Director of Facilities

• Jun 2023 - Present

Safety Program Manager

• Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

• Develop and implement FMDC safety strategies or culture, safety plans, and standards and ensure compliance with established standards;• Develop safety related best practices and provide safety related instruction to team members on safety checklist, safety chats, use of PPE, and other form of communications;• Conduct field observations and safety inspections to analyze safety risks of facilities and construction sites as needed. Identify Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts and mitigation strategies to correct those actions and conditions;• Provide recommendations for improving occupational safety in the workplace as well as safety rules for building occupants • Develop and maintain a safety resource page on the FMDC website, post safety training presentation, and develop an internal and external communication strategy for safety related information;• Collect, analyze, and measure safety related metrics such as workplace accidents, injuries, and cost related to incident. • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using the Tableau and PowerPoint applications;;• Maintain documentation of all safety related issues, such as best practices, policies, procedures, and workplace accidents, risk assessments, etc.;• Partner with risk management and workers compensation professionals to mitigate lost time accidents;• Coordinate with State of Missouri Office of Administration Continuity of Operations Plan- COOP, and activities assisting in policies, reporting, and mitigation actions in case of disruption event of OA business operations, • Review project plans and specifications to ensure safety measures are accounted for.• Work closely with Architects and Engineers to identify potential safety and code concerns during design and offer solutions• Review contractor safety programs that work on state property• Work with local and regional staff to identify code issues and provide solutions Show less

Capital Improvements Manager

• Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

• Completes site inspections and proposes new projects.• Develops scope of work and prioritizes projects.• Collaborates with Physical Security, Planning, Project Management, and Technology partners.• Manages and coordinates construction activities.• Completes and maintains a six-year Capital Improvement plan for all facilities in a region• Ability to manage expense and capital budgeting processes in a manner that optimizes expenditures and achieves expected results.• Supervise the Regional Procurement Team. Show less

Director of Code Services

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

• Directs and coordinates the administration, interpretation and enforcement of multiple jurisdictions code services including plan review, permitting and inspections. • Coordinates business development and marketing efforts of the Code Services Division. • Manages $2,100,000.00 budget with fiscal project management responsibility for multiple service agreements and work authorizations. • Develops and implements minimum plan review standards, minimum inspection standards, policies and procedures for multiple code cycles from 2003 ICC through 2021 ICC codes. • Develops and maintains educational and training standards for Code Services staff. • Develops code adoption strategies and coordinates code adoptions with multiple jurisdictions transitioning from various code cycles. • Supervises multi-jurisdictional staff including building officials, plans examiners, inspectors, and permit technicians. • Coordinates plan reviews, permits, inspections, and enforcement actions. • Issues Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and Final Certificate of Occupancy (FCO). • Assists staff with difficult technical or administrative issues to ensure compliance with adopted codes of various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). • Explains code provisions, ordinances and standards to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, and the general public. • Maintains plan review records, inspection records and prepares applicable reports as necessary. • Drafts ordinances pertaining to construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. • Coordinates and performs plan reviews for external and internal stake holders including municipalities, universities, and government agencies. • Completes building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections of commercial, industrial, institutional, educational, and residential occupancy classifications. Show less

Capital Improvement Specialist II

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

*Plans, coordinates, and directs new construction and preventative maintenance and repair projects. *Maintains an agency’s long-range capital improvement plans; manages project requests and funding process. *Supervises staff ensuring projects are completed according to established timeframes and within outlined specifications. *Works closely with agency staff, field staff, public officials, architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors on new construction, repairs, and physical plant maintenance issues; offers resolutions to technical and procedural problems. *Prepares construction plans and specifications for projects which includes developing scope of work, determining field measurements, and preparing cost estimates. *Plays a lead role in the development and management of capital improvement budgets. *Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports relating to capital improvement projects. *Conducts feasibility studies concerning possible new facilities, including on-site inspections of existing structures and infra-structures as well as assessments of sites for possible development. *Serves as liaison with other state agencies involved in capital improvement projects. *Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties; receives general administrative directions. Show less

Chief Building Official/Facility Manager

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2017

* Plans, directs, and supervises code enforcement activities. * Provides staff support to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Appeals, Board of Adjustments, and Development Review Committee. * Prepares revisions to city codes, ordinances, and local regulations; provides technical building code advice to department staff, other city employees; explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other parties. * Demolition program project manager – procure bids, schedule, monitor, and close out projects. * Develops and implements department policies and procedures * Oversees the enforcement of the building and construction ordinances as adopted by the city; conducts inspections when necessary; reviews plans, specifications and other documents for code compliance. * Consults with contractors, architects, engineers, and developers regarding building plans, zoning and construction codes. * Manages and supervises the department staff; assists staff with difficult technical or administrative issues. * Assigns work and supervises staff; conducts performance evaluations. * Researches problems and complaints concerning commercial and residential building, building construction. * Provides project management for municipal property construction and improvement projects. * Assists with long-range planning for maintenance and improvement of city properties. * Hires and supervises maintenance workers for facility maintenance and community center. * Oversees purchasing, storage and inventory of building maintenance supplies. * Prepares and executes requests for proposals for public facility upgrades. * Develops specifications and costs for projects; conducts pre-proposal meetings; meets with respondents and reviews project scope, monitors the work and schedules of outside contractors. * Coordinates annual inspection of elevator. * Coordinates city generator services and maintenance contract. Show less

Technical Services Supervisor

• Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

* Supervise 7 team members. * Monitor processes to ensure product is manufactured according to customer specifications. * Collaborate with all departments, customer auditors, and USDA to ensure food safety compliance. * Conduct monthly safety training. * Perform HACCP audits, and verifications. * Document deviations from HACCP / SSOP Plans. * Supervise 7 team members. * Monitor processes to ensure product is manufactured according to customer specifications. * Collaborate with all departments, customer auditors, and USDA to ensure food safety compliance. * Conduct monthly safety training. * Perform HACCP audits, and verifications. * Document deviations from HACCP / SSOP Plans.

Environmental Public Health Specialist III

• Jul 1994 - Aug 2003

* Supervise Environmental Health Staff. * Manage county wide Environmental Health Program. * Food Safety inspections of all restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores. * Health and Safety inspections of all lodging establishments and child care providers. * Enforcement of county on-site sewage ordinance * Lead Risk Assessments for children with elevated blood lead levels. * Water quality sampling for private wells and regulated facilities. * Supervise Environmental Health Staff. * Manage county wide Environmental Health Program. * Food Safety inspections of all restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores. * Health and Safety inspections of all lodging establishments and child care providers. * Enforcement of county on-site sewage ordinance * Lead Risk Assessments for children with elevated blood lead levels. * Water quality sampling for private wells and regulated facilities.