Assistant Director Of Public Works resume example with 10+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Efficiency-driven city leader with over ten years of progressively responsible experience in public administration managing responsibilities in local and state governments. Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating programs and interfacing with professionals of all levels. Highly skilled in engineering, public works, utilities, economic development, and personnel management as well as possess strong concepts of all State and Federal laws and regulations. Profound understanding of the government policies pertaining to budgeting and accounting. Accomplished in reducing costs, streamlining processes and increasing efficiency across city departments. Solid understandings of municipal operations with demonstrated success in leading useful improvements to operations, outreach and cost controls. Excels in improving transparency in government and building positive relationships with government agencies, community organizations and members of the public. Well-versed in current trends, strategies and technological options. Looking for a long-term position focused on making a clear and lasting impact on residents and operations.
Accomplishments
Pi Alpha Alpha: Public Administration Honor Society Inductee for Graduating with 4.0 GPA
Served on Leadership Teams when the City of Germantown received the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Skills
Customer-oriented
Leadership/communication skills
Unsurpassed work ethic
Integrity and transparency
Self-motivated
Leadership and people development
Regulatory compliance
Superb time management skills
Local and state government background
Accounting
Streamline
Approach
Budgeting
Budgets
Budget
Communication skills
Contract management
Contracts
Customer service
Engineer
Finance
Government
Leadership
Meetings
Access
Works
Developer
Organizational
Personnel
Policies
Processes
Programming
Progress
Protocols
Safety
Self-motivated
Time management
Transportation
Utilities
Work History
11/2017 to Current
Assistant Director of Public Works – Amarillo, TX,
Oversee and supervise all operations, administration, budgeting and finance and maintenance activities for all divisions of Public Works which include Streets & Drainage, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities and Animal Shelter.
Directly supervise eight superintendents and managers and indirectly supervise 68 other team members.
Spearhead budget and contract management for operating and capital budgets for all divisions of Public Works (approximately $25 million annually).
Responsible for management of all capital project and infrastructure replacement programs with projects ranging from $25k - $3million.
Developed new policies and programs and streamlined and refined existing initiatives and processes, coupling innovative design with efficient implementation.
Serves as city staff liaison for Stormwater and Utility Boards and Environmental Commission.
Created career development programming allowing for multiple levels of advancement for all positions, building and maintaining cohesive organizational structure.
Instrumental in increasing salary for entry-level workers to $15 per hour.
08/2016 to 11/2017
Development Engineer – Lenexa, KS,
Managed all private development engineering processes from preliminary design to final construction, handling approximately 300 development projects per year.
Oversaw construction inspection of all private development engineering processes ensuring all were completed in accordance with approved design, balancing relationship between city regulations, developer deadlines and customer expectations.
Supervised team of eight professional and non-professional staff to facilitate land development permit and subdivision plan approval processes.
Represented City Engineer at all Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Commission Meetings, working hand-in hand with over 50 resident leaders and commissioners.
Decreased permit review and approval times by revising development policies, improving specifications, removing waste and making processes more efficient.
Assessed effectiveness of development program policies and provided recommendations for improvement to enhance and streamline operations.
05/2016 to 08/2016
Transportation Engineer – Austin, TX,
Revamped Land Development Permit (LDP) process by identifying strengths and reworking areas of weakness resulting in more efficient and effective process.
Created one-stop-shop permitting approach that focused on customer service.
Streamlined permitting process, reducing permitting review and approval times by 75%.
Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement development projects.
Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
08/2012 to 04/2016
Transportation Manager/RoadMAP ManagerCity Of Amarillo, Tx – City, STATE,
Managed right-of-way permit process for 4 of largest counties in state of Alabama.
Oversaw $18 million routine maintenance budget accounting for all roadway assets.
Supervised department personnel in management of permitting and maintenance budgeting systems.
Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public access management and transportation programs.
10/2010 to 08/2012
State Permit Manager/Civil Engineering GraduateEmd Millipore – City, STATE,
Reviewed access and utility permits for entire state of Alabama to ensure compliance with DOT standards, decreasing turnaround time from 90 days to 30 days.
Aided in development of Access Management Manual and revised State Maintenance and Permit Manuals.
Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
Liaised with civil technicians to prepare and update maps, drawings and blueprints using manual and computer-assisted methods.
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
Education
Expected in 05/2021
Master of Public Administration: University of Memphis - Memphis, TN GPA:
Expected in 05/2010
Master of Theological Studies: Lipscomb University - Nashville, TN GPA:
Expected in 05/2006
Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Auburn University - Auburn, AL GPA:
Work History
11/2017 to Current
Assistant Director of Public Works – Germantown, TN
Oversee and supervise all operations, administration, budgeting and finance and maintenance activities for all divisions of Public Works which include Streets & Drainage, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities and Animal Shelter.
Directly supervise eight superintendents and managers and indirectly supervise 68 other team members.
Spearhead budget and contract management for operating and capital budgets for all divisions of Public Works (approximately $25 million annually).
Responsible for management of all capital project and infrastructure replacement programs with projects ranging from $25k - $3million.
Developed new policies and programs and streamlined and refined existing initiatives and processes, coupling innovative design with efficient implementation.
Serves as city staff liaison for Stormwater and Utility Boards and Environmental Commission.
Created career development programming allowing for multiple levels of advancement for all positions, building and maintaining cohesive organizational structure.
Instrumental in increasing salary for entry-level workers to $15 per hour.
08/2016 to 11/2017
Development Engineer – Tuscaloosa, AL
Managed all private development engineering processes from preliminary design to final construction, handling approximately 300 development projects per year.
Oversaw construction inspection of all private development engineering processes ensuring all were completed in accordance with approved design, balancing relationship between city regulations, developer deadlines and customer expectations.
Supervised team of eight professional and non-professional staff to facilitate land development permit and subdivision plan approval processes.
Represented City Engineer at all Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Commission Meetings, working hand-in hand with over 50 resident leaders and commissioners.
Decreased permit review and approval times by revising development policies, improving specifications, removing waste and making processes more efficient.
Assessed effectiveness of development program policies and provided recommendations for improvement to enhance and streamline operations.
05/2016 to 08/2016
Transportation Engineer – Tuscaloosa, AL
Revamped Land Development Permit (LDP) process by identifying strengths and reworking areas of weakness resulting in more efficient and effective process.
Created one-stop-shop permitting approach that focused on customer service.
Streamlined permitting process, reducing permitting review and approval times by 75%.
Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement development projects.
Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
08/2012 to 04/2016
Transportation Manager/RoadMAP Manager Alabama Department of Transportation – Birmingham, AL
Managed right-of-way permit process for 4 of largest counties in state of Alabama.
Oversaw $18 million routine maintenance budget accounting for all roadway assets.
Supervised department personnel in management of permitting and maintenance budgeting systems.
Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public access management and transportation programs.
10/2010 to 08/2012
State Permit Manager/Civil Engineering Graduate Alabama Department of Transportation – Montgomery, AL
Reviewed access and utility permits for entire state of Alabama to ensure compliance with DOT standards, decreasing turnaround time from 90 days to 30 days.
Aided in development of Access Management Manual and revised State Maintenance and Permit Manuals.
Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
Liaised with civil technicians to prepare and update maps, drawings and blueprints using manual and computer-assisted methods.
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
American Water Works Association
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer:
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