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David Michael Henderson

Tuscaloosa,Alabama

Summary

Forthright, innovative and engaged in community agencies to help improve the quality of life in our city. Retired after 40 years of service with Tuscaloosa County has fostered an understanding of a sense of ownership in our community.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Coordinator

Tuscaloosa County Commission
12.1990 - 05.2021
  • Supervised the construction of 140 bridges in Tuscaloosa County, City of Tuscaloosa and City of Northport
  • Supervised the construction and maintenance of roads in Tuscaloosa County
  • Supervised roadside vegetation management program
  • Supervised Bridge Inspection operation of Tuscaloosa County
  • Supervised traffic control signage operation for Tuscaloosa County
  • Spearheaded Precast Bridge Program for Tuscaloosa County which was awarded Project of the Year for Counties by American Public Works Association

Design Engineer

Tuscaloosa County Commission
01.1982 - 12.1990
  • Prepared plans for road and bridge construction projects
  • Designed rural addressing system for Tuscaloosa County
  • Supervised Bridge Inspection program
  • Reviewed subdivision plats
  • Developed Job Cost accounting program

Planning Assistant

Tuscaloosa County Commission
10.1980 - 01.1982
  • Assisted in preparation of comprehensive plan for Tuscaloosa County
  • Assisted in preparation of grant applications for Tuscaloosa County

Education

Master of Science - Geography

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science - Geography

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Master of Science - Urban Planning

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Skills

  • Logistical Planning
  • Project Leadership
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Engineering Principles
  • Project Specifications
  • Work Orders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Engineering Leadership
  • Accident Prevention
  • Meeting Deadlines

Accomplishments

  • Supervised the Tuscaloosa County Public Works emergency response to the tornado disaster in Tuscaloosa 2011 including completing the damage claims with FEMA and AEMA
  • Supervised the response of the Tuscaloosa Public Works Department to 14 separate Federal disaster declarations including completing the damage claims with FEMA and AEMA

Affiliations

  • Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa
  • Serve on the Board of Directors of Kentuck Art Center and Festival
  • Serve on the Steering Committee of the Kentuck Art Festival
  • Serve on the Board of Directors of Living RIver, a Presbyterian Church Camp on the Cahaba River
  • Serve on the Construction Committee for Habitat for Humanity
  • Serve on the Board of Directors for the Local Emergency Planning Committee for the Tuscaloosa Emergency Management Agency
  • Serve as Chair for the Advancement Committee for the Black Warrior Council of the Boy Scouts of America
  • Eagle Scout coach for over 100 scouts who have been promoted to Eagle Scout
  • Volunteer with construction crews for Habitat for Humanity


Timeline

Engineering Coordinator

Tuscaloosa County Commission
12.1990 - 05.2021

Design Engineer

Tuscaloosa County Commission
01.1982 - 12.1990

Planning Assistant

Tuscaloosa County Commission
10.1980 - 01.1982

Master of Science - Geography

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Geography

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Alabama

Master of Science - Urban Planning

The University of Alabama
David Michael Henderson