Lisa Schaeffler
Jericho,Vermont
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Public Works
Town of Milton VT
01.2023 - Current
- Plan and direct Public Works Department operations, including supervising the Milton Highway and Water/Wastewater Departments and coordinating projects involving streets, sidewalks, storm systems, water and wastewater operation and maintenance, winter operations, engineering, capital improvements, and annual budgets
- Assist, review, and supervise work of consultants retained to assist the Town on special projects
- Review planning and zoning projects to ensure the Public Works Standard Specifications are met
- Responsibilities include: Grant applications and administration, Addressing community concerns and communications, Administration of Operating Budgets and Capital Budgets, Annual Stormwater MS4 State Compliance, Implement new technologies to make the Department more efficient, Administer FEMA requirements as necessary, Project management.
Assistant Director of Public Works
Town of Williston VT
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Assist the Director with the direction and management of the Public Works Department, including street and road maintenance, sidewalk & path maintenance and development, public water & sewer systems maintenance, parks & recreation, Town owned properties and oversight of subdivision development construction
- Responsibilities include planning, directing, administering, and supervising the following: Water & Sewer Department Operating & Capital budgets, Road and sidewalk maintenance and construction oversight, Water main breaks & sewer pump station failures, Site Plan review and Construction Inspection, Grant writing & management, Project coordination, Stormwater Projects & State compliance, Community concerns and interaction, Website Maintenance, FEMA management.
Engineering Technician
Town of Williston VT
03.2008 - 01.2013
- Inspect construction projects, provide administration insight, complete field inspection and administer the stormwater management program
- Duties include: Annual stormwater certifications, inspections and permit renewals, Field inspection for private and public construction projects, Assist in the development and management of path and walk program, Site plan reviews, Assist in grant writing, Permit renewal as required for water and sewer systems.
Project Engineer
ESPC
03.2006 - 03.2008
- In charge of individual development projects including: coordination with clients, state and local representatives to obtain necessary permits and approvals
- Develop an itemized cost estimate while maintaining a strict budget and schedule
- Projects Include: Driver Training Pad for the Police & Fire Academy in Pittsford, VT, Several Sidewalk feasibility studies and designs throughout the state, including St
- Johnsbury, Arlington, Hinesburg and Shaftsbury, VT, Design, stormwater analysis and permitting including State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for a Hampton Inn & Suites in the Town of Plattsburgh, NY, Design and permits for the Ice Barn in the town of Milton, VT.
Staff Engineer
Llewellyn-Howley, Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2006
- Designed and developed commercial, residential and municipal projects
- Completed site plans, specifications, permit applications and presentations at hearings
- Functions include project coordination, client/contractor coordination, and correspondence with municipal, state, and federal agencies to expedite the land development process
- Projects Included: City of South Burlington, VT, Department of Public Works, design and permitting, Milton Rental, Milton, VT, design and permitting, Camp Ingalls, wastewater system design, North Hero, VT, Alburgh Fire Station, design and permitting Alburgh, VT, 33-unit housing subdivision, design and permitting Hinesburg, VT, 75-room hotel, design and permitting St. Albans, VT.
Education
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Vermont School of Engineering
Burlington, VTSkills
- FEMA requirements
- Federal Highway Rules
- Autodesk Land Desktop – AutoCAD
- Arc Map 101 GIS
- Microsoft: Word, Excel & Power Point
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Pedestrian safety
- Operating Budgets
- Transportation Planning
- Complaint resolution
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
2024 1st Vice President of the New England American Public Works Association
2022 Event Coordinator of the Vermont Municipal Equipment Show & FIeld Day
Retired Volunteer Fire Fighter, Marine and Ice Rescue Technician
Certification
Donald C. Stone, APWA, Level 2 Certified Public Works Profession - Manager, CPWP-M
Awards
- 2021 New England American Public Works Association Member of the Year
- 2015 Green Mountain Water Environmental Association, Stormwater Person of the Year
- 2002 North Hero Volunteer Fire Member of the Year
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- New England American Public Works Association
Timeline
Director of Public Works
Town of Milton VT
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Public Works
Town of Williston VT
01.2013 - 12.2022
Engineering Technician
Town of Williston VT
03.2008 - 01.2013
Project Engineer
ESPC
03.2006 - 03.2008
Staff Engineer
Llewellyn-Howley, Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Vermont School of Engineering
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