Gary Najar
Duncan
Summary
Dependable forestry technician, fire support, and warehouse lead with strong leadership skills. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and collaborate effectively to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician
United States Forest Service
Quemado, NM
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted in forest inventory assessments using GPS technology and data collection tools. Use of two-way radios, telephones, and computers to receive and transmit data and maintain communications.
- Supported wildlife habitat conservation efforts by conducting field surveys and monitoring species populations. Make wildlife and fish habitat surveys and implements coordination measures such as marking key areas.
- Knowledge of wildlife operation plans to schedule daily activities, establish maintenance schedules, comply, summarize data, and develop reports.
- Documented observations and findings in reports to assist in resource management decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain trails and control invasive plant species through manual removal methods.
- Assisted in conducting range safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. Made range analysis to determine utilization and maps out key use areas.
- Maintained operational readiness of equipment through regular maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Performed maintenance on range fences, laid out location for fence construction. Collaborated with team members to improve efficiency in range operations and event management.
- Assisted in fire suppression activities, focusing on effective line construction and control.
- Participated in wildfire risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with team members to implement strategic fire prevention measures.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure safe operational procedures during wildfires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Operated chainsaws and other forestry equipment while adhering to safety guidelines and operational protocols.
- Provides specific information concerning camping or swimming and other area regulations such as fire, safety, and sanitation. Notifies visitors of violations and potential violations.
- Knowledge of recreation operation and maintenance planes to schedule daily activities, establish maintenance schedules and inspect cleanup operations.
Warehouse Lead
Tri County Distribution
Safford, AZ
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient workflow.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, optimizing logistics processes to improve turnaround times.
- Trained and mentored new staff on inventory management systems and best practices.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Assisted in developing training materials for staff to ensure consistent operational standards across the team.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management to establish strategic goals for inventory control and overall productivity enhancement.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and streamline warehouse operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced order fulfillment efficiency by reorganizing storage layouts.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and organizational strategies.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstocks or shortages that could impact operations.
Range Technician
United States Forest Service
Quemado, NM
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in conducting range safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained operational readiness of equipment through regular maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Monitored wildlife activity on range to assess environmental impact and habitat conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve efficiency in range operations and event management.
- Document range usage data to assist in evaluating program effectiveness and resource allocation.
- Continuously update professional knowledge and skills through participation in training programs and workshops, staying current on industry best practices.
- Utilized advanced GIS technology to map and analyze spatial data in relation to rangeland resources.
- Planned grazing systems to support efficient pasture management through strategic placement of fences, water sources, and supporting infrastructure elements.
- Served as a liaison between stakeholders, fostering open communication channels for collaborative problem-solving efforts around rangeland issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Welding Technology
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ05-2025
High School Diploma -
Duncan Highschool
Duncan, AZ05-2023
Skills
- GIS technology
- Problem Solving
- Task management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Dependable
- Consistent
- Responsible
- Trustworthy
- Motivated
Accomplishments
- FFA American Degree
- State Award 4/2022
- Represented Duncan at National Conference 10/2021
- Chapter Award, Leadership & Scholar Pins 4/2021
- Eastern Arizona Skills Day 4/2022
- Welding Award 2nd Place
- Honor Roll 2016-2023
- Deans list 2023-2025
4-H
● Greenlee County Meritorious Youth 2019
● Represented Arizona at Washington Leadership Focus in Washington, D.C. National Conference 07/2019
FFA/4H 2014-2022
● Multiple Livestock Judging Awards
● Multiple Livestock Market and Showmanship awards for steer, swine, goat and round-robin
Certification
- Qualified FFT2, with IC5 and FFT1 taskbooks open
- ICS100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 07/24/2023
- ICS200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response 07/24/2023
- IS700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 07/24/2023
- L180 - Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service 07/23/2023
- N9055 - Basic First Aid and CPR 07/17/2024
- S110 - Basic Wildland Fire Orientation 07/25/2023
- S130 - Firefighter Training [Active] S130 - Firefighter Training 07/25/2023
- S190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 07/23/2023
- S212 - Intermediate Faller 07/05/2024
- RT130 - Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) 06/27/2026
- D1.1 Structural in 3g SMAW
- D1.1 Structural in 4g SMAW
- D1.1 Structural Welding in FCAW
- Bumper-pull and Gooseneck certified
- Fleet Training Certification.
- CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Forestry Technician
United States Forest Service
06.2026 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Tri County Distribution
05.2025 - 06.2026
Range Technician
United States Forest Service
07.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - Welding Technology
Eastern Arizona College
High School Diploma -
Duncan Highschool