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Brett Langford

LaVerkin,UT

Summary

Experienced conservation professional skilled in habitat restoration, ecological monitoring, and aquatic conservation. Worked with local fish species such as the Virgin River Chub and Flannelmouth Sucker, and woundfin. As a Range Technician, I led habitat restoration and weed treatment projects, conducted field monitoring, coordinated with government branches, and improved grazing all within remote areas. My volunteer work involved helping invasive fish treatments in the Southern Utah and supporting research through fish identification. Proficient in data analysis, community outreach, and team leadership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loader

Langford Roofing
10.2016 - Current
  • Successfully loaded and distributed pallets of tile on roofs for over 100 projects, maintaining a 100% safety record and ensuring even distribution.
  • Cleaned roofs post-completion, enhancing site safety and aesthetics. Conducted post-completion roof cleaning for 100+ projects, improving site safety and enhancing overall aesthetics, leading to an increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Handled occasional office tasks, demonstrating versatility and efficiency. Efficiently managed office tasks alongside roofing duties, including scheduling and inventory management, improving operational efficiency by 15%.

Range Technician

Bureau of Land Management
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Organized and participated in community outreach events focused on conservation, increasing community engagement by 30% and supporting efforts to educate the public about habitat preservation and native species.
  • Managed and processed grazing applications and related financial transactions. Generated, processed, and tracked over 100 grazing applications annually, including bills, grazing transfer fees, late fees, lease renewals, and actual use reports. Ensured accuracy and compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted rangeland use inspections and ensured permit compliance. Conducted periodic rangeland use inspections, assessing compliance for 50+ permits per year. Documented field observations and ensured adherence to CFRs and BLM policies, contributing to effective land management and regulatory compliance.

Range Technician

Forest Service
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed habitat restoration and species protection projects. Led habitat restoration efforts across over 1 million acres (Manti-La Sal Forest), focusing on improving conditions for native species. Successfully reduced invasive plant species by 20%, significantly enhancing rangeland health and habitat quality.
  • Conducted field monitoring and data collection. Performed upland monitoring and species identification, improving ecological data accuracy by 30%. Produced detailed reports and input ecological data for recording keeping that supported conservation and habitat management decisions
  • Supervised and trained team members and managed a team of 5 botanists and Range Techs. in conservation techniques, increasing team efficiency by 25% and ensuring effective project execution and compliance with conservation standards.
  • Managed and maintained infrastructure for habitat protection. Constructed and maintained over 5 miles of fencing to protect sensitive habitats, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring the integrity of protected areas.

Volunteer

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Supported aquatic conservation and data collection efforts. Assisted in the chemical treatment of invasive fish species across the virgin river, leading to a reduction in invasive populations and contributing to the protection of native species like the Virgin River Chub and Woundfin.
  • Participated in fish identification and biological research. Identified and sorted over 1000 fish specimens and collected and measured each fish for research purposes. Enhanced data accuracy and supported biological research on Virgin River Chub, Flannelmouth Sucker, and Woundfin.

Education

Bachelors - Biology

Utah Tech University
01.2022

General Education - Associates

Utah Tech University
01.2019

High School Diploma -

Hurricane Highschool
05.2014

Skills

  • ArcGis
  • Excel
  • Fish netting (seines)
  • Utah flora and Identification
  • Pesticide application
  • Field Monitoring
  • Riparian Ecology Restoration
  • Spanish
  • Verbal Communication
  • Invasive Species Control
  • GPS Navigation

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Wildlife Data Collection : Improved accuracy and efficiency in data collection at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources through direct and objective methodologies.
  • Organized Public Outreach Events : Executed impactful outreach initiatives for the Bureau of Land Management, effectively educating audiences on environmental conservation.
  • Advanced Rangeland Health Assessments : Applied rigorous methodologies at the Forest Service to enhance monitoring and management of rangeland ecosystems.

Missionaryexperience

10/01/2014, 10/01/2016, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Trained new missionaries on effectively Sharing to word of Jesus Christ in the latin community, Proselytized and imparted knowledge of faith through communication, Give numerous talks in church venues about religion to promote faith, compassion and encourage volunteerism, Adapted to different cultures and different languages and developed communication skills, Organized social events to engage with larger community and share spiritual beliefs, Built trust within community, sharing personal testimony, Attended meeting to discuss church management and upcoming lessons, Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer, and faith development

Certification

Pesticide Applicator License- UDAF ex. Dec. 31, 2024

Timeline

Range Technician

Bureau of Land Management
05.2023 - 05.2024

Range Technician

Forest Service
05.2022 - 11.2022

Volunteer

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
05.2021 - 06.2021

Loader

Langford Roofing
10.2016 - Current

Bachelors - Biology

Utah Tech University

General Education - Associates

Utah Tech University

High School Diploma -

Hurricane Highschool

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