Joshua Cotten
Clayton,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Compliance Specialist
07.2023 - Current
- Performs routine erosion control inspections of active development sites and maintains inspection reports, monitor compliance of such sites and initiate enforcement activities when appropriate
- Performs final inspections for Storm water permit to ensure installation of Storm water Control Measures and accepts as-built plans and certifications
- Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with the Town’s environmental regulations; coordinate enforcement action with State and Federal agencies as needed
- Assists in implementing the Town’s NPDES Phase II Storm water Permit under the supervision of the Town Engineer
- Assist in review and tracking of annual Storm water Control Measure reports
- Assists in implementing the Town's illegal discharge detection and elimination ordinance
- Coordinates compliance with flood damage prevention regulations
- Performs dry weather flow and water quality field monitoring as needed
- Investigates citizen complaints and concerns regarding erosion drainage flooding etc
- Assists with an annual education program available to all Town employees’ citizens and surrounding communities
- Works with citizens, businesses, new personnel staff and internal service providers on a variety of customer service issues related to storm water management; responds to citizen requests for storm water information
- Prepares and maintains detailed records and files
- Assists in preparing annual reports of compliance for NCDEQ
- Coordinates field activities and designs changes with the consultants and contractors
- Performs construction observation for storm water projects
- Performs related duties as required.
Code Enforcement, CZO
07.2019 - Current
- Review and enforce Town Code of Ordinances in Town limits and ETJ
- Complete site inspections to ensure properties follow Town Code
- Respond to resident complaints to verify if violation of the Code exists
- Review Zoning permits for decks, accessory structures, concrete pads, driveways, signs, pools and residential additions
- Review to completion Zoning Applications including but not limited to; fences, decks, accessory structures, driveways, pools, patios, residential additions as well as, temporary and permanent sign applications and ABC Permits
- Build rapport with community to better educate what the Town expects for its residents to ensure safety and aesthetics
- Enforcement of all sign regulations throughout the Town including bandit sign pulling in all Right of Way areas within the Town and site visits within the community to all businesses in violation of illegal, unapproved signs
- Respond to complaints to better determine if a violation exists.
Property Maintenance
Town of Clayton
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Train employees on safety regulations on CDL equipment
- Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance
- Mow lawn either by hand or riding mower
- Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and shrubs
- Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes
- Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others
- Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth
- Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to prevent falling
- Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties
- Sweep and blow walkway of any debris
- Cut down trees and prune limbs that pose any danger to workers and residents
- Trim shrubs and pull weeds
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
- Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as needed
- Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
Aviation Ordnance Man Petty Officer 3rd Class
US Navy
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Supervised 10 sailors in loading and assembling ordnance onto aircraft
- Instructed sailors with daily tasks
- Completed 3M maintenance onboard all spaces on three separate aircraft carriers
- Conducted and instructed safety checks on all equipment
- Maintained proper readiness and upkeep of all ordinance
- Received multiple awards including, Air Warfare Specialist, Mag Rat of the Month, and Straits of Magellan Completion.
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
09.2007 - 07.2012
- Actively assisted customers with questions, product information, and payments
- Provided customers with information about sales, promotions, or events held in the store
- Recommended products based on needs or desires from customers
- Unloaded freight trucks and stocked shelves with products.
Education
High School Diploma -
01.2007
Skills
- Motivated for task completion
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
- Works well with team members
- Excellent time management
- Adaptability
- Self-management
- Continuous learning
- Problem solving and decision making
- Works well under pressure
Timeline
Environmental Compliance Specialist
07.2023 - Current
Code Enforcement, CZO
07.2019 - Current
Property Maintenance
Town of Clayton
08.2016 - 07.2019
Aviation Ordnance Man Petty Officer 3rd Class
US Navy
08.2012 - 08.2016
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
09.2007 - 07.2012