Jason Jackson
Hazen,AR
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with several years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished the field. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuisance Animal Controller
Buck's Beaver Control Service
Hazen, USA
04.1993 - Current
- Remove nuisance species including beaver, nutria, muskrat, river otter, coyote, raccoon, etc. using various traps such as conibears, footholds, snares, and live-traps to protect property and enhance habitat.
- Served diverse clientele including duck clubs, homeowners, homeowners associations, and farmers, addressing water management needs effectively.
- Conducted wildlife habitat work including planning, mulching, timber stand improvement, reforestation, and prescribed fire to promote ecosystem health.
- Operated and maintained ATVs, UTVs, outboard motors, and boats for efficient field operations.
- Maintained budget and harvest records accurately.
Wetlands Program Coordinator
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Little Rock, USA
02.2011 - 01.2026
- Coordinate moist-soil work on 9800 acres across the State owned Wildlife Management Area's this would include contract and internal coordination for executing work
- Administer an annual maintenance & operating budget of $950,000 moist soil habitat work (that must be planned out 9-24 months in advance)
- CoLead on the Nuisance animal and drainage maintenance budget of $1,000,000 per year
- Delivered separate multi-million dollar construction projects in the moist-soil side of the Wetlands Program with multiyear planning this would include relifts, pipeline, water control structures, dirt work, reclamation, etc.
- Led wetland renovations for green tree reservoir and moist-soil projects, managing budgets ranging from $500k to $35 million each.
- Completed Frog Bayou Moist-soil project in 2024. It consisted of 300,000cy of dirt, 22,000 feet of underground pipe, relifts, 14 water control structures, and cost $2.2million
- Completed Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Greentree Reservoir Renovation Phase 1 project in 2024. 7 new water control structures total cost was $8.5million
- Completed Earl Buss Bayou Deview Phase 2 in 2024. This consisted of dirt work, spillways, and smaller water control structures. $1.6 million dollar
- Completed one $3 million project in 2021 at Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA on the south GTR.
- Completed on a $2.3 million project at Earl Buss Bayou Deview WMA in 2023
- Completed $11.8 million water control structure for the north GTR at Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in fall of 2024
- Currently Engineering a $2million dollar project at Petit Jean WMA and Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA
- Working on engineering drafts for Bayou Meto and Black River WMA, these are in excess of $20million each.
- Facilitated GTR renovations by coordinating NEPA, SHPO clearances, ADEQ, and COE permits.
- Managed 4 NRCS funded projects over $3+ million these were a complete renovation of moist soil units, managing projects in Waterfowl restoration grants of over $20 million
- Collaborated with private landowners and partners (TNC, USFWS, DU) to enhance waterfowl and wetland habitat quality.
- Colead on the Initiation of the Arkansas Game & Fish Wrice Program
- Oversaw explosive operations for AGFC, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Lead multiple years of junior duck stamp educational field trips
- Created watchable wildlife trails and towers
- Served as an aerial observer for Great White-Front Goose survey in Canada
- Serves as primary aerial waterfowl surveyor in Arkansas
- Performs waterfowl programs/seminars for interested groups such as: school teachers, hunters, private landowners, farmers, etc.
- Operates/manage heavy machinery fleet such as 100-500+hp tractors, heavy disking, mulching machines, maintained and used diesel power units service and operation, used electric wells and relifts, effectively and creatively irrigated moist soil units to increase production
- Designed/Installed pipeline and water control structures, Maintained various water control structures.
- Work with 45+ agfc staff to deliver the wetlands program.
- Current Certified Wildlife Biologist.
- Developed educational materials for public outreach and awareness campaigns.
- Assisted with community events to engage stakeholders in conservation efforts.
- Assisted with the development of newsletters and flyers on program initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
- Assisted with professional development workshops for staff to enhance program delivery.
- Implemented tracking systems for participant engagement, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Biologist
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Humphrey, USA
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Created innovative techniques for managing moist-soil ecosystems.
- Oversaw habitat management for 1100 acres of moist-soil and bottonland hardwoods, enhancing ecosystem health.
- Performed aerial waterfowl surveys.
- Educated the public on wildlife and conservation.
- Oversaw contractor work and processed invoices.
- Trail and levee maintenance.
Assistant waterfowl biologist
5 Oaks Wildlife Services
Stuttgart, USA
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Executed water management plans and strategies to optimize waterfowl habitat conditions.
- Conducted waterfowl surveys
- Manipulated moist soil impoundments for waterfowl that included mowing, disking, planting, spraying and irrigating on thousands of acres of private land. All moist-soil areas were on a must succeed basis
- Developed wildlife management plans incorporating food plots and habitat manipulations for White-tailed Deer, turkeys, and waterfowl.
- Collected and analyzed data to illustrate number of birds harvested, densities of species taken over what food source, and birds taken per hunter day
- Managed habitat team of up to 25 members, overseeing planting of container trees and conducting open land habitat work and timber stand improvement.
- Planned and organized planting of desirable species using 3-point seed drill, broadcast spreaders, and aerial application to enhance habitat quality.
- Aided in Greentree reservoir renovations that consisted of water management plans to enhance the forest
- Planted food plots and trees in designated areas to enhance wildlife habitat.
- Produced container trees that were planted to benefit wildlife habitat as well as reforestation projects
- Assisted in the GIS portion of developing management plans.
- Assisted in the education of the 'hands on' portion of moist soil management through classes held at the lodge.
- Performed segments of biological science for national television show
- Working relationship with NRCS, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, AGFC, Ducks Unlimited, and private parties
- Performed predator control to help the population of desirable species
- Utilized, maintained, and repaired equipment including bobcat skid steer, backhoe, tractors, atv's, sprayer's, chainsaw, and vehicles.
- Bobcat attachments used includes: brush grinder, grapple bucket, limb shear, and auger
- Proficiently used Mp 44 Chemical application booklet
- Maintained and used diesel power Units service and operation
- Used electric well and relifts
- Irrigated precision leveled and zero grade fields
- Irrigated with camel back style pumps
- Installed pipes and water control structures
- Maintained various water control structures
- Surveyed grades of fields and ditches
Fisheries Technician II
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Cabot, USA
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Monitored dissolved oxygen levels to ensure optimal fish health.
- Executed fish husbandry procedures to support healthy fish growth and development.
- Assisted in the raising, harvesting, and transporting of fish.
- Aided with fish spawning activities.
- Applied approved chemicals for pond fertilizing and moss/algae control to maintain water quality.
- Implemented strategies to reduce predator presence for fish safety.
- Performed light machinery maintenance.
Night Manager
Cain Fish Farm
Mccrory, USA
05.1997 - 04.2007
- Supervised crewmembers in oxygen management techniques to ensure optimal aquatic conditions.
- Managed dissolved oxygen levels and graded fish quality to sustain ecosystem health.
- Oversaw management of undesired ponds to enhance moist-soil habitat.
- Used common fish husbandry techniques to rear fish for private fish farms.
- Operated heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, boom truck, vehicles from ¼ ton truck to semi-truck.
- Performed carpentry, welding, fabricating, and mechanical repair work.
- Also planted food plots for wildlife with tractors and implements.
Field Technician
Arkansas State University
NA, USA
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Performed point counts to evaluate bird populations in diverse habitats. to assess bird populations in various habitats. to assess bird populations across diverse habitats. in various habitats to assess bird populations. to assess bird populations in various habitats. to assess bird populations through eight-minute observation sessions.
- Documented bird locations in the field using radio transmitters for tracking purposes. on birds fitted with radio transmitters.
- Entered tracking data into Garmin GPS systems for accurate bird location mapping. into Garmin GPS systems for accurate bird location mapping. into tracking systems for accurate analysis. into Garmin GPS for accurate tracking and mapping of bird locations.
- Used Yagi antenna and digital receiver in the field to gather accurate data on bird populations.
- Captured male Northern Bobwhite quail using female Bobwhite quail call and decoy, and equipped each with collar radio transmitter for monitoring.
Field Technician/Veg Crew Coordinator
Arkansas State University
State University, USA
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Led vegetation inventory collection of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants to assess ecosystem health.
- Maintained and utilized field equipment, ensuring accurate data collection for vegetation studies.
- Identified Swainson's Warbler nest locations during field surveys at White River National Wildlife Refuge and Buffalo River National Park.
- Captured and banded specimens for research to support conservation efforts.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Wildlife Management and Ecology, Ornithology, Wildlife Techniques, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Animal Ecology, Fisheries Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Mammalogy, Wildlife Management, Genetics
Arkansas state university
Jonesboro, ARAssociate's degree -
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, ARHigh school diploma or equivalent -
Mccrory High School
McCrory, ARSkills
- Project management
- Habitat restoration
- Equipment operation
- Wetland planning
- Team coordination
- Contract administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Budget preparation
- Capital budgeting
- Processing payments
- Budget management
Languages
Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, Novice, None, Novice
Job Related Training
- HGM assessment
- Wetland delineation
- Greentree Reservoir Management
- Moist-soil Management
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Wetlands Program Coordinator
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
02.2011 - 01.2026
Biologist
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
10.2009 - 02.2011
Assistant waterfowl biologist
5 Oaks Wildlife Services
10.2007 - 12.2008
Fisheries Technician II
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
04.2007 - 10.2007
Field Technician
Arkansas State University
05.2005 - 08.2005
Field Technician/Veg Crew Coordinator
Arkansas State University
05.2004 - 08.2004
Night Manager
Cain Fish Farm
05.1997 - 04.2007
Nuisance Animal Controller
Buck's Beaver Control Service
04.1993 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Wildlife Management and Ecology, Ornithology, Wildlife Techniques, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Animal Ecology, Fisheries Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Mammalogy, Wildlife Management, Genetics
Arkansas state university
Associate's degree -
East Arkansas Community College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Mccrory High School