John D Barger
Elkins,WV
Summary
Seasoned Civil Engineer with a robust background in managing complex highway projects, including the notable Corridor H for the USDA Forest Service. Expert in negotiation and multidisciplinary collaboration, I excel in fostering strategic partnerships and achieving compliance with environmental standards. Proven track record in leading teams to deliver projects efficiently, demonstrating both technical proficiency and strong leadership skills. Experienced Liaison professional identifies opportunities to expand business relationships with entities outside the business. Specialties include developing partnerships and collaborative agreements through negotiation and ensuring all services are delivered effectively. Skilled and mature with sound judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
WVDOT Liaison, GS-0810-12
USDA Forest Service
Elkins, WV
10.2015 - Current
- Collaboration/mediation/facilitation of all things WVDOH and US Forest Service, primarily Corridor H – a new 4-lane divided highway through National Forest land
- Build and foster agency relationships for successful outcomes
- Lead a team of biologists, engineers, and land managers in identifying and implementing key measures associated with heavy-highway construction
- Attend weekly meetings with Contractor and WVDOH
- Coordinate needs and requirements between Design-Build team and Forest Service personnel
- Coordinate resource survey needs and data between WVDOH and Forest Service
- Oversight of construction on Kerens to Parsons section 1 & 2 & 3 (approximately 10 miles of highway construction in steep terrain)
- Coordination of design needs and design review comments between WVDOH and Forest Service
- Assist and coordinate permit for Parsons to Davis core borings
- Plan and facilitate monthly meetings with senior leadership of FHWA/DOH/USFS
- NEPA coordination and oversight for WVDOH projects on National Forest land
- Environmental requirements and Forest Management Plan compliance
Civil Engineer, GS-0810-11
USDA Forest Service
Elkins, WV
06.2006 - 10.2015
- Supervision of construction & maintenance crew – Plan, assign and manage the road maintenance program of work for our 1700 mile road system
- Management of ERFO program when emergency/disaster events occur
- Serve as COR/Project Supervisor administering road construction contracts ranging from routine to complex
- Program Manager for Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP)
- Bridge Program Manager and NBIS certified bridge inspector for the Monongahela and Wayne national forests
- Provide input and technical guidance to other program areas on engineering related issues as related to NEPA and environmental constraints
- Serve as the Project Manager and Forest Service Liaison to the FHWA/WVDOH for the Corridor H Highway project that intersects National Forest
- Initiate and foster partnership development with outside public and/or private agencies and individuals
- 60 day detail as District Ranger for the Cheat/Potomac District
- 10 month detail as Forest Engineer
CAD Technician
Brian Moseley & Associates, Inc.
St. Thomas, USVI
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Created mapping using AutoCAD Land Desktop 2004 for multiple surveys including boundary, topographic, as-built/title, and site planning surveys
- Assisted in subdivision planning, permitting, layout and mapping
- Conducted routine investigations and surveys in order to update title surveys
- Assisted survey crew when necessary
- Researched deeds for information relative to surveys
- Prepared boundary descriptions and maps for registration with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office
South Zone Engineer, GS-0810-11
USDA Forest Service
Marlinton, WV
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Supervised 6 permanent employees (including the Construction and Maintenance crew) and 3 seasonals
- Planned, assigned and directed work for the staff supervised
- Worked as the south zone engineer performing and managing various tasks including but not limited to design of trails, bridges, culverts, retaining walls, timber sale roads, etc
- Worked with recreation program to design and develop contracts to improve recreation facilities
- Trained and assisted watershed personnel in developing road decommissioning contracts
- Managed road use permits
- Performed as project supervisor on multiple public works projects
- Performed bridge inspections and managed the Bridge Inspection Program including updating and managing the Infra database for bridges
- Provided input and guidance to other program areas related to engineering issues
- 120 day detail to the Chugach NF in Alaska as a bridge engineer for the Iditarod National Historic Trail project
Highway Engineer Trainee
WVDOT – Division of Highways
Elkins, WV
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Spent two years in training to become a project supervisor for major construction projects
- I was assigned to assist in the project management and supervision of 1 mile of a major 4-lane highway (Corridor H), including a 7 span, 900 ft
- Pre-stressed concrete bridge
- Total project cost: 16 million
Education
Master’s Degree - Civil/Structural Engineering
WVU - Constructed Facilities Center
Morgantown, WV06.2000
BS - Civil Engineering, Cum Laude
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV06.1997
Skills
- Negotiation Proficiency
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Resource advocacy
- Strategic partnerships
- Verbal and written communication
- Issue resolution
- Project planning
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Collaborative relationships
References
Available upon request
Professionalorganizations
06/02/04, West Virginia Professional Engineer, No. 15983
Timeline
WVDOT Liaison, GS-0810-12
USDA Forest Service
10.2015 - Current
Civil Engineer, GS-0810-11
USDA Forest Service
06.2006 - 10.2015
CAD Technician
Brian Moseley & Associates, Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2006
South Zone Engineer, GS-0810-11
USDA Forest Service
01.2002 - 06.2005
Highway Engineer Trainee
WVDOT – Division of Highways
01.2000 - 01.2002
Master’s Degree - Civil/Structural Engineering
WVU - Constructed Facilities Center
BS - Civil Engineering, Cum Laude
West Virginia University
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