BILL JACOBS 24 FAYE STREET, WADING RIVER, NEW YORK, 11792, HOME: 631-403-0873, MOBILE: 631-921-4221,

LYNNBILL1@OPTONLINE.NET

INTERESTS

Ecology, Natural Resource Planning and Management, Non-profit Management, Land Protection, Restoration, and

Stewardship

PROFILE

A results-oriented manager and senior ecologist with more than 25 years of experience in business and non-profit

management, project management, ecological surveys, natural resource planning and management, environmental

assessments and permits, wetland delineations, habitat restoration, geographic information systems (ArcGIS),

invasive species, endangered and threatened species, land protection, and environmental stewardship.

Skilled at strategic planning, coalition building, organizational management, grant writing/fund development, board

development, and marketing.

EXPERIENCE

10/1/2007 TO PRESENT GEI Consultants, Inc., P. C. Huntington Station, New York

SENIOR ECOLOGIST & PROJECT MANAGER

Conduct surveys of plants, animals, ecological communities, invasive species, and endangered and

threatened species for a variety of public and private clients, including U.S Environmental Protection Agency

and National Grid.

Conduct ecological and environmental assessments and prepare permit applications for public and private

clients, including Lockheed Martin, National Grid, and PSEG Long Island.

Conduct delineations of freshwater and tidal wetlands that are regulated by local, state, and federal agencies.

Recommend wetland protection measures and prepare permit applications.

Conduct Phase I environmental site assessments throughout Long Island, New York City, and upstate New

York.

Work with land trusts to conduct ecological field surveys, develop habitat management plans, develop

monitoring protocols, manage invasive species, write proposals, and prepare baseline documentation reports.

Clients include: The Nature Conservancy, Peconic Land Trust, Three Village Community Trust, and North Shore

Land Alliance.

Prepare strategic plans and natural resources management plans. Co-authored the New York State Invasive

Species Management Strategy (2011) for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

(NYSDEC) and Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM).

Use GPS and ArcGIS to develop maps and databases of species, wetlands, and ecological communities.

Conduct community forest inventories and benefits assessments using the i-Tree software application

developed by the USDA Forest Service.

Direct and conduct habitat restoration and mitigation projects for public and private clients, including the

restoration of utility right-of-ways.

Manage invasive species for public and private clients, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Nassau

County, Town of Brookhaven, and Town of North Hempstead.

2/15/1997 TO 3/15/2006 The Nature Conservancy Cold Spring Harbor, New York

CONSERVATION PROJECT DIRECTOR

As the Invasive Species Project Director for Long Island, led a team of scientists to coordinate and conduct

invasive species initiatives on Long Island and in New York State (NYS). Responsible for conservation

planning, ecosystem-based management, coalition building, public policy development, education and

outreach, and invasive plant management. Served as an at-large member of the NYS Invasive Species Task

Force and contributed to the final report for the governor. Worked with colleagues to spearhead efforts to

elevate invasive species to a high priority in NYS, and to raise millions of dollars in public funding. Supervisor’s

quote: “Bill’s colleagues express admiration for his great knowledge, his optimistic spirt, and his ability to

handle many tasks well at the same time.”

As a Preserve Manager and Director of Stewardship, managed 38 nature preserves and supported the

stewardship of public lands. Responsible for conservation planning, property management, risk management,

trails management, conservation easement monitoring, invasive species control, habitat restoration, volunteer

management, biological monitoring and research, education and outreach, grant writing, and threatened and

endangered species protection. Supervised AmeriCorps teams. Served on prescribed fire crews. Supervisor’s

quote: “Our preserves are in the best shape ever.”

Served as a co-founder and the initial director of the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA),

a coalition of public and private organizations working together to manage invasive species. Co-authored the

Long Island Invasive Species Management Plan (2002).

3/7/1994 TO 5/5/1996 Natural Land Institute Rockford, Illinois

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Directed strategic planning, board development, fund development, marketing, risk management, land

protection, and stewardship at one of the nation’s oldest and most-accomplished land trusts, founded in

1958. Supervised staff and volunteers. Turned around a 10-year decline in revenue, and significantly

increased the rate of acres protected. Served on prescribed fire crews.

Served as a consultant to the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. Contributed to a statewide plan for the

conservation of biological resources.

2/2/1992 TO 3/1/1994 New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation New Paltz, New York

YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Directed a youth mentoring program.

4/12/1990 TO 1/15/1992 Onondaga County Parks Department Syracuse, New York

DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

Directed a fishing program for young people and people with disabilities. Maintained park facilities and

grounds. Supervisor’s quote: “Bill has elevated this program to a new level, setting a standard for others to

follow.”

EDUCATION

1990 SUNY College of Environmental Science

and Forestry (ESF) Syracuse, New York

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Concentration in Policy and Administration

1986 Dowling College Oakdale, New York

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.)

Concentration in Management and Marketing

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Non-Profit Management from SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, New York

Certification in Wetland Delineation from Rutgers University, New Jersey

New York Certified Pesticide Technician, No. T1811142, for terrestrial and aquatic vegetation control (3A and 5A)

OSHA HAZWOPER Certification

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

NYSDEC Stormwater Trainee

USFWS Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Planning for Natural Resource Pathways

Prescribed Fire Training Courses S-130/S-190 and S-290

Project Wild

Former NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Founder and President of the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Conservation Center, a faith-based conservation organization

that promotes Catholic teaching on ecology and the environment.