Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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WILLIAM BRINEGAR

LARAMIE,WYOMING

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Game Warden

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
08.2014 - 11.2023
  • Assisted with Sheep Mountain Mule Deer Initiative process.
  • Assisted with several big game collaring studies and garnered landowner and public support.
  • Facilitated efforts to secure additional fishing easement along Big Laramie River.
  • Coordinated efforts for enrollment into a conservation easement and long-term lease agreements.
  • Facilitated the mending of damaged relationship between the Laramie Game and Fish and the local Forest Service which led to mutual engagement on pending key projects.
  • Worked closely with USFS to design and implement their LAVA plan.
  • Helped coordinate cheat grass management plans with USFS and private landowners.
  • Able to use discretion, interpretation, and make decisions.
  • Responsible for fish, wildlife, and watercraft law enforcement.
  • Address human-wildlife conflict resolution, wildlife depredation investigations, and injured wildlife calls.
  • Secured over $10k in donated funds to replace Laramie Region ballistic vests.
  • Enhanced public safety by monitoring and enforcing wildlife laws and regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with local landowners, promoting cooperation in addressing wildlife management concerns.
  • Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings related to wildlife law violations, supporting successful prosecution efforts.
  • Managed equipment inventory and maintained essential gear in good working condition for field operations.
  • Participated in search-and-rescue operations, helping locate missing individuals and providing assistance as needed during emergencies.
  • Assessed potential environmental hazards impacting local wildlife populations and reported findings to appropriate authorities for remedial action planning.
  • As the Regional Field Training officer, I facilitated training sessions for new Game Wardens, sharing knowledge on best practices while fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Responded to public inquiries regarding wildlife regulations and resource management policies, providing accurate and timely information as needed.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
  • Recorded information about environmental conditions for various reports.
  • Improved community awareness on conservation issues by conducting educational programs and presentations.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to address cross-jurisdictional wildlife-related matters.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on poaching incidents, leading to the apprehension of violators.
  • Maintained accurate records of wildlife populations by implementing regular surveys and data collection methods.
  • Assisted in habitat restoration projects, contributing to healthier ecosystems for native species.
  • Implemented effective patrol strategies to reduce illegal hunting activities within assigned areas.
  • Worked with building contractors to correct construction issues in the new office.
  • Direct law enforcement case management system and evidence.

Senior Game Warden

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
08.2006 - 08.2014
  • Address human-wildlife conflict resolution, wildlife depredation investigations, and injured wildlife calls.
  • As Commercial operator coordinator, conducted routine inspections of commercial businesses involved in the sale or distribution of fish and game products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Improved community awareness on conservation issues by conducting educational programs and presentations.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to address cross-jurisdictional wildlife-related matters.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on poaching incidents, leading to the apprehension of violators.
  • Maintained accurate records of wildlife populations by implementing regular surveys and data collection methods.
  • Coordinated efforts with Rawlins BLM and Overland Trail Ranch on conversion of five miles of sheep fence to wildlife friendly fencing in key mule deer migration area.
  • Facilitated the completion of a collaborative effort between landowners Federal and State agencies and NGOs to convert domestic sheep grazing allotments to cattle to solidify wild sheep reintroduction efforts. This also included coordination of drilling new water wells for cooperating landowners
  • Collaborated with Rawlins BLM, private landowners, grazing lessees, and Bureau of Reclamation in carrying out several prescribed burns to improve wildlife habitat.
  • Played a lead role in garnering landowner and intra-agency support for wild sheep reintroduction efforts in the Ferris and Seminoe Mountains.
  • Wrote a predator removal plan for Seminoe and Ferris Mountain deer fawning grounds and presented to state predator board for approval.
  • Facilitated efforts to solidify Ferris and Seminoe Mountains long term burn plan to improve degraded wildlife habitat.
  • Wrote and defended justification to change Ferris Mountain Deer Herd from recreational to special management.
  • Participant in Platte Valley Mule Deer Initiative, Pinedale Brucellosis Test & Slaughter Program, Pinedale Winter Range Task Force, and several Glendo Task Forces.

Game Warden Trainee/Wildlife Technician

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
04.2004 - 08.2006
  • Enhanced public safety by monitoring and enforcing wildlife laws and regulations.
  • Improved community awareness on conservation issues by conducting educational programs and presentations.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to address cross-jurisdictional wildlife-related matters.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on poaching incidents, leading to the apprehension of violators.
  • Maintained accurate records of wildlife populations by implementing regular surveys and data collection methods.
  • Responded to public inquiries regarding wildlife regulations and resource management policies, providing accurate and timely information as needed.

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries GS-05)

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
09.2003 - 03.2004
  • Acted as a crew leader that conducted field investigations, studies and surveys such as population monitoring, fish tagging and recovery operations.
  • Collected fish spawning and rearing habitat data in the Stanislaus River.
  • Used technical equipment such as electro-shockers, electronic scales, water quality monitors, and computers.
  • Made preliminary determinations on spawning success and extent of spawning habitat utilization.

Wildlife Biologist

Riviere & Associates
02.2003 - 08.2003
  • Employed as a full-time biologist for a private land conservation and environmental consulting firm.
  • Researched, designed, and lead field research and monitoring projects.
  • Wrote several feasibility reports for potential involvement with conservation easement programs.
  • Communicated frequently with current and prospective clients and maintained continual interactions with various government and private funding agencies for conservation projects.

Education

B.S. in Biology with Ecology emphasis -

California State University
Fresno, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Wildlife and Fisheries management
  • Firearms proficiency and Law enforcement
  • Outdoor survival skills
  • Wildlife capture and relocation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Wildlife identification
  • Environmental conservation
  • Habitat restoration
  • Public speaking
  • Public relations
  • Land management
  • Public Education

References

  • Frank Romero, District Ranger, Medicine Bow Routt NFS and Thunder Basin NG, Laramie Ranger District, 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, WY, 82070, 307-760-8820
  • Don Burkhart, Wyoming House of Representatives, Rawlins, WY, 307-321-7074
  • Jason Moore, Owner Moore’s Code and former VP of IT at West Bend Mutual Insurance, Conover, WI, 262-622-3088
  • Jessi Johnson, Government Affairs Director of Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Lander, WY, 530-598-0583
  • Shawn Graef, Patrol Captain U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, Laramie, WY, 1-303-501-3132

Hobbies and Interests

  • Board Member/Volunteer for Hunting with Heroes, Laramie 2014-present
  • Wyoming Game Wardens Association Legislative Liaison 2012-present
  • Laramie High School Football Booster Club Vice President 2022-present
  • President of Girls Basketball Booster Club, Laramie 2016
  • Laramie and Lander Region Representative – Wyoming Game Warden Association
  • President of Baseball Commission, Rawlins 2013
  • Member of Forever Wild – teaching families how to hunt and fish, Rawlins 2012-2013
  • Spending time with family
  • Avid outdoor enthusiast

Certification

  • Leadership Development Courses 1 & 2.
  • WLEA/Homeland Security Training Inter-Operative Communications Basic Course-2010.
  • Human/Large Carnivore Conflict Training -2009 and 2015.
  • NASBLA Boat Accident Investigation Training - 2008.
  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People workshop -2007.
  • Trained in Wildlife Capture, Immobilization and Safety - 2006.
  • Licensed Marine Patrol Officer - 2006
  • Advanced Peace Officer - 2005 Peace Officer Training-2004.
  • Certified Hunter Education Instructor.
  • Reid Techniques of Interview and Interrogation Training.

Timeline

Senior Game Warden

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
08.2014 - 11.2023

Senior Game Warden

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
08.2006 - 08.2014

Game Warden Trainee/Wildlife Technician

Wyoming Game & Fish Department
04.2004 - 08.2006

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries GS-05)

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
09.2003 - 03.2004

Wildlife Biologist

Riviere & Associates
02.2003 - 08.2003

B.S. in Biology with Ecology emphasis -

California State University

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