Susie Petrie

Experience

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  San Miguel Biological Station

  Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

  Student Researcher

  Designed and executed a project comparing the size and species assemblage of gastropod shells used by hermit crabs populating two beaches in Costa RicaSuccessfully petitioned for funding from the Costa Rican governmentPresented results at the 2005 UGA Institute of Ecology Graduate Studies Symposium and the 2005 UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Organization Symposium

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  UGA's Costa Rica Ecology Program

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Teaching Assistant

  Lectured and led instructional hikes, tutored students, created test questions, guided students' research projects, and edited papersCreated post-course materials including a course summary book containing photographs, species sighted lists, and students' research projects Promoted and represented the program through tabling at a study abroad fair, speaking in front of classes, and preparing promotional materials

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  USDA Forest Service

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Student Researcher

  Co-designed and executed a research project examining bi-directional interactions between non-native and native earthworms and grassesCo-authored a poster presented at the 2006 Ecological Society of America Conference; Collaborated with other researchers in surveys for exotic earthworms in North Carolina and Oregon

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  Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

  Feb 2006 - Jul 2010

  • Implemented and documented compliance requirements associated with restoration and trail projects (includes ecology and take-avoidance training, archeological resource inspection/protection/documentation, pre-project planning, direct onsite oversight, and documenting summary reports outlining outcomes)• Assisted with “Requests for Qualifications,” constructed “Work Orders” based on interpretation of compliance documents and site visits with experts, provided on-site management of contractors to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, identified the need for and implemented “Change Orders,” documented daily progress, coordinated “Punch List” creation/reviews, and performed post-project assessments to ensure full compliance of contractual obligations.• Coordinated contractors (grading, resource monitoring, weed working, planting, etc.), permanent staff, temporary staff, interns, and volunteers to effectively complete land management objectives as defined by previously published Environmental Assessments and Biological Opinions for various sites throughout the GGNRA• Liaised with existing local environmental leaders (GGNRA-Pacifica Liaison committee members, ecologists from Pacifica, professors at San Francisco State University, California Native Plant Society members, hydrologists, and a geologist) to maintain awareness of regional issues, encourage collaboration, and obtain new information• Led public natural history walks in Marin and San Mateo to educate the park users about the Park’s natural resources • Assessed and GPS’ed geological, hydrological, archeological features and faunal sightings and plant populations and produced maps through ArcGIS suite Show less Assessed ecological problems and provide management recommendations for four sites throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Coordinated and led volunteer groups to complete restoration work including invasive plant removal, fence construction, seed collection, and revegetationCoordinated meetings with science and restoration experts, maintained meeting records, and tracked progress in implementing projectsProduced educational and outreach material for volunteers and park visitors Show less

  • Project Coordinator and Resource Specialist

    Mar 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Restoration Technician

    Feb 2006 - Mar 2007
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  National Park Service

  Jul 2010 - May 2018

  Natural Resource Specialist

  • Liaise with San Mateo agencies, non-profits, and prevalent individuals (San Mateo Resource Conservation District, San Francisco Public Utility Commission, GGNRA Pacifica Liaison Committee, Pacifica Beach Coalition, Peninsula Open Space Trust, Friends of Pedro Point, Native Plant Society, San Mateo Weed Management Area, environmental leaders, equestrian operators, local law enforcement, Pacifica planning department, and various researchers) to provide bidirectional communication with regard to events concerning GGNRA lands • Participate in San Mateo Leadership meetings with division chiefs to help inform decision makers of on-the-ground conditions• Coordinate data collection and interpretation (sign programming, trail head planning, sensitive habitat determination) of a new park site in San Mateo County• Document findings, observations, and methodologies by developing maps using existing and field-collected data through the ArcGIS suite• Participate in public engagement activities (public hikes, meetings, and workshops focusing on San Mateo and parkwide issues)• Provide biological monitoring support to projects park-wide to ensure the protection of sensitive habitat and/or species during site improvements• Monitor mission blue butterfly populations in the Southern Marin Headlands and produce seasonal reports documenting findings and analyzing trends• Provide butterfly-related outreach support and educational programs to Park staff, contractors, and the public• Assess and provide guidance on natural resource issues at Fort Baker (Marin County) and determine work plans for volunteer programs• Monitor California red-legged frogs breeding success and habitat usage in San Mateo County and coordinate data analysis and summary reports Show less

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  WRA, Inc.

  May 2018 - Mar 2020

  Biologist
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  Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Stewardship Project Manager