David Jeppesen

Company Overview: This is a federal job

• Serve as the Bureaus program manager for the Travel and Transportation Management Systems (TTM) program.
• Serve as the Bureaus Accessibility program manager.
• Serve as the Bureaus Lead for the National Recreation Trail program.
• Serve as the Bureaus E-bike guidance and policy Subject Matter Experts /contact.
• Coordinate team of Trail Subject Matter Experts.
• National Recreation Budget Lead for HQ-430 to accomplish programmatic mission goals.
• Administer the Bureaus Accessibility Program providing agency wide guidance and development of tools to promote consistent application of laws and design for persons with disabilities.
• Facilitate partnerships with American Trails
• Serve as the agency representative on the Tread Lightly! Board of Directors.
• Serve as a BLM Union Steward and Core Bargaining Team Member for BLM Headquarters NTEU Chapter 341
• Coordinate with Engineering Federal Highway Administration/FLH liaison on connecting FLH transportation planning funding with BLM TTM planning priorities.
• Work with the Bureaus National Training Center to develop Recreation program trainings.
• Serve as the core instructor for Bureaus Travel and Transportation Planning training course.
• Coordinate the BLM’s participation in Federal Highways FLTP and FLAP funds for use on Recreation access roads .
• Serve as the Bureaus representative on the Federal Highways National Science Transportation Research Board for Parks and Public Lands
• Provide national level review for Resource Management Plans and Land Use, Activity and Project Plan Review, Protests, Federal Register Notices.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
• Improved project outcomes with thorough feasibility studies, assessing viability of proposed initiatives and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and foster collaboration among departments.
• Spearheaded adoption of sustainable planning practices, reducing environmental impact with innovative project designs.
• Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
• Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
• Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
• Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
• Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
• Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
• Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
• Evaluated proposals from vendors and contractors, selecting those that provided optimal value while meeting project requirements.
• Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
• Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
• Developed and implemented efficient inventory management system to reduce waste and optimize supply chain operations.
• Led community engagement sessions to gather input for urban development projects, ensuring plans met needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Optimized resource allocation by developing comprehensive project budgets, closely monitoring expenditures throughout project lifecycles.
• Enhanced decision-making processes by providing detailed analysis reports, highlighting key data and trends relevant to project success.
• Boosted public awareness of planning initiatives by designing and executing effective communication campaigns.
• Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
• Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
• Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
• Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
• Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
• Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
• Improved operational efficiency by standardizing planning procedures across projects, minimizing redundancies and streamlining tasks.
• Enhanced team productivity with implementation of new project management software, optimizing workflow and communication.
• Streamlined permit acquisition processes, liaising with government agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enhanced strategic planning processes with comprehensive market analysis, identifying key growth opportunities.
• Championed development of comprehensive emergency response plan, enhancing organizational preparedness for unforeseen events.
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating project updates and incorporating feedback into planning strategies.
• Conducted detailed risk assessments for upcoming projects to mitigate potential issues with proactive solutions.
• Review and provide comments on legislative initiatives affecting programs and policies.
• Respond to DOI and BLM Legislative and Congressional Affairs staff requests for information and assistance.
• Assist in review of work related to sage grouse, riparian, AML, and air quality (teams).
• Coordinate with State Transportation Leads on project development and prioritization to implement DOI and Bureau priorities.
• Expand organizational capability to implement on the ground projects and improve availability of recreational trails information to the public.
• Coordinate with the USDOT, Volpe Institute on identifying gaps and areas for improvement in TTM planning and management processes and capacities.
• Assist Senior leadership and State Offices with policy and field technical assistance to resolve litigation issues.
• Provide assistance to State TTM Leads coordination with engineering on the development of statewide long range transportation plans and collaborative inter-agency long range transportation plans.
• Work with the Engineering roads team to coordinate items among the national engineering team and the TTM program.
• Maintain database of completed travel management plans and schedule for future completion.
• Coordinate update of five year TTM strategy (2020 TTM Vision) document with state TTM Leads, WO-854 and USDOT – Volpe Institute.
• Salary: $126,646.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 13
• Supervisor: Cory Roegner ((385) 258-0496)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Improved project outcomes with thorough feasibility studies, assessing viability of proposed initiatives and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and foster collaboration among departments.
• Spearheaded adoption of sustainable planning practices, reducing environmental impact with innovative project designs.

• Work as part of the slopes grooming team to provide safe and well maintained ski runs, access roads etc.
• As a Level II Groomer, I function as a new employee trainer to ensure new snow cat operators learn proper grooming techniques, safe equipment operation and team working skills through on the job mentoring and supervision.
• Ensured optimal slope conditions for guests by regularly assessing terrain and adjusting grooming techniques accordingly.
• Salary: $25.00 USD Per Hour
• Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality, well-groomed slopes that met or exceeded guest expectations.
• Hours per week: 20
• Supervisor: Justin Powell (801-745-3772)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Performed as Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Branch Chief) for Recreation and Visitor Services, Wilderness, Cultural Resources, Historic Trails, Paleontology, and Travel and Transportation Management programs.
• Worked with branch staff to ensure program products such as plans, strategies, briefing papers and recommendations were coordinated properly, reviewed for accuracy, and were well written and complied with program policy and guidance.
• Assisted staff in responding to field question, inquiries and briefing on emerging topics as well as problems which arose to encourage wisdom and consistency as much as possible.
• Led or managed team of employees and monitored progress towards achieving project goals and objectives.
• Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
• Worked with branch staff to develop and close out employee plans and appraisals during the time I was in the detail.
• During this detail, the government was shut down for a portion of the time. Coordination of employee’s safety, welfare and distributing information from the Deputy State Director for Natural Resources was a high priority.
• Increased customer retention rates by establishing strong relationships with clients, ensuring their ongoing needs were met, and addressing any issues promptly.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency, timely resolution of issues, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Enhanced employee engagement by fostering a positive work environment, resulting in reduced turnover rates and increased staff morale.
• Coordinated and supported asset management functions.
• Analyzed, interpreted and shared regulatory policy expertise.
• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: Abbie Jossie (801-539-4034)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Retired

Company Overview: This is a federal job

• Serve as the senior technical expert program lead for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah’s Recreation Trails and Travel and Transportation Management (TTM) program.
• Serve as the trails and travel management technical expert and main contact for congressional inquiries, State Director briefings, state leadership teams, national leadership teams and solicitors.
• Serve as the BLM Utah Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace coordinator.
• Supported grant writing efforts, securing funding for vital conservation projects and programs.
• Developed public outreach programs to promote awareness of natural resource conservation initiatives.
• Analyzed relevant legislation pertaining to natural resources management for potential impacts on agency operations or project outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create effective natural resource management plans.
• Serve on the BLM Utah Board of Review team to review accident and property damage reports to determine remedying courses of action.
• Coordinate closely with contracting and procurement to manage trail and travel management contracts.
• Develop, monitor and report budget, annual work plans and accomplishments for all trails and travel management programs for all 12 field offices in Utah.
• Coordinate the solicitation for funds and management of the Transportation Planning and inventory funds 9420 funds.
• Serve as Global Information System (GIS) data steward for roads and trails datasets and data calls.
• Serve as the BLM member of the Utah Off Highway vehicle advisory trail grant committee.
• Serve as the BLM member of the Utah Recreation Trails Advisory Council trail grant committee.
• Serve as a governor appointed member of the Utah Scenic byways committee.
• Assist the National Park Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance team.
• Review OHV and travel management sections of planning documents statewide.
• Develop strategies, guidance, techniques and training for the field.
• Assist in the planning and execution of statewide trainings/workshops.
• Serve as the point of contact to coordinate trainings statewide.
• Support the State Budget Committee with work unit allocations, program priorities, and assembling or reviewing data for inclusion into Federal Budget Management system (FBMS).
• Review and prioritize Challenge Cost Share (CCS) submissions and projects. -Lead Statewide Program Area budget Teams to prioritize allocation of Recreation and Travel Management funds.
• Serve as BLM national representative on the Transportation Research Board/Parks and Public Lands committee.
• Serve as a National Training Center instructor for the BLM national Travel and Transportation Management course.
• Serve as a technical expert to monitor and provide consistent input for regional Long Range Transportation Plans.
• Salary: $80,481.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 12
• Supervisor: Aaron Curtis (801-539-4225)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Supported grant writing efforts, securing funding for vital conservation projects and programs.

• Company Overview: This is a federal job
• Serve as the program lead for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah’s Recreation Trails and Travel and Transportation Management (TTM) program encompassing 23 million acres of BLM managed public lands.
• Provide state leadership and technical guidance for off-highway vehicles and trails.
• Serve as the Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace coordinator for the BLM in Utah.
• Coordinate with contracting and procurement to facilitate partnership agreements.
• Serve as program manager for the SAFETEA-LU L9420 sub activity.
• Perform as Global Information System (GIS) data steward for roads and trails data.
• Serve on the GTLF national GIS data standards team.
• Serve as a member of the BLM national Travel and Transportation Management team to review and formulate national BLM travel management guidance; coordinate complex issues and make recommendations on national travel management issues.
• Serve on a national team to develop a national BLM TTM training course.
• Serve as chair of Utah BLM Travel and Transportation management; team.
• Serve as a member of the Utah Off Highway vehicle advisory committee.
• Serve as a member of the Utah motorized and non-motorized trail grant committees.
• Serve as a governor appointed member of the Utah Scenic byways committee.
• Serve a member of the National Park RTCA grant review team.
• Assist the Transit in Parks team in reviewing grant applications nationwide.
• Review and provide comment and guidance on OHV and travel related sections of planning documents for State Office review.
• Review and update National and Utah trails and travel management guidance. -Serve as chair of the Utah BLM Take It Outside team.
• Develop strategies, guidance, techniques and training to improve field application of comprehensive trails and travel management.
• Identify training opportunities and conduct statewide workshops.
• Visit field offices as needed to provide on-the-ground assistance and address program issues.
• Advise state director and management of emerging issues or on-going management situations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and associations, federal and state agencies, and others which forward BLM’s management objectives.
• Provide coordination and liaison with external organizations (industry, professional, state agencies, congressional and universities) to build coalitions.
• Support the State Budget Committee with work unit allocations, program priorities, and assembling or reviewing data for inclusion into Federal Budget Management system (FBMS).
• Work with field offices to develop OHV, trails and travel management and youth initiative budget submissions.
• Coordinate with field offices on Challenge Cost Share (CCS) projects.
• Participate in Statewide Program Area Teams to identify the allocation of Recreation and Travel Management funds.
• Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 11
• Supervisor: Suzanne Garcia (801-539-4233)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Company Overview: This is a federal job
• Perform the duties of an Outdoor Recreation Planner for over 12 million acres of BLM managed lands in the Ely District managing Special Recreation Permits, Wilderness and WSA’s, Travel Management, Visual Resource Management and project review.
• Ensure the goals and accomplishments identified for the recreation program are being met, adjusted and reported.
• Ensure that goals and accomplishments are set for following years. Ensure budget adjustments are being made quarterly.
• Signed and monitored over a hundred miles of the Pony Express Trail present in the Ely Field Office boundaries. -Oversaw the completion and implementation of the Silver State Off Highway Vehicle Trail management plan. Ensured that all 260 miles of trails were maintained, signed and were in proper working order. Ensured the staff assigned to the project was on task and are meeting the defined goals and deadlines.
• Oversaw several assistance agreements in place between the Great Basin Institute and the Eastern Nevada Landscape coalition. Ensured the deliverable products were being completed on time.
• Oversaw the implementation of a recreation site improvement master plan for the Ash Springs recreation site. I fulfilled the duties as the CORE inspector for the implementation of the recreation site master plan.
• Oversaw the completion of a Nevada State Parks trails grant for Chief Mountain OHV area. Ensured three trailheads, two bathrooms and signing of trails were completed.
• Oversaw the collection and supervised field inventory crews collecting data to improve the management of GPS road inventory data collected for the Ely District. Duties include: ensure quality control for deliverable products, train personnel, update task orders for data collection and ensure maintenance and inventory of equipment is being done on time.
• Manage the Special Recreation Permit (SRP) program for the Ely Field office.
• Oversaw and participated in the permitting and monitoring process for (12) Off Highway Vehicle races, (15) Outfitter and guides and (3+) special events.
• Monitor day of events for 12 competitive SRP events ensuring crowd control, parking etc. is under control, and BLM presence is felt.
• Managed 1 BLM recreation staff position and 4 contract recreation staff positions.
• Performed as Chairperson and agency representative for the South Steptoe Valley transportation planning team organized by the White Pine County Coordinated Resource Management (CRM) team tasked with formulating a comprehensive travel plan for 250,000 acres.
• Performed as event organizer for National Public Lands Day. Ensure volunteer projects, education stations and food and entertainment are provided for 200+ volunteers.
• Performed as chairperson for an interagency planning committee called the Diversified Interagency Recreation Team (DIRT) with a mission to work together to implement interagency recreation projects in White Pine County. -Initiated and assisted in instructing 3 Tread Lightly! course per year.
• Initiate and assist in instructing 2 Leave No Trace classes per year.
• Functioned as a resource advisor during fire season.
• Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 11
• Supervisor: Jeff Weeks (775-289-1800)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Company Overview: This is a federal job
• Perform the duties of an Outdoor Recreation Planner for over 12 million acres of BLM managed lands in the Ely District managing Special Recreation Permits, Wilderness and WSA’s, Travel Management, Visual Resource Management and project review.
• Supervised the collection and management of GPS road inventory data collected for the Ely District. Duties include: ensure quality control for deliverable products, train personnel, ensure maintenance and inventory of equipment is being performed on time.
• Oversaw the processing Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for the Ely Field office.
• Oversee the management of over a hundred miles of the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
• Monitored pre and post locales for (12) Off Highway Vehicle races, (15) Outfitter and guides and (3+) special events.
• Monitored day of events for 12 competitive SRP events ensuring crowd control, parking etc. is under control, and BLM presence is felt.
• Ensured the pre and post photo site monitoring is completed for each of the 12 SRP competitive events.
• Mentored 4 Great Basin Institute recreation intern positions.
• Oversaw and coordinated the timely implementation of the Duck Creek basin travel transportation plan. Ensured the information kiosks were installed at entrance points of the basin. Ensured kiosk travel map signs and brochures were made and installed on the kiosks. Ensured designated routes were marked accordingly; ensured closed routes were rehabilitated to a natural condition. Managed and updated identified photo-monitoring points to document rehabilitated results.
• Performed as event organizer for National Public Lands Day. Ensured volunteer projects, education stations and food and entertainment are provided for 200+ volunteers.
• Assisted in instructing 1 Leave No Trace class.
• Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 09
• Supervisor: Jack Tribble (775-296-2076)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Company Overview: This is a federal job
• Perform the duties of an Outdoor Recreation Planner for over 12 million acres of BLM managed lands managing Special Recreation Permits, Wilderness and WSA’s, Travel Management, Visual Resource Management and project review.
• Created a collaborative planning web page that was incorporated on the Ely BLM Field office website. The web page focused on Collaborative planning using the Society for Range Management Coordinated Resource Management planning process. This web page highlights the collaborative process used in the Duck Creek Basin transportation planning process.
• Participated in and oversaw the GPS road inventory data collected for the Ely District. Ensured quality control for deliverable products, trained personnel, ensured maintenance and inventory of equipment is being performed on time.
• Managed and processed the Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for the Ely Field office.
• Monitored 12 motorized desert motorcycle, Truck and Buggy races as required by the issued SRP.
• Assisted in the day of events monitoring for 12 competitive SRP events, as well as participate in and ensure the pre and post monitoring is completed for these events.-Teach education station at National Public Lands Day.
• Delivered 6 Tread lightly messages at local schools.
• Instructed 1 Leave No Trace class.
• Participated in internal review and ID team process for a variety of projects and permits as they relate to Recreation, Visual Resource Management (VRM) and Wilderness and Wilderness Study areas.
• Functioned as a resource advisor trainee during fire season.
• Received full performance ratings on all annual job reviews.
• Red card trained and fire line certified.
• Completed Master’s degree education requirements to be converted to full time Outdoor Recreation Planner status.
• Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Series: 0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning
• Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
• Grade: 07
• Supervisor: Jack Tribble (775-296-2076)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Complete a two week field course and six week internship project focused on accomplishment of a real world project.
• Performed on the ground inventory of over 300 miles of trails and racecourse for Duck Creek Basin travel planning effort.
• Organized and managed GPS and GIS data for Duck Creek Basin.
• Presented inventory data in public meetings and documented comments.
• Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: Jack Tribble (775-296-2076)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes