Experience

Argyle Independent School Dst

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transportation Specialist

  • 2015 - Present



Employees Retirement System of Texas

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Retired

  • 2013 - Present



Sanger Independent School Dst

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transportation Specialist

  • 2014 - 2015



TxDOT

• Projects Manager

  • 2012 - 2013

  In 2012 I returned back into the construction field as a Project Manager to oversee roadway and bridge construction projects and the inspection forces needed to ensure we had sufficient coverage of employees to monitor the work of contractors.As a leadworker I developed the expert skills in public relations and for maintaining effective working relations with individuals and groups including inspectors, contractors, adjacent property owners, concerned citizens, and the travelling public. I was responsible for training in a field environment several new-hire employees the skills and techniques in reading and interpreting applicable plans and maps, applicable inspection methods, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment used in building and maintaining roadways, bridges, and other related structures in compliance with the plans and required specifications. I also prioritized their work assignments to ensure all aspects of work were inspected. I was responsible for addressing and answering complaints deriving from adjacent property owners and concerned citizens. Show less

• Environmental Coordinator

  • 2006 - 2012

  My duties included coordinating the completion of the monthly environmental inspections of the containment area and the diesel tank, valves, and piping to ensure compliance with the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator rules and policies with respect to environmental issues related to department activities. I was responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the District Maintenance Office Environmental Coordinator concerning environmental inspections for the area office and maintenance section facilities. While I was the SPCC Coordinator our area office and maintenance section received ratings of superior and excellent during environmental inspections. I have expert skills in preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports associated with the environmental related inspections in accordance with departmental practices and procedures.I was responsible for planning and implementing environmental related training to ensure the area office and maintenance section employees are educated and motivated to do their jobs in compliance with departmental environmental rules and regulations. I have the proficient skills in training in field and classroom environments.My duties include coordinating the completion of the weekly environmental inspections of the erosion control measures and devices to ensure compliance with departmental rules and policies with respect to environmental issues related to department activities and the Construction Stage Gate Checklist. I was responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the District Construction Office Environmental Coordinator concerning environmental inspections for the area office and maintenance section projects. I have expert skills in preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports associated with the environmental related inspections in accordance with departmental practices and procedures. Show less

• Safety Coordinator

  • 1996 - 2012

  In 1996 I became the Safety Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Area Office and additionally the Maintenance Section in 2006. My job duties include coordinating with the Area Engineer, the Maintenance Supervisor, the District Safety Officers, and the Occupational Safety Division to ensure the area office and maintenance section employees are educated and motivated to do their jobs safely in compliance with departmental rules and regulations including the Occupational Safety Manual and the Handbook of Safe Practices.I was responsible for coordinating the completion of the multitude of monthly safety inspections including fire extinguishers and first aid kits to ensure compliance with departmental safety policies and procedures. I was responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the District Safety Office and the Occupational Safety Division concerning safety inspections and safety audits. I have expert skills in preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports associated with safety related inspections and audits in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.I was responsible for scheduling and coordinating presenters for our monthly safety meetings and planning and implementing safety related training. I have the proficient skills needed for training in a field, classroom, and computer-based environments.I was responsible for coordinating and implementing the investigations of accidents involving departmental vehicles & equipment, and bodily injury incidents involving our employees. I am trained as an Accident Investigation Supervisor and know how to exercise logic and reasoning in order to define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make decisions that support needed objectives and I have expert skills in preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports associated with accidents and injuries containing personal and sensitive information in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Show less

• Utility Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2006

  I coordinated the designing, permitting, and installation/relocation inspection process of franchise utility facilities being installed and/or relocated within state right of way gaining a thorough knowledge in maintenance inspection procedures.I was responsible for and managed the reviews of the installation, relocation, and maintenance permit submittals from the franchise utility owners determining if the materials, locations, and practices were in compliance with State, District, and local maintenance contract procedures and policies.I was responsible for and have an expert skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups including utility inspectors, project managers, utility contractors, and franchise utility owners. I was responsible for the schedules, materials, and equipment needed in order to get the franchise utilities designed and relocated within the allotted time frames in order to keep projects on schedule without undue utility delays. Show less

• Construction Inspector

  • 1987 - 1998

  I developed an extensive knowledge in the inspection and testing practices, procedures, and techniques for Preparation of Right of Way, Excavation, Embankment, Lime Treated Subgrade, Cement Treated Base, Flexible Base Courses, Hot Mix Asphaltic Paving, Concrete Paving, drainage structures and associated appurtenances including Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Corrugated Metal Pipe, Box Culverts, Manholes, Curb Inlets, Ditch Inlets, Headwalls and Wingwalls, Safety End Treatments, and larger structures including bridges and overpasses.I gained an extensive knowledge and skill in the preparation and maintaining of project records, files, and reports involving calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. I reviewed and approved records, files, and reports completed by other employees so I could prepare the monthly estimates and final estimates so the contractors could be accurately paid for work performed. I maintained the material on-hand records keeping in compliance with the project budgeting methods and procedures. I was responsible for monitoring the estimate to ensure the project was kept on budget. I would anticipate overruns needed to complete the project and would coordinate with the Engineer to get proper approvals.I gained an extensive knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and was the Department Responsible Person (DRP) on several large scale complex multi-million dollar projects for the barricades, signs, and traffic control device inspections to ensure the barricades, signs, and traffic control devices were in compliance with the TMUTCD along with local governmental laws for safeguarding people and property free from danger, injury, liability, and damage. I was responsible for completing the day-time and night-time barricades, signs, and traffic control device inspections on a monthly basis, and completing and filing the required records, files, and reports within the required time frame. Show less