CURT COGHLAN
Indianola,IA
Summary
I am seeking an opportunity to provide positive leadership in environmental protection. I am interested in working with the public providing help and guidance in the field of environmental protection.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Code Enforcement Officer
Polk County
05.2016 - Current
- Improved community safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations in residential and commercial properties.
- Enforced compliance with county regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Prepared documentation by writing site plans, letters of transfer inspection, letters of citations and violations for individual citizens, and letters of time of transfer of system regulations.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, enabling effective interpretation and enforcement of local codes.
Director of Warren County Environmental Health
Warren County
03.2008 - Current
- Administration of the Environmental Health Department for Warren County
- Responsible for developing policies and procedures to administer effective Environmental Health processes
- Developed and monitored yearly Environmental Health budget
- Liaison between Warren County Board of Supervisors, Warren County Board of Health and the Environmental Health Department
- Conducted Supervision and hiring of personnel in the Environmental Health Department
- Worked with other departments in Warren County to conduct activities and programs in the most efficient manner
- Responsible for administration and writing grants to the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources
- Made numerous contacts with employees and directors of the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources and various other organizations in environmental protection
Environmental Health Field Specialist
Warren County
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Investigate verbal and/or written complaints from the public
- Worked with the public on environmental risks, program objectives, code ordinances, and county policies regarding environmental health matters
- Wrote reports that explained the problems of code ordinances, identified alternatives and proposed solutions
- Inspected various wastewater treatment systems, private wells to assure county codes are being implemented
- Inspected tanning salons, swimming pools, and tattoo parlors as part of Iowa Department of Public Health requirements
- Attended meetings as directed
Classroom Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
07.1998 - 03.2005
- Responsible for teaching all subject matter to elementary students ages 10-13 with an emphasis placed on science
- Worked closely with parents, staff and administration
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans
- Participated in professional development, staying current on best practices in education
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Herschel-Adams Corporation
04.1995 - 07.1998
- Supervised shift of up to 20 people in accomplishing warehouse duties
- Met deadlines in getting orders shipped using various transportation methods
- Wrote reports for upper management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Indianola, IABachelor of Arts - General Studies with minors in business and coaching
University of Northern Iowa
Indianola, IASkills
- Clear communication skills
- Investigation techniques
- Effective communication
- Legal compliance
Certification
- CIOWTS-Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Systems
- Lagoon I-Certified operator of a community wastewater system
- CPO- Certified Swimming Pool Operator-Pool Inspection
Philanthropy
- Indianola Noon Lions Club
- Member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Indianola
Timeline
Code Enforcement Officer
Polk County
05.2016 - Current
Director of Warren County Environmental Health
Warren County
03.2008 - Current
Environmental Health Field Specialist
Warren County
03.2005 - 03.2008
Classroom Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
07.1998 - 03.2005
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Herschel-Adams Corporation
04.1995 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies with minors in business and coaching
University of Northern Iowa