Jesse Smith
Aquatic Ecologist at Princeton Hydro, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Open Water Diver
PADIJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate
New Jersey Division of State Police, Marine Services Bureau
Experience
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Princeton Hydro
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aquatic Ecologist
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May 2016 - Present
Conducting work in the field, office, and our in-house laboratory for such projects as: -Lake Monitoring -Collection and analysis of plankton samples -Assessment for Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) and cyanotoxins -Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys -Fisheries surveys -Fish salvages/removals -Biological Stream Surveys -Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and analysis. Conducting work in the field, office, and our in-house laboratory for such projects as: -Lake Monitoring -Collection and analysis of plankton samples -Assessment for Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) and cyanotoxins -Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys -Fisheries surveys -Fish salvages/removals -Biological Stream Surveys -Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and analysis.
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New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
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Hackettstown, New Jersey
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Seasonal Employee
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May 2012 - Apr 2016
Seasonal Employee at the Charles O. Hayford State Fish Hatchery in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Responsibilities include: -Assisting with the sampling and collection of fish being reared in hatchery ponds -Assisting with the maintenance of indoor fish rearing tanks -Assisting with the stocking of reared fish in water bodies throughout the state of New Jersey Seasonal Employee at the Charles O. Hayford State Fish Hatchery in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Responsibilities include: -Assisting with the sampling and collection of fish being reared in hatchery ponds -Assisting with the maintenance of indoor fish rearing tanks -Assisting with the stocking of reared fish in water bodies throughout the state of New Jersey
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Adirondack Watershed Institute
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Watershed Steward
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May 2014 - Oct 2015
Watershed Steward with the Adirondack Watershed Institute in Paul Smiths, New York.Responsibilities include:-Educating members of the public on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species-Inspecting watercraft for aquatic invasive species and removing organisms when necessary-Filling out surveys along with each watercraft inspection-2014 - Weekly projects including creating a bathymetric map, participating in biological stream assessments, and controlling purple loosestrife-2015 - Teaching lake ecology to local school students at Watershield Workshops
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Weekend Supervisor
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May 2015 - Jun 2015
Responsibilities include: Sat. - Sun.:-Oversee other stewards in North-East Region on weekends-Help co-steward boat launches as neededWed. - Fri.:-Educating members of the public on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species-Inspecting watercraft for aquatic invasive species and removing organisms when necessary-Filling out surveys along with each watercraft inspection
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Water Chestnut Field Coordinator
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Responsibilities include: -Performing water chestnut removal efforts in various water bodies and wetlands in the lower Lake Champlain basin -Organizing and leading volunteers who assist in removal outings -Data entry Responsibilities include: -Performing water chestnut removal efforts in various water bodies and wetlands in the lower Lake Champlain basin -Organizing and leading volunteers who assist in removal outings -Data entry
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Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Counselor
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
Lake Staff, 2010: Merit Badge Counselor: -Teaching Skills in Canoeing and Fishing -Lifeguarding Ecology Staff, 2011: Merit Badge Counselor: -Teaching skills in Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fish and Wildlife Management, Insect Study Lake Staff, 2010: Merit Badge Counselor: -Teaching Skills in Canoeing and Fishing -Lifeguarding Ecology Staff, 2011: Merit Badge Counselor: -Teaching skills in Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fish and Wildlife Management, Insect Study
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Education
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Paul Smith's College
Bachelor’s Degree, Fish and Wildlife Sciences, Fisheries Concentration -
Delaware Valley Regional High School