GABE PORTER
Scio,OR
Summary
Biology graduate with hands-on experience in various fisheries and wildlife subjects. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in remote outdoor environments while maintaining accurate scientific records. Seeking fisheries or biological research positions supporting conservation and resource management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisheries & Wildlife Technician
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Scio, OR
10.2024 - Current
- Perform daily hatchery operations including feeding, mortality removal, and biological data entry
- Conduct weekly pond cleaning, grounds maintenance, and preparation of operational summaries
- Participate in seasonal spawning of 3-year-old broodstock rainbow trout, including egg collection, monitoring, and shipment to regional hatcheries
- Provide general fish husbandry for eggs, fry, and juvenile life stages
- Collect and submit quarterly water quality samples for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Solely responsible for driving seasonal fish liberations throughout the Willamette Valley
- Conduct monthly safety inspections of hatchery equipment and facilities
- Serve on-call approximately one week per month, responding to emergencies, conducting nightly facility checks, and completing weekend operations
- Engage with the public by answering questions, providing hatchery tours, and supporting visitor needs
Land Survey Technician
Ada County Highway District
Boise, ID
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Conduct field surveys for roadway and infrastructure construction projects
- Stake property boundaries and utility alignments using engineering design plans
- Collect, verify, and process spatial data for engineering and design teams
- Produce preliminary AutoCAD drawings illustrating property lines and utilities
- Communicate field findings with survey party chief, engineers, and designers
Natural Resource Technician
Idaho Army National Guard
Orchard Combat Training Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted ecological surveys of local flora and fauna using GPS and GIS databases
- Documented endangered plant species and sensitive habitats
- Assisted with wildlife monitoring involving venomous and protected species
- Supported Bureau of Land Management staff in capture and banding of birds of prey
- Assisted in capture, identification, measurement, and release of local bat species
- Maintained detailed ecological records to support land and wildlife management decisions
Fisheries Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
Eagle Fish Hatchery, ID
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted fisheries biologists with applied research and hatchery operations
- Oversaw daily care of captive and wild-caught salmon
- Collected length, weight, and condition data from salmon populations
- Conducted PIT tagging and maintained accurate tracking records
- Assisted with spawning operations and broodstock management
- Trapped, transported, and released wild salmon throughout the Pacific Northwest
- Monitored water quality parameters and environmental conditions
- Supported Redfish Lake Hatchery operations and maintenance projects
- Operated handheld tools, power tools, and equipment while following safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2023
Skills
- Fisheries sampling
- PIT tagging
- Biometric data collection
- Fish husbandry
- Species identification
- Ecological field surveys
- Habitat assessments
- Water quality monitoring
- GPS/GIS data collection
- Topographic mapping
- AutoCAD (basic survey drawings)
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Certification
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR Certified
- CDL Class B
References
Available upon request
Field And Safety Experience
- Worked extensively in remote outdoor environments and variable weather conditions
- Followed animal care, safety, and research compliance protocols
- Maintained First Aid and CPR readiness during field and hatchery operations
Timeline
Fisheries & Wildlife Technician
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
10.2024 - Current
Land Survey Technician
Ada County Highway District
01.2024 - 10.2024
Natural Resource Technician
Idaho Army National Guard
05.2023 - 09.2023
Fisheries Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
05.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boise State University