Dylan Pastor
Oakland,CA
Summary
Hands on and dedicated restoration ecologist with a robust history of experience in large scale Bay Area environmental restoration. Practiced in field leadership of restoration events including native species planting, invasive species treatment, field and office mappign and vegetation surveys. Focused on conservation and restoration of native ecosystems and innovative Integrated Pest Management techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restoration Ecologist/Lead Applicator/Fleet Manager
Olofson Environmental, Inc.
Oakland, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Conduct field surveys to identity invasive plants and collect data on net cover, treatment cover, and location.
- Lead treatment survey events which involve calculating amount of chemical solution needed and mixing said solution, creating field maps, conducting sensitive species trainings, supervising and coordinating crew members, and planning work flow around sensitive tide windows.
- Maintain safe storage of chemicals
- Maintain and repair application equipment
- Use of GPS and field mapping equipment for navigation of complex aquatic terrain
- Conduct secretive marsh bird surveys for Ridgeways Rail, Black Rail, Virginia Rail, and Sora
- Lead planting events for native spartina, grindelia, and various native upper transition zone plants
- General oversight of the OEI fleet including: 2 Boston Whalers, 2 trailers, 2 Jon Boats, 4 Kayaks, Achilles Raft, 4 Trucks, 2 offboard motors, and 2 motorized spray tanks
- Captain various watercraft including whalers, jon boats, and achilles rafts in difficult conditions
- Conduct construction monitoring surveys
Forestry and Fire Ecology Field Crew Leader
Stephens Wildland Fire Lab
Berkeley, CA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Led a crew of 3 field technicians for three months in remote field sites including Sierra San Pedro Martir, Baja California, Mexico and Illilouette Basin, and Yosemite National Park
- Collected fuel load and forest density data to assess the effects of frequent fire on forest structure and fuel load, and to verify LiDAR collected data
- Lake Tahoe Basin: Collected fuel load and forest structure data to assess how forest structure changes after fuel treatments
Restoration Technician
Shelterbelt Builders
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Operated and maintained field equipment including: chainsaws, hedgers, string trimmers, backpack sprayers, augers
- Performed landscape restoration activities including: invasive species removal, revegetation planting, fuel reduction, and erosion mitigation
- Gained skills in tool use and maintenance, herbicide application, and field logistics planning.
Seasonal Biological Monitor
Olofson Environmental, Inc.
Oakland, CA
01.2016
- Worked under senior biologist to assist on mapping, monitoring, and treatment operations for The ISP.
Stormwater Compliance Intern
City of Burlingame
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Planned and conducted pilot studies for street sweeping, stormwater, and street and sewer divisions
- Served as contact to the public for stormwater and water conservation related questions
- Conducted water pollution and conservation outreach
- Worked to bring the City in compliance under the NPDES permit.
Education
Masters of Forestry- Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management - Fire Ecology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2019
Bachelors of Arts, Departments of International Studies and Geography, Cum Laude - Human Geography and Environmental Issues
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2015
Skills
- Native and endangered species identification
- Vegetation Survey Techniques
- Forestry Survey Techniques
- Invasive species identification and treatment
- Herbicide mixing and application
- Field leadership and logistics planning
- Field and office mapping
- Field equipment upkeep and maintenance
- Environmental monitoring and compliance
- Data collection and analysis
- Site Inspection
- Intermediate level in spoken and written Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, ESRI Field Maps
- Watercraft piloting and aquatic navigation
Hobbies and Interests
- Forest Management/Fire Ecology
- Environmental Education
- Environmental/Social Justice
- Environmental Restoration
- Urban Restoration
- Community Service
- Sustainable Agriculture/Urban Agriculture
- Environmental Education
- Writing
Certification
- Qualified Applicator License (QAL) Subcategory F (Aquatics)
Timeline
Restoration Ecologist/Lead Applicator/Fleet Manager
Olofson Environmental, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Forestry and Fire Ecology Field Crew Leader
Stephens Wildland Fire Lab
06.2018 - 09.2018
Restoration Technician
Shelterbelt Builders
12.2016 - 06.2017
Seasonal Biological Monitor
Olofson Environmental, Inc.
01.2016
Stormwater Compliance Intern
City of Burlingame
09.2015 - 06.2016
Masters of Forestry- Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management - Fire Ecology
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelors of Arts, Departments of International Studies and Geography, Cum Laude - Human Geography and Environmental Issues
California State University, Long Beach
- Qualified Applicator License (QAL) Subcategory F (Aquatics)
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