Charles Casimir
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Talented Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations bringing 18+ years of combined experience in defining company policies and implementing training, creating and managing department's budget, staying on top of employment trends, legal issues and best practices, calculating payroll and balancing personnel, initiating, planning, executing, and controlling hurricane preparedness, conflict resolutions, recruiting the best contractors for outsourcing work, overseeing hiring objectives and job description creations, purchasing software or other tools to improve department efficiency, maintenance work, utilities/water plant operations, facilities maintenance, shipping/receiving, Installations, mechanical pipe fitting, plumbing and building construction / ground maintenance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations
City of Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach, Florida
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed site and department performance to improve quality of services and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives.
- Recommended improved methods of budget construction and administration.
- Prepared Agenda Cover Memo's and Attended Commission Meetings
Operations Manager/Utilities
City of Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach, FL
06.2019 - Current
- .Create and manage the department's budget
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Created corrective actions based on adverse KPI trends.
- Define company policies and implement training Monitor internal HR systems and ensure compliance
- Oversee hiring objectives and job description creation
- Stay on top of employment trends, legal issues and best practices Purchase software or other tools to improve department efficiency
- Calculate payroll and balance personnel Implement and monitor contractors day to day
- Monitor/Create compliance reports initiate meetings regarding conflict resolution initiating, planning, executing, and controlling hurricane preparedness.
Meter Services Supervisor/Interim Operations Manager
City of Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, oversees work, counsels, recommends corrective action, and completes and/or participates in employee performance appraisals.
- Trains subordinates in departmental operations and work performed; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; familiarizes them with work area, location of supplies, and departmental policies; and trains them in technical aspects of work functions.
- Coordinates cross-training of field crew; collaborates with other supervisors to develop schedules for interchange of staff between divisions.
- Assists in planning of projects and departmental operations; calculates cost and effort necessary for job completion; assists with preparation of departmental budget and bid specifications for materials and equipment.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and as built drawings, instruction manuals, and operating guides.
- Create and manage the department's budget
Plumber/Backflow Technician/Utilities Crew Leader
City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
- Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports Repair and maintain plumbing, distribution systems, wastewater systems, backflow devices, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
- Supervised crews when needed. Inspect, Install, troubleshoot, and repair all types of backflow devices. Also, Install new water/wastewater services. Repair and backfill sites.
- Supervised all project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
Public Service Worker 2
City of Tamarac
Tamarac, FL
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and related equipment according to prescribed standards and codes.
- Locates valves in water mains prior to required repairs. Repairs valves, operates de-watering pumps and makes service taps.
- Excavates earth manually surrounding job-site prior to repairs and servicing as needed.
- Trained service workers and supervised different job sites.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as vehicle, trucks, trailers, power tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, pumps, generators, pressure cleaner, valve exercising machine, torches, etc.
- Set up Proper MOT for traffic control.
Plumber's Apprentice
Local Union 719
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2006 - 08.2012
- Local 719 provides the best skilled workers throughout the United States.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Operated equipment such as welding rigs, heavy machinery and power tools and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Used troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Education
PMP Certification -
Florida International University
Miami, FL03.2021
B.A. Degree - Business Management
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Project management abilities
- Conflict mediation
- Communication improvements
- Dedicated
- Business and Operations Management
- Goal attainment
- Flexible
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Quality Assurance
- Records Organization and Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Business Leadership
- Team Building/Leadership
- Delegation
- High-pressure environments
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
Accomplishments
- 30-hour OSHA Course - Department of labor.
- Apprentice of the Year.
- Black Belt Certification
- WPLG Local 10 News Highlights
- https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/07/20/south-florida-cities-utilizing-high-tech-screens-to-keep-litter-out-of-biscayne-bay-and-local-waterways/
- https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/09/01/high-tech-screens-are-new-weapon-against-litter-in-south-florida-waterways/ in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs.
Certification
- Advanced TTC Certification
- Wastewater Certification
- Stormwater Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour
- CDL Truck Driver
- Confined Space Certification
- Level 1 Water Distribution License
- Certified TTC Instructor
- Certified Water Distribution Instructor
- Backflow Certified
- Soldering & Brazing Certification
- Emergency Management System FEMA 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- PMP Certificate of Completion
- Certified Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor CUC1226164
References
References Available Upon Request
Additional Information
- Plumbing License - State of Florida
Timeline
Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations
City of Hallandale Beach
06.2021 - Current
Operations Manager/Utilities
City of Hallandale Beach
06.2019 - Current
Meter Services Supervisor/Interim Operations Manager
City of Boynton Beach
02.2017 - 06.2019
Plumber/Backflow Technician/Utilities Crew Leader
City of Fort Lauderdale
03.2015 - 02.2017
Public Service Worker 2
City of Tamarac
08.2012 - 03.2015
Plumber's Apprentice
Local Union 719
04.2006 - 08.2012
PMP Certification -
Florida International University
B.A. Degree - Business Management
- Advanced TTC Certification
- Wastewater Certification
- Stormwater Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour
- CDL Truck Driver
- Confined Space Certification
- Level 1 Water Distribution License
- Certified TTC Instructor
- Certified Water Distribution Instructor
- Backflow Certified
- Soldering & Brazing Certification
- Emergency Management System FEMA 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- PMP Certificate of Completion
- Certified Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor CUC1226164
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