Arthur Beyer
Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced wildlife science professional with a strong background in field research and conservation initiatives. Recognized for ability to work collaboratively in team environments and consistently deliver positive outcomes. Proficient in conducting ecological surveys and monitoring species, while maintaining a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Prepared to excel in a leadership role, prioritizing results-driven performance. Proven track record of streamlining operations and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational objectives. Renowned for reliability and adaptability in meeting evolving demands while upholding high standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Biologist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I was responsible for designing, analyzing, planning, managing and implementing the biological programs, or a major segment of the programs, involving natural resources of significant national or international importance
- I developed and recommended comprehensive management plans covering the biological programs, and provided biological advice and guidance to senior-level management in the development of comprehensive management plans
- I coordinated activities with involved agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders, including State and County officials, Native American Tribes and special interest groups and or/ private organizations to identify and resolve biological and management issues of local and national significance
- I built collaborative partnerships within the North Carolina conservation community, including USFWS and other organizations, agencies, and entities contributing to wildlife species and habitat conservation through promoting understanding and support for pertinent initiatives, programs, and issues
- I was responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with Federal, State, Universities, tribes and other NGOs to design and implement surveys and associated data management systems and develops collaborative data management projects, where necessary
- I participated in professional meetings, workshops, conferences, and symposia dealing with seabird surveys and their data management, data visualization, data analyses techniques, and related topics
- I implemented activities to promote close working relationships with Service offices, states, other Federal agencies, private research institutions, and conservation organizations throughout the Regions to ensure effective and coordinated monitoring programs and management plans
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I primarily acted as an Assistant Refuge Manager for Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in this position
- In this role, I was responsible for managing and protecting wildlife habitats on the Refuge, focusing on conservation, habitat management, public use, and administrative duties to ensure the protection of natural resources and compliance with federal regulations
- I assisted in developing and implementing conservation and habitat management plans
- I conducted surveys and monitored wildlife populations, plant communities, and ecological conditions
- I implemented strategies for invasive species control, habitat restoration, and prescribed burns, coordinating with refuge biologists, researchers, and other specialists on refuge project
- I promoted outdoor recreation opportunities such as wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, and environmental education, and assisted with visitor programs, guided tours, and public outreach to promote conservation awareness, all while ensuring visitor compliance with refuge rules and federal regulations
- I worked with local communities, conservation organizations, and tribal governments on refuge projects, and developed partnerships with volunteers and nonprofit groups to support habitat restoration and educational programs
- I reviewed land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat creation, restoration, and contaminant projects and ensured all projects complied with national, regional, and Refuge policies, regulations, and mandates
- I developed and maintained partnerships with other Federal, state, and local agencies, private organizations, and special interest groups to protect land around the Refuge
- I also prepared reports, maintained refuge records, and assisted in budget planning, as well as overseeing facility maintenance, including roads, trails, and visitor centers
- I assisted with the procurement of equipment and supplies needed for refuge operations
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
01.2005 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I was chief field biologist/field coordinator for the Red Wolf Recovery Program (Program)
- I developed annual, weekly and daily work plans, and I trained, assigned, and directed schedules and programs on refuges and private land for the field crew members
- I organized and facilitated meetings to resolve conflicts between staff members
- I coordinated, managed and help conduct all aspects of aerial monitoring of red wolves in northeastern North Carolina
- I had the lead responsibility for medical related aspects of wolf processing, including licensing and tracking through state and federal drug enforcement agencies
- I was responsible for assisting other red wolf field team members to accomplish their specific responsibilities and perform duties required to meet guidelines and goals in protocols and annual work plans
- I functioned as primary contact contact and technical advisor to the Recovery Coordinator regarding day to day field implementation of goals and objectives in work plans, standard operating procedures, research proposals
- I advised the Recovery Coordinator on scientific and technical recommendation regarding red wolf recovery on polices, regulation and field operations
- I responded to management and logistical issues with the public, State, Federal, and non-government organizations and I negotiated and coordinated the resolution of conflicts while integrating wolf biology, federal regulations and policies
- I organized, performed and maintained capture efforts of wild and captive red wolves
- I wrote and updated Program standard operating procedures and protocols, and integrated federal policies and regulations
- I prepared technical documents regarding reintroduction proposals of red wolves through research, reviewing, and editing proposed documents
- I assisted in writing the adaptive management plan for the Program
- I served as an expert field biologist advisor to the Red Wolf Recovery Implementation Team
- I provided leadership support to partner groups
- I directed field staff and also lead in the collection of data regarding wolf management and biology, and in facility and equipment maintenance
- I prepared and presented written and oral presentations regarding the Red Wolf Recovery Program
- I routinely interviewed with news media and the general public
- I provided technical expertise, support, and information on red wolf matters including attendance and participation in recovery team and eco-team meetings, briefings of partners and interested agencies, and public meetings
- I assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and accomplishment reports
- I trained and supervised the field crew
- I provided refuges and partner groups with quarterly updates and technical advice on wolf restoration
- I reviewed lay publications and comprehensive technical reports
- I assisted in the maintenance of real property and equipment on national wildlife refuges where red wolves are managed
- I routinely coordinated with refuge managers and private landowners according to the appropriate guidelines for each regarding Program management activities
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
04.2009 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- In addition to my current duties as wildlife biologist GS 11, I served in the temporary acting capacity as Red Wolf Recovery Program Coordinator
- During this time I served as the lead wildlife biologist in charge of all activities relating to red wolf recovery and management
- This included representing the regional director, acting as red wolf liaison for the Service, working with Service and Departmental offices, other federal agencies, affected states, the public, and private organizations in developing and implementing red wolf management and recovery
- I implemented recovery goals for the red wolf in accordance with the Endangered Species Act, applicable recovery plans and other laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
- I supervised and coordinated up to 10 staff members that included wildlife biologists, biological technicians, and outreach coordinator, and administrative assistant, and volunteer interns
- I developed, monitored, and coordinated all budget activities for the Red Wolf Recovery Program, and interacted with local governments organizations, news media, and individuals to accomplish red wolf recovery
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
11.1998 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I performed this position primarily as a field coordinator and lead biologist for the Red Wolf Recovery Program (Program)
- I routinely developed work plans and trained and co-supervised a field crew of 4 biologists/biological technicians
- I coordinated and managed all aspects of aerial monitoring of red wolves and had lead responsibility for medical related aspects of the Program
- I was the primary contact and liaison to the Red Wolf Recovery Program Coordinator
- I responded to landowner complaints and negotiated and coordinated the resolution of these conflicts
- I wrote numerous standard operating procedures and protocols regarding the federal management of the red wolf, integrating federal policies and regulations
- I assisted in annual budget preparations and accomplishment reports
- I provided refuges and partner groups with updates and technical advice on wolf restoration
- I routinely coordinated with refuge managers and private landowners regarding wolf management and biology needs
- I coordinate, perform and maintain capture efforts of wild and captive red wolves
- I obtained morphological and biological samples to help manage the free-ranging wolf population according to federal regulations and the red wolf adaptive management plan
- I coordinated and performed the release and relocation of red wolves
- I served as an expert field biologist advisor to the Red Wolf Recovery Implementation Team
- I provided leadership support to partner groups
- I analyzed data of red wolf reproduction, mortality, dispersal and habitat use
- I assisted independent scientists in the analysis of Program data
- I prepared and presented written and oral presentations regarding the restoration and management of red wolves, integrating red wolf biology, history and management
- I routinely interviewed with news media and the general public in the form of school groups, open forums and scheduled presentations
- I reviewed lay publications and comprehensive technical reports suitable for publication in refereed professional journals
- I assisted in the maintenance of real property and equipment on national wildlife refuges where wolves are managed
- I reviewed and evaluated reports, agreements, and recommendations concerning proposed red wolf restoration projects
Biological Technician
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
12.1990 - 11.1998
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I participated in all aspects of restoration efforts of red wolves including maintenance and preparation of captive wolves for propagation and release, scheduling and logistical coordination of releases, and monitoring/management of free-ranging red wolves
- Management concerns included biological and behavioral needs of red wolves, public relations, and adherence to federal policy
- I conducted capture attempts on red wolves via trapping and chemical immobilization
- I monitored daily movements of wild red wolves using radio telemetry from fixed wing aircraft, boats, and vehicles
- I sampled daily movements of red wolves for activity patterns and behavior
- I examined and interpreted field data (tracks, scat, scent marks, sightings) for wolf behavior/activity information
- I conducted small mammal surveys for prey availability
- I collected and prepared scat for food habit analysis
- I maintained data records and summaries for red wolf movements, trapping and interactions
- I maintained computer databases for analysis of all red wolf ecology
- I maintained captive pens and equipment
- I performed regular health checks on red wolves and processing on various red wolf age groups
- I administered vaccines to red wolves
- I collected blood and fecal samples from red wolves for biological and genetic analysis
- I provided detailed information and recommendations to a variety of interviewers and media, books, speeches, science projects and technical papers
- During this time, I also served on detail in Washington state and was responsible for implementing capture attempts on gray wolves within the state
- I investigated wolf sightings, conducted interviews and performed track and howling surveys
- I initiated, conducted and coordinated capture efforts with U.S
- Forest Service and state biologists
- I prepared and presented all finding to Service personnel
- I trained and supervised a Service biologist
- I established survey protocols, procured project equipment and maintained vehicles
- I also performed interviews with local and national news media
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Illinois State University
NormalSkills
- Habitat restoration
- Wildlife management
- Equipment maintenance
- Project coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Farm equipment operation
Timeline
Wildlife Biologist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
08.2021 - 05.2025
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
06.2015 - 08.2021
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
04.2009 - 10.2009
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
01.2005 - 06.2015
Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
11.1998 - 12.2004
Biological Technician
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
12.1990 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Illinois State University