City of Moss Point - City Engineer/Director of Public Works. October 2009 - April 2010. Developed Standard Operating Procedures as related to duties of Sanitary Sewer, Water, Streets, Drainage, and Property Management divisions of Public Works; implemented systematic approach (instead of haphazard approach in effect) to responding to needs of public; revised job descriptions as applicable to Public Works; city liaison with various municipal, county, and state entities; assisted Permit Department in reviewing construction and stormwater plans for various developments as related to sound engineering practices and applicable regulations; revised subdivision regulations for compliance with sound engineering practices and applicable regulations; prepared long-term plans for upgrading of municipal sanitary sewer, gas, and water utility main lines in certificated area; prepared grant applications for various applicable projects; advised Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding engineering practices; responded to inquiries by administration and citizens; and other related duties. Supervised 34.
City of Jackson – Senior Civil Engineer. October 2004 – October 2009. Assisted in preparation of ARRA applications. Provide contract administration for municipal capitol projects; inspect city projects for compliance with approved construction plans/specifications; review & recommend for payment project change orders & monthly estimates: prepare agenda items for City Council approval; review subdivision construction plans and final plats for compliance with city specifications, state laws, & recognized engineering principles; respond to citizen and City Council inquiries; liaison with various governmental agencies; brief City Council on projects; revise Subdivision Ordinance; involved with American Public Works Association accreditation; help prepare annual department budget; various administrative duties such as recommend hiring, disciplinary actions, awarding contracts, and other related duties; other duties as required. Supervise 4 professionals and 5 technicians.
Chan Burns & Associates – Consulting Engineer. May 2004 – September 2004. Design & layout of subdivisions, streets, drinking water systems, individual wastewater systems, storm shelters, and retail stores; flood elevation certificates; land surveying; preparation of construction plans & specifications; other related activities. Supervised 1.
Mississippi Department of Health – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Coordinator/ Environmental Engineer IV. December 1999 – April 2004. Revised program regulations for compliance with federal regulations & Safe Drinking Water Act; spoke to related organizations about program; attended various related federal seminars; prepared annual Intended Use Plan & federal grant applications; interpreted regulations when reviewing applications and proposed uses; ensure program was responsive to current needs within the state; prepared and distributed related literature; other duties as required.
Chan Burns & Associates – Consulting Engineer. July 1996 – December 1999. Design & layout of subdivisions, streets, drinking water systems, individual wastewater systems, storm shelters, & retail stores; flood elevation certificates; land surveying; preparation of construction plans & specifications; other related activities. Supervised 1.
Hinds County Department of Public Works – Construction Engineer. March 1993 – June 1996. Assisted in Four-Year Plan and Annual Budget preparation; supervised Construction, Drainage, Paving, & Bridge crews as well as Engineering Department; liaison with various governmental agencies; prepared right-of-way needs & deeds; prepared priority lists for county projects; reviewed/revised 6 month bid specifications; assisted in annual State Aid inspection; provided technical assistance to field construction projects; prepare project estimates; review subdivision construction plans and final plat; review subdivision construction; determination of base flood elevations; review site plans; citizen inquiries; heavy haul permit applications and inspection of affected county roads; review permit applications for utility placement within county right-of-way; other duties as required. Supervised 43.
Mississippi Department of Transportation – DOT Engineer. January 1985 – March 1993. Determined capacity of various bridges on state highways; project construction inspection for compliance with approved construction plans & specifications; layout of various project components; complied data necessary for monthly estimate preparation and final project closeout; preparation of right-of-way plats and deed descriptions; attended related seminars; other related duties as required.
Radio Shack – Store Manager. September 1978 – December 1980. Prepare weekly and monthly product orders based on budget and customer demands; walk-in traffic; bimonthly inventory; attend managerial training session; review/revise efforts to increase store sales/profit while minimizing expenses; review/ improve efforts to increase store traffic; other related duties as required. Won all expenses paid week long trip to Hawaii for top store in District.
EDUCATION
45 hours toward MBA. B. S. Civil Engineering – Mississippi State University. B. S. Microbiology – Mississippi State University. 45 hours business courses – Mississippi State University. Self-financed 100% education.
CERTIFICATION
Professional Engineer (P. E.) #11077 – Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors Professional Surveyor (R. L. S.) #2521- Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors Certified Floodplain Manager (C. F. M.) #US-08-03796 – Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., Certification Board of Regents
TRAINING
Floodplain Management & The National Flood Insurance Program – Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). 32 hours.
Design & Operation of Work Zone Traffic Control – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through Mississippi Center for Technology Transfer (MCT2). 24 hours.
Traffic Engineering Fundamentals – FHWA through MCT2. 24 hours.
Highway Drainage Workshop – FHWA. 24 hours.
Highway Performance Vehicle Detection – Mississippi Department of Transportation through 3M. 8 hours.
Innovative Finance & Statewide Financial Planning – Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). 8 hours.
Public Works Project Management Bootcamp – APWA through PSMJ Resources. 16 hours
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Franklin Covey. 16 hours.
Phase II Storm Water Regulation and Compliance in Mississippi - Lorman. 7 hours.
National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-0700 - FEMA sponsored. 12 hours.
Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS 100 - FEMA sponsored. 4 hours.
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ICS 200 - FEMA sponsored. 4 hours.
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