Steven K Pillman
Honolulu,United States
Summary
Experienced agricultural professional with extensive knowledge of inspection protocols and regulatory compliance. Dedicated to enhancing safety and quality through meticulous inspections and risk assessments. Thrives in collaborative, adaptable team environments, consistently delivering accurate inspections and quality assessments. Proficient in identifying potential risks, maintaining safety, and promoting best practices. Dependable team player committed to achieving optimal results. Seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows for the utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in conservation biology, known for navigating challenges with a strong problem-solving approach. Adaptable, creative, and results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriculture Inspector
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
02.2023 - Current
- I enforce Hawaii's policies regarding imports and inter-island movement of agricultural commodities. I also perform conservation type work within the department that is relevant to safeguard Hawaii's agriculture industry and natural ecosystem
- Performed daily inspections of agricultural commodities at cargo, mail, and transitional transportation facilities to certify entry into the State of Hawaii
- Inspect State declaration forms and confiscate restricted agriculture items at domestic and inter-island baggage claim at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Certified Brown Tree Snake Rapid-Response Inspector for inspections on aircraft and maritime vessels
- Clearance into enter Air Operations Area (AOA) for agriculture inspection
- My duties are to performed daily reports of inspection findings, cite violations, permit processing, and approving agriculture cargo
- Perform inspections regularly to certify agricultural (plant/non-domestic animal) commodities through inter-island transport
- Performed Rapid-Response for snakes, Coqui frogs, and other incipient pests on the island of Oahu, HI.
- I am certified to respond to Coqui frog infested areas to capture and chemically treat with citric acid solution
- I conducted timely soil tests to determine nematode infestation to certify export of nursery plants to the continental US from Hawaii.
- Provided timely feedback to farmers on inspection findings, establishing collaborative relationships and facilitating cooperation in addressing areas of concern.
- Supervisor: Jonathan Ho (808-832-0582)
Invasive Species Field Associate 2
Oahu Invasive Species Committee
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Executed routine environmental assessments and species delineations focused on pests like Miconia across Oahu, HI.
- Daily use of GPS navigation, field mapping, and survey data collection using ArcGIS.
- "Naio-thrips" strategist who would coordinate with DLNR/DOFAW for the island-wide prevention of invasive pests on Oahu on behalf of the Oahu Invasive Species Committee
- AOA Badge and Ramp License certified for Airport access and have special access on military training facilities to survey and remove invasive species on behalf of the Army Natural resource program. This includes training for EOD/UXO identification and reporting
- Certified for Wilderness first-aid, passenger in a helicopter, administer herbicide, use a chainsaw, and in 'Little Fire Ant' detection
- In this job I am responsible for driving state vehicles, including 4 wheel drive, CDL certified
- Pesticide/Herbicide certified for application to combat incipient pest species from establishing on Oahu, Hawaii and strategize to combat invasive pests using chemical or mechanical treatments
- Regular involvement with the public for education outreach of invasive species on the island of Oahu
- Supervisor: Kepano Carvalio (8082667994)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Environmental Field Technician
Naval Facilities Command - Environmental
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Performed site evaluations for ungulate fence line proposed areas
- Surveyed for protected Guam species
- Practiced environmental audits as part of a supplemental environmental impact statement
- Coordinated with National Parks Service surveying on DOD/Federal property
- Coordinated with the University of Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program surveying on non-DOD/state property
- Daily use of ArcGIS for reporting survey updates of plant species found in high-risk areas on military lands
- This is a federal job
- Supervisor: Albert Borja ((671) 349-5100 / 5101)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biological Sciences
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU01.2015
Skills
- Plant pathology
- Pesticide application
- Pest identification
- Soil analysis
- Data analysis
- Disease identification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- GPS navigation
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Hazardous materials handling
- Data collection
- Field surveying
- Pest control
Jobrelatedtraining
- Knowledge of conservation resource practices: Invasive species management
- Herbicide/Pesticide Policies
- Best management practices
- Delineating extent of invasive species
- Field crew leadership capabilities
- Daily inspections of agricultural commodities at cargo, container yard (maritime), transitional, and airport terminal facilities.
- Data collection using ArcGIS to survey for invasive species
- Cartography
- Daily report writing / logging data collection
- Brown tree snake Rapid Response Inspector; State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture
- AOA Ramp License for access into restricted areas of Honolulu Int. Airport and Military Installations on Oahu.
- Report write-ups for violations involving non-permitted plants/animals into Hawaii.
- Practical use of pesticides and herbicides; understanding labels and federal regulations
Relocation Availability
Anywhere the job takes me
References
- Kepano Carvalio, Oahu Invasive Species Committee, Field Supervisor, 8082667994, oiscfldc@hawaii.edu
- Albert Borja, Naval Facilities Marianas, Environmental Manager, 671-349-5100/5101, albert.borja@fe.navy.mil
- Jonathan Ho, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Manager, 808-832-0582, jonathan.k.ho@hawaii.gov
Availability
Permanent Hire
Certification
- Pesticide Applicators License for the State of Hawaii
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Hawaii.
- Brown Tree Snake Inspection and Capture Certified
Timeline
Agriculture Inspector
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
02.2023 - Current
Invasive Species Field Associate 2
Oahu Invasive Species Committee
08.2021 - 02.2023
Environmental Field Technician
Naval Facilities Command - Environmental
08.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor's degree - Biological Sciences
University of Guam
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