Forestry Technician Facility
Resume:
Andrew Turner
Kalispell, MT ***01
406-***-**** · ad2dz0@r.postjobfree.com
Employment History Summary
*/***** – 9/2023: Forestry Technician- Hotshot Hand crew - GS-04, Plains RD, Lolo NF – Forest Service
9/2022 – 3/2023: Forestry Technician- GS-04, Superior RD, Lolo NF – Forest Service
5/2022 – 9/2022: Forestry Technician-Recreation GS-04, Superior RD, Lolo NF – Forest Service
5/2021 – 8/2021: Forestry Technician - Recreation, GS-03, Superior RD, Lolo NF – Forest Service
12/2020-1/2021 Facility Technician, ABM Industries, Kalispell, MT
6/2020-8/2020: Labor, Home Depot, Missoula, MT
3/2020-6/2020 Facility Technician, ABM Industries, Kalispell, MT
5/2019-8/2019: Factory Labor, Northwest Factory Finishes, Missoula, MT
5/2018 – 8/2018: Forestry Technician-Recreation
GS-03 Superior RD, Lolo NF-Forest Service
Work Experience
Forestry Technician (Hotshot/ Hand Crew), GS-0462-04, May 2023 – September 2023, 40+hrs/wk
USFS, Plains Ranger District, Lolo NF
PO Box 429, Plains, MT 59859
Supervisor: Kasey Kraft 406-***-**** (ok to contact)
Acted as Crew Lead and supported map navigation to search for fires.
Participated as command sawyer supporting tree/snags activities during fire assignments.
Supported fires activities thought-out spring and summer fire season. Performed fire line duties and mop up duties on fires.
Participated in spring burning activities, holding fireline and ignition with torch.
Documented time on CTR’s for the crew on fire assignment.
Cloned and hand wrote in channels on handheld radios.
Forestry Technician, GS-0462-04, September 2022 – March 2023, 40+hrs/wk
USFS, Superior Ranger District, Lolo NF
PO Box 460, Superior, MT 59872
Supervisor: Heather Berman 406-***-**** (ok to contact)
Experience: Due to employee shortages, preformed work for all district disciplines including fire, recreation, timber, facilities, and front desk.
Recreational Tasks and Experience:
Primary snowplow operator for St. Regis and Superior compounds
Worked as part of the trail crew and performed tasks to located, measure, clear and maintain trail networks in the Superior Ranger District.
Utilized Global Position System (GPS) to determine location of trails from maps.
Sketched and composed briefing documentation on trail condition and maintenance activities.
Cleared overgrown and fallen trees from trail path using chain saw and hand tools.
Performed repairs and maintenance on bridge crossing.
Repaired and stabilized bridges for safe crossing.
Performed sign maintenance and restoration of other trail structures.
Operated chainsaws, Pulaski’s, and other forestry hand tool.
Fire Tasks and Experience:
Acted as Crew Lead and supported map navigation to search for fires.
Performed fire line duties and mop up duties on fires.
Participated as second in command sawyer supporting tree/snags activities during fire assignments.
Fall burning, holding fireline and ignition with torch.
Fall Pile burning with drip torch.
Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-0462-04, May 2022 – September 2022, 40+hrs/wk
USFS, Superior Ranger District, Lolo NF
PO Box 460, Superior, MT 59872
Supervisor: Heather Berman 406-***-**** (ok to contact)
Recreational Tasks and Experience:
Worked as part of the trail crew and performed tasks to located, measure, clear and maintain trail networks in the Superior Ranger District.
Utilized Global Position System (GPS) to determine location of trails from maps.
Sketched and composed briefing documentation on trial condition and maintenance activities.
Cleared overgrown and fallen trees from trail path using chain saw and hand tools.
Performed repairs and maintenance on bridge crossing. Repair stabilized the bridge for safe crossing.
Performed sign maintenance and restoration of other trail structures.
Operated chainsaws, Pulaski's and other forestry hand tools.
Fire Tasks and Experience:
Acted as Crew Lead and supported map navigation to search for fires.
Performed fire line duties and mop up duties on fires.
Participated as second in command sawyer supporting tree/snags during fire assignments.
Supported fires thought out entire spring, summer and fall season.
Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-0462-03, May 2021 – August 2021, 40+hrs/wk
USFS, Superior Ranger District, Lolo NF
PO Box 460, Superior, MT 59872
Supervisor: Heather Berman 406-***-**** (ok to contact)
Recreational Tasks and Experience:
•Assisted facilities manager with duties. This included grounds keeping, building maintenance, and cleaning of facilities.
•Assisted in the design for a new stairway at Thompson Peak Lookout. New design was necessary to accommodate public accessibility. Procured materials and constructed project with limited supervision.
•Maintained vault toilet sites. Performed grading and resetting of structure, cleaning, and maintenance as required.
•Ranger District’s designated collection officer for Forest Service campgrounds. Performed weekly collection for campground site payments. Audited collection amounts to ensure accountability of all campground site payments.
•Provided wood for campgrounds. This included falling and cutting trees with chain saw, splitting wood with a maul, and stacking wood at campgrounds.
•Served as a Forest Service representative for the Savenac community outreach project. This included supporting the volunteers in moving a structure and replacing the concrete floor.
•Installed and replaced multiple Forest Service signs and posts throughout Superior Ranger District.
•Performed trail maintenance throughout the district. Operated chainsaws, Pulaski's, shovels, woodworking, and other forestry hand tools.
•Assisted with maintaining SST around District 7 and District 5
•Assisted lead supervisor with day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
•Supervised routine recreational tasks, as assigned, including trail sign repairs and maintenance and Forest Service site cleanups.
•Maintain a professional working relationship with supervisor and colleagues.
•Experience in performing routine maintenance on light and heavy equipment.
•Supported all fire suppression operations as need with personal shuttle, food delivery, supply support.
Facility Technician, March 2020-June 2020, December 2020 - January 2021, 40+ hrs/wk
ABM Industries – Facility Management Contractor for Applied Materials
655 W Reserve Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Supervisor: Justin Combs 936-***-**** (ok to contact)
Preformed facilities maintenance and landscaping duties.
Loaded and pulled large trailers for material disposal.
Mowed and weeded at large complexes.
Performed outside facility cleanup.
Operated forklift, lawn mower, weed eaters, medium sized truck and trailer.
Freight/Receiving Associate – June 2020 – August 2020, 40+ hrs/wk
Home Depot – Missoula
2725 Radio Way, Missoula, MT 59808
Supervisor: Nighttime Manager
Ensured the store was stocked and ready for business every day.
Load and unload trucks and move material from the receiving area throughout the store.
Operated forklifts and perform shelf stocking and product pricing for Home Depot.
Factory Labor – GS-0462-07 – May 2019 – August 2019, 40+ hrs/wk
Northwest Factory Finishes
Mill Town, MT 59801
Supervisor: Factory Forman
Worked in the factory and fabricated pallets to package and ship finished siding boards.
Wrapped and strapped painted boards onto fabricated pallets.
Loaded pallet units using a forklift onto shipping dock for deliveries.
Operated daily radial arm saw, hand tools, drills, and forklift to complete daily tasks.
Worked as part of a team or individually to accomplish assigned tasks.
Forestry Technician (Recreation) – GS-0462-03, May 2018 – August 2018, 40+ hrs /wk
USFS, Superior Ranger District, Lolo NF
PO Box 460, Superior, MT 59872
Supervisor: Heather Berman 406-***-****
Worked as part of the trail crew and performed tasks to clear and maintain trail network in the Superior Ranger District.
Cleared overgrown and fallen trees from trail path using chain saw and hand tools.
Performed repairs and maintenance on bridge crossing. Repair stabilized the bridge for safe crossing.
Performed sign maintenance and restoration of other trail structures.
Operated chainsaws, Pulaski's and other forestry hand tools.
Job Related Training, Certifications, Equipment
Fire Red Card Certification
Certified First Aid/CPR/AED
Forest Service Fall 2-Chainsaw Certification
Experience with Global Position Systems (GPS)
Certified Forklift Operator
Collection Officer Certification
Trained in Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, Outlook
Education
Montana State University Billings Glacier High School
Billings, MT 375 Wolfpack Way
BS Degree, Business Management Kalispell, MT 59901
Spring Semester 2024 Graduated 2018 – GPA 3.7
References
Heather Berman
Recreational Tech
Superior RD, Lolo NF
Matt Dowdy Recreational Tech
Superior RD, Lolo NF
Racheal Ryan
Trails Forman
Superior RD, Lolo NF
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