James Tarzon
Casper,WY
Summary
A highly motivated, novice-conservationist with experience supporting technically-oriented projects. Organized and efficient to effectively prioritize work and on-going projects. Adept at conducting, collecting and overseeing environmental data collection, permitting and testing water quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisheries Technician
Wyoming Game And Fish Department
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored fish populations using nets and electrofishers.
- Identified Wyoming-native resident fish species and kept accurate records of populations.
- Studied and assessed outcomes of invasive species on aquatic ecosystems.
- Crew leading experience with directing secondary crew to perform stream depletions, distributions, and fish sampling.
- Experience handling species of greatest conservation concern and amphibian species (Wyoming Toad) on Endangered Species List.
- Communicated current projects and objectives with public and private landowners.
Laboratory Fisheries Technician
Colorado State University
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with state government agencies on fish sampling projects.
- Maintained over 25 tanks and kept equipment clean and sterilized to support fish wellbeing.
- Observed over 300 fish and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Oversaw feeding and health monitoring of fish species of greatest conservation concern, prioritizing health and wellness.
Wildland Firefighter
Moore's Quality Earthmoving
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal government agencies such as Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and United States Forest Service and other private sectors.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Land Corpsmember
Larimer County Conservation Corps
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in turning 3 major trail areas into safe space for public use and monitored public adherence to established guidelines.
- Maintained public and private lands for optimal use and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect homes, businesses and individuals.
- Communicated with general public about fire safety, forest conditions and safe, sustainable ways to use public lands.
- Reviewed and enforced Colorado regulations for public forest lands and private safety forestry guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fish, Wildlife, Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Project management
- Field Team Leadership
- Mentorship
- NEPA and EPA knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Accountability
- Time management
- Organization
- Self-motivated
Certification
- AIS Inspector
- Electrofishing Safety
- Principles of Electrofishing
- Boater Safety
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Fisheries Technician
Wyoming Game And Fish Department
04.2023 - Current
Laboratory Fisheries Technician
Colorado State University
01.2022 - 02.2023
Wildland Firefighter
Moore's Quality Earthmoving
03.2021 - 08.2021
Land Corpsmember
Larimer County Conservation Corps
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fish, Wildlife, Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
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