Posted by Steven Tucker on November 17, 1998 at 08:03:33:
Seeking position, temporary or permanent working with coastal or inland park or reserve in Africa. I have extensive experience managing visitor use of areas, dealing with coastal issues, endangered species management, and with game species management. Very familiar with off road vehicles, all the usual training including search and rescue and "wilderness" first responder. Past police experience, and competent in the use of firearms.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Steven M. Tucker
October 1998
Personal Data:
Home Address: #18A Carr Lane, Apt 1, Forestdale, Massachusetts 02644 (508-539-2450)
Date of Birth: December 19, 1969 at Tyndall Air Force Base Florida, U.S.A.
Email: Chfrangr@iamit.com
Professional Address:
Office of the Chief Ranger #141 Bassett Lane Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 (508-790-6350)
Field Station (508-362-8300) Email: sandyneck@capecod.net
Education:
Master of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island (anticipated 2/99)
Certificate: Coastal Zone Management, Cape Cod Community College/ Mass. Maritime (1997)
Bachelor of Science, Union College, (1991)
Additional Classes:
F.E.M.A., Emergency Management Coordinator (1998)
F.E.M.A., Emergency Preparedness (1998)
Bird Biology, Cornell University (1995)
Public Management, Harvard University (1995)
Animal Behavior, Harvard University (1995)
Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Boston (1994)
Conflict Resolution in Environmental Controversies, Bentley College (1993) Environmental Law, Bentley College (1993)
Professional Titles and Appointments:
Acting Chief Ranger, Town of Barnstable, (3/96-11/98)
Police Officer (Intermittent), Town of Sandwich, (1997- Present)
Marine Mammal Stranding Network Delegate, Town of Barnstable (1994-Present)
Official, Barnstable Civil Defense Emergency Task Force (1991-Present)
Deputy Chief Ranger, Town of Barnstable (1993-1997)
Special Police Appointee, Town of Barnstable (1993-1996)
Deputy Shellfish Constable, Town of Barnstable, (1993)
Ranger, Town of Barnstable, (1991-1993)
Independent Marketing Contractor, Reese Communications (1989)
Training and Certifications:
Wilderness Search and Rescue(1998)
Professional Rescuer(1997, 1998)
E-911 Emergency Dispatch Certification (1997)
Wildfire Management and Suppression (1997)
Wilderness First Responder(1997)
P.A.D.I. Underwater Diver Certification (1995)
Map and Compass, Basic Wilderness Orienteering (1995)
Cold Water Rescue (1994)
Migratory Waterfowl Identification (1994)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Waterfowl Rehabilitation Permit (1994)
Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council In-Service Police Academy (1994)
Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Firearms Certification (1994)
Massachusetts Environmental Police Recreational Vehicle and Game Law Update (1994)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Archeological Resource Protection Training (1994)
Lectures, Research, and Academic:
Keynote Speaker, Massachusetts Beach Buggy Association Fall Meet (1998)
Contributor, Economic Impact Assessment of Endangered Species Legislation (1998)
Director, Common Weed (Phragmites) Eradication study, (1997-Present)
Graduate Research Advisor, Eastern Coyote Study, (1997-Present)
Symposium Host, Geologic Evolution of Sandy Neck in Relation to Sea Level Rise, (1997)
Advisor, American/Fowler Toad study, (1996)
Teaching Assistant, Boston College, Barrier Beach Ecology (1996)
Volunteer Rehabilitation Lab Manager, Orenda Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, (1994)
Investigator, Diamondback Terrapin study, (1994-Present)
Presenter, Adaptive Management of Shorebird Species (Piping Plover) and Recreational Vehicle Management, M.A.C.C., (1992)
Co-director, White-Tailed Deer Study, (1991-Present)
Collaborator, Piping Plover Study, Sandy Neck, (1990-Present)
Public Professional Experience:
Sandwich Conservation Commission,(1995-Present)
Sandwich District of Critical Planning Concern Committee, (1998-Present)
Barnstable County Coastal Resource Committee, Alt. Barnstable 1995, Sandwich 1996-Pres. )
Sandwich Greenways and Trails Committee, (1996-Present)
Mass. Military Reservation Restoration Technological Advisory Committee, Alt. Member (1997)
Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigations Intern, (1994)
Awards and Grants:
1998 Massachusetts Environmental Trust Grant Award (E.S.A.)
1997 Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Award (H.P.)
1997 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Coastal Access Grant Award
Professional Organizations:
Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists
Cape Cod Beach Manager's Association
International Rescue Association
Marine Technology Society
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners
Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association
National Park Law Enforcement Association
National Association for Interpretation
National Park and Recreation Association
New England Park Ranger Association
Major Papers, Lectures, and Accomplishments:
Historical Sketch & Management Plan for the resources of Kalmus Beach Barn. Mass. (1998)
Historical Sketch & Management Plan for the resources of Veteran's Beach Barn. Mass. (1997)
Technical Advisor and Television Personality, "Wildlife Officers" Television Program (1998)
Functional Analysis of the "Watertown Registry of Motor Vehicles", (paper, Harvard,1996)
"Developing Nations and Coastal Res. Exploitation-Efforts to Preserve the Trust" (U.R.I. 1997)
"Indigenous Americans and International Whaling" (U.R.I 1997)
"Protecting Yourself Against Waste Abandonment" Inside Self Storage Magazine, (Jan. 1995)
"Sandy Neck-Historical Perspectives", Brochure (1994)
Faculty Nominee-"Milton-Hymes Sternfield Prize"(1990)
Letters of Commendation
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Chief Ranger (11/1998)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Chief Ranger (10/1998)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Chief Ranger (7/1998)
Letter of Commendation, founding of Junior Ranger program (1998)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Chief Ranger (1997)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Chief Ranger (1996)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Deputy Chief Ranger (1995)
Departmental Ecology Award (1993)
Letter of Commendation, exceptional service as Seasonal Ranger (1989)
*Personal and Professional References, Certifications, and College Transcripts available upon request.