Elvin Hernandez
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated, accomplished, and results-oriented leader with 12+ years of experience – demonstrating dedication to public service and operational and administrative success. Expertise in municipal capital improvements and public works, including inspections, planning, facility management, and construction management combined. Considerable knowledge of both Public Works and Facilities principles, practices, and methods applicable in various settings; thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal policies, laws, and regulations affecting projects. As a director and municipal official, assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to City procedures. Experience in determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, expediting workflow, and conducting the necessary research to compile comprehensive reports.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Public Works / Building Official
City of Bunker Hill Village
2023.06 - Current
- Successfully manages the daily operation of the City’s Public Works Department which includes CIP, Utilities, and Community development.
- Effectively ensures that public funds are expended in a fiscally responsible manner including guiding the departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Capital Improvement Program Manager
City of Cibolo
2022.11 - 2023.06
- Managing and coordinating assigned Capital Improvement Program projects within the City; Reviews and coordinates with the City Engineer and Director of Public Works the applications for subdivision preliminary and final plats, subdivision construction plans, supplies input to the City’s master land use plan, supplies input to the City’s master plan for water, wastewater, transportation, trails and parks; Provides input related to the requirements of the City’s ordinances, codes and master plans for the development of property.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
Director of Public Works
City of Converse
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Successful supervision of the public works field operations director with administration of operation and maintenance for all public works processes Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable State, Federal, and local regulations relating to Streets, Water, Fleet, Parks and Facility Maintenance as well as for those regulations related to Wastewater Operations.
- Oversees and monitors the daily operations of Streets, Water, Fleet, Parks, Facility Maintenance and Wastewater Departments
- Works closely with other department heads, engineers, developers and contractors regarding public works activities and projects
- Regular attendance to all needed City Council and other meetings
- Performs other tasks, as required or assigned by City Manager.
Streets Foreman (Interim) / Assistant City Stormwater Inspector
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Lead in developing concrete plans by scheduling and supervising work crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of streets, and traffic markings, signs, catch basins, storm drains, creeks, and ditches
- Efficiently perform management duties
- Complete field inspections of city owned stormwater systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, codes, and permits
- Respond to complaints and reports of stormwater violations, such as illicit discharges, work without tickets, and work in critical areas
- Develop better City plans for the completion of stormwater projects
- Provide information and technical assistance to property owners, contractors, and property management firms regarding stormwater systems and related City regulations, statutes, codes, and permit requirements
- Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and evaluate work performed in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s parks and grounds infrastructure
- Efficiently coordinate crews to complete daily/weekly facility maintenance.
Grounds & Parks Foreman / Facilities Manager
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Lead in developing plans by scheduling and supervising work crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of grounds and park infrastructure, large playscapes, exercise equipment and facilities including 10 buildings across the City
- Efficiently perform management duties
- Complete field inspections of all Parks and Grounds infrastructure that includes various playscapes and public facilities
- Respond to complaints and reports of Park violations, such as illicit discharges, unapproved events, and vandalism
- Develop better City plans for the completion of Parks and Recreation projects
- Provide information and technical assistance to property owners, contractors, and property management firms regarding all parks systems and related City regulations, statutes, codes, and permit requirements
- Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and evaluate work performed in all projects, maintenance, and repair of the City’s parks and grounds infrastructure
- Efficiently coordinate crews to complete daily/weekly facility maintenance.
Crew Supervisor / Street Maintenance Worker
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Utilized expertise in serving as a Ground Supervisor responsible for directing and coordinating all City grounds – leading and managing crews in mowing/trimming City facilities and rights-of-way, including drainage easements and business corridors
- Cultivated trees, shrubs, flowers, and the seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of City grounds
- Supervised removal of leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from all City grounds
- Instructed team members in the proper use of tools and equipment and assisted the Director and Foreman of public works in administration and management of grounds functions
- Managed 7+ square miles of city property that contained close to 28K residents with further plans of annexing property within the next three, six, and twelve months – growing area to close to 10 square miles of the property and over thirty thousand residents
- Managed operation, maintenance, and upkeep of backhoes, John Deere shredder tractors, mules, pickup trucks, skid steers, dump trucks, pesticide trucks, mulch shredders, and other various pieces of equipment varying in size.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Navy
2013.08 - 2019.01
- Managed office procedures and administrative duties
- Audited and reviewed publication libraries were looking for discrepancies and updates
- Advised on potential corrections and plans of action
- Completed tasks by DOD rules
- Ordered and prepared over 150 ordnance publications and checklists for a department with 100% accuracy
- Trained team members on specific rules, regulations, and upkeep of various programs with 100% accuracy of departmental documents and records
- Effectively maintained communication in oral and writing format
- Held weekly meetings with department supervisors on weekly plans and time-sensitive tasks, resulting in zero errors
- Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision to 30+ personnel completing 3500+ maintenance hours a year
- Rendered monthly training and instruction to 6 personnel on program management, resulting in 100% library reference accuracy
- Used Microsoft Office to order, edit and replace memorandums, publications, and checklists
- Responsibilities included effectively utilizing supply ordering systems to order over $190,000 in parts.
Onsite Assistant Manager
City of Converse
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Effectively communicated project and program status to key stakeholders through meetings and reporting
- Provided leadership in coordinating with outside contractors on various large-scale projects based on City needs
- Generated monthly reports to the Director to track the amount of work and equipment that was completed to ensure that goals and strategic objectives set by the Director were accomplished
- Prepared forecasts for budgets on projects and maintenance programs
- Performed onsite evaluation of work to ensure project specifications
- Managed everyday office procedures and customer care
- Kept books up to date and conducted daily audits and balances
- Supervised 6 team members in everyday safety and procedures in accordance with city regulations
- Held monthly knowledge, safety, and fitness training under City regulations and American Red Cross.
Education
MBA - Business Administration - Managment
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2024-12
Business Administration in Management -
University of the Incarnate Word
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Associates of Science in General Studies -
San Antonio College
Skills
- MBA - Master Business Administration - Management (2024)
- Bachelor, Business Administration
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Certified Stormwater Inspector
- Associate of Applied Science
- Successful Team Goals/Objectives
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Control
- Staff Development
- Contract Management
- Logistics Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Operations Management
- Innovation management
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership Abilities
- Time Management
- Safety Regulations
- Project Management
- Training & Development
- Problem Solving Skills
- Program Management
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Team Training
- Communication Skills
- Safety Work Compliance
Certification
- NPDES Stormwater Inspector Certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- CDL Class B license
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Public Works / Building Official
City of Bunker Hill Village
2023.06 - Current
Capital Improvement Program Manager
City of Cibolo
2022.11 - 2023.06
Director of Public Works
City of Converse
2022.06 - 2022.11
Streets Foreman (Interim) / Assistant City Stormwater Inspector
2022.01 - 2022.11
Grounds & Parks Foreman / Facilities Manager
2020.10 - 2022.01
Crew Supervisor / Street Maintenance Worker
2019.10 - 2020.10
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Navy
2013.08 - 2019.01
Onsite Assistant Manager
City of Converse
2009.01 - 2013.01
MBA - Business Administration - Managment
Lamar University
Business Administration in Management -
University of the Incarnate Word
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Associates of Science in General Studies -
San Antonio College
- NPDES Stormwater Inspector Certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- CDL Class B license
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