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Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Serve as point-of-contact for environmental issues on different construction projects.Search for and bid on potential construction projects in need of environmental services throughout Nevada and southern California.Writes technical reports to disseminate site findings, restoration progress, and project progress as needed and in a timely manner.Creates project maps for use both in the field and to report findings for both internal and external use.

Trained client personnel in Desert Tortoise and Endangered Species protocols and rules so that work could be started in a timely manner.Performed surveys for sensitive plant species, nesting birds, and desert tortoises before and while construction was happening.Wrote daily reports to show activities performed while on site.Became familiarized with the NEPA process including Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statement.

Joshua Tree, California, Us

Surveyed lands acquired by the Land Trust to ensure that land was clean and in pristine desert conditions.Coordinate volunteer activities and desert restoration programs to achieve goals efficiently and enhance conservation values.Wrote reports and created ArcGIS maps to help with tracking lands and inform staff and board members.Surveyed for Desert Tortoises and various other threatened and endangered species while on or near MDLT lands.Represented MDLT professionally at events and while carrying out land management activities to landowners, the public, agencies, volunteers, and other conservation agencies.

Washington, Dc, Us

Conducted fisheries projects requiring adaptation of procedural guides. Measuring amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; sampling and making qualitative analysis of aquatic insects; determined pool/riffle rations through observation; and measured and recorded discharge volumes through interpolation. Using a variety of tools, takes bottom gravel samples and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc. Kept records of all data and developed these into statistical reports.Using different methods caught and identified fish for statistical analysis for stream health and population sizes.In support of research, conservation, production, and management of fishes, or fishery resources, collected and analyzed data from samples, conduct test and assisted in the identification of any problems. Compiled and summarized data from survey and biological evaluations. Check resulting data for inconsistencies and provides results to professional personnel for refinement, adjustment, and analysis.Assisted in the preparation of professional reports.

Reno, Nv, Us

Worked with the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, The United States Forest Service, Southern Nevada Water Authority, and other entities in order to complete desired restoration work projects.Performed road decommissions, trail building, plant nursery maintenance, plant relocating, invasive species control, and specific species surveys.Frequently walked over rocky and uneven terrain to reach work site; sometimes walking over 10 miles in a day.Served as part of multi-person crew with responsibilities ranging from managing tools, vehicle maintenance, and crew education.

Reno, Nevada, Us

Constructed and placed habitat improvement structures within differing Lake Mohave coves. These structures were designed to protect and shelter threatened native fish species from introduced species used for fishing.Surveyed, using electrofishing backpack, for cutthroat trout in cold mountain streams. Fin clips were taken from each fish caught in order to perform genetic testing.Used both gill and trammle nets to survey for aquatic species.Input survey information into computer system for future survey references and inter-agency reporting.Worked around local, native fish hatchery in order to make sure fish were able to survive to the point where they could be released back into their historic ranges.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Provided construction site monitoring during all phases of projects. This meant being at the construction site anytime there would be workers there.Performed activities such as Desert Tortoise fence inspection and clearances; and surveys for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species.Educated workers using Desert Tortoise Construction Worker Education principles when a new project started or whenever needed.Walked up to 15 miles per day in extreme temperatures.

Washington, Dc, Us

Worked on unique projects in order to make visits to the Monongahela National Forest more enjoyable for visitors which included creating usable maps and interpretive programs.Learned and practiced actions such as prescribed burns, trail maintenance, biological surveys, and program planning.Became a wildland firefighter, qualified to fight wildfires nationwide and perform prescribed burns. This required passing a fitness test by carrying 45 lbs. a distance of three miles in under 45 minutes and passing a fire safety course.

Concord Twp, Oh, Us

Volunteered on a team to survey Bluebird boxes around different Lake Metroparks properties performing maintenance and clearing brush.Recorded species of bird(s), number of eggs, number of hatchlings, and number of young fledged. This information was then used to find a rough population estimation of Bluebirds and other native bird species.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Regularly perform feedings along with looking after and administering medicine when needed for animal inhabitants of the store.Answer questions for existing and potential Pet Parents in the most knowledgeable and helpful manner possible.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Assembling an enclosure to protect Hemlock swamp from White-tailed deer.Extraction of invasive species and collection of plant samples and seeds around Ohio and Pennsylvania .

New Concord, Oh, Us

Cumberland, Oh, Us

Used Site Distance Method to perform a population estimation project for white-tailed deer.Final project will include extensive use of Marc computer system.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Performed a comprehensive plant survey at the Geneva Swamp so that restoration work can begin on the grounds.

Worked as a team member for landscaping and lawn services throughout Northeastern Ohio.Significant tasks included removing dead trees and other wood, and properly mulching in appropriate areas.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Worked with a team to facilitate the move of a legal firm to a paperless office.Searched for files for current legal cases being handled by licensed attorneys.

Concord Twp, Oh, Us

Shadowed ranger to learn responsibilities associated with maintaining park for public use.Gained valuable insight into Metropark and public park maintenance through hands-on activities such as up keep of various parks, controlled burns, and erosion control.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Conservation Science

High School Diploma