Experience

U.S. Forest Service- Tahoe National Forest
• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Campground Manager

  • May 2021 - Present


U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• OHV Ranger

  • May 2019 - May 2021

  - Worked on a small crew of four Off-Highway vehicle rangers covering the entire Black Hills National Forest patrolling the area to locate, identify and document damage along trails - Verified OHV Special Uses permit compliance; wrote Violation Notices for permit breaches - Collaborated with OHV permit vendors and rental agencies - During the scope of these duties we acted as Forest Protection Officers (FPO) enforcing Title 36 CFR - Maintained trails that have been obstructed by fallen trees and create water bars in areas with pour drainage after flooding events - In support of these tasks I have been recertified on S-212 as an A faller, B bucker(chainsaw), Fire Refresher, ATV/UTV training with the ATV Safety Institute, and certified as an FPO - Assisted with special uses events such as the Custer OHV Rally - Wrote daily trail reports about visitors contacted, trees cut, drainages dug, and routes taken during the course of the day Show less



Bureau of Land Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wildland Firefighter

  • Aug 2015 - May 2020

  - Trained as a Firefighter Type 2/Prescribed Fire Crew Member assigned to a Type-4 Engine with the ability to deploy as a Type-2 Hand Crew - Worked alongside other district, county, state and federal fire assets during fire operations - Trained as a Firefighter Type 2/Prescribed Fire Crew Member assigned to a Type-4 Engine with the ability to deploy as a Type-2 Hand Crew - Worked alongside other district, county, state and federal fire assets during fire operations

• Resource Assistant - Special Uses

  • May 2017 - Sep 2018

  - Worked under the District Recreation Program Manager to implement the district’s dispersed and developed recreation, trail, and special uses programs - Acted as the permitting officer to administer special uses and developed recreation permits - Prepared a variety of special use permits from permittees' applications in accordance with manuals, handbooks, and guides - Demonstrated knowledge of pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and policies to assure special use authorizations, permits and applications are properly completed - Validates permit applications and proposed amendments for compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process - Hands-on experience with Special Uses Database System (SUDS) to process billing and reporting to Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) for permits - Ensured selection of proper special clauses pertinent to the particular type of permit - Ensured required terms and conditions were included in permits and authorizing laws, agency policies, and regulations were adhered - Prepared special use case folders and maintained information in multiple databases - Inspected campgrounds, recreation residences, recreation events, and outfitter guides Show less

• Recreation Technician - National Visitor Use Surveyor

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  - Primarily worked as a National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) Surveyor - Setup survey sites comprising of pneumatic road counters, infrared trail counters, and safety cones - Answered questions from the public about regulations, fire safety, and NVUM purpose - Provided visitors with information about specific recreation opportunities and activities, fire safety and regulation - Perform and monitor day-to-day recreation maintenance, clean-up, inventory and simple construction projects for sites Show less

• Office Automation Clerk

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  - Provided information to the public on preventing forest fires, and protecting resources from vandalism and pollution - Provided superior customer service; greeted visitors and provided routine information - Prepared official correspondence using Microsoft Office applications, ensuring that appropriate regulations and policies were adhered too - Served as Collection Officer; assured that all fees collected were accounted for; maintained accountability of records in accordance with policy Show less



City of Buffalo, Wyoming

• Trail Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

  - Trail Manager for the Clear Creek Trail System in Buffalo, WY. - Maintained of 20 plus miles of trail with duties to include: trail maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction - Implemented approved maintenance plans; installed trail head signposts, repaired and prevented erosion - Provided feedback for ecological sustainability of the trail system at monthly board meetings - Plotted GPS coordinates and worked with local GIS to create a new map of the trail - Completed administrative duties such as scheduling, assigning tasks, and email correspondence Show less



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Combat Engineer

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2009

  - Assisted in coordination and implementation of combat operations, training programs, and administrative and communications procedures - Designed and coordinated over 30 training events - Supervised a team of eight subordinates while deployed in a combat environment - Expert in mobility, counter-mobility, engineering, and survival - Prepared extensive reports on personnel status, operational needs, and training evaluations - Supervised equipment and records maintenance; maintained 100% accountability of over 70 million dollars of equipment - Supervised receipt, storage, and distribution of ammunition, supplies, equipment, and rations to subordinate elements - Assisted in organization and operation of the tactical operations center. Used topographical maps, compass, GPS and Blue Force Tracking in support of training or during missions - Operated a wide range of heavy equipment Show less