Aaron Pedersen
Gresham,OR
Summary
Over the past 25 years as a USDA Forest Service employee, I have held various positions in support of the Fire, Safety, and Recreation, Heritage, and Wilderness programs, in both the Intermountain and Pacific Northwest Regions. My career with the agency has spanned four different management units, leading to my current appointment as Regional Saw Program Manager here in the Pacific Northwest Region as a member of the Fire and Aviation Management program. My responsibilities have been wide-ranging, and include management of fire operations resources, developed and dispersed recreation programs, and Wilderness and Trails Programs. In addition, Where I to be considered as the Regional Fire Operations Specialist, I would bring to the table highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, as well as technical skills with years of experience and expertise in chainsaw operation, training, and program management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Saw Program Manager
USDA Forest Service
Portland, OR
04.2016 - Current
- Regional leader, advisor and consultant for issues concerning regional Saw Program.
- Managed, planned and coordinated implemented comprehensive national training and certification program.
- Acted as a liaison with Federal, State, tribal and local governments as well as private entities and volunteer partners.
- Developed sawyer policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure standardized sawyer certification are achieved, organized, and executed.
- Investigated sawyer-related mishaps, incidents, and fatalities to prepare chronological narrative of factors contributing to incidents.
- Facilitated Learning Analysis and make recommendation to prevent future outcomes.
West Zone Assistant Recreation Manager
USDA Forest Service
Sandy, OR
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Managed developed, dispersed, and wilderness activities for a zoned recreation program.
- Supervised 1 permanent full-time employee and 1 permanent seasonal employee.
- Performed all hiring (and administrative) functions in support of our seasonal workforce of 6-8 individuals.
- Managed and organized the activities of both Forest Service and concessionaire staff at 56 developed sites.
- Provided technical expertise to managers with regard to the risk factors associated with the hazard tree program that would ensure safe and successful felling operations.
On-Site Manager - Multnomah Falls
USDA Forest Service
Gresham, OR
05.2005 - 07.2010
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Monitored, coached and supervised 11 seasonal employees to carry out a variety of public service related roles.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Planned, coordinated and managed operations and field safety programs for building construction, and infrastructure projects.
Education
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
EMEDCO
Salt Lake City, UT06.1992
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT06.1992
Skills
- Public service
- Staff and program management
- Strategic planning
- Organization and Time Management
- Wildland fire suppression
- FAL1 certification
- Risk Management
- Innovative problem solving
- Solution oriented
- Power saws
- Program development and implementation
Timeline
Regional Saw Program Manager
USDA Forest Service
04.2016 - Current
West Zone Assistant Recreation Manager
USDA Forest Service
07.2010 - 04.2016
On-Site Manager - Multnomah Falls
USDA Forest Service
05.2005 - 07.2010
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
EMEDCO
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
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