Marla Carter
Anchorage
Summary
Knowledgeable Habitat Biologist with extensive experience at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, excelling in project management, interagency collaboration, and state land management policies. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in short timelines. Skilled in budgeting and decision-making, effectively mitigation impacts to fish and wildlife resources and the public's ability to access those resources.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Habitat Biologist 4
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
06.2019 - Current
- Provide ADF&G recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources on land use plans, development projects, and land disposals to minimize impacts to fish or wildlife resources throughout the state.
- Engage Division and Department leadership to protect important fish and wildlife habitat and public access on state land.
- Secure funding through grant writing to purchase lands within or adjacent to existing ADF&G-managed areas.
- Establish partnerships with external and non-profit organizations for collaborative land use projects to maintain or improve public access and use of fish and game resources.
- Develop and implement monitoring plans for acquired lands and Hunter Access project improvements.
- Collaborate with Division of Wildlife leadership to develop policies for interactions between land use activities near wild goat and sheep populations.
- Manage a diverse team of four professional-level biologists, promoting an inclusive work environment to leverage individual strengths to benefit the Department.
- Manage an operating budget of $700,000 and oversee the Hunter Access Program staff with a budget of over $2M.
Habitat Biologist 3
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
11.2008 - 06.2019
- Evaluated land-use proposals from the Department of Natural Resources for compliance with state statues to ensure public use and access to fish and wildlife resources.
- Collaborated with area management and research staff and compiled recommendations and biological information to minimize potential impacts from land development and disposal.
- Represented the Department of Fish and Game interests and made recommendations on Department of Natural Resources area and management plans to protect important habitat.
- Represented the Department at public meetings for state area plans throughout the state.
- Advised area wildlife managers on state land statues and management related to grazing leases to protect fish and wildlife resources.
- Collaborated with Division of Wildlife leadership and staff to develop mitigation strategies to minimize [potential disturbances to wild goat and sheep populations.
- Managed multiple project reviews simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and quality control standards for deliverables.
- Assisted supervisor with development of annual operating budget and travel plan.
Habitat Biologist 2
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Department lead and representative on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) land conveyances and Native Allotment reviews.
- Advocated for hunting and fishing access across private land to ensure the reservation of existing and future access easements.
- Collaborated with Department of Natural Resources and Bureau of Land Management staff to develop and locate easements.
- Coordinated with area biologists and compiled comments and recommendations on land conveyances to the Bureau of Land Management.
- Performed land status research on state and federal lands and assisted the Department staff and the public with questions of land ownership and locations of trails.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management And Biological Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY12-2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Grant Writing and Reporting
- Collaboration
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Decision Making
- Budgeting
Timeline
Habitat Biologist 4
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
06.2019 - Current
Habitat Biologist 3
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
11.2008 - 06.2019
Habitat Biologist 2
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
05.2006 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management And Biological Science
University of Wyoming
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