Brian Pontes
Summary
Assistant Operations Manager with extensive background in agency specific orientation. Supervise daily operations of organization. Strong competencies for addressing operational issues and concerns quickly. Determines staffing requirements, work assignments and schedules for new projects. Detail oriented and highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Manager, Paracargo
USFS
Redding , CA
2018.01 - Current
Overall responsible for the aerial delivery of supplies and equipment to support wildland fire operations. Work to support Smokejumper operations, loft, and training while supervising others in loadmaster department.
Smokejumper
BLM
Ft. Wainwright , AK
2014.08 - 2018.01
Learned RAM-AIR parachute, assisted in all Smokejumper departments as well as Fire Specialist program to meet/exceed mission results in fire operations.
Smokejumper
USFS NCSC
Redding , CA
2003.03 - 2014.08
Began Smokejumper in Redding as Rookie, working way up to Squad leader in Loadmaster/Paracargo department under operations. Other duties besides smokejumping include building/designing/delivery of R-5 Frequency Guide for the Region, presentations to Forests/users.
Hotshots
USFS
Region 5 , CA
1997.05 - 2002.12
Worked in all regions in various fuels/topography to support Fire Operations in any/all aspects of fire. Spent time on Mendocino, Bear Divide, and Fulton Hotshots as sawyer, swamped, tool, and squad leader. Supported district and forest operations in all capacities.
Engine
USFS
Region 5 , CA
1994.06 - 1996.11
Learned wild land fire operations as engine crew member on the Los Padres Forest.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06.1998
Skills
- Driven, motivated, responsible.
- Safety-oriented, understand/follows policy.
- Verbal and Written Communication conscious.
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager, Paracargo
USFS
2018.01 - Current
Smokejumper
BLM
2014.08 - 2018.01
Smokejumper
USFS NCSC
2003.03 - 2014.08
Hotshots
USFS
1997.05 - 2002.12
Engine
USFS
1994.06 - 1996.11
Associate of Arts - General
Allan Hancock College
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