Public Works Management
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Proven Director Parks & Public Works | Helping Cities Translate Their Organizational Goals to Reality.
A leader with twenty-eight years of experience in a variety of personnel management, project management, construction, and design assignments in both the public and private sectors. Expertise in dealing with local government department management, capital improvement programs (CIP) and construction projects, related codes, and ordinances. Excellent customer service skills.
I think that resource management is the most integral part of our everyday lives from a utility perspective. Everything from corporations to families depends on it. I passionately believe that as stewards of these precious resources, we owe it to the communities that we serve to go above and beyond in an effort to meet the needs of more than just today.
Resource quality, affordability, reliability, and educational outreach are my primary focuses. Whether it is resource management or customer service, I strive to push the utility industry further into the 21st century. Combining this with a better connection to end-users gives me joy when I know that we are redefining the way that resources are managed with a focus on sustainability and a customer connection.
Provide full management responsibility for all Parks and Public Works Department services, activities, and operations; develop and administer policies and procedures including Overseeing/Managing Engineering Design and Construction, Inspection, Maintenance, Solid Waste, and NDPES phase II Compliance. Prepare, review, approve, and present all Public Works Department staff reports and agenda items for City Council and Committees/Commissions. Develop and oversee the Parks and Public Works Department budget and capital improvement program; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Serve as project manager for major engineering/parks & public works programs; ensure compliance with appropriate codes, regulations, and ordinances in coordination with and under the advice of the City Attorney. Represent the Parks & Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate Parks & Public Works Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri · Master of Business Administration
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois · Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
