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Natalie Robb

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Experienced outdoor enthusiast and scientist with expertise in biology, fisheries, plants, and habitat. Possesses a proven track record of reliability and adaptability, consistently producing high-quality work in various environments. Acknowledged for outstanding teamwork abilities, fostering collaborative relationships to accomplish shared objectives.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Biologist

Tetra Tech
03.2018 - Current
  • Field team leader for wildlife, habitat, and plant surveys as well as reporting requirements
  • Mentored junior biologists, providing guidance on career development and technical expertise
  • Conducted aerial raptor, grouse, plant, habitat, and special status wildlife species surveys on solar and wind farms
  • Coordinate with facility managers and monitor/report report construction impacts on wind and solar farms

Senior Biologist – Subcontractor

Del Sol Group
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Environmental Consulting - Part Time
  • Provided Biological Evaluations and Assessments for project clearance
  • Developed Environmental Assessments and conducted 404 permitting evaluations
  • Conducted species surveys of Western burrowing owls, birds, Western yellow-billed cuckoo, and provided habitat assessments and mapping
  • Conducted project clearance surveys and habitat mapping for Ridgeway’s rails on the Colorado River and assisted with USFWS consultation in 2018

Wildlife Field Supervisor/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
11.2009 - 03.2018
  • Supervised five Law Enforcement/Wildlife Specialists in fisheries, wildlife, habitat, project evaluation, recreation management, outreach and education, and law enforcement patrol and investigations
  • Led the internal review team for the Resolution Copper Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and was a member of the Tonto National Forest biological interdisciplinary team to analyze wildlife impacts for the EIS
  • Acted as Chairperson of the Payson Habitat Partnership Committee, obtaining $600,000 in grants over five years to implement landscape scale prescribed fire, juniper thinning, and water development projects for wildlife
  • Project Manager for the Tonto Creek Restoration Project; managing a $175,000 budget, providing oversight of contractors for NEPA and 401/404 permit compliance
  • A five-year member of the ongoing Mitigation Policy team; revising Department mitigation policy and strategizing habitat mitigation plans based on current environment laws and regulations

Fisheries Program Manager/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
10.2007 - 11.2009
  • Managed native and nonnative fisheries in central Arizona, supervising two fisheries biologists and two fisheries interns
  • Conducted surveys for fisheries population management and research studies in rivers, streams, and reservoirs
  • Completed fisheries management plans, provided reports, and presented findings
  • Planned and implemented Canyon Lake Fish Habitat Project that involved supervising and coordinating over 200 volunteers to construct over 500 fish habitat structures
  • Project manager of Mogollon Streams Restoration Project on Tonto National Forest, restoring fish habitat to five streams with budget of over $300,000
  • Regional lead for the Golden Algae Research Project, coordinating surveys over two years to collect and analyze data on the recovery of stocked fish populations in lakes following a Golden Algae fish kill

Wildlife Manager III/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
12.2000 - 10.2007
  • Law Enforcement Officer responsible for law enforcement land and watercraft patrol, wildlife and fisheries population surveys, habitat management, project evaluation, recreation management, and outreach and education.
  • Reviewed NEPA documents and was member of several Tonto National Forest interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement land management plans
  • Obtained and received grant funds to implement habitat projects for wildlife, including prescribed burns, grassland restoration, and water developments
  • Provided education and outreach presentations to the public

Habitat Specialist/Wildlife Specialist II

Arizona Game and Fish Department
02.1996 - 12.2000
  • Reviewed and evaluated land and water developments, allotment management plans, prescribed burns, recreation plans and other NEPA planning documents proposed by private, state, and federal agencies
  • Authored, applied, and received grant monies to construct riparian stream and spring habitat improvement projects
  • Supervised four employees in the implementation of the Statewide Riparian Inventory and Mapping project
  • Applied vegetative sampling techniques and plant identification skills to ground truth satellite imagery and utilized statistical methods and automated data processing techniques to compile and analyze data

Fishery Biologist & Wildlife Biologist II - Regional Survey Specialist

Washington, Department of Natural Resources & Puyallup Tribe of Indians
09.1992 - 09.1995
  • Supervised two crew leaders and eight northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet surveyors to document species’ occurrences, nest productivity, and suitable habitat
  • Facilitated compliance with the Endangered Species Act by planning timber harvest and management on a landscape level to minimize impacts and improve habitat for spotted owls
  • Conducted salmon spawning surveys in the Puyallup River watershed
  • Evaluated and mapped salmon spawning habitat and summarized and analyzed data using statistical methods and automated data processing techniques

Northern Spotted Owl Survey Technician

Mt Hood National Forest
05.1991 - 09.1992
  • Surveyed for Northern spotted owls and documented nest productivity and habitat suitability
  • Entailed working alone and at night, often requiring multiple day backpacking trips
  • Conducted timber stand exams using vegetation plots and transects to collect timber stand data

Captain (Retired), Transportation and Military Intelligence Officer

US Army and US Army Reserves
07.1983 - 04.2004
  • Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for twenty years of exemplary service and leadership in the United States Army and Army Reserve, May 2004
  • Awarded an Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious service as the commander of a four-million-dollar annual budget line haul and contracting operation, supervising over two hundred Uzbek citizens and ten Army personnel, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, May 2002- March 2003
  • Lead negotiations during arbitration sessions with senior level Uzbek Military Officers, Uzbek Public Officials, US Military Officers, and US Contractors to support combat and nation building operations in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in 2002
  • Improved and streamlined a leased vehicle contract in Uzbekistan, saving the United States Government over $150,000 in six months
  • Awarded two Army Commendation Medals from March 1997 to February 2000 for outstanding performance as the Commander of the 208th Transportation Company, supervising 150 reservists and five full time civilians and outstanding performance as the Commander of the 418th Quartermaster Detachment, a unit of over 100 Reservists and five full time civilian personnel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Portland State University
Portland
01.1991

Awards

  • Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Commendation for Excellence for the coordination of a bear attack response and investigation on the Tonto National Forest, 01/01/16
  • AGFD Commendation for Excellence for implementing the Tonto Creek Fish Habitat Restoration Project and for achievement as a member of the Aquatic Invasive Species Team, 01/01/10
  • AGFD Certificate of Achievement for aiding in the development of sport fish stocking USFWS threatened and endangered species consultation,
  • AGFD Commendation for Excellence for leading the Canyon Lake Fish Habitat Project; supervising and coordinating over 200 volunteers to construct over 500 fish habitat structures, 01/01/09
  • Awarded the Cliff Sorrell’s Award for Outstanding Game and Fish Officer, 01/01/04
  • Awarded AGFD Commendation for Excellence for outstanding achievements as a Law Enforcement Officer, 01/01/04

Training

  • Applied Fluvial Geomorphology, Rosgen, 01/01/97
  • Bat Conservation and Management Workshop, BCI, 01/01/97
  • Silviculture Short Course, USU, 01/01/98
  • PADI Open Water Scuba, 01/01/09
  • Endangered Species Act Training, USFWS, 01/01/10
  • Grant Statement Preparation and Management, NMDGF, 01/01/12
  • Chiricahua Leopard Frog Certification, USFWS, 01/01/15
  • Electrofishing Techniques and Safety, AGFD, 01/01/15
  • Mexican Spotted Owl Certification, USFWS, 01/01/16
  • NEPA and Technical Writing, Shipley, 01/01/17
  • First Aid and CPR, AGFD, 01/01/17
  • Marsh Bird Survey Training, USFWS, 01/01/18
  • Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Certification, USFWS, 01/01/15
  • Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Certification, USFWS, 01/01/18

Certification

· Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Certification, USFWS, 2015 & 2018

· Marsh Bird Survey Training, USFWS/AGFD, 2018

· Western Burrowing Owl Certification, AGFD, 2017

· NEPA and Technical Writing, Shipley Associates, 2017

· Mexican Spotted Owl Survey, USFWS - 2015

· Chiricahua Leopard Frog Survey, AGFD/USFWS – 2015

· Southwest Willow Flycatcher Survey, AGFD/USFWS – 2015

· Arizona Fish Identification, 2015

· Endangered Species Act Training, AGFD/USFWS – 2010

· Silviculture Short Course, Utah State University – 1998

· Bat Conservation and Management Workshop, Bat Conservation International – 1998

· Southwest Wilderness Management Training, BLM – 1997

· Applied Fluvial Geomorphology, Dave Rosgen – 1997



Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Biologist

Tetra Tech
03.2018 - Current

Senior Biologist – Subcontractor

Del Sol Group
10.2014 - 06.2018

Wildlife Field Supervisor/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
11.2009 - 03.2018

Fisheries Program Manager/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
10.2007 - 11.2009

Wildlife Manager III/Wildlife Law Enforcement

Arizona Game and Fish Department
12.2000 - 10.2007

Habitat Specialist/Wildlife Specialist II

Arizona Game and Fish Department
02.1996 - 12.2000

Fishery Biologist & Wildlife Biologist II - Regional Survey Specialist

Washington, Department of Natural Resources & Puyallup Tribe of Indians
09.1992 - 09.1995

Northern Spotted Owl Survey Technician

Mt Hood National Forest
05.1991 - 09.1992

Captain (Retired), Transportation and Military Intelligence Officer

US Army and US Army Reserves
07.1983 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Portland State University
Natalie Robb