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Alphonso Johnson

Chester

Summary

Adaptable professional with over a decade of experience in fire investigation and building inspection. Skilled in critical thinking and relationship building, delivering comprehensive reports and community presentations to enhance public safety and compliance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Investigator

City Of Hampton
Hampton, VA
09.2011 - 09.2027

Fire Investigator Duties

  • Examine fire sites, collect evidence, and conduct analyses to determine the cause of a fire or explosion.
  • Photograph damage and evidence related to fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
  • Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony; interview, interrogate, and arrest suspects related to arson.
  • Work closely with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to prosecute suspects in arson-related crimes.
  • Provide sworn testimony in criminal prosecutions.
  • Develop and participate in community public education activities.
  • Promoted public safety by delivering presentations at community events on topics such as fire prevention strategies and emergency planning measures.
  • Collaborated with other experts such as chemists or engineers to analyze complex fire-related evidence, ensuring comprehensive investigation processes.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with witnesses, property owners, and first responders for accurate case documentation.
  • Prepared detailed reports on fire incidents, outlining investigation findings and potential safety recommendations.

Building Inspector

City of Newport News
Newport News, VA
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Conducted thorough inspections of residential and commercial buildings for code compliance.
  • Collaborated with contractors to resolve construction issues and ensure regulatory adherence.
  • Evaluated building plans and specifications to identify potential compliance violations.
  • Provided guidance on safety regulations to promote best practices in construction projects.
  • Mentored junior inspectors, enhancing team knowledge and inspection accuracy.
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings from inspections and recommendations for improvements.
  • Streamlined inspection processes, reducing turnaround time for approvals and enhancing productivity.
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Maintained detailed records of all inspections, permits, and violations issued for future reference and analysis.
  • Conducted regular site visits to verify that work was being performed according to approved plans.
  • Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with local government officials, enhancing collaboration on building regulation enforcement efforts.

PRN Chaplain

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
Newport News, VA
05.2020 - 06.2025

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the chaplain ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

  • Collaborate with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care. Follows departmental policies and protocols.
  • Recognizes the sacramental needs of the patient population.
  • Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
  • Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner, providing competent emotional and spiritual care to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
  • Provide effective pastoral ministry by employing, in addition to basic pastoral skills, advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including but not limited to, emotional processing, reframing for meanings and perspectives, and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.

Education

Master of Science - Theology

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-1994

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation skills
  • Stress management

Timeline

Building Inspector

City of Newport News
09.2022 - 06.2025

PRN Chaplain

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2025

Fire Investigator

City Of Hampton
09.2011 - 09.2027

Master of Science - Theology

Virginia Union University

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Troy University
Alphonso Johnson