Charles Davis

Experience

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  U.S. Forest Service

  May 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Implemented assigned program of work that accomplishes the organization’s mission using available resources to perform work while practicing workplace safety and ensuring workplace security.• Increased wildfire knowledge and experience through formal training and on the job training by participating in on and off forest details and assignments when available to help the forest meet the base 8 savings target.• Perform as ICT5 trainee on and off forest while on fire assignments. • Participated in project work, helping to accomplish goals in a safe and effective manner.• Promoted a safe and healthy work environment by participating in tailgate safety sessions weekly. Show less • Selected and marked individual trees for harvest using well defined marking guidelines, silvicultural prescriptions, and specific instruction.• Assisted with timber sales preparation activities, including old growth surveys, layout, marking and cruising.• Received on-the-job training instructions and training designed to familiarize the incumbent with functions and operations of the organizations.• Provided experience in the practical application of basic forest principles, theories, methods, techniques, and practices.• Monitored saw fly infestation with the district Ecologist.• Assisted with the measurements of limiting distances, tree diameter, tree height, estimation of defect and quality, and related fundamental timber cruising procedures.• Observed and reported areas of possible archeological significance, and sightings of sensitive, threatened or endangered wildlife species.• Collected GPS data on old growth stands for future management.• Participated in stream surveys with the fisheries crew.• Spent field days with District Biologist; assisted with bug, water, soil and fish sampling Show less • Performed work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities, including: preparedness, prevention, hazard fuel reduction, suppression, and prescribed burning.• Gained knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind topography, slope, and fuel conditions and moisture in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line, and to identify hazards.• Perform maintenance of recreation sites and facilities (campsites, toilets, water system, trash, etc.) including cleanup, repairs and small project construction.• Perform maintenance and installation of signs, gates, and fences using power and hand tools.• Developed the ability to perform strenuous physical exertion including, hiking, lifting, carrying, bending, digging, biking, walking and standing.• Performed monitoring, contacting visitors, providing information on the area and recreation opportunities,• Assisted with monitoring and documenting visitor use and facility damage • Completed 14 day fire assignment in New Mexico • Performed fire line activities such as line construction, hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations Show less

  • Student Trainee (Fuels Management)

    May 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Forestry Aid (Timber Sales Prep)

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • 1890 Firefighter STEP Student

    May 2011 - May 2012
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  US Forest Service

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Student Trainee (Forester)

  • Operated electronic field data recorders.• Collected global positioning satellites data for timber contract planning.• Completed FACTS basic training (online)• Attended Forest Management and Watershed Science Symposium• Participated in resource management support work such as silviculture, recreation and tree planting.• Established sale areas and cutting unit boundaries on the ground as instructed.

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  U.S. Forest Service

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2017

  Southern Research Station (Forester)

  Major Duties:• Conducts surveys collecting various types of forest and non-timber resource information requiring the application of judgment.• Locates designated sample plots by interpreting maps and aerial photos, running compass lines, chaining distances, and using global positioning system (GPS) devices.• Organizes timber surveys to locate and estimate the quantity of timber on a given area according to species, size, quality, cull, and other characteristics of a sample tree.• Interprets and implements FIA national/regional field guide procedures for application under normal conditions. Show less

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  Phenominal One Classic Gentleman Mentor Program

  Nov 2016 - now

  Mentor

  Major Duties:• Mentors young men ages 10-18 to assist their transition from adolescence to adulthood.• Provides guidance and leadership in a positive environment that fosters both personal and academic growth.• Teaches young men life skills and social skills in addition to building character, good decision making, financial literacy, and work ethic.• Assists young men in becoming productive citizens of society by modeling positive behaviors and enforcing values, morals and principles. Show less

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  State of Louisiana

  Jan 2017 - now

  Alderman of the Town of Roseland

  Major Duties:• Meets regularly with fellow aldermen to discuss action items presented on the designated agenda.• Provides effective solutions to issues such as zoning and city policy along with fellow aldermen.• Organizes and leads various committees to research, plan and oversee the completion of large projects.• Interacts closely with residents to address local concerns and to distribute appropriate resources when needed.• Responds quickly to emergency situations to ensure imminent issues are addressed properly in a timely manner Show less

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  City of Houston

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  City Forester
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  Atlas Field Services

  Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Consulting Utility Forester