Justin Johnson
Biological Resources Specialist at N3B Los Alamos- Claim this Profile
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Jennifer Norz
Justin was a pleasure to have as an employee and was an integral part of our team. His can-do attitude, positive approach, and creative mind attributed to many successes for all parties involved. Justin's genuine interest in what he was doing and how it affected his clients was paramount. Justin is a true team player and offers support when appropriate. He can also work on his own and often makes a project better given his thoughtful view of what the end result is. Justin was able to take challenging situations and approach them with professionalism, compassion, and a sense of humor, if appropriate. Justin is a true asset to any team.
Jennifer Norz
Justin was a pleasure to have as an employee and was an integral part of our team. His can-do attitude, positive approach, and creative mind attributed to many successes for all parties involved. Justin's genuine interest in what he was doing and how it affected his clients was paramount. Justin is a true team player and offers support when appropriate. He can also work on his own and often makes a project better given his thoughtful view of what the end result is. Justin was able to take challenging situations and approach them with professionalism, compassion, and a sense of humor, if appropriate. Justin is a true asset to any team.
Jennifer Norz
Justin was a pleasure to have as an employee and was an integral part of our team. His can-do attitude, positive approach, and creative mind attributed to many successes for all parties involved. Justin's genuine interest in what he was doing and how it affected his clients was paramount. Justin is a true team player and offers support when appropriate. He can also work on his own and often makes a project better given his thoughtful view of what the end result is. Justin was able to take challenging situations and approach them with professionalism, compassion, and a sense of humor, if appropriate. Justin is a true asset to any team.
Jennifer Norz
Justin was a pleasure to have as an employee and was an integral part of our team. His can-do attitude, positive approach, and creative mind attributed to many successes for all parties involved. Justin's genuine interest in what he was doing and how it affected his clients was paramount. Justin is a true team player and offers support when appropriate. He can also work on his own and often makes a project better given his thoughtful view of what the end result is. Justin was able to take challenging situations and approach them with professionalism, compassion, and a sense of humor, if appropriate. Justin is a true asset to any team.
Credentials
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Water Harvesting Design Practitioner
Watershed Management GroupMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Leave No Trace Trainer
Leave No Trace
Experience
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N3B Los Alamos
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Biological Resources Specialist
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Sep 2022 - Present
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Hydrologist
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
Designed, conducted, analyzed, and published ecohydrology experiments in peer-reviewed journals Collected data to improve parameterization of the Rangeland Hydrology and Erosion Model (RHEM) in the context of oil and gas pad development and remediation Planned large field campaigns, including training of staff, procurement of supplies and equipment, and development of protocols Oversaw data management including collection, formatting, storage, analysis, and publication of datasets in publicly available data repositories, including use of R, Python, SAS, GitHub, and Markdown documents Refurbished rainfall and overland flow simulators, including updating programming to CRBasic from EdLog (Campbell Scientific languages) Show less
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University of Arizona
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Ecohydrology Research Specialist
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2021
Researched impacts of land management decisions and disturbances on ecohydrologic function of rangelands and forested ecosystemsDesigned, conducted, analyzed, and published ecohydrology experiments in peer-reviewed journalsLeads teams of research technicians conducting a suite of hydrologic, soil, and vegetation monitoringOversaw data management including collection, formatting, storage, analysis, and publication of datasets in publicly available data repositoriesEvaluated, maintained, and improved scientific equipment used to assess hydrologic function Show less
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Research Technician
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
Researched small mammalian herbivores’ role in decreasing herbaceous cover in shrub invaded arid grasslands.Performed vegetation monitoring, including: Robel pole (visual obstruction method), aerial cover (GIS and quadrat), biomass (paired plots), and developed species inventory list.Monitored small mammal populations via live trapping (Sherman traps), camera traps, and track pads.Assisted with experimental design, implementation, and analysis.
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Gila Watershed Partnership
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restoration Horticulturist
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Oversaw organizational and operational development of the Gila Native Plant Nursery on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management, Eastern Arizona College, and Gila Watershed Partnership. Co-founded the Madrean Archipelago Plant Propagation Initiative, a regional partnership of NGOs and government agencies increasing the availability of native plant materials in the region. Implemented E. coli mitigation projects, including installation of two restroom facilities at recreation sites. Consulted on ecological restoration projects, specializing in riparian revegetation. Show less
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Arizona Conservation Corps
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Safford, AZ
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Project Supervisor
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Installed cottonwood and willow coppicing field for use in revegetation of the Gila River. Oversaw woody invasive removal with crews using chainsaws and herbicide. Assisted endangered species monitoring of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). Provided AmeriCorps volunteers with career and educational opportunities in conservation. Installed cottonwood and willow coppicing field for use in revegetation of the Gila River. Oversaw woody invasive removal with crews using chainsaws and herbicide. Assisted endangered species monitoring of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). Provided AmeriCorps volunteers with career and educational opportunities in conservation.
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Student Conservation Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Conservation Crew Leader
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2012
Constructed conservation projects across the countryNurtured relationships with federal and non-profit project partnersSupervised 6-8 high school aged students as they completed conservation projects
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Conservationist Intern
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Built intricate stone staircases in Allegheny National Forest Developed maps using GPS and GIS to document condition of North Country Trail Communicated directions to coworkers under tense work conditions Awarded AmeriCorps Education Award
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EnSave, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Representative
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
Built and nurtured relationships within the California agricultural industry. Marketed sustainable opportunities to producers. Designed outreach material. Improved program participation and increased implementation of energy efficient recommendations. Built and nurtured relationships within the California agricultural industry. Marketed sustainable opportunities to producers. Designed outreach material. Improved program participation and increased implementation of energy efficient recommendations.
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Southwest Conservation Corps
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crew Leader
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Prepared lesson plans for crew education Motivated a crew of 6 to meet expectations of federal and private project partners Disciplined inappropriate behavior of crew Awarded AmeriCorps Education Award Prepared lesson plans for crew education Motivated a crew of 6 to meet expectations of federal and private project partners Disciplined inappropriate behavior of crew Awarded AmeriCorps Education Award
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United States Senate
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Congressional Intern
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
Received and screened constituent correspondence Advocated on behalf of constituents within federal agencies Monitored media for shifts in political coverage of Senate Received and screened constituent correspondence Advocated on behalf of constituents within federal agencies Monitored media for shifts in political coverage of Senate
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Arizona
Master of Science - MS, Watershed Management and Ecohydrology -
2017 - 2018
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Natural Resources and the Environment - Ecology, Managment, and Restoration of Rangelands -
2006 - 2011
The University of South Dakota
Bachelor of General Studies, Social Science, Business, Science and Math
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