JOSE TORRES

• Plan, supervise and conduct studies of administrative and operational activities, including fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, work flow and space utilization; oversee the Inventory Management and Control of resources, including capital fixed assets; coordinate the preparation of detailed reports and applications; prepare damage assessment estimates for submission; submit documentation to state and federal agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters.

• Coordinate the preparation of a division or unit budget; analyze need for budget items requested and evaluate compliance with program objectives and priorities; make recommendations for the transfer of funds; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines.

• Administer purchase service contracts; monitor adherence to contract terms; process/prepare grant applications and participate in competitive bids.

• Direct and oversee compliance of all departmental equipment and fleet inventory.

• Oversee division staff in the development and maintenance of emergency event procedures and resources; develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures.

• Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate response and recovery to multi-hazard emergency or disaster conditions involving earthquakes, major fire/wildfires, biological, hazardous materials, flooding, and other potential hazards; coordinate the preparation and maintenance of the emergency response plans.

• Review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs; participate in various meetings and present and/or gather data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; confer with various public and private agencies and officials to encourage active participation in disaster preparedness planning and the commitment of human and material resources for mobilization during an emergency.

• Direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of a variety of professional, administrative and clerical support tasks; develop, conduct and prepare instructional materials for training and in-service programs for emergency response personnel; present public education demonstrations in areas of expertise and/or certification; analyze and interpret local, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to emergency services.

• Coordinate and provide support to emergency personnel and/or operation activities, including duty officer programs and operations/coordination centers.

• Assign staff to track and compile ongoing incident status information; evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of exercise and event responses.

• Responsible for the inventory and distribution of items for our two warehouses. I have 120 trailers spread throughout the County of Riverside at various hospitals, fire stations, fleet sites and schools with specific inventories that fulfill certain needs during an emergency.
• Designated fleet chief for my department. Fleet consists of 40 vehicles, 120 trailer and 30 generators. I obtain quotes, create purchase orders and coordinate our vehicle code 3 outfitting and wrap jobs. I work closely with County Fleet to coordinate maintenance of fleet.
• Have worked extensively in the EOC, DOC, IMT, and MHDOC during emergency operations . Develop plans and SOP’s for logistical department projects.
• Developed and manage departments logistical on call staff and procedures. Developed departments PSPS activation SOP
• Maintain and update CERS, AQMD and all other environmental health permits for our generators.
• Coordinate and perform maintenance, surplus and other support services functions. Maintenance includes generators, trailers, emergency equipment and office furniture.
• Familiar with a variety of tools.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ServiceNow, Peoplesoft and RivcoPro software.
• Logistics Chief for Statewide Medical Health Functional Exercise and Emergency Operation Center.
• Operate Forklifts. Tow trailers from 12ft to 40ft in length

• I was assigned to the Stock Clerk position at the Riverside University Health Systems receiving dock.
• I loaded and unloaded hospital and office supplies from trucks.
• Perform physical inventory of materials received to ensure all items have been received for Fiscal. Input data in computerized system.
• Deliver packages and supplies to various floors in the hospital. Prepare for the return of damage items. Answer phones and route calls.
• Perform customer service through out the hospital. Review requisitions to ensure all information is correct. Ship and track packages.
• Order supplies. Maintain inventory of all medical gases in hospital and place order when needed.
• Use Peoplesoft to add/update receipts and review P.O information.
• Contact vendors for discrepancies and other various reasons.
• Use Fed Ex software to ship individual parcels and freight items. Forklift & electric pallet jack certified through Riverside County.

• While serving in the United State Army, stationed in Germany I was assigned to patrol and maintain security to the base and base entry points.
• Ensured correct military procedures were followed and performed when processing, arresting, and detaining individuals.
• Interview suspects and witnesses. Obtain sworn statements from all involved parties in a case.
• Complete cases using COPS computerized system. Make split second decisions to ensure the safety of civilians and other military personnel.
• Conducted TCPs (traffic control points) on highly congested roads. Monitor and maintain Military Police attendance for scheduled training secessions.
• Input and retrieve officer training information utilizing various military databases.
• Interact and cooperate with outside civilian Police Departments and provide a safe working environment. Finger print suspects.
• Participate and supervise a small crew dedicated to ordering, receiving, storing and issuing military weapons, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare requisitions and place orders with various military vendors.
• Perform periodic physical inventory and record auditing for equipment and material accountability.
• Load and unload freight, supplies and equipment from trucks. Inspect items to identify damage and verified deliveries matched against invoices.
• Clean, dust, sweep, organize and maintain items in stock room. Input, retrieve and maintain a computerized record keeping system.