Jacob Morrison
Findlay,IL
Summary
Dedicated park ranger intern with experience in trail maintenance and problem-solving. Proficient in risk assessment and GPS navigation, ensuring visitor safety and resource protection through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Cared for livestock daily, ensuring proper feeding and watering to support animal health.
- Operated heavy machinery such as tractors and skid steers
- Efficiently drove a truck with livestock, a flatbed, and a gooseneck trailer.
- Cleared brush to ensure safety around fencing areas around barbed wire and electric wire fencing
- Felling of trees using axes, hatchets, wedges, and chainsaws
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Monitored pastures for the health of vegetation
- Participated in training new staff on ranch procedures and tasks.
Park Ranger (Pathways Intern, GS-0099-02)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Shelbyville, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized GPS to mark missing boundary monuments and identify encroachments including illegal trails, tree removal, and deer stands, enhancing park land management.
- Conducted trail inspections for hazards and maintenance issues, and repaired them using tools like chainsaws and weed trimmers.
- Ensured compliance with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, promoting visitor safety and resource protection through proactive presence and enforcement actions.
- Completed training in first aid, chainsaws, defensive driving, traffic incident management, and fire safety/fire extinguisher use.
- Assessed damage from weather and natural disasters, contributing to park restoration and safety efforts.
- Utilized printed maps to enhance navigation and ensure proper boundary line identification.
- Communicates orally with the public and other staff concerning public safety, personal safety, and public announcements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okaw Valley Highschool
Bethany05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL07-2026
Environmental Stewardship
Voulnteer Work
US Army Corp Of EngineersSkills
- Risk assessment
- Boundary identification
- GPS mapping
- Trail management
- Map reading
- Outdoor endurance
- Team collaboration
- Team training
- Multitasking
Certification
- Type 2 Wildland Firefighter (without red card)
- Chainsaw Operator
- Fire extinguisher
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
09.2025 - Current
Park Ranger (Pathways Intern, GS-0099-02)
US Army Corps of Engineers
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Okaw Valley Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Environmental Stewardship
Voulnteer Work