Elaine McCartney
Seiad Valley,CA
Summary
As a committed Employee I am Self -motivated, Looking forward to position in Recreation. reliable,responsible and hard-working, in challenging situations, with a team or on my own.
With many years of of experience I use my professional friendly skills to answering questions and keeping public, informed on Laws and regulations ,when using recreation areas. Always follow rules for policy and procedures. I have assisted many times of opening and closing down recreation sites for winter. Skilled in power and hand tool use and sign making.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician GS-462-6 Timber (DETAILED)
USDA Forest Service
08.2023 - Current
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use. 28%
- Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans. 1%
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping. 2%
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- FACTS -24%
- IAS-3%
- Scale Timber- 40%
- Campground maintenance 2%
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
10.2002 - 08.2023
- Data Base Coordinator FACTS (Forest Activity Tracking System) 40%
- Timber Resource Clerk managing issuing and return of timber removal ticket books to purchaser. Properly recording scaled wood products. 40%
- Support reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use. 5%
- Actively participate inspecting on Slashing, Planting , Release, IRSC contracts. 2%
- Highly skilled in power tool use. Chainsaws, various hand tools, Weed eating, lawn mowers. 2%
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities. 2 %
- Intergraded Accusations Requisitioner -Submit Contracts for approval into IAS database. 3 %
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
Forestry Technician AFEO GS-6
USDA Forest Service
08.2001 - 10.2002
- Assistant Fire Engine Operator on type 3 Fire Engine.
- Performed fundamental driver and firefighting duties.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
- Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
Forestry Technician GS-5 Customer Service
USDA Forest Service
02.2000 - 08.2001
- Welcomed visitors and customers by greeting and answering or directing inquiries. 80%
- Answered incoming phone calls, routing to appropriate parties throughout office with friendly helpful advice.
- Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to support all departments.
- Timekeeper for all Fire employees.
- Daily mail duties.
- Sales firewood permits and Forest use maps. 20%
Forestry Technician GS-5 Redding Hotshot Crew
USDA Forest Service
05.1999 - 11.1999
- Detailed crew member of 20 person Hot shot crew.
- Various firefighting duties.
- Barracks manager/ daily checks on crew haul carrier.
Forestry Technician- AFEO
USDA Forest Service
05.1994 - 11.1998
- Assistant Fire engine operator on Type 3 Fire Engine. 70%
- Ensure proper Maintenance of engine and equipment daily. 20%
- Driving Engine to wildland fire incidents or various other emergency response. 10%
- Certified in use and operations SCBA apparatus.
Forestry Technician Detailed Fire Prevention
USDA Forest Service
04.1997 - 12.1997
- Patrolling Forest Service roads on Oak Knoll Ranger District. 60%
- Worked on Fire Lookouts Collins Baldy & Lake Mountain. Using Fire finder to locate give accurate location landmark of smokes. 20%
- Repaired signs painted rebuilt and placed appropriate fire prevention signs up. 10%
- Campground Maintenance 10%
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
06.1988 - 11.1993
- Lead on two person Traverse crew,to get acres after 1987 wildfires on Oak Knoll Ranger District.
- Worked part of Timber Marking Crew.
- Wildlife surveys for Spotted owls.
- Participated on many prescribed burns.
- Made sure hand tools in good operating order.
- Chain saw use fell and buck logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Happy Camp High School
Happy Camp, CA06.1987
Skills
- Sustainable Forestry Practices
- Conservation Management
- Campground Policies
- Timber Selection
- Self-motivated Hard Working to Meet Deadlines
- Public Relations Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Practice Safety all times
- Dependable Reliable
Timeline
Forestry Technician GS-462-6 Timber (DETAILED)
USDA Forest Service
08.2023 - Current
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
10.2002 - 08.2023
Forestry Technician AFEO GS-6
USDA Forest Service
08.2001 - 10.2002
Forestry Technician GS-5 Customer Service
USDA Forest Service
02.2000 - 08.2001
Forestry Technician GS-5 Redding Hotshot Crew
USDA Forest Service
05.1999 - 11.1999
Forestry Technician Detailed Fire Prevention
USDA Forest Service
04.1997 - 12.1997
Forestry Technician- AFEO
USDA Forest Service
05.1994 - 11.1998
Forestry Technician
USDA Forest Service
06.1988 - 11.1993
High School Diploma -
Happy Camp High School
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