Robert Longiaru
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Resourceful environmental professional offering a strong background in developing, leading, and supervising conservation initiatives by coordinating with stakeholders, government agencies and property owners. Fifteen years of experience in both government and non-profit sectors focused on the planning and completion of conservation projects ranging from restoration and research, to outreach and education. Vast field science skillset including habitat restoration, shoreline monitoring & analysis, endangered species monitoring, research and GIS. Supervisory and administrative experience include grant reporting, project management, and fundraising.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Biologist
Town Of Hempstead
Point Lookout, NY
06.2006 - Current
- Beach and CEHA management for Hempstead Towns 17,000 acres of wetlands, 180 miles of coastal waterways, and 4 miles of ocean shoreline. Supervisor and lead biologist for the Town's endangered species and outreach programs.
- Analysis and reporting of various local, state, and federal requirements. (permits, licenses, surveys)
- Collaboration with public and government officials in America's largest township
Habitat Director
Friends Of Hempstead Plains
Garden City, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Supervise and administer all habitat work at preserve (volunteers, interns, contractors)
- Reach organizations restoration goals based off current management plan
- Reach business and marketing goals to grow organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences
2010
Skills
- Proficient in ESRI software including ArcGIS, and ESRI field apps
- Trimble products including TerraSync, Geo7x, Zephyr3, GPS Pathfinder Pro
- Wetland delineation & field surveying
- Native & Invasive species identification
- Strategic planning and grant writing
- Public speaking and presentation
- Operation of Boats, ATVs, Drones
- Collection of biological and morphological data on shorebirds and waterfowl; bird banding sub-permitee
Affiliations
- Vice President - Long Island Native Plant Initiative
- Administrator - Long Island Invasive Species Management Area
- Member - The Waterbird Society
- Member - Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
- Member - The Harbor Herons
Certification
- Waterfowl Bander Certification, North American Banding Council
- Sub-Permitee, USGS Bird Banding Permit
- Urban Forestry Academy, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Accomplishments
- Execution & administration of prescribed burns at the Hempstead Plains Preserve
- Secured over $100,000 in grants and funds for restoration projects at the Hempstead Plains
- Plan, procure, and construct public Kayak launches at Town of Hempstead's Seaman's Neck Park and Newbridge Road Park
- Achieved Mayor's Monarch Pledge "Leadership Status" for the Town of Hempstead since 2022.
- Second Keynote speaker at 2023 LI Grassland Symposium hosted by the North Shore Land Alliance
Timeline
Habitat Director - Friends Of Hempstead Plains
03.2020 - Current
Conservation Biologist - Town Of Hempstead
06.2006 - Current
SUNY Stony Brook - Bachelor of Science, Marine Sciences