A Land Development and Construction Management professional with over eight years experience with government permitting, civil and utility plan review, program management, civil engineering, and construction coordination. Practiced civil and utility engineering for private construction project, including pollution prevention, storm water systems, sewer and water utilities systems, and transportation and land use issues. Seeking a civil engineering/environmental project management position that utilizes knowledge of environmental engineering, prevents degradation, educates the public on critical issues, and be part of a team that can strategize on creative solutions.
Land Use Process Manager May 2007 – Present
City of Portland, BDS, Land Division Reviews
1900 SW 4th Ave, 4th Floor, Portland OR 97204
To provide the highest standard of excellence in customer service, while supporting a team of 15 City Planners, resulting in efficiency increases in final plat approval timelines and greater customer satisfaction. This is being achieved through monitoring of databases allowing quality review of plans, always maintaining a customer-focused mindset and communicating accordingly, composing high-value status reports and other relevant correspondence, responsibly identifying and mapping out future process reforms to drive continuous improvement, and improving the quality of public information about the final plat process and enhancing the quality of interactions with stakeholders.
• Identifies future process improvements and strategic plans for application and plan submittal procedures using database improvements;
• Identifies and tracks conflicts with other City codes, and coordinates with other reviewers in order to resolve the issue;
• Creates training programs for reviewers and planners regarding new techniques, policies, software programs and other tools for review;
• Creates daily and monthly TRACS database reports to track new, under review, and approved over 150 land use cases, and Status Report timing in order to determine approval timeline;
• Process mapped the Final Plat review process which is used to identify contradicting review policies, timeline constraints, duties and responsibilities for each Bureau responsible for land use review and reduced plan review times by 40 percent;
• Designed a PowerPoint training presentation on land divisions and Final Plats review process for new planners;
• Ensures adherence to procedures in routine technical matters by writing and disseminating standards of procedures for Final Plat review and approval to planners and reviewers;
• Reviews plat surveys and civil drawings for City approved conditions of approval criteria, building plan standards and zoning requirements;
• Facilitates resolution of customer concerns by answering hotline and establishes regular communication with applicants regarding review status, application and approval criteria, submittal requirements, plat surveys, written reports, legal notices, and other review documents;
• Organized public information meeting with frequent applicants and surveyors;
• Researches land-use information for Final Plat applications using city database(s), mapping tools, codes, policies, and other resources for permits or customer inquiries;
• Explains City codes, policies, procedures, and fees to members of the public, surveyors, and other stakeholders to improve their understanding of City requirements and programs;
• Answers questions from public and other stakeholders regarding permits, zoning code, city code, building code, plan requirements, etc.
Civil Engineering Technician November 2006 - May 2007
City of Portland, PWB, Engineering Construction Management
Portland Building 5th Floor, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Yorkshire Engineering Solutions LLC 3910 NE 143rd Avenue Portland, OR 97230
Provided logistical, administrative, and technical support to CM by organizing and coordinating records, files, spreadsheets, and databases along with using knowledge of engineering terminology, principles and practices to determine which submittals are important to project managers’ review work and to organize work in timely fashion.
• Used data management skills to update database and spreadsheets, prepared invoices and verified accuracy of payments to contractors, as well as standard. Organized plan an job submittals and reviews for project manager;
• Created meeting agendas and composed notes using Outlook and MSWord, disseminated records and evaluated submittals in order to determine workload; assisted with document preparation, interpreted technical information, and prepared specification information, including technical explanations for contractor’s bid;
• Plans review required using algebra, geometry and other mathematical computations determined by the Engineering Standards, Specifications, and Details on large diameter pipe projects;
• Knowledge of acceptable construction standards and practices used in order to communicate to contractors and project regarding submittal designs;
• Interpreted and explained standards and procedures, including BES, BDS, PDOT and other jurisdictional requirements, through correspondence to contractors, stakeholders and other project managers;
• During project construction phase, accounted for the inspection and contractor charges, maintenance bonds and cost certification of public system. Tracked construction costs from estimation to final costs and calculated charges and permit fees using Excel spreadsheet, and reconciled invoices for payment.
• Explained complicated technical issues with confidence and interpersonal skills to build partnerships with citizens, contractors and developers in order to maintain strong work relationships.
Civil Engineering Technician April 2006 – November 2006
City of Portland, BES, Downspout Disconnection Program
Portland Building 11th Floor, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
CMTS, INC. 3207 SW 1st Ave # 225 Portland, OR 97239
Used civil and construction engineering practices and basic principles to inspect storm water disconnection work by owners, contractors, and community volunteer teams to ensure that the work completed meets standards and guidelines. Supervision and inspection of contractors’ work for compliance with city code was also required. Site visits and written direction to contractor, as well as processing invoices after work was performed were expected tasks and were performed promptly and accurately.
• Supervised paid Crew Leaders and community volunteer teams in field during disconnection events on private property using leadership skills, expertise and explaining complicated technical issues;
• Explained City Policies and Codes to the public and communicate technical information to improve understanding of program and to ensure adherence and compliance, including Code interpretation and explanation over a phone hotline and by email;
• Explained technical issues to homeowners in person during site visits regarding site stormwater systems including soakage trenches, natural rain gardens, swales, drywells, and sanitary sewer connections, downspouts, and other permitting requirements;
• Researched City plumbing records and other City indexes and databases for property information, compile information and input data into the downspout disconnection database;
• Tracked onsite inspections by collecting data, keeping notes, drawing maps, files, computer, source documents and records, composing correspondence and contributing programmatic data to improve program effectiveness;
• Completed and submitted appropriate paperwork and invoices to reimburse property owners, contractors and volunteer groups for their work using math skills;
• Maintained effective working relationships with team members, neighborhood and community groups, other City staff and contractors;
• Knowledge of database applications especially Microsoft Access, GIS, ArcView, City Maps, and City Code
• Standard office practices used including setting up files, creating and retrieving maps, updating database, research and data gathering from City records, maps, websites, and other information sources.
Utility Project Manager July 2001 – December 2005
City of Bellevue Utilities 450 110th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98009 425-452-6932
Five years experience of project leadership including directing and coordinating 10-15 projects at a time, while working with stakeholders to ensure completed construction projects that could meet local, state and federal standards.
• Performed utility engineering plan review and partly designed water, sewer and storm utility main extensions in ROW and on private properties, including checking material type, slope, run, depth, plan details and profiles, property description, easements & encumbrances, and trench and roadway restoration specs;
• Facilitated permitting through other local jurisdictions and agencies by correspondence and research;
• Issued permits for water services, individual storm connections and side sewers, coordinated with inspection and applicant regarding construction and final sign-off of project and other permits;
• On-site Utility Representative in Permit Center and reviewed and issued water, hydrant, sewer and storm permits;
• Utility Representative during public hearings, pre-project meetings, and other public forums on sensitive neighborhood development issues;
• Feasibility study research performed, including utility, land use, building, transportation, and fire information for real estate development, interpreting the Purchase Agreement and title report; issued technical advice on storm water systems to homeowners, contractors and developers;
• Resolved problems with on-site meetings and phone calls with Engineer and/or Developer; Plan Review required constant contact with Engineer and/or Developer regarding plan submittal and Utility Code requirements using best customer service practices. Used professional communication standards with other city departments and jurisdictional representatives involved with concurrent project review;
• Used knowledge of GIS mapping systems including the ability to read and interpret maps, engineering drawings and sketches to research and establish property ownership;
• Used knowledge of applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws related to the land, utility and easement acquisition, ownership entitlement, title reports, SEPA, NPDES, CWA and other state and local regulation required for on the spot technical support and guidance to guide projects through other jurisdictional standards;
• Used engineering standards and policies to review storm drainage, wetland and hydrology reports provided by engineer. Ensured the correct City code was used for calculations, i.e. runoff rate;
• As City Representative, reviewed and signed legal documents such as plat mylars, contracts, and permits;
• Reviewed public and private water main designs including pipe type, slope, depth, trenching, connections to private systems including fire flow, elevations, meters and hydrant connections and locations;
• Reviewed public and private sewer pipe designs including pipe type, slope, depth, connections, side sewer connections, trenching, profiles and details for gravity fed connections;
• Calculated and collected utility system connection charges (Latecomer Agreements, Direct Facilities Charges, Utility Permit fees and contracts), 30 day insurance certificates, and oversaw bonding procedure using construction estimate amounts from engineer prior to and after construction;
Surface Water Quality Inspector/Investigator April 1999 to June 2001
Seattle Public Utilities 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98104-1793
Assistant Program Manager- contract position, responsible for inspecting over 5000 private commercial drainage systems and complaint investigation per the City of Seattle’s Stormwater Management Program in compliance with local and NPDES permitting and State requirements.
• Performed onsite field inspections of private storm drainage and treatment systems for multi-family and commercial properties were performed to ensure system function and treatment per specifications;
• Ensured compliance and plan accuracy by coordinating with city departmental staff, researching records, and creating an Access database for tracking inspections, timely inspection rate, site histories and compliance information;
• Designed integration of GIS system and Access database to allow better access to inspection information;
• Initiated training and reviewed and approved private drainage plans for the Department of Land Use and Construction Drainage Review Desk;
• Technical details such as flow calculations, detention rate, and physical structures were field checked and verified for compliance;
• Investigated sources of on-site construction site runoff effluent, inspected erosion source control method, and followed up with final site visit and communication with involved parties;
• Notification and enforcement of City’s Notice of Violation procedures by correspondence and direct contact with property owner after on-site inspection and contact;
• Investigated and reported on intradepartmental need for integrated inspection programs and records;
• Collected environmental samples from in-City streams, and used data to maintained flow monitoring databases required by the State of Washington;
• Familiarity with state DOE, CERCLA, SEPA, Clean Water Act, NPDES and various state environmental laws and agencies.
EDUCATION
B.A., The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA – Pol. Science/Economics, Environmental Science;
Basic First Aid and CPR, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training 2000, Typing: 70 WPM, 10 key, multiple phone lines
Customer Service
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oregon Scooter Club, Vice President 2008-2009
Portland International Film Festival volunteer, 2007, 2008
Stumptown Classic 3 Scooter Rally organizer, Portland OR 2007
Motorcycle/Scooter Citizens Advisory Committee, Portland, OR 2006-2007
Cedar River Volunteer Naturalist, King County, 1998-2005
Vespa Club of Seattle Vice President – 2004
Washington State Extension- King County Land/Water Steward, 1998-2001
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