Chris Bragg
Bexley,OH
Summary
As a dependable and responsible member of our Environmental Health team, I am ready to step into the Section Chief role and ensure we continue to lead with integrity, patience, and humility while developing the next group of Environmental Health leaders.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
10.2005 - 11.2009
Football and Wrestling Coach
Bexley City Schools
Columbus, OH
11.2010 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Safety Today Inc.
Columbus, OH
09.2012 - 03.2014
Public Health Specialist-In-Training
City of Columbus
Columbus, OH
03.2014 - 03.2016
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist I
City of Columbus
Columbus, OH
04.2016 - 12.2016
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist II
City of Columbus
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - 03.2020
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist III
City of Columbus
Columbus, OH
04.2020 - Current
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with health standards among environmental health specialists and public health employees during daily operations and emergency responses.
- Supervised, prioritized and assigned daily tasks. Evaluated performance and knowledge.
- Guided employee development to enhance performance and professionalism in technical proficiency and personal conduct.
- Provided on-the-job training to new employees on the proper and safe procedures.
- Conducted regular written and verbal assessments to evaluate employee understanding of tasks.
COMMUNITY OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF
- Contributed to Incident Command System for emergency response during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Oversaw operations of environmental health compliance for licensed and non-licensed facilities, ensuring adherence to public health standards.
- Provide guidance and assist in operations of COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics.
- Collaborated with community partners to guide and streamline vaccine distribution for public administration.
PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR
- Supervises employees assigned to sanitation duties to include conducting performance evaluations, approving/disapproving leave requests, and/or initiating disciplinary actions.
- Maintains schedules of inspections and oversees environmental health activities in an assigned program area.
- Receives and reviews complaints; assigns sanitarians to investigate complaints and evaluates reports of findings and recommends methods of solution.
- Evaluated environmental programs periodically and reallocated tasks to optimize workload balance.
- Visits establishments and facilities to determine the effectiveness of inspections and the uniformity of inspectional techniques used by sanitarians.
- Investigates establishments where repeated violations have been found or where policy requires inspection by a supervisor.
- Determined final interpretations of laws and codes for field staff in areas including food service sanitation and emergency responses; provided advanced technical support to enhance staff capabilities.
- Instructed sanitarians on effective inspection techniques and departmental policies to ensure compliance.
- Issue letters of warning to the owners of establishments or facilities that are not in compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared comprehensive technical reports.
- Provides technical expertise and consultation in response to public health emergencies.
- Plan or conduct training classes for subordinate employees or other groups.
- Presented expert testimony in court to support legal proceedings regarding public health cases. in court.
FIRE AND EMT SERVICES
- Delivered fire protection and EMT services for airfield and structural emergencies, enhancing safety and response effectiveness.
- Responded to aircraft emergencies and structural fires utilizing firefighting equipment and extinguishing materials including rescue truck, and Fire Suppression System.
- Functioned as Senior Rescue Man, and certified driver/operator of rescue truck and Fire Suppression System.
- Supported EMS operations during critical missions in Operation Enduring Freedom.
- HAZMAT certified at the operations level organizing and coordinating HAZMAT operations in aircraft emergencies.
- Maintained firefighting apparatus, performed function tests and preventive maintenance on firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Updated knowledge on new aircraft, ejection seat mechanisms, safety points, and ordnance placement to ensure readiness during emergencies.
- Supported Crash and Salvage Operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, contributing to mission success and recovery efforts.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Franklin University
Columbus, OH06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Communications
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2012
Skills
- 13 years experience in Environmental Health
- 16 years experience in coaching and mentoring student-athletes
- 4 years in the United States Marine Corps
- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007, Operation Enduring Freedom 2009
- Excellent management and leadership skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals of all levels
- Proficient in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and industry specific software
- Exceptional ability to adapt to changing situations, and work effectively in stressful situations while enhancing the morale and effectiveness of personnel
- Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently on a daily basis
- Emergency response coordination
Timeline
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist III
City of Columbus
04.2020 - Current
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist II
City of Columbus
01.2017 - 03.2020
Public Health Environmental Health Specialist I
City of Columbus
04.2016 - 12.2016
Public Health Specialist-In-Training
City of Columbus
03.2014 - 03.2016
Sales Account Manager
Safety Today Inc.
09.2012 - 03.2014
Football and Wrestling Coach
Bexley City Schools
11.2010 - Current
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist
United States Marine Corps
10.2005 - 11.2009
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF
PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR
FIRE AND EMT SERVICES
Master of Public Administration -
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Communications
The Ohio State University