Jeffrey Siebel
Cedar Falls
Summary
Fire safety professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring safety compliance. Proven track record of thorough inspections and effective risk mitigation strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in fire codes, safety protocols, and hazard identification.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor Plumbing Apprenticeship Course
Hawkeye Community College
08.2016 - 05.2025
- Taught Plumbing courses, providing instruction to up to 22 undergraduate students.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Adapted course materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in notably higher student satisfaction rates.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Commercial Fire Inspector
City of Waterloo
05.2012 - 05.2025
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Supported fellow inspectors by sharing knowledge and expertise in specific areas of concern.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Worked with building owners and users to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant fire code regulations, laws and accepted standards.
Maintenance Plumber
City of Waterloo
11.1996 - 05.2012
- Educated clients on proper care and use of plumbing systems to prevent future problems, increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with other maintenance professionals to ensure cohesive service delivery across various building systems.
- Improved facility efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems.
- Minimized project delays due to scheduling conflicts or unforeseen challenges, demonstrating adaptability when faced with changing circumstances.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced building safety by promptly addressing and resolving emergency plumbing issues.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing competitive pricing on parts and materials needed for job completion.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Young Plumbing And Heating
10.1988 - 11.1996
- Delivered high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of each project undertaken as a Licensed Journeyman Plumber.
- Demonstrated expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing various types of plumbing for commercial clients.
Police Officer
City of Waukon Iowa
08.1987 - 10.1988
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
City of Dysart Iowa
05.1986 - 08.1987
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Education
No Degree - Inspection Certification
International Code Council
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, WashingtonAssociate of Science - Police Science
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Waterloo, IA05-1985
Skills
- Online Teaching for years 1-4 Plumbing Apprenticeship as well
- Fire code compliance
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire prevention strategies
- Hazardous materials identification
- Fire protection systems
- Fire suppression equipment
- Life safety evaluations
- Code enforcement
- Fire dynamics
- Building construction expertise
- Inspection report writing
- Occupancy classification
- Firefighter training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Hazard identification
- Post-fire inspection
- Team collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Public safety
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
- Safety inspection
- Building inspection
- Professional demeanor
- Corrective action planning
- Report preparation
- Violation investigation
Timeline
Adjunct Professor Plumbing Apprenticeship Course
Hawkeye Community College
08.2016 - 05.2025
Commercial Fire Inspector
City of Waterloo
05.2012 - 05.2025
Maintenance Plumber
City of Waterloo
11.1996 - 05.2012
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Young Plumbing And Heating
10.1988 - 11.1996
Police Officer
City of Waukon Iowa
08.1987 - 10.1988
Police Officer
City of Dysart Iowa
05.1986 - 08.1987
No Degree - Inspection Certification
International Code Council
Associate of Science - Police Science
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
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