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(831) 840-4742 jtdixon99@outlook.com |
EDUCATION
Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR Jan
2026 Present
Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate
California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA Sep 2018 Jun 2022
B.S. Animal Science, Animal
Science Department Outstanding Senior
EXPERIENCE
Business Tools Coordinator Natural
Resources Conservation Service | San Bernadino, CA Nov
2024 Sep 2025
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Led state-wide training for NRCS staff on business tools,
spatial data workflows, and program tracking.
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Provided planning support for offices across Southern
California.
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Developed ArcGIS geodatabase, project, and map templates to
streamline environmental review and conservation planning processes.
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Designed automated approval procedures for tracking
conservation plans in Microsoft Power Automate and SharePoint.
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Provided technical support and user feedback for Conservation
Desktop/CART, a digital tool for agency records management and mapping systems.
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Generated region-wide progress reports to monitor
conservation program performance across Southern California.
Natural Resource Specialist Natural
Resources Conservation Service | Santa Maria, CA Aug
2022 Nov 2024
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Served in
leadership roles including Eastern and Southern California Rangeland Fundpool
Lead in FY24 and FY25.
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Managed 26 active
conservation contracts; created conservation plans to address resource concerns
including invasive plant pressure, wildlife habitat, and water quality on
rangeland, forest, and cropland land uses.
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Documented
natural resource conditions using line point intercept, soil sampling, and
rangeland health indicators; mapped infrastructure using GPS.
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Collaborated with
partner organizations including USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and
the Xerces Society to plan and implement wildlife
conservation and habitat restoration projects.
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Conducted outreach
events at local pride fair, college career fairs, and
community organizations.
Livestock/Range Mgmt. Technician
Swanton Pacific Ranch | Davenport, CA Jun 2020 Sep 2020
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Performed ranch
duties for cow/calf and stocker operation on 1600 acres of coastal rangeland;
assisted with forestry, crop production, and watershed management operations.
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Planned grazing
management using production measurements, PastureMaps, and Excel to digitize historic
stocker contracts on the ranch and assist in decision making about future
stocking numbers.
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Employed Esri FieldMaps
to map fence infrastructure conditions following CZU August wildfire.
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Conducted soil
research monitoring impacts of cattle on soil bulk density and water
holding capacity.
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Operated
equipment including OHVs, chainsaws, and heavy equipment to maintain
trails, water systems, and facilities.
Range Management Student
Trainee Natural Resources Conservation Service| Santa Maria, CA
Jun 2021 Aug 2022
Student Manager Cal Poly
/ Swanton Pacific Ranch | San Luis Obispo, CA Sep 2019 Jun 2020
Livestock/Range
Management Intern Swanton
Pacific Ranch | Davenport, CA Jun 2019 Sep 2019
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SKILLS |
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES |
RELEVANT COURSEWORK |
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ArcGIS
Pro Spatial Analysis & Cartography ·
Contract
Management ·
Verbal and
Written Communication ·
Python ·
Rangeland
Monitoring ·
Native
planting and invasive weed control |
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Workshop
Presenter Central Coast Rangeland Coalition; Fall
2024 ·
Protégé NRCS Mentoring Program; 2023 ·
1st Place
Poster, Rangeland Cup Society for
Range Management; 2021 ·
Club President Poly Range and Wildlands; 2019 2021 |
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Rangeland
Management Planning ·
Rangeland Soil
Analysis and Management ·
Managing for
Excellence ·
Interpreting
Indicators of Rangeland Health |
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Earth Team Volunteer Natural
Resources Conservation Service | Lancaster, CA Jan 2026 Present
GIS Intern (Lewis &
Clark National Historic Trail) National Park Service | Remote Jan 2026 Present
Onboarding Co-Lead Sunrise
Movement | Los Angeles, CA Feb
2025 Present