Janelle Strong

Experience

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  USDA Forest Service

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Fisheries Technician Intern

  Student Conservation Association and National Forest Fisheries Technician Intern:• Designed, assembled, and maintained a remote fish weir on Redoubt Lake.• Identified, sampled and marked sockeye and coho salmon for an ongoing salmon recovery effort, taking into account weight and length measurements, gender, and scale samples, and clipping adipose fins. • Performed water sampling and testing for phytoplankton, zooplankton, water clarity, light intensity, and nutrient analysis.• Safely handled potentially dangerous working situations, including living and working in a densely populated bear habitat, lifting heavy equipment, and driving both ocean and lake small boat craft.• Successfully fertilized the nine mile-long meromictic Redoubt Lake.• Checked and snorkeled the fish weirs.• Assisted Forest Service forestry technician, checking tree stands after being thinned by a hired contractor near Tenekee, Alaska.• Implemented the annual Kids Fishing Derby operations.• Excelled at living and working in a remote field camp with co-workers for extended periods of time. Show less

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  Bowling Green State University

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Tutor

  • Supplemented classroom instructors in biology and microeconomics courses.• Improved comprehension of coursework.• Promoted positive attitudes toward students’ studies.

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  US Bureau Of Land Management

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Biology Intern

  Siuslaw National Forest Biology Intern for the Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program under the Northwest Forest Plan:• Performed tasks to determine the effectiveness of the Northwest Forest Plan.• Utilized cutting-edge technology and the latest scientific developments to collect in-channel stream data throughout the Pacific Northwest, using data recorders, laser range finders, GPS, digital cameras, and macro invertebrate sampling equipment to conduct stream surveys and monitor habitat.• Compiled data on channel morphology, physical habitat, water chemistry, and biological components of watersheds throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.• Demonstrated plant and animal identification skills to detect and report potential invasive species • Excelled at living and working in camp settings under a variety of weather conditions with co-workers for extended periods of time. Show less

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  USDA Forest Service

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Biological Science Technician

  • Supervised, mentored, and trained interns, and supervised weir and field camp operations.• Designed, assembled, and maintained a remote fish weir on Redoubt Lake.• Identified, sampled and marked sockeye and coho salmon for an ongoing salmon recovery effort, taking into account weight and length measurements, gender, and scale samples, and clipping adipose fins.• Facilitated lake water collection and testing for chemical, biological, and physical water parameters.• Created the annual report for Redoubt Lake weir operations and the Standard Operating Procedures presentations. • Performed tasks to collect stream and habitat data, including setting minnow traps and collecting fry data, collecting channel morphology data, and utilizing data recorders.• Assisted in analyzing the biological effects of a landslide that rerouted a stream channel used by spawning adult fish and fry.• Oversaw the fertilization of Redoubt Lake and ensured that picket and net weirs were in working order at all times.• Inspected and improved fish ladder operations important for spawning salmon.• Utilized a seine net as part of the ongoing salmon recapture effort.• Operated chainsaws for a thinning project to improve forest habitat and biodiversity.• Improved the safety of work and field conditions and safely and responsibly handled potentially dangerous working situations.• Implemented the annual Kids Fishing Derby operations.• Displayed the ability to live and work in a remote field camp with co-workers for extended periods of time. Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  Rural Aquaculture Promotion Volunteer

  I worked with Zambia’s Department of Fisheries to improve rural livelihoods through promoting aquaculture as an activity from which farmers earn income, supplement their nutrition, and improve food security. I helped smallholder rural farmers apply new and improved aquaculture practices that sustainably increase fish production, consumption, and incomes. My primary tasks included: Increasing the quality and quantity of fish ponds, improving pond management and fish production, integrating aquaculture with other farming systems, increasing incomes, organizing fish farming groups, and establishing sustainable local fish seed production centers. I also worked on secondary projects including HIV/AIDS education, malaria education, and environmental education.• Trained and supervised 150 rural fish farmers and 7 fish farmer groups on fish pond construction and management, integrative agriculture, and business skills.• Orchestrated trainings, camps, and programs to teach nutrition, health, environmental stewardship, and women’s empowerment skills to youth and adults.• Demonstrated leadership as a short-term trainer/adviser in order to develop new training sessions and improve existing ones, develop improved objectives for the RAP project framework, and assist the trainers in effectively teaching Peace Corps trainees.• Served as a Peace Corps Volunteer of the Week for the RAP 2017 pre-service training, facilitating technical lessons and completing administrative tasks.• Administered peer support as a member of the Peer Support and Diversity Network in cooperationwith the Peace Corps staff, providing quality support in a manner that enhances the potentialand productivity of the volunteers in their service.• Drafted, received, and managed a Peace Corps Small Projects Assistance Grant for the construction of an earthen dam. Established and oversaw a community dam committee in facilitating the earthen dam project to encourage capacity building and food security. Show less

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  Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Jul 2017 - now

  Office of Environmental Accountability and Transparency• Supports Blue-Green Algae Task Force meetings and other office initiatives.• Analysis of scientific data and research to support the resolution of state waterway initiatives and other directives of the Director and Chief Science Officer.• Assisting the Director with program management, support, and coordination.• Liaisons with both internal staff at the department and external agency staff and other stakeholders as needed.• Analyzing, managing, and reviewing policies pertaining to the state’s water and natural resources. Show less Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Water Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program• Analyzed water quality data to develop TMDLs for Florida lakes.• Utilized watershed and water quality models to characterize impaired waters and establish restoration targets.• Coordinated meetings and discussions with various local and regional municipalities, state and federal governmental agencies, environmental organizations, and the public.• Investigated the behavior, fate, and impacts of water quality parameters on water quality.• Successfully prepared and presented TMDL projects.• Utilized R, ESRI GIS, web mapping applications, and Microsoft Office to model water quality, conduct statistical analysis, and develop TMDLs.• Participated in discussions on sediment oxygen demand analysis, field studies, and laboratory methods. Show less Divison of Water Resource Management, Mining and Mitigation Program• Performed field evaluations of wetlands and field inspections of sand, clay, limestone, and phosphate mines throughout the state of Florida.• Timely and professionally processed, evaluated and recommended action on various technical documents including water quality and quantity reports, reclamation plans, annual reports, environmental resource permit applications, compliance and enforcement issues, and hydrological monitoring and engineering plans.• Investigated complaints related to sources of pollution and initiated appropriate action.• Utilized GIS technology and computer software to maintain, track data and files, and generate reports on mining, reclamation, mitigation, and permitting activities, and disperse this information to staff, the public, regulated companies and operators, and other government agencies.• Maintained strong knowledge of applicable state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.• Worked effectively and precisely while under strict deadlines.• Attended various trainings on wetland delineation and mitigation, reclamation, plant identification, soil science, Geographic Information Systems, stream assessments, engineering, hydrology, Florida ecosystems, mining, public administration, coastal systems, and mine safety.• Division of Water Resource Management’s April 2018 Employee of the Month. Show less

  • Environmental Consultant

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Environmental Specialist III

    May 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Environmental Specialist III

    Jul 2017 - May 2021