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Jason Rickards
Cell: (904) 626-3729 Email: jason_rickards@hotmail.com
To secure a mid- to upper level professional position in the field of environmental science, that benefits natural resource conservation through sustainable development and management projects, by utilizing my experience in natural resource management and permitting, along with my education in land use planning and environmental science.
Planning Permitted, regulated, and mitigated development projects using wildlife surveys, wetland delineation, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies, community develeopment, and collaborative planning in Florida.
Environmental Science Pursued environmental sustainability through restoration, preservation, mitigation, and conservation activities, including the application and enforcement of permits for the ACOE, SJRWMD, SWFWMD, FFWCC, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and other city and county land development regulations and ordinances.
Natural Resource Management Monitored, managed, restored, and developed various natural resources using ecosystem management activities including prescribed burning, environmental education, invasive exotic control, wetland creation, stormwater pollution prevention, and water quality monitoring.
Public Relations Acted as a primary liaison for seven public and private organizations and agencies that served public and private communities. Communicated using effective interpersonal, written, verbal and graphical skills, as well as by developing marketing, media, and public outreach programs.
Technical Expertise Advanced proficiency in Microsoft software, database management, GPS technologies, and web development. Skilled in GIS, monitoring, qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Developed and analyzed many permits, grants, and technical documents.
Environmental Resource Solutions Inc., Environental Scientist, Jacksonville Beach, FL 2005
Environmental Services Inc., Project Scientist, Jacksonville, FL, 2003
Lakes Education & Action Drive, Environmental Scientist, Polk County, FL 2003
City of Lakeland, Lakes & Stormwater Division, Environmental Specialist, FL, 2002-2003
City of Winter Springs, Parks & Recreation Dept., Community & Grant Development Volunteer, FL, 2002
Forever Florida/ Florida Eco-Safari, Sales & Marketing Representative, Holopaw, FL, 2001
Rainbow Springs State Park- Department of Environmental Protection, Park Attendant, Dunnellon, FL, 2001
University of Florida, Nature Recreation Surveyor, Gainesville, FL, 2000-2001
University of Florida, Ecotourism Graduate Research Assistant, Gainesville, FL, 1998-2000
Disney Wilderness Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wetland Restoration Volunteer, Poinciana, FL, 1998
Southface Energy & Environmental Institute, Environmental Intern, Atlanta, GA, 1998
Premier Irrigation and Landscaping, Senior Technician, Winter Springs, FL, 1988-1998
MA in Forest Resource & Conservation (Natural Resource Management), Univ. of FL, Gainesville, FL, 2000
BS in Environmental Science (Ecosystems), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1997
Additional training in sustainable building science, recreation resource management, and effective leadership.
| Business Supervision & Management | Prescribed Fire | NPDES Trainer & Inspector | Soil and Seasonal High Water Table Analysis |
Conflict resolution & collaborative skills, Strong ecological ethics, Proactive and independent worker
Environmental Resource Solutions Inc.
City of Lakeland: Lakes & Stormwater Division
Forever Florida
Rainbow Springs State Park
Disney Wilderness Preserve
Southface Energy & Environmental Institute
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