Hunter Chalmers
Washington State Parks
Index,WA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated and enthusiastic natural resource professional seeking to build a long-term career in wildland fire, timber falling, logging, arboriculture, and forestry operations. Brings a strong work ethic, practical chainsaw and tree experience, wildland fire exposure, and a willingness to travel and work in challenging conditions. Committed to learning new skills and techniques, supporting the crew, maintaining a positive attitude, and completely work safely and efficiently.
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist 3
1 Year 7 Months- Managed natural resources through hazardous tree identification, tree removal, and chainsaw operations to ensure safety and health of forested areas.
- Conduct hazardous tree removals through climbing, technical rigging, falling, and equipment operations.
- Perform interagency contract work with WSDOT, DNR, and Fish & Wildlife.
- Train park rangers, park aides, and C&M employees in chainsaw safety and operation.
- Train employees in tree health, hazard-tree identification, safe bucking practices, and chainsaw use.
- Served as an instructor/trainer for WSDOT employees performing hazardous tree falling operations.
- Working in challenging outdoor environments while maintaining strong safety practices and crew communication.
- Coordinate, schedule and perform work with personnel from multiple parks, parks staff, agencies, and organizations.
Faller Mod
- Served as a faller mod on the 2026 Modrite Fire for a two-week roll.
- Performed hazardous tree operations and fall hazard trees in an active fire environment.
- Complete required online FFT2 training.
- Provided and maintained personal NOMEX, chainsaws, PPE, field gear, and camping equipment.
- Worked effectively part of fire operations in physically demanding field conditions.
- Applied chainsaw, tree-falling, hazard assessment, and crew safety experience to wildland fire operations.
Timber Faller
6 Months- Acquired hands-on experience in timber falling during production logging operations. in production logging operations.
- Worked toward increased proficiency in production timber falling techniques.
- Applied safe work practices and crew communication in a production cutting environment.
- Gained timber falling experience in production logging operations.
Arborist / Climbing Arborist / Tree Worker
2 Years 1 Month- Executed climbing arborist and ground-crew tasks for residential and commercial tree care, ensuring safe and efficient completion of projects.
- Completed tree removals, pruning, cabling, rigging, and other arboricultural operations.
- Performed technical rigging from both the ground and aloft.
- Operated chainsaws, chippers, trucks, and other job-site equipment.
- Assisted climbing crews with safe and efficient tree operations.
- Maintained PPE, crew gear, chainsaws, vehicles, and other equipment.
- Communicated closely with takedown crews to coordinate operations and maintain safe work zones.
- Hauled brush and wood, maintained job sites, and supported climbers during complex operations.
- Progressively developed skills in climbing, chainsaw operation, rigging, removals, and tree work.
Tree Worker
11 Months- Assisted climbing and takedown crews in executing tree removal and maintenance operations.
- Operated chainsaws, chippers, hand tools, and power equipment.
- Assisted climbers with ropes, rigging systems, equipment, and material handling.
- Hauled brush, wood and maintained clean and safe job sites.
- Maintained issued PPE, crew gear, and equipment.
- Developed progressive skills in chainsaw operation, tree removal, rigging, and arboricultural practices.
Construction Worker / Carpenter
- Executed framing, renovation, and carpentry projects, contributing to overall construction goals.
- Worked safely with hand tools, power tools, materials, and construction equipment.
- Developed experience working as part of a construction crew in physically demanding environments.
Carpenter
- Gained hands-on experience in carpentry and construction.
- Developed skills in job-site safety, tools, materials, and crew-based construction operations.
Farm Laborer
- Maintained grounds and agricultural areas.
- Worked in greenhouse operations.
- Harvested plants and crops.
- Performed transplanting and general farm labor.
- Worked outdoors in varying weather.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Computer Science
Skills
Wildland Fire FFT2 Operations
Chainsaw Operations
Timber Falling
Hazard Tree Identification
Hazard Tree Removal
Arborist Climbing
Technical Rigging
Tree Removal
Tree Pruning
Tree Health Assessment
Chainsaw Safety & Training
Crew Communication
Equipment Operation
Equipment Maintenance
Class A CDL
Interagency Operations
Physically Demanding Field Work
Remote/Extended Field Assignments
Safety Equipment Management
Certification
- FFT2
- ISA Certified
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Faller Mod
Dutchman Logging LLC
08.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Natural Resource Specialist 3
Washington State Parks
02.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Timber Faller
Mainline Natural Resources
11.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Arborist / Climbing Arborist / Tree Worker
Smart Feller Tree Works
10.2022 - 11.2024Read More
Tree Worker
Carolina Tree Monkeys
11.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Construction Worker / Carpenter
Smoyers Brothers Construction
2020 - 2021Read More
Carpenter
South Central Carpenters Union
2016 - 2017Read More
Farm Laborer
Jackson Farm
2014 - 2016Read More
Mandeville High School
High School Diploma
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Tulane University
No Degree from Computer Science
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