Emma Goff
Salida
Summary
As an eager and passionate environmentalist I have dedicated my career to conservation efforts. I strive to continue working to ensure the safety and health of our forests and ecosystems. I thrive when working in outdoor environments for extended periods of time. I am always looking to expand on my skills and become the best land steward I can be.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Crew Leader / Backcountry Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
Salida, CO
04.2026 - Current
- Led team in backcountry crosscut work and trail maintenance.
- Worked in the wilderness, carrying up to 50 pounds for many miles, and camped for 8 day while completing project work.
- Facilitated and led the crosscut training where all 6 members of the crew received their A-bucking certification.
- Ensured the worksite was safe, all members are wearing PPE at all time, and that the crew was abiding by company protocol.
- Trained new crew members on tools, techniques, and best practices for effective project execution.
- Coordinated daily task assignments, optimizing workflow and resource allocation among team members.
- Facilitated communication between crew and management, enhancing project visibility and collaboration.
- Took the senior lead role and worked to train the rest of the incoming leader cohort.
- Provided first aid and ensured the health and wellbeing of the entire crew.
- Ensured a enjoyable and pleasant work environment and strived to keep morale high.
- Acted as a mentor and guide to a co-leader in correspondence to the crew leader in development program.
- Monitored saw operations, providing feedback to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Maintained communication with management daily via satellite device.
- Preformed daily tool maintained to ensure the longevity of our tools.
- Used mapping applications to ensure safe backcountry travel.
Fuels and Fire Crew Member
Southwest Conservation Corps
Salida, CO
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted in fuels reduction projects, enhancing local ecosystems and communities using chainsaw operations.
- Limbing and bucking operation to reduce fuels in local neighborhoods.
- Hazard tree removal and felling operations.
- Completed S-130 S-190, S-212 and pack test, obtaining a Red Card and becoming fire line ready.
- Operated tools and equipment safely, adhering to safety protocols during project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and maintain workflow consistency.
- Participated in training sessions on fire practices, chainsaw usage and forest ecology improving knowledge of environmental practices.
Backcountry Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
Salida, CO
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Led team in backcountry crosscut work and trail maintenance.
- Worked in the wilderness, carrying up to 50 pounds for miles at a time and camped for 8 days while completing project work.
- Facilitated the crosscut training where all 6 members received their A-bucking certification.
- Ensured the worksite was safe and that all members were wearing PPE and complying with company protocol.
- Trained new members on tool usages, saw operation and trail construction.
- Facilitated communication between the crew and management to enhance collaboration.
- Ensured an enjoyable and pleasant work environment in order to maintain high morale.
- Provided first aid and ensured the health and well being of the entire crew.
- Maintained communication with management via satelite device daily.
- Performed daily tool maintenance to keep our tools usable and functional.
- Used mapping platforms to ensure safe backcountry travel.
Backcountry Crew Member
Montana Conservation Corps
Helena, MT
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked in rural locations preforming trail work and crosscut work.
- Worked in the wilderness, carrying up to 50 pounds for many miles for 9 days at a time while completing project work.
- Completed crosscut training and received A-bucker certification.
- Assisted in maintaining trail systems through clearing debris and managing vegetation growth.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for conservation projects, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to execute restoration projects within designated timelines.
- Communicated project updates effectively to team leads and fellow crew members for seamless operations.
- Strived to be an active member of the team, do camp chores, help facilitate project and communicate with the crew.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Trail building
- Chainsaw operations
- Crosscut operations
- Hand tool usage
- Backcountry survival
- First aid
- Mapping and navigation
- Trailer driving and trailer backing
- Tool maintenance and rehanging
- New hire training
- Crew coordination
- Gear repairs
- Heavy lifting
- Physical fitness
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
WFR (Wilderness First Responder)
A-feller (chainsaw)
A-feller (crosscut)
B-Bucker (crosscut)
Red Card (S-130, S-190, S-212, pack tested)
ICM training
QPR
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Senior Crew Leader / Backcountry Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
04.2026 - Current
Fuels and Fire Crew Member
Southwest Conservation Corps
01.2026 - 04.2026
Backcountry Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
04.2025 - 11.2025
Backcountry Crew Member
Montana Conservation Corps
05.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte