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Dylan Karl AWB®

Dylan Karl AWB®

Oahu,HI

Summary

Associate Wildlife Biologist® with a B.S. in Wildlife Management and a M.A. in Biology. Supplemented by >5 years of interpretive and interpersonal communication experience, 3 years of volunteer wildlife management experience, and >2 years of experience as a field technician. Well versed in performing wildlife surveys and habitat management, while enthusiastic for continual learning and improvement. Research interests include wildlife ethology, ecosystem dynamics, human-wildlife conflict, and community livelihood resilience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biological Science Technician

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
02.2024 - 03.2025

AIRCRAFT STRIKE MITIGATION: Use trucks, firearms, traps and pyrotechnics to lethally remove or non-lethally haze wildlife off of airport grounds within a 5-mile buffer zone of the airfield. Airports worked on include Daniel K. Inoyue Intl Airport, Kalaeloa Airport and Dillingham Airfield. Patrols occur Mon.-Fri. at all times of day/night.

WIDLIFE DAMAGE MITIGATION: Advise clientele on appropriate methods to use to reduce incidents of human-wildlife conflict within project areas. Utilize lethal and non-lethal methods to remove non-native and invasive wildlife from project areas Mon.-Fri. Wildlife most frequently dealt with include non-native birds, feral swine, feral cats, and Indian Mongoose.

WILDLIFE TRAPPING: Construct, transport, and assemble traps to be used, within project areas, for the removal of non-native and invasive wildlife. Traps used most often include baited corrals, large cage traps, Tomahawk cage traps, Doc-250 Predator Traps, neck and leg snares.

ANIMAL HANDLING: Handled wildlife that were captured in any traps set within project areas. Handled wildlife included various bird species, feral cats, feral dogs and feral pigs. Depending on the species, captured wildlife would either be transferred to the Hawaiian Human Society for adoption or euthanized.

FIREARMS: Utilize .22 caliber pistols, .22 caliber rifles, .25 caliber air rifles and 12-gauge shotguns for lethal removal of non-native and invasive wildlife within project areas.

DATA RECORDS: Record and collect data for wildlife taken or hazed within project areas. Data would then be used to inform recommendations that would be made to relevant persons on appropriate wildlife damage mitigation actions.

Wildlife Biologist

HWA Wildlife Consulting LLC
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed wind turbine curtailment at six separate wind farms for conservation of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos).
  • Assisted with monthly carcass searches at three wind farms. Hiked 10 miles per day around wind turbines to confirm and ID avian moralities.
  • Collected & monitored wildlife specimens for trial carcass research. Determined how long trial carcass lasted in the field before disappearing.
  • Input wildlife data collected within ArcGIS software for seven different projects.
  • Performed surveys on raptor nests and Gunnison Sage Grouse (Centrocercus minimus) leks during spring and summer months. Often driving at night in order to arrive at nests and leks by first light.
  • Mapped suitable wildlife habitat within upland grasslands, sagebrush steppe, and riparian habitats via ATV/UTV ground surveys.
  • Surveyed for presence/absence of species such as Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis), Mountain Plovers (Charadrius montanus), and multiple species of Prairie Dog (Cynomys) across WY.
  • Collected observation data on rattlesnakes and Gopher Snakes to be submitted to WY Fish & Game.

Spotted Owl Research Technician

UC Davis
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conduct field surveys to collect demographic and distribution data of CA Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis) within the Lassen National Forest.
  • Navigate through dense mountain forests to locate and identify S. occidentalis subjects within designated study sites.
  • Drive on rugged mountain roads to designated call points, covering a study area of more than 400,000 acres.
  • Assist senior biologist and other coworkers with the removal of rocks, logs, and other debris from roads leading to call points and study sites.
  • Handle wild owls to assist senior biologists with the attaching of ID bands on the legs of the birds.
  • Compile data onto written sheets for review, and later transcribe reviewed data sheets into Excel spreadsheets.
  • Perform monthly checks and light maintenance on assigned trucks used for rugged road driving.

Courier

FedEx Express
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Drove standard FedEx commercial delivery trucks, along with 16ft and 24ft box trucks.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages at FedEx Express Shipping Center
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.

Student Intern

Great Parks Of Hamilton County
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with Great Parks staff member, Amanda Nurre, to perform HHEI primary headwater stream surveys. Level 1 assessments completed on various streams throughout Winton Woods and Glenwood Gardens.
  • Assisted Great Parks staff member, Moran Slakmon, to develop sustainability checklist and toolkits designed to inform and guide future projects.
  • Worked with Moran Slakmon on variety of sustainability-focused tasks, such as constructing compost bins at Winton Woods Campground and assisting in Green Tour of Winton Woods.
  • Searched library and scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.

Wild Encounters Interpreter

Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Educated visitors and introduced them to animal ambassadors, anywhere from 5 to 10 different animals per day, varying between hundreds and thousands of people per day.
  • Encouraged hundreds of visitors to Build a Better Home for Wildlife and educated them on different ways they can via conservation messaging.
  • Transported, handled, and held several animal ambassadors per day to allow visitors to meet, touch, and learn about various species of animals.
  • Guided and assisted zoo visitors throughout Cincinnati Zoo, utilized sign language skills when needed, both during and in between animal encounters.

Community Conservation Promoter

Peace Corps
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Integrated and cooperated with Wapishana people of Maruranau Village and assisted with cultural education, conservation, and exchange.
  • Increased knowledge and appreciation of biodiversity within more than 100 Guyanese individuals from dozens of communities.
  • Implemented and facilitated interactive capacity building projects across multiple disciplines.
  • Collaborated with several organizations to create and lead empowering, sustainable initiatives for individual growth, job-building capacity and/or environmental responsibility.
  • Organized and strengthened Environmental Education capacity of 8 teachers within 2 communities.

Water Quality Technician

Humboldt State University
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Collected water samples from the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and transported them to UC Davis for quality ammonium and nitrate analysis.
  • Worked independently while sharing analysis reports with Prof. Sharon Kahara, the project supervisor.
  • This job involved long hours driving to and from Humboldt State University, Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and UC Davis.

Intern Volunteer

San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Worked with refuge manager Eric Hopson to collect field data for analysis and management planning.
  • Monitored active Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) nests and recorded data on fledgling success rates.
  • Surveyed lagomorph species, particularly Riparian Brush Rabbits(Sylvilagus bachmani) via transects on refuge trails.
  • Transplanted Salt Grass (Distichlis spicata) and rose bushes for S. bachmani conservation efforts.
  • Assisted refuge manager with the trapping and lethal removal of ground squirrels.

Tour Guide

Humboldt State University
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Introduced, intrigued and recruited new students to Humboldt State University via scheduled and unscheduled campus visits.
  • Guided visitors around Humboldt State University, informing them about university life & history, academic programs and clarifying specific inquiries that students and/or families had.
  • Guided groups of up to 75 people on tours of Humboldt State University.

Humboldt Orientation Program - Peer Counselor

Humboldt State University
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Student ambassador to Humboldt State University (HSU).
  • Led collaborative schedule building programs while supervising teams of 15-20 student employees.
  • Hosted various events to introduce incoming students and families to HSU, empowering them with HSU as their college of choice.
  • Advised incoming students on course schedules and oriented them to HSU and their major/minor program(s) of interest.

Education

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University
Oxford, OH
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management & Conservation

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Experience with wildlife banding and handling
  • Capable use of wildlife survey equipment (ie radio telemetry equipment, mist nets, trail cameras, etc)
  • Strong skills in communication and public interaction
  • Adept at driving 4WD vehicles on rugged roads
  • Able to work long hours with pre-dawn start times
  • Willing to travel for work
  • Work well independently or in teams
  • Adept at wildlife ID for USA birds, mammals found Novice amphibian and reptile ID
  • Quick to learn plant ID relevant to work site
  • Experienced in compass reading, GPS and topo map navigation
  • Trained in ArcGIS and GIS data collection
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive applications

References

  • Bryce Inouye: USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Supervisor

     808-295-6347

     bryce.inouye@usda.gov

  • Carolyn Rhodenburg: National Park Service, National Park Ranger

       352-661-9700

       cah274@gmail.com

  • Jennifer Hess: HWA Wildlife Consulting LLC (Co-owner), Senior Ecologist

       307-460-1293

       jenn@hwa-wildlife.com

  • Jon Cody: USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

     808-258-7830     

     johncody@me.com

  • Lance Caldwell: Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Endangered Species Act Coordinator

       870-421-9134

       caldwell.lance@epa.gov

  • Paula Shaklee: US Forest Service, Senior Spotted Owl Biologist

       530-258-5143 

       paula.a.shaklee@usda.gov

Certification

  • Certified Associate Wildlife Biologist®, The Wildlife Society - 12/01/2021 to 12/01/2031
  • Certificate and Description of Completed Peace Corps Service, Peace Corps - 09/04/2016 to 11/07/2018

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • The Wildlife Society

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance4-day work week

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Habitat Restoration

Human-Wildlife Conflict

Behavioral Research

Timeline

Biological Science Technician

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
02.2024 - 03.2025

Wildlife Biologist

HWA Wildlife Consulting LLC
09.2022 - 08.2023

Spotted Owl Research Technician

UC Davis
04.2022 - 09.2022

Courier

FedEx Express
09.2021 - 03.2022

Student Intern

Great Parks Of Hamilton County
05.2021 - 08.2021

Wild Encounters Interpreter

Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden
02.2019 - 10.2019

Community Conservation Promoter

Peace Corps
10.2016 - 11.2018

Water Quality Technician

Humboldt State University
09.2015 - 05.2016

Intern Volunteer

San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge
08.2013 - 08.2015

Tour Guide

Humboldt State University
05.2013 - 05.2016

Humboldt Orientation Program - Peer Counselor

Humboldt State University
01.2013 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management & Conservation

Humboldt State University
  • Certified Associate Wildlife Biologist®, The Wildlife Society - 12/01/2021 to 12/01/2031
  • Certificate and Description of Completed Peace Corps Service, Peace Corps - 09/04/2016 to 11/07/2018