Andrew Dubbs
Julian,PA
Summary
Resourceful professional in environmental conservation, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in public outreach and education, timber management, and technical expertise. Excels at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes under varying conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forest Technician
Moshannon State Forest
Penfield, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Participated in numerous public outreach events
- Marked, tallied, and laid-out timber sales
- Gained and applied knowledge in GIS/GPS
- Performed herbicide and pesticide applications, including serving as a Spongy Moth block monitor
- Assisted in preparation and conduction of prescribed burns and wildfire suppression
- Constructed and maintained various recreational trails
- Aided in administration of leased campsite program
- Contributed to habitat improvement projects
Forest Technician
Elk State Forest
Emporium, PA
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Gained significant experience in marking and tallying timber, as well as assistance in timber sale layout
- Led District 13 seed collection activities for contribution to Penn Nursery
- Gained experience using a chainsaw for use in various projects
- Constructed and maintained electric and woven-wire deer exclusion fences
Forestry Intern
PA Game Commission
Philipsburg, PA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Gained experience marking timber, determining volumes and collecting forest data
- Assisted with the chemical control of undesirable plants in forest stands
- Overlooked timber contracts and logging operations on Game Lands
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05-2020
Skills
- Public outreach
- Silvicultural techniques
- Forest management
- Forest inventory
- Wildfire suppression
- Invasive species management
Certification
- NATS Chainsaw Training Modules 1-4
- SILVAH - Allegheny Hardwoods and Mixed Oak
- FEMA ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
- NWCG FI-110, Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders
- NWCG S-130, Wildland Firefighter Training
- NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- NWCG S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
- NWCG S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forest Technician
Moshannon State Forest
04.2022 - Current
Forest Technician
Elk State Forest
09.2020 - 04.2022
Forestry Intern
PA Game Commission
05.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Forest Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology