Randy Jennings
US Forest Service
Lewiston,CA
37
years of professional experience
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Campground Host / Management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Work History
District Fire Management Officer
8 Years 4 Months- Coordinated staffing actions, workload planning, and personnel records for compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared management reports, briefing materials, and correspondence for leadership review.
- Streamlined travel, property, and purchasing processes to improve administrative efficiency.
- Directed budget tracking, procurement actions, and administrative controls to support office operations.
- Advised supervisors on scheduling priorities, resource allocation, and operational procedures.
- Mentored staff on administrative processes, systems use, and workload coordination.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources wisely to support business objectives and maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Implemented staff training programs to ensure all team members maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, resulting in a consistently high level of service delivery.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Forestry Tech
16 Years- Coordinated crew assignments, shift briefings, and field operations to support safe, efficient fire management.
- Monitored fire behavior, weather conditions, and fuel models to inform tactical decisions and crew safety.
- Operated wildland fire engines and supported suppression tactics during initial attack and extended incident response.
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired firefighting equipment, vehicles, and hand tools for readiness.
- Conducted prescribed burn preparation, ignition support, and mop-up activities in alignment with burn plans.
- Trained firefighters on fireline procedures, equipment use, and incident communications to strengthen crew performance.
- Documented incident reports, resource status, and operational logs to maintain accurate fire management records.
- Maintained accurate records of fieldwork activities, facilitating efficient reporting procedures for regulatory agencies or clients involved in forestry projects.
- Closely monitored campers and campgrounds for behavioral and safety issues, initiating prompt and professional response to problem situations.
- Attended public events to provide information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance for field operations.
- Conducted road maintenance tasks to ensure safe and efficient access for forestry workers, reducing travel delays and minimizing environmental impacts.
- Developed and maintained trails for recreational use, balancing human activity with conservation needs.
- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
Forestry Technician
12 Years 9 Months- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
- Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts as needed during emergency situations, protecting valuable natural resources from further destruction.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cleaned and maintained forest service campions using chain saws,weed eaters and hand tolls
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Safety protocols
Risk assessment
Emergency response
Work coordination
Problem-solving
Time management
Customer service
Incident management
Community relations
Reliability
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Active listening
Stakeholder engagement
Self-motivation
Timeline
District Fire Management Officer
US Forest Service
03.2017 - 07.2025Read More
Forestry Tech
US Forest Service/ Engine Captain/ District Fire Management Officer
03.2001 - 03.2017Read More
Forestry Technician
US Forest Service
06.1988 - 03.2001Read More
Trinity High School
High School Diploma
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