Jodi Poole
Holbrook,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rangeland Management Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
Holbrook, United States
08.2019 - Current
- I currently work as a Rangeland Management Specialist at a GS 9.3 Level for NRCS in Holbrook Arizona. (2019-Current)
- Assist in training the new hires and Interns through the contracting process's, inventories and checkout of practices (2021-current).
- Meeting with producers to identify needs, evaluate existing methods, and propose alternative approaches.
- Ensured continuity of operation throughout the Covid pandemic coming together as a team to safely get our
customers served and prepared for the next steps in the application and contract process. - Supports a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, always working towards learning about
the communities and nations we serve and paying special attention to cultural sensitivity and respecting
everyone equally. - Evaluating, monitoring, and conduct biological analyses of land and water resources to ensure compliance with federal laws and NRCS specifications.
- Completing Cost Estimates, Environmental assessments - CPA 52, inputting CD/Cart data, and completing the Ranking and obligation needs for each application.
• Completing job sheets and getting client signatures as well completing Geological and Cultural Resource reports
(SRSF and Exclusion reports). - Continuing outreach in our schools, and community events.
- Adept at using technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, Web Soil Survey, Google earth, Handheld GPS, Avenza and various Topographic map apps to complete work in the office and in the field.
- Work under federal guidelines and protocols to complete (EQIP) Environmental Quality Incentives Program, assisted in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Conservation Steward Program (CSP), applications.
- Collaborating and continuing to build relationships with local partners, working routinely with AZ-Game and Fish, AZ State Land Department, Forest Service and BLM.
- Consistently collaborated with archaeologists to mitigate resource loss during contracted work, resulting in the attainment of Cultural Resource certification in 2022 for NRCS.
Pathways Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
Holbrook, United States
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed Pathway Internship in Holbrook AZ - Converted to from 0499 to 0454 Rangeland Management Specialist
- Continuing Ag-Learn Training
- Assisted Erin Thomas the Rangeland Management Specialist in both office and field duties which including meeting with producers, field inventories, Range Health assessments, Wildland Habitat Evaluations (WHEG), and taking GPS coordinates for checkouts of practices.
Pathways Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
Sells, United States
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked as a Pathways Intern/ Student Trainee in Sells Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Nation assisting with both office and field work.
- Assisted in outreach for local indigenous food groups within the community.
- Presented on the importance of soil cover and how it impacts water infiltration using the rainfall simulator at Tohono O'odham Community college.
- Attended Farm and Food Group planning meetings.
- Outreach with NRCS field staff and Farm and Food groups of the community through events.
- Focusing on the importance of indigenous foods and how to achieve better health on the Nation.
- Assisted Field Staff with several AG-Days which gave the youth opportunities to meet with a diverse group of educators and farmers as they took part in talks and activities.
- Presented on how soil cover impacts water infiltration by using the Rainfall simulator during the Farm and Food group Event.
- Assisted in NRCS and the Tohono O'odham Soil, Water, and Conservation Service Department in a Range Days.
- Outreach at the San Xavier Co-Op - Working with the Tucson Plant Material Staff Heather Dial and Mary Wolf, assisting with the Rainfall simulator to educate participants on how soil cover impacts water infiltration.
- Assisted with inventories, data collection and entry, practice checkouts, engineering pre and post completion,and projects such as seeding, sediment basins, and rock and brush treatments.
- Obtained Cultural Resource certification.
Earth team Volunteer
NRCS Plant Material Center
Tucson, United States
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Reviewed historical documents and plant material logs to document specific plant species for ongoing research
- Efficiently managed the cleaning, weighing, and organizing of seed material for planting trials
- Contributed to Outreach events on the Tohono O'odham Nation's Ag Days.
- Contributed to a collaboration between NRCS, Bureau of Land Management, and Empire Ranch for monitoring species cover estimation.
Student Worker
University of Arizona - Archer Lab
Tucson, United States
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Served as an assistant to a graduate student, contributing to their research on cryptobiotic crust by helping manipulate native and nonnative seed choices in field and greenhouse environments
- Provided support and assistance to graduate students conducting research on woody mesquite encroachment as a student lab assistant.
Closing Coordinating Lead, Sales Associate
CDS - Club Demonstration Service
Chandler, United States
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with management to procure demo products, coordinate and execute events, and market vendor merchandise within a retail setting.
- Promoted a positive attitude while leading my team through the closing processes in a timely manner.
Garden sales Associate and Ordering / Receiving
Home Depot
Casa Grande, United States
02.2001 - 02.2014
- Worked closely with plant vendors and
management to maintain a seasonally diverse and balanced inventory throughout the
year. - Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting customers with plant, soil, and amendment selection, as well as providing expert guidance on planting, watering, and overall yard and garden maintenance.
- Developed innovative solutions and provided expert guidance by collaborating with Cooperative Extension Services.
- Building trust with my customers by always going out of my way and providing them with the information needed to be successful in their projects.
Garden Sales Associate
Home Base / House to Home
Tempe, United States
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided great customer service to clients by helping them in their selection of plants, soils, and amendments, as well as providing them with information and solutions needed to be successful.
- I walked them through the process of planting, watering, and general care of their gardens as well as resolving any problems they may have.
Garden Sales Associate
Gardeners World
Phoenix, United States
06.1996 - 12.2000
- Provided great customer service to clients by helping them in their selection of plants, soils, and amendments as well as guiding customers step by step through the process of planting, watering, and general care of their yards and gardens
- Finding solutions, answering questions and at times working with Cooperative Extension Services to find the best answers and resolving any questions or problems customers may have
- Building trust with my customers by always going out of my way and providing them with proper guidance needed to be successful.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Ecology Management and Restoration of Rangelands
University Of Arizona
05.2019
Associate's degree - Associates Degree
Central AZ College
Casa Grande, AZ01.2012
Skills
- Comply with federal laws and NRCS specifications
- Adept in ArcGIS Pro, Web Soil Survey, Google Earth, Handheld GPS, Avenza, and Topographic map apps
- Great Problem-Solving skills
- Attention to Detail
- Helpful and Reliable
- Committed to Providing great customer service
- Honest and Hardworking
- Planner level 1-2 certification Level 3 on deck
- Good Communication skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Committed to Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive and Responsive Leadership
- Collaborative
- Knowledge with Programs including EQIP) Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Conservation Steward Program (CSP)
- Works independently in CD, CART Assessment, Ranking NRCS Applications and Obligation
- Works independently to evaluate, monitoring, and conduct biological analyses of land to ensure compliance with federal laws and NRCS specifications
Affiliations
- CAMP events Online and Annual meetings (2021-2022)
- CAMP Graduation – Farm Bureau (2022)
- Civil Rights Advisory Committee - Arizona Eastern Representative (2021-2023)
- Society for Rangeland Management - Member (2017-2021)
- Undergraduate Rangeland Management Exam Team (URME) (2016-2019)
- Undergraduate Rangeland Management Plant ID Exam Team (2017-2019).
- Assistant to Dr. Charles B. Jenkins in his research of Ruellia brittoniana species crosses (1998)
Job Related Training
- Brush Management Training (2024)
- Soils Health hybrid Seminar (3-18-22)
- UTV Training (11-21-2022)
- EQIP Urban Conservation Initiative Training & Planner Support (3-31-22)
- Urban Agriculture Pollinator Training (6-16-22)
- Completed Cultural Resource certification training (11- 23-22)
- Completed level 1 planning certification (November 2022) and on track to complete level 3 planning certification.
- Limited English Proficiency training (11-8-22)
- NRCS and Farm Bureau Mentoring Program (10-20-22)
- CD/CART Training (3-30-21) & (1-27-22)
- Prescribed Grazing 528 Training (2-10-22)
- Prescribed Fire Training (9-23-22)
- Protracts Application Training (10-13-21)
- NEPA/CPA 52 Training (11-4-21)
- AZ Climate Change discussion (8-18-21)
- Boot Camp Basics (12-7-21)
- CSP Rollout Training (4-22-21) & (11-9-21)
- NRCS State-Wide HEL/WC workshop (3-23-21)
- Conservation Bootcamp (7-2020)
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Awards
- NRCS - SPOT Award
- Awarded the E. Ray Cowden Scholarship in the School of Natural Resources. University of Arizona. (2017-2018)
- Awarded the Tappan Student Award in the School of Natural Resources. (2017-2018)
References
- Leann Schmidt, Natural Resource Conservation service, Assistant State Conservationist Smithfield VA- Team IV, 928-2286644, Leann.Schmidt@usda.gov
- Jan Petruzzi, Natural Resource Conservation service, Master Planner, Whiteriver AZ, Team 4 (928) 637-5369
- Allison McKay, Natural Resource Conservation service, Natural Resource Specialist, (502) 298-2212, Allison.McKay@usda.gov
- Kristina Ertzner, Maine Parks Department, Conservation Manager, (207) 206-6767, kertzner@southportland.org
- Heatherlee Leery, Tetra Tech, Biologist, 520-661-6883, hleary.wildlife@outlook.com
References
References available upon request.
Outreach and Volunteer Work
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Desired Location
Holbrook Arizona
Certification
- Certified Planner level 1-2
- Certified Master Gardner (2000)
- Arizona Nursery Association Certified - Maricopa County cooperative extension service (1999).
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, Emphasis in Management and Restoration of Rangelands (2019)
- Associate's degree 2012
- Awarded the E. Ray Cowden Scholarship in the School of Natural Resources. University of Arizona. (2017-2018)
- Awarded the Tappan Student Award in the School of Natural Resources. (2017-2018)
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Rangeland Management Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
08.2019 - Current
Pathways Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
07.2019 - 08.2019
Pathways Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service (This is a federal job)
05.2018 - 06.2019
Earth team Volunteer
NRCS Plant Material Center
10.2017 - 11.2018
Student Worker
University of Arizona - Archer Lab
10.2016 - 12.2017
Closing Coordinating Lead, Sales Associate
CDS - Club Demonstration Service
02.2015 - 11.2017
Garden sales Associate and Ordering / Receiving
Home Depot
02.2001 - 02.2014
Garden Sales Associate
Home Base / House to Home
12.2000 - 01.2002
Garden Sales Associate
Gardeners World
06.1996 - 12.2000
Bachelor's degree - Ecology Management and Restoration of Rangelands
University Of Arizona
Associate's degree - Associates Degree
Central AZ College
- Certified Planner level 1-2
- Certified Master Gardner (2000)
- Arizona Nursery Association Certified - Maricopa County cooperative extension service (1999).
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