceUsed ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Field Maps to create maps containing road information and significant threats to watershedsDocumented pollution from logging and illegal cannabis cultivation to facilitate cleanupEmployed a variety of cruising and surveying tools (laser rangefinder, clinometer, compass, mobile GIS software, diameter tape, measuring wheel, auto level, stadia rod)Determined specifications for culvert re-engineering projects using climatological data and in-field measurementsConducted post-implementation erosion monitoring on completed workCollected data on timber stands to anticipate environmental impact of proposed projectsPerformed longitudinal stream surveys on fish-bearing waterwaysServed as a crew member on prescribed burns within state parks

Volunteered as a member of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue teamAssisted local law enforcement with single and multi-day missing person and evidence searches throughout Humboldt County and surrounding areasServed as a Type 2 ground searcher, ATV rider, and K9 flanker/ground supportSearched in forested, mountainous, coastal, urban and rural environmentsAttended regular trainings and maintained rescue gear, communications equipment, and team vehicles in a state of readiness

Implemented ecological restoration projects contracted by public and private landownersWorked as a member of a prescribed burn crewPrepared control lines around burn units using hand and power toolsPerformed firing, holding, and mop-upDrove UTVs and ATVs to support holding operationsBurned in varying weather conditions, topography, and fuel models (prairie, savanna, woodland, wetland)Carried out invasive weed and brush removal projectsCleared invasive brush using chainsaw and built slash pilesApplied basal bark and foliar herbicide (earned pesticide applicator license)Identified and differentiated target and native speciesImplemented timber stand improvement prescriptions by girdling and felling target tree speciesLoaded and towed trailers to transport equipment to job sites

Worked as a crew member on the Cordova Ranger District Trail CrewCleared hiking and OHV trails using brush cutters and chainsawsConstructed boardwalk, split-log bridges, and check steps to improve visitor access, safety, and trail sustainabilityInterpreted and adhered to trail design specifications Felled, limbed, bucked, and ripped trees using chainsawImproved tread by spreading gravel and digging drainsBuilt rip-rap structures to control erosion around trail featuresUsed, reconditioned, and stored hand tools (pulaskis, axes, shovels, mattocks, rock bars, Mcleods, log lifters, cant hooks, double jacks, hand saws)Performed routine cleaning and maintenance on Stihl 2-stroke enginesRigged and operated griphoist to move heavy loadsPrepared helicopter sling loadsPerformed work in remote backcountry locations with adverse weather conditions, rough terrain, and hazardous animals (bear and moose)Carried bear spray and maintained a bear-safe camp while on hitch

Volunteered as a trip leader with the University of Wisconsin Hoofer Outing ClubPlanned backpacking and paddling trips around the Midwest and beyondDeveloped trip cost estimates, created budgets, and coordinated logistics for equipment, provisions, and transportationLed participants with a wide variety of experience levels in remote locationsManaged risks and maintained health and safety of trip participantsEducated participants on outdoor recreation concepts and skills, including Leave No Trace principlesFacilitated group cohesion and ensured a positive experience for participantsOrganized groups of club members to volunteer for restoration projects with local conservation non–profits

Operated cameras, switchers, replay machines, graphics engines, and other production equipment to produce live video content at sporting eventsResponsible for setup, takedown, and proper transportation and storage of equipment

Worked on a groundskeeping and maintenance crew performing day-to-day upkeep on the facilities of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Wittman Regional Airport, servicing over 50,000 campers during the annual aviation conventionOperated heavy equipment to maintain the road systemMowed and trimmed lawns and landscaping