Tanner C. Knox is applying for a Biological Science Technician position with the USDA. He is currently earning his bachelor's degree in Wildlife Resources from the University of Idaho. Knox has a variety of experience from previous jobs, including working as a wildlife technician and conducting habitat restoration projects. He has also gained skills in areas such as GIS mapping, data analysis, and technical manual labor. Knox believes his education and well-rounded experience make him an excellent candidate for the USDA position.

1. Tanner C. Knox
1006 W A St Apt 206
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-819-4149
E-Mail: knox4478@vandals.uidaho.edu
To whomit mayconcern,
I am currently a student at the University of Idaho earning a bachelor’sin Wildlife Resources in December
2019. I am sending this letter to expressmy interest in the Biological Science Technicianposition with the
U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a well-rounded individual with a variety of experience/education in
biological studies and animal behavior, I believe I am an excellent candidate for this position.
Havingbeenemployedinawide array of differentpositionshasprovidedme withmanydifferentskill sets.
The workIpreferinvolvesresearchandconservationmanagementapplicationinecological contexts,aswell
as workingnearwild/domesticanimals.Inaddition,Iamalsohard-working,persistentandadaptabletoany
working environment. I have demonstrated my ability to complete tasks and solve problems both in
independent and team settings.
Throughthe college courseworkthatIhave completedandseveral part-time/summerjobsthatIhave held,
I have gained essential experience in the following:
• Wildlife Technician on Wildlife Habitat Management Area
• Biological sciences (ecology, animal behavior, wildlife management)
• Equipment operations and technical manual labor
• Habitat restoration projects (mainly for waterfowl)
• ArcGIS, data entry software (Microsoft Excel) and GPS/map navigation
My schedule is flexible, and I am willing to travel for work if required. I have attached my résumé, which
includes more details regarding my job experience and the relevant coursework I have completed for my
degree.Icanbe reachedbyeitherphoneoremail,andIwouldgreatlyappreciate theopportunitytodiscuss
employmentopportunitieswiththe USDA.I lookforwardto hearingfromyou and potentiallyarrangingan
interview.
Sincerely,
Tanner Knox

2. Tanner C. Knox
11183 E Howard Road ● Athol, ID 83801
Phone: 208-819-4149 ● E-Mail: knox4478@vandals.uidaho.edu
EDUCATION
University of Idaho Fall 2015-present
College of Natural Resources: Departmentof FishandWildlifeSciences
Major: Wildlife Resources
Graduation:December14, 2019
Relevantcourseworkcompletedtodate:
WildlifeManagement(WLF492) 4cr, Mammalogy(BIO 483) 4cr, PopulationEcology(WLF 448) 4cr, GIS
Primer(GEOG 385) 4cr, Physiological Ecology(WLF404) 2cr, Wildlife HabitatAssessment(WLF411) 2cr,
Animal Behavior(BIOL478) 3cr, Biology:Structure/Function(BIOL213) 4cr, Herpetology(BIOL489
WORK EXPERIENCE
IDL: Wildland Firefighter May 2019-August 2019
• Manage/control firesinrequiredlocationsacrossthe U.S.
• Maintain/operate varietyof tools,vehicles,machinery
• Performedintense physical laborinteamsettings(upto15 hoursper day)
Biological Aid: Idaho Departmentof Fish and Game May 2018- August2018
• Wetlandhabitatrestoration
• Birdcapture and banding
• Plantingfoodplotsforwildlife
MountainsWestPolymers
• Installedepoxy/polymercoatingsonconcrete floors
• Performedarduouslabor10-16 hours a da
• Preparedconcrete floorsforcoating
Elk Ridge Enterprises:Construction/Logging May 2014- May 2017
• Performedframeworkconstruction;laidconcrete,installedflooring/tile,trim/finishwork
• Buckedand chased forloggingjobs
• Processedgreenlogsintolumberviasawmill
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Broad understandingof pacificnorthwestwildlife behaviorandecology
• ProficientwithArcGIS
• Proficientwithdataentry/analysis(MicrosoftExcel)
• SkilledwithGPSoperation
• Experiencedindatacollectionandscientificresearchwriting
• Experiencedinreadingandnavigatingwith2-dimensional maps
• Experience with technical manual laborand automobile mechanics/repair
INTERESTS & CAREER GOALS
• Interestedinseason-dependentanimalmovement/behavior,effectsof winteronanimal populations
• Interestedinwildlifepredationandungulate studies
• Performandassistinmammalianecological research
• Long-termcareeraspirations:Workingasa Habitat Biologistfora federal agency

3. References
Pete Tustian
Supervisor and owner, Elk Ridge Enterprises
Athol, ID 83801
Phone: (208)-661-6051
Josh Lander
Crew Boss Idaho Department of Lands
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
Phone: (208)-660-6853
David Van de Riet
Senior Technician Coeur d’ Alene River WMA, IDFG
Harrison, ID 83833
Phone: (208)-818-3695