Daniel Larman
Enterprise,OR
Summary
Project-focused Public Works Director with a background analyzing organizational issues. An energized leader with over 10 years of solving problems quickly and effectively while staying current on all federal, state and local laws related to public works. Offering undeniable reporting, presentation and listening skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Administrator
City Of Joseph
Joseph, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of 7 personnel.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
- Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Managed payroll, transactions, invoicing and budgeting to decrease financial inconsistencies.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
Engineer Project Inspector
Kitsap County Department Of Community Developement
Port Orchard , Washington
11.2021 - Current
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Public Works Director
City Of Elgin
Elgin, OR
12.2010 - 08.2019
- Addressed conflicts with staff and public immediately, listening to all sides and making educated decisions regarding resolutions
- Interviewed job applicants, asking appropriate questions regarding background, expertise and education
- Reviewed each departmental employee's work performance and advised on ways to improve overall progress
- Retained strong knowledge of utilities production, facilities management and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership
- Analyzed completed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success
- Forecasted and directed effective management and financial control, eliminating over $1.2 million in debt
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 6 staff members to achieve optimal productivity
- Aligned organizational objectives with company's mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of The City of Elgin
- Supported and supervised team of 6 public works professionals
- Improved supply chain to reduce materials costs and optimize distribution
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Facilitated over $3.2 in annual business for 9+ years
- Oversaw daily administrative operations, including wastewater, drinking water and streets and storm drains
- Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies
Utility Worker 2
City Of John Day
John Day, OR
05.2002 - 12.2008
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Worked with water and sewer customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional utility service
- Worked with operators to resolve utility problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
- Assisted water and wastewater operators in daily functions
- Performed snow removal from streets, sidewalks and City owned properties
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA06.1994
Skills
- Well-trained in Excel, word, office
- Issue resolution
- Organizational analysis
- Compliance requirements
- Effective communication
- Interviewing and hiring
- Staff performance management
- Program oversight
- Financial administration
- Negotiation
- Staff management
- Budgeting
- Contract oversight
- Community relations
- Crisis and emergency communications
- Plant operations oversight
- Reporting and documentation
- Strategic thinker
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proposal writing
- Operating practices
- Process improvement techniques
- Codes and zoning
- Municipal civil liability
- Workplace security
- Quality assurance
- Compliance and regulatory
- Budgeting and finance expertise
- Sanitation practices
- Sound judgment
- Public safety and security
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
- Program evaluation
- Approachable
- Fact-finding and investigations
- Community-based planning
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- New construction and renovation
- Safe equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Residential construction
- Front end loader operations
- Project estimation and bidding
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Construction management
- Following directions
- Commercial construction
- Routine cleaning
- Construction background
- Loader controls
- Heavy equipment operation
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Safety and compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance
- Blueprints and schematics
- Effective communication skills
- Ground disturbance issues
- Maintenance procedures
- Safety program understanding
- Hydraulics
- Lockout remedies
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Operating hydraulics
- Team development
- Commercial driving expertise
- DOT regulations
- Air Brake Certification
- Safety-conscious
- Trip planning
- Supply chain and resource management
- Defensive driver training
- Excellent time management
- Deadline-driven
- Computer-savvy
- Purchasing
- Knowledge of state roads and highways
- Forecasting
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- Excellent sense of direction
- Proficient in MS Office
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Budget management
- Valid Oregon driver's license
Timeline
Deputy Administrator
City Of Joseph
03.2022 - Current
Engineer Project Inspector
Kitsap County Department Of Community Developement
11.2021 - Current
Public Works Director
City Of Elgin
12.2010 - 08.2019
Utility Worker 2
City Of John Day
05.2002 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
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