Jeffrey Duckett
Sevierville,TN
Summary
Proven US Park Ranger with expertise in incident management, public safety, and natural resource conservation. Committed to promoting park safety and leading effective search and rescue operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
US Park Ranger
National Park Service
Multiple Locations
06.1997 - Current
- Worked in 7 National Parks and 1 wildlife refuge; (Yellowstone, WY; Glacier Bay, AK; Grand Canyon, AZ, Crater Lake, OR, Denali, AK and Red Rock Lakes, MT
- Currently employed at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN
- Enforced federal and state laws and regulations
- Patrolled areas on foot, in patrol vehicles, horses, aircraft, boats and off road vehicles
- Conducted Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Search and Rescue Response and Wildland Fire Suppression
- Worked in extreme outdoor environments during extreme rain, snow, cold, heat and severe storms, .
- Assisted with studies on plant, fish and wildlife habitats and behaviors
- Worked closely with wildlife management
- Gathered field data on plants, wildlife and human interactions with wildlife.
- Assisted in wildlife management initiatives for maintaining healthy ecosystems within the park.
- Led complex search and rescue operations in remote park areas.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement and emergency services agencies during complex law enforcement and emergency incidents.
- Drafted detailed operations plans for resource management and staffing priorities based on seasonal changes, visitor impacts and manning requirements.
- Achieved reliable vehicle, boat, and machinery performance through comprehensive maintenance tasks. Resolved mechanical problems promptly, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Supervised and trained employees
- Worked independently and as a member of a team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCSkills
- Law enforcement
- Incident management
- Visitor assistance
- Park regulations and safety
- Emergency response
- Outdoor leadership skills
- Backcountry travel
- Resource monitoring
- Natural resource conservation
- Firefighting techniques
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Field data collection
- Ecological assessment
- Physical fitness
- Wildlife management
Timeline
US Park Ranger
National Park Service
06.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Western Carolina University