Christopher Belko
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated environmental science professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Strong background in vegetation surveying in and
experienced in coordinating teams of field workers in remote areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Inspection Manager
Davey Resource Group
08.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMI) in assessing tree risk to the high voltage power lines.
- Ensure timely inspections by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing tasks.
- Resolve refusal cases and customer cases.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory policies and procedures.
- Reduce inspection errors, leading to increased safety and higher quality standards.
- Cultivate a company culture of safety and high quality of work.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Estimating Arborist lead backfill.
- Field trained inspectors.
- Routine pre-inspection using OneVM and VMPI2.
Botanist
Gallaway Enterprises
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted floristic surveys and targeted rare plant surveys according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California Native Plant Society protocols.
- Performed wetland delineations and prepared technical reports for submission to the U.S Army Corps of Engineers.
- Provided reports on occurrence data, site conditions, and survey methods of floristic surveys.
- Utilized online resources to access information relevant to the scope of work.
- Collaborated with team members to write technical documents and manage time between various projects.
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed level 1 and 2 assessments of trees in PG&E's rights-of-way for risk to high voltage facilities.
- Prescribed tree work to maintain the safety of all vegetation to the high voltage facilities.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
Seasonal Botanist Aide
Sierra Pacific Industries
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed protocol level rare plant surveys in Northern California.
- Identified all plant species available within the survey area and made collections for identification purposes.
- Collected habitat and population data of rare plant findings for submittal to the California Natural Diversity Database.
- Worked with foresters to understand forestry practices and how they may impact rare and endangered plant species.
Fire Ecology Research Assistant
Cal Poly Humboldt
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed fire effects surveys of regenerating vegetation and fuel loads one year post fire in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
- Completed a representative matrix of factors contributing to oak mortality.
- Established research plots of unburnt habitats for future studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA12.2020
Skills
- Plant Identification
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
Certification
International Society of Arboriculture: Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification WE-14671A.
Timeline
Pre-Inspection Manager
Davey Resource Group
08.2023 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
Botanist
Gallaway Enterprises
02.2022 - 08.2022
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific
10.2021 - 02.2022
Seasonal Botanist Aide
Sierra Pacific Industries
04.2021 - 09.2021
Fire Ecology Research Assistant
Cal Poly Humboldt
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Cal Poly Humboldt
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