Steven Mueller
Sauk Rapids
Summary
Dedicated and focused Director of Land Management, with over 10 years of experience. Has a passion for the outdoors and restoring native landscapes for future generations. A dependable, hardworking, self-starter, seeking to gain employment as the park natural resource coordinator for Sherburne County.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Land Management
Natural Resource Services, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw all vegetation management divisions of NRS including solar, public and private, and woodland division
- Managed, mentored, and coordinated crews working on projects across the state of MN
- Developed vegetation management plans, proposals, bids, budgets, and invoices for all projects
- Supervised sub-contractors to successfully complete projects safely, on time, and meeting required contract specifications
- Burn Boss on over 75 successful prescribed fires ranging from 0.5 acre - 100 Acres
- Carried out field tasks specific to each job, including: burning, spraying, mowing, weed whipping, etc.
Project Manager
Natural Resource Services, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked directly with large solar companies, private landowners, and government entities to effectively manage prairie and woodland ecosystems across the state of Minnesota
- Developed quotes, budgets, and invoices specific to each job
- Carried out job-specific field tasks, including: prescribed burning, invasive spraying, tractor mowing, forestry mowing, weed whipping, etc.
- Worked directly with other contractors and sub-contractors to make sure projects were completed safely and on time
- Managed, mentored, and coordinated 2-3 summer technicians
Solar Manager
Prairie Restorations Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked directly with large solar companies to effectively install and manage a prairie ecosystem in a solar array
- Created and performed multiple strategic management plans/proposals for solar sites across central Minnesota to eradicate non-native/invasive species and encourage native grasses and forbs
- Assisted in development of quotes and budgets for existing and potential solar clients/contracts
- Performed field work, including: tractor mowing, ATV/UTV invasive spraying, native grass and forb drilling, weed whip and chainsaw use
Project Manager
Prairie Restorations Inc.
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed projects with passion to develop new customer relationships and promote customer satisfaction
- Executed on-time prairie installation projects to keep operations running efficiently
- Communicated with contractors on larger projects to make sure projects were completed by deadlines
- Held multiple crew members accountable for optimal performance by having a hard work ethic and being adaptable to crew member needs
- Hands on field experience included herbicide spraying, tractor mowing, tilling, and native grass and forb seeding/planting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology - Emphasis in Wildlife Management
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND2014
Skills
- Project management
- Creating vegetation management proposals, plans, bids and budgets
- Communication, leadership, and mentorship
- Comfortable working independently and in team settings
- Operation/maintenance of heavy machinery/tools
- Knowledge of native and non-native prairie and woodland plant species
Timeline
Director of Land Management
Natural Resource Services, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Natural Resource Services, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2021
Solar Manager
Prairie Restorations Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2021
Project Manager
Prairie Restorations Inc.
06.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Zoology - Emphasis in Wildlife Management
North Dakota State University
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