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John Wotruba

Green Bay

Summary

Competent safety coordinator with some experience at Oneida Nation, recognized for enhancing workplace safety through comprehensive audits and training. Proven expertise in Wisconsin UDC codes and mentoring inspectors, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance. 30 + years inspection experience with all types of Wisconsin buildings covering both residential and commercial applications. Extensive knowledge of Wisconsin building codes and previous exposure to the Oneida Safety law. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of potential violations and ability to convey minimum code standard. Possesses excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills to provide advise and expertise to clients.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division of Public Works - Safety Coordinator

Oneida Nation
01.2025 - Current
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.

UDC Consultant - Advanced

WI. Department of Safety and Professional Services
07.2006 - 07.2024

Plan review and inspection of one and two family dwellings.

Plan review and inspection of manufactured and modular homes.

Worked in partnership with local municipalities to ensure the proper enforcement of UDC building codes.

Liaise with customers, builders and municipalities while providing guidance and interpretation of the Uniform Dwelling Code. Worked with and audited manufactured and modular home builders.

Investigated complaints with all types of residential structures.

Trained municipal inspectors on yearly code changes and updates that were implemented by the department.

Commercial Plan Examiner/Building Inspector

WI. Department of Safety and Professional Services
11.1989 - 07.2006
  • Developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering open communication and collaboration.
  • Managed high volume of plans, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of complex buildings, ensuring all necessary codes were satisfied prior to approval.
  • Mentored younger, less experienced reviewers and inspectors sharing best practices and assisting in their professional growth.
  • Maintained turnaround times by effectively managing tasks and prioritizing deadlines.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality adhering to industry standards, Wisconsin Administrative, and IBC Code requirements.

Education

Associate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI

Skills

  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • WI certification for UDC Construction inspector
  • WI certification for UDC Electrical inspection
  • WI certification for UDC HVAC inspection
  • Training and mentoring
  • Safety training
  • Workplace inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Oneida Safety Law Knowledge
  • Wisconsin Commercial Building Code knowledge
  • Wisconsin UDC Code Knowledge

Certification

WI UDC Construction inspector.

WI UDC Electrical inspector

WI UDC HVAC inspector

Timeline

Division of Public Works - Safety Coordinator

Oneida Nation
01.2025 - Current

UDC Consultant - Advanced

WI. Department of Safety and Professional Services
07.2006 - 07.2024

Commercial Plan Examiner/Building Inspector

WI. Department of Safety and Professional Services
11.1989 - 07.2006

Associate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
John Wotruba