Jason D.

Opliger
jopliger@hotmail.com
160 Indigo Lane, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 215-0104
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Education:
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science Parks and Recreation Management Anticipated Graduation:
GPA: 3.891 December 2017

Work Experience:

Mount Mitchell State Park Burnsville, NC

Park Attendant May 2017 August 2017

Transported the elderly and people with disabilities to the summit area.
Disseminated information about the park and other recreational opportunities in the area.
Performed routine ground maintenance around the summit area.
Monitored trail use of the summit area.

USDA: Forest Service Lyndon B Johnson Job Corps Franklin, NC

Social Services Assistant May 2016 May 2017

Scheduled, coordinated, and supervised work details and recreational activities for students.
Observed and recorded social behaviors of the students on the job corps center.
Provided leadership and living skills to the students of the job corps center.
Disseminated current information about dormitory activities to supervisors.
Counseled and resolved disputes among the students.

USDA: Forest Service- Coconino National Forest Sedona, AZ

Forestry Technician (Special Uses/Outfitters) May 2015 November 2015

Monitored the heavily used recreation facilities and trails of the Red Rock Ranger District
Collaborated with outfitter guides for permit compliance and inspections.
Engaged in Forest Protection Officer (Law Enforcement) duties.
Educated the forest visitors about the rule and regulations of the forest.
Resolved disputes among forest visitors and outfitter guides.
Executed Wildland Firefighter duties within the Coconino National Forest.
Participated in the Palatki Heritage Site Restoration Project.
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Additional previous work experiences upon request.

Professional Trainings:
S190 Wildland Firefighter Training 04/2017
S130 Fire Behavior Training 04/2017
Haz-Mat First Responder 04/2017
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100: Introduction to Incident Command System - 03/2017
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 200: Single Resource and Initial Action Incident - 03/2017
Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 03/2017
Introduction to the National Framework 03/2017
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100: Introduction to Incident Command System - 08/2016
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 200: Single Resource and Initial Action Incident - 08/2016
Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 07/2016
Wilderness First Aid 04/2016
CPR/AED 04/2016
Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 09/2015
Field Animal Biosafety - 08/2015
Field Plant Biosafety and Biocontainment - 08/2015
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 200: Single Resource and Initial Action Incident - 08/2015
Blood-borne Pathogen Awareness - 08/2015
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100: Introduction to Incident Command System - 08/2015
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness - 08/2015
Roads Incident Command Training - 07/2015
Forest Protection Officer Refresher - 05/2015

Additional previous awards and professional training upon request.

Certifications and Professional Affiliations:

North Carolina Recreation and Park Association Member since 2016
Parks and Recreation Management Club at WCU Member since 2015
Arbor Day Foundation Member since 2013
National Forest Foundations Member since 2012

Honors, Awards, and Activities:

Chancellors List for Academic Achievement Spring 2017
Chancellors List for Academic Achievement Spring 2016
PRM Tent Peg Magazine Editor Spring 2016
Certificate of Completion: Leave No Trace Awareness 02/2016
Chancellors List for Academic Achievement Spring 2015

Computer Skills:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel