TIMOTHY KNORR
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Highly enthusiastic and motivated biological science technician looking to progress within the USDA-APHIS agency. With passion about the mission and services we provide I strive to continue my career within the agency with my knowledge, education, and experience to provide the USDA with a proficient wildlife biologist they can trust and rely upon.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 0404-GS 05/06
USDA-APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES
07.2023 - Current
- Mitigate wildlife hazards on and around airfields
- Conduct habitat management
- Perform semi-monthly surveys for birds and mammals (Survey123)
- Handle wildlife nuisance/care needs on base
- Raptor banding and relocation
- American alligator relocation
- Predator trapping for threaten/endangered species protection
- Alleviate nuisance wildlife (Canada geese and beaver)
- Wildlife disease sampling
- Cooperate with other agencies to obtain and use permits to handle and manage wildlife by government standards
- Conduct daily reports and assessments
- Utilize GIS for analysis and visual representation of management efforts
- Work with cooperators to manage wildlife effectively
FIELD TECHNICIAN
WILDWOOD FORESTRY CONSULTANTS PLLC
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked with federal, state, and private clients to manage for forest stand improvement and invasive species management
- Utilized equipment such as ATVs/UTVs, chainsaws, chemical applicators, and hand tools under federal and state regulation requirements
- Performed prescribed burns for forest stand improvement, invasive species management, and native species rejuvenation
- Used extensive knowledge of eastern U.S. flora and fauna identification skills to management for client priorities
- Utilized Avenza, GPS, and GIS applications to support and record work in the field along with visual representation of work to clients
REMOTE VOLUNTEER
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in programming AI technology to identify wildlife species captured on game cameras placed by technicians in California
- Analyzed photos from assigned cameras to identify and categorize species
- Categorized photos by blank, captured species unknown, or captured species identified (down to closest genus or specific species)
- Utilized Wildlife Insight Tagging Program to perform all tasks and categorizing of image inventory
INTERN
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted herp, seabird, and sea turtle nest surveys
- Recorded data from possible sea turtle activity such as species, size, and length of crawl
- Performed camera trapping for mammals (specifically red wolves)
- Performed habitat and invasive plant species management
- Conducted bat surveys with audio recording units
- Assisted with waterfowl banding
- Conducted water quality checks on lakes of concern
- Provided customer service and educational knowledge to visitors of the wildlife refuge and nearby refuges
Education
MASTER'S IN WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES - Concentration in GIS Software/Applications
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, SC08.2024
BACHELOR'S IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION -
UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY
Unity, ME02.2022
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SCIENCES -
PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Knoxville, TN12.2019
Skills
- Part 107 Commercial Drone License
- Extensive knowledge of GIS software
- Certified ATV/UTV Operator
- Certified Type 2 Wildlands Firefighter
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Trained in firearms and pyrotechnics safety
- Boat operation experience and safety certified
- Experienced in various forms of wildlife disease sampling
- Proficient in bird and mammal identification
- Managerial experience
References
- Aaron Bowden
- District Supervisor with USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services
- Email/Phone: aaron.bowden@usda.gov/ 252-902-1755
- Eligible for contact: Yes
- Joseph Polansky
- Wildlife Biologist with USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services
- Email/Phone: joseph.b.polanksy@usda.gov/ 267-992-1868
- Eligible for contact: Yes
- Mary Vann Johnston
- Supervisor at Wildwood Consulting
- Email/Phone: maryvann@wildwoodconsultingllc.com/ 336-902-3320
- Eligible for contact: Yes
- Lillie Langlois
- Advisor/Professor at Clemson University
- Email/Phone: llanglo@clemson.edu/ 570-753-8467
- Eligible for contact: Yes
- Katerina Ramos
- Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer and Programs Coordinator
- Email/Phone: katerina@ncwf.org/ 252-216-6634
- Eligible for contact: Yes
Timeline
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 0404-GS 05/06
USDA-APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES
07.2023 - Current
REMOTE VOLUNTEER
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
09.2022 - 03.2023
FIELD TECHNICIAN
WILDWOOD FORESTRY CONSULTANTS PLLC
09.2021 - 06.2023
INTERN
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE)
05.2021 - 08.2021
MASTER'S IN WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES - Concentration in GIS Software/Applications
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR'S IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION -
UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SCIENCES -
PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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