JOHN PAUL FARRAR

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1973 Gordon Ct,Erie, CO 80516 H: 303-828-0190 C: 303-828-7173

OBJECTIVE:To obtain a Scientific Researcher position and continue to gain experience in Ecology andMacro-Biology.

EDUCATION:Master of Science, Ecology, Colorado State University. August 2002

Thesis: Effects of prairie dog mound-building and grazing activities on vegetation in the central grasslands In press.

Bachelor of Arts (Magna cum laude), EPO Biology, University of Colorado. May 1997

Thesis: Translocation effects on the behavior of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). ANTHROZÖOS 11 (3): 164-167 1998

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Highly proficient in MSWord, MSExcel, and MSPowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, GoogleEarth, and GPS Units.
  • Extensive experience in MSAccess, SAS, and ArcMapGIS.

EXPERIENCE:Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07step01 August 2015 to April 2016

U.S. Dept. Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Nat’l Wildlife Research Center

Fort Collins, CO 80521

  • Was a team member on the Rabies Project under the National Rabies Management Program.
  • Performed radio telemetry on skunks in West Virginia and from their collars downloaded their GPS-tracked movements.
  • Performed necropsies on rabies-suspect surveillance raccoons and skunks following our Biological Safety Laboratory Level-2 protocol, and submitted samples and appropriate documentsfor testing.
  • Mounted, analyzed, and photographed mongoose and raccoon hair, whiskers and toenails for presence of biomarker fluorescence, designed datasheet, recorded data, and ran summary statistics thereon.
  • Operated the laboratory centrifuge to separate research animal blood samples and aliquoted the sera for rabies antibody testing and archiving.
  • Anesthetized, monitored vitals, collected data, blood, and other samples, and euthanized coyotes and rabies-infected raccoons.
  • Properly stored and/or submitted samples, disposed of carcasses, and autoclaved tools.
  • Operated and maintained isoflurane machines, cleaning parts and accessories and restockedanesthesia, oxygen, and filters.

Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07 April to July 2015

U.S. Army Installation Mgmt. Command, Dept. Public Works, Conservation Branch,

Fort Riley, KS 66442

  • Performed audio surveys for Greater Prairie Chickens and Quail.
  • Participated in a reptile/amphibian survey, handling, identifying and cataloging species.
  • Entered stream and lake electrofishing data into both MSExcel spreadsheet and MSAccess database.
  • Stocked fish by weight into Post recreational fishing ponds.
  • Restocked information flyers and registration materials and maintained appearance by mowing and pest control at information kiosks at all uncontrolled access points to Fort Riley.
  • Mowed Post pond parking areas and access routes using a tractor-towed moweroperating it to avoid damage to information signs, fences, and trees.
  • Performed maintenance on tractors and farm implements.
  • Spread grain for quail on food plots across the post, maintained spreader, and purchased grain and drove conscientiously to minimized vehicle, spreader damage, and grain loss.
  • Gained expertise in bat species identification through analysis of calls we recorded using SD-2 AnabatDetectorsTMduring bat surveys.
  • Certified to operate All Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles (ATV's & UTV's) on 13 April 2015.

Range Technician GS-0455-07step01 June to November 2014

Bureau of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office, Pinedale, WY 82941

  • Collected data regarding range health, utilization, and unauthorized use.
  • Identified pasture plants to species using prior knowledge of sagebrush steppe species and dichotomous keys.
  • Recorded work locations in Trimble Juno and Garmin GPS units and uploaded those locations to ArcMap 10.1 to produce GIS maps.
  • Repaired fences and surveyed fence-lines to better define grazing allotment boundaries again uploading this data to ArcMap.
  • Worked well as a team member and in solo work assignments.
  • Built strong working relationships with both ranchers and petroleum workers.
  • Drove 4WD trucks and UTV’s in highly challenging road and two-track conditions while minimizing habitat damage to gain access to remote pastures.
  • Performed weekly inspections of BLM campgrounds and recreation areas, recorded data from and performed maintenance on road and trail counters, and submitted written reports to the field office Recreation Specialist.

Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07 June to October 2013

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, North Dakota 85645

  • Certified Herbicide Applicator in the state of North Dakota, June 2013
  • Searched for, identified, and sprayed exotic weeds on four NPS holdings in the Northern Great Plains.
  • Performed survey and inventory work, including plant identification, map reading, data collection and record keeping, using Trimble Juno GPS units, computers, and cameras.
  • Organized, managed and maintained field data uploading GPS and paper-recorded data to the Northern Great Plains data manager.
  • Followed protocols to a high degree to ensure safety of crews, optimal performance of equipment, and EPA compliance.
  • Worked with and trained several teams of Conservation Corps personnel in handling and use of herbicides, and to identify target and non-target weed species.
  • Performed logistics in order to travel to and work in other National Parks including kinds and volumes of herbicides and surfactants and equipment and parts to bring.

Ecologist GS-0408-07 January to September 2012

Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Station, U.S. Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

  • Purchased materials, constructed, and deployed insect emergence, sticky, and light traps.
  • Assisted in implementing Citizen Science projects in the Grand Canyon.
  • Performed logistics for multi-day river trips within the Grand Canyon.
  • Operated motorboats on the Colorado River
  • Wrote light trap protocol for collecting and processing samples. Wrote and assembled outreach flyer with which river guides could inform their clients about the science they were performing.
  • Collected, processed, and analyzed Colorado River drift, light trap and sticky trap samples.
  • Collected and processed organic matter and chlorophyll samples.

Field Crew Leader, Gunnison Sage-Grouse Habitat Survey May - Sep 2010

Colorado Division of Wildlife, Gunnison, CO 81230

  • Assigned teams' daily schedule for completing Gunnison Sage-Grouse Habitat Survey plots.
  • Supervised collection of data and fieldwork habits for safety and proper vehicle/equipment use.
  • Purchased supplies and maintained equipment to reduce costs and increase efficiency safety.
  • Identified or assisted identifying plant species the crews could not ID in the field.
  • Contacted landowners and coordinated permission to perform the work on private holdings. Worked well with Division, City, and County personnel and private individuals in this effort.

Report Writer/Field Technician October 2010 to May 2011

Weecycle Environmental Consulting, Inc, Boulder, Colorado 80301

  • Entered and quality checked environmental testing data.
  • Wrote and edited reports and electronically drafted floor plans.
  • Performed fieldworkcollecting data and samples of Lead (Pb), Asbestos, Methamphetamine, Mold, Radon, and Water Quality in schools, residences and commercial buildings.
  • Worked independently at several sites.

Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07 June to August2010

National Park Service, Colorado National Monument, Fruita, CO 81521

  • Identified and pulled invasive weeds and native plants.
  • Extracted, potted and cared for native plants for later re-vegetation work.
  • Planted natives in sites needing re-vegetation.
  • Mixed and observed application of herbicides. Completed the Colorado Private Pesticide Applicator course.
  • Designed and implemented a daily log and database to track Invasive Weed Crew activities.

Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07 June to September 2008/2009

US Geological Survey, Fort Collins, CO 80526

  • Surveyed transects of Sage Grouse habitat supporting larger remote sensing study.
  • Used ArcMap 9.0 and GPS units to navigate toward and locate centers of reflectance-class polygons and lay out survey transects.
  • Identified, evaluated, and recorded cover percentages of all shrub and tree species and evaluated cover percentages of forbs and grasses, organic litter, soil crusts, and bare ground.
  • Employed knowledge of habitat characteristics to modify transects where appropriate to acquire most homogenous sample.
  • Trained new team members in use of GPS, compasses, and computers.

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-07 August 2005 to March 2008

National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517

  • Led captures of deer and elk for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance.
  • Certified to handle and dispense wildlife pharmaceuticals. Transferred drugs into and out of pneumatic darts. Kept accurate records of drug dispensation, and calculated dosages of additional drugs whether and when needed and those of antidotes.
  • Certified to use and maintain dart rifles and shotguns and non-lethal ammunition. Maintained high security of all weapons, ammunition and wildlife pharmaceuticals.
  • Performed tonsilar biopsies with an 86% success rate.
  • Used radio telemetry to locate marked animals. Trained new team members in use and technique of telemetry of wildlife and to monitor vital signs of anesthetized animals, administer penicillin, draw blood and take fecal, saliva, urine, and hair samples, and to record data.
  • Input and trained team members to input data into MSExcel and MSAccess databases and worked with database manager to address problems and suggest improvements.
  • Assisted Law Enforcement Rangers Assisted Law Enforcement Rangers by reporting Park regulation violations, collecting and preserving poaching evidence, and by performing crowd/traffic control at wildlife sightings.
  • Coordinated ~30 volunteers and staff/year for two annual elk ground count surveys, assigning teams and survey routes.
  • Interacted with Park visitors and staff informing them of our activities and purpose and prevented interference with procedures to ensure safety of animals and CWD team.
  • Revised, reorganized, and updated the Material Safety Data Sheet binders for the entire Resources Division.
  • Late 2007: Designed and taught Park’s Backcountry Navigation class. Instructed employees and volunteers in use of compasses, maps, and the GPS system and units. Gave practical exercises for students to complete.
  • Summer 2007: Assisted with Raptor project to locate known nest sites and access current activity level.
  • Summer 2007: Lead Boreal Toad Survey teams to remote backcountry sites to capture, age, sex, sample, and release ENDANGERED boreal toads. Recorded and taught new team members to record toad, habitat, and environmental data. Located, collected, and accessed development level of egg masses and tadpoles.

Wildlife Biologist (Field Crew Supervisor) GS-0486-07 March to September 2004

U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Ft. Collins Science Center, CO

  • Coordinated collection and processing of biological data, conducted censuses of prairie dogs and other small mammals, field investigations, and processed samples by protocol.
  • Coordinated schedules of 3 distantly separated field crews and all data collection.
  • Worked with the principle investigator and other personnel to insure that study plans were implemented and necessary data were collected.
  • Provided training to temporary personnel in collection, processing and screening of data.
  • Managed project resources to the benefit of the project by maintaining equipment and supplies in a safe manner to reduce costs and increase efficiency whenever possible.
  • Certified (Nov 04) All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) operation and basic maintenance.

Patroller/Assistant Raptor Technician, September to December 2002

Kohler Trust Eagle Valley Nature Preserve, Glen Haven, WI 53810

  • Assisted with raptor migration counts, trapping and banding raptors, & eagle nesting research.
  • Patrolled property to deter trespass and poaching and maintain an undisturbed preserve.
  • Collected seeds from tallgrass prairie plants in order to maintain prairie flora plantings.
  • Assisted with a controlled burn employing drip torch, fire rake, and swatter.
  • Performed border fence and signage maintenance and repair.

Biological Field Technician, EPO Biology Dept, U. of Colorado, Boulder.Summer 2002

  • Trapped, identified and catalogued small mammals on Boulder Open Space prairie dog colonies.
  • Team leader of survey crew which measured several parameters of Front Range prairie dog towns including area, boundedness, burrow density, and total vegetation using GPS units, meter tapes, and general knowledge of prairie dog habitat and behavior.
  • Input data into and helped maintain ArcView GIS database.

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps June 1987 to November 1993

Military Occupational Specialty: Manual Morse Intercept Operator/Analyst 2621/29

(Held Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance for MOS)

  • Analyst, Intelligence Collection Watch Section.
  • Platoon Sergeant in charge of the training and well-being of 35 Marines.
  • Leader, Remote Field Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Team.
  • Certified HMMWV driver w/ extensive off-road driving experience
  • QualifiedExpert Marksman with M16A2 in four consecutive qualification attempts.