Brian Dietz
Alan
WA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a well organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude; with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RM&E /Selective Harvest Biologist II
Colville Tribes, Chief Joseph Hatchery (CJH)
01.2015 - Current
- Collect and sample all hatchery surplus and broodstock fish
- Interrogate for CWT/PIT and Acoustic tags
- Collect scale and otolith samples, Record and report biological data
- Monitor, report and record creel data from the CJH spring and summer chinook fisheries as well as spring chinook creel from icicle creek in leavenworth,wa
- Lead biologist for the CJH coded wire tag lab
- CWTS are extracted, decoded and reported to RMIS
- CWTs from wells hatchery are also analyzed in this lab
- Lead biologist for the CJH Gonadosomatic index lab
- This metric is used to evaluate the reproductive health and maturity of chinook smolts
- Monitor and record biological data from various fish traps/gear type: Rotary screw trap, beach seine, purse seine, weir, spawning ground redd/carcass surveys, aerial surveys
- Assist in pit tagging over 20k chinook fry/SMOLTS, yearly
- Report, record, identify and interrogate all target species of fish that are caught, AS well as by-catch on the fishing vessel “dreamcatcher” while operating on the columbia river in wells pool
- CJH summer chinook broodstock are caught via this vessel while providing sockeye and chinook harvest for subsistence and ceremonial purposes
- Co-author of the CJH spring and summer chinook annual reports
- (beginning in 2017) Present findings annually to local puds, tribes and other stakeholders at the CJH annual performance review.
North pacific groundfish observer, Biologist I
AIS Observers inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Served as an Alaskan observer on numerous commercial fishing vessels operating out of 40 coastal communities from ketchikan to adak Alaska for up to 90 days
- Record and submit to NOAA high quality data of catch composition, weight estimates and the activity of the crew while working in the gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea
- Performed vessel safety inspections in compliance with coast guard regulations
- Reported findings to NOAA and USCG
- Received certification in cold water survival
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Aviation ordnanceman supervisor
United States Navy, USN
08.2000 - 08.2008
- Served on board the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72, from Jan 2000- July 2006, completing multiple deployments of up to 10 months out to sea
- Participated in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom and Operation Southern Watch
- Worked as a Navy Recruiter
- The objective was to prioritize talent retention, embrace essentialism and invest in capabilities
- Night shift lead supervisor: supervised 85 junior sailors as the night shift lead, in the loading and unloading of munitions and ordnance
- Launched and Recovered, nineteen, F/A-18c fighter jets in accordance with the nightly flight plan
- Obtained a secret security clearance.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
Education
M.S. Data Science - Data Science
Eastern University (Pennsylvania)
St. Davids, Pennsylvania2025
B.S. Biology -
Eastern Washington University
12.2014
Skills
- Knowledgeable in the principles of biological research with proven data collection abilities
- Highly skilled in watercraft operation and safety
- Proven ability to work in harsh and environmentally challenging conditions
- Competent in the identification of various freshwater species (juvenile adult)
- Experienced in conducting field surveys
- Proficient in the use of dichotomous keys
- Proficient in the use of nets and various fish traps, (Weir, beach seine, purse seine, longline, fyke, tangle, dip, tow and gill nets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, intermediate level with ‘R' Studio and Python
- High level of integrity, with proven ability to excel when working independently or with a team
- Effective communicator with remarkable report writing and technical writing capabilities
- Proven team leader with 20 years of supervisory experience
- Previously held Commercial Driver's License but expired after military service
- Cultural Awareness
- Team Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
Fishing, boating, hockey, carpentry and fine woodworking.
I am an avid fisherman who enjoys being outside with nature. I target walleye, perch, bass, tiger muskie and various salmonids for sport and sustenance. I enjoy camping and all watersports. During my off time, I like to stay active by lifting weights and playing hockey. I've always had a passion for building and spend numerous hours repairing and conducting maintenance on all machines and vehicles. I enjoy building yard games and sport signs as well.
Timeline
RM&E /Selective Harvest Biologist II
Colville Tribes, Chief Joseph Hatchery (CJH)
01.2015 - Current
North pacific groundfish observer, Biologist I
AIS Observers inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Aviation ordnanceman supervisor
United States Navy, USN
08.2000 - 08.2008
M.S. Data Science - Data Science
Eastern University (Pennsylvania)
B.S. Biology -
Eastern Washington University
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