William Brunjes

Habitat survey and management for the conservation of endangered, threatened, and rare species across the eastern United States

• Worked around Jackson, AL to protect the endangered Gopher Tortoise
• Surveyed large areas of habitat to identify tortoise burrows
• Abided by federal guidelines placed by the Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure safe practice and management of endangered species
• Species identification
• Operated a wireless GPS device to get precise data measurements
• Spent long hours at remote work locations for data collection
• Surveyed bat populations in Beckley, WV
• Data collection for each night of survey

Surveyed locations for freshwater stream crossings to protect native fish species

• Operated backpack electro-fishing equipment
• Deployed and monitored exclusion seine netting
• Used seine and dip nets to remove aquatic species from exclusion areas
• Handled endangered species following federal permits and regulations
• Data collection and reporting for each crossing completed
• Staying on-site overnight in remote areas to ensure effective barriers in place

Monitored job sites to ensure high quality skill & maintenance of projects

• Operated power tools & equipment
• Drove and operated Bobcat
• Carpentry, masonry, & electrical work
• Managed deliveries & equipment orders