Albert Walters
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Through my professional experience I have developed a technical and mechanical skill set that has allowed me to serve in various capacities in order to supply missions for the United States Army as well the United States Forest Service. A skilled firefighter with strong commitment to ecological and environmental restoration of land. I am currently seeking employment that would allow me to harness these skills and further my professional development with a lead-by-example leadership style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Aid (Senior FF)
US Forest Service
02.2022 - Current
- A well-rounded Firefighter Type 1 with both initial and direct attack fire suppression in all hazard incidents of high-complexity multi-jurisdictional environments.
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Serving as an assistant to the supervisor of a Fire Engine Module in areas with the added complexities of wildland-urban interface, including proximity of high-value improvements, and regular and reoccurring all-hazard incidents and frequent interagency jurisdictional issues and coordination requirements.
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
05.2020 - 12.2020
- A well-rounded Firefighter Type 1 with both initial and direct attack fire suppression in all hazard incidents of high-complexity multijurisdictional environments.
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
04.2019 - 12.2020
- As a Forestry Aid (FF1) with the U.S. Forest Service my primary responsibility was driving and operating the engine in responding to wildland fires and other all-hazard activities or other fuels related or ecosystem restoration projects.
Forestry Aid
US Forest Service
05.2018 - 11.2018
- As a Forestry Aid (FF2) with the U.S
- Forest Service, I serve as part of an Fire Engine Co
- 15 on the Los Padres National Forest
- In addition to wildland fire suppression, which involves coordinated efforts through various agencies, I also participate in hazardous fuel reduction and fire rehabilitation.
Restoration Technician
Santa Ana Watershed Association
12.2016 - 05.2018
- As a restoration technician, I work to eradicate invasive species near headwaters of the Santa Ana Watershed in order to maintain ecosystem health and water safety while also allowing native species to thrive unhindered.
Crew Supervisor
Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire
05.2016 - 12.2016
- As a crew supervisor with the UCC, I am responsible for the safety of my crew in the field
- I maintain our tools, such as loppers, saws, mcleods, weed wackers, etc
- And ensure proper PPE and safety strategies are implemented throughout our assignments.
Ameri-Corps Member
Southern California Mountains Foundation
11.2015 - 05.2015
- As an Ameri-Corps member, my crew and I worked throughout the San Bernardino National Forest on restoration projects, including fence-work, seed collecting and tree planting in order to help to restore parts of our precious mountain ecosystems.
Warehouseman
Lineage Logistics
10.2014 - 04.2015
- As a warehouseman, I was in charge of coordinating packaging and hauling efforts of foodstuffs in order to fulfill client orders
- We were responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and company protocols in order to complete deadlines.
Golf Cart Attendant
Diamond Bar Golf Course
03.2014 - 07.2014
- I was responsible for ensuring the inventory and upkeep of golf carts and other machinery at the golf course
- As a golf cart attendant, it was within my position description to maintain not only a professional and cleanly environment for guests, but also to ensure that the range and all golf carts on the course met exceptional standards.
Quality Control/ Maintenance Specialist
Hawa Corporation
03.2013 - 03.2014
- As a maintenance specialist I was responsible for ensuring proper maintenance on machinery necessary for operations at the Hawa Corporation
- The machines, such as freezers and ovens, were inspected daily and found to be in good working order
- It was my responsibility to ensure safety standards were met in the warehouse environment.
Education
Welding TechnologyAutomotive Mechanics
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Upland High School
Upland, CA01.2011
Professional Development
- Herbicide Safety and Application Methods for Natural Areas
- Military Operational Specialty Training: United States Army Reserves, 92 Alpha Automated Logistical Specialist
- Military Operational Specialty Training: United States Army Reserves, 88 Mike. All wheel vehicle mechanic
Applicantinformation
USA, Applicable, Current USFS employee; Permanent appointment in competitive service, Fully Successful
Professional Highlights
- Developed excellent driving skills in Army Corps obtaining and upholding Commercial Drivers License.
- Capable of operating large Government vehicles to and from, as well as on and off road on fire incidents.
- Highly experienced with duties of an Engine Operator serving as acting Engine Operator first year of Apprenticeship Program.
- Possess strong leadership skills; consistently honoring core values of duty, respect and integrity all while motivating other crew members to adhere to principles of agency.
- Comfortably worked as a swamper on a saw team first year on a handcrew / hotshot crew.
- Recognized for self-driven with desire to learn, teach, and lead by example.
- Work hard to meet and exceed expectations and maintain a high level of productivity and quality of work.
- Highly competent at performing and directing a full range of suppression tactics including constructing handline, building hose-lays, structure protection, dry and wet mop-up and patrol.
- Went from a Type 2 IA crew to Type 1 IHC.
- Awarded rookie of the season.
- Awarded hotshot of the season.
References
- Harold "Magoo" Cook, (831) 915-7673, harold.cook@usda.gov, Superintendent of Ventana IHC
- SFC Frank Ward, (213) 507-8964, Frank.ward69.mil@army.mil, Former Platoon Sergeant, United States Army Reserves
- Sgt. Erick Rojas, (619) 962-0424, erickrojas@msn.com, First Line Leader, United States Army Reserves
- Victor Estrada, (909) 913-1767, estrada236@hotmail.com, Correctional Officer, California State Prison Corcoran, CA
Timeline
Forestry Aid (Senior FF)
US Forest Service
02.2022 - Current
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
03.2021 - 02.2022
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
05.2020 - 12.2020
Forestry Aid (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
04.2019 - 12.2020
Forestry Aid
US Forest Service
05.2018 - 11.2018
Restoration Technician
Santa Ana Watershed Association
12.2016 - 05.2018
Crew Supervisor
Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire
05.2016 - 12.2016
Ameri-Corps Member
Southern California Mountains Foundation
11.2015 - 05.2015
Warehouseman
Lineage Logistics
10.2014 - 04.2015
Golf Cart Attendant
Diamond Bar Golf Course
03.2014 - 07.2014
Quality Control/ Maintenance Specialist
Hawa Corporation
03.2013 - 03.2014
Welding TechnologyAutomotive Mechanics
San Bernardino Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
Upland High School
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