Pamela Ness
Palmer,AK
Summary
Dedicated, dependable and focused on making positive impact with careful work. Highly organized with sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills and decisive nature. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Right of Way Inspector
Matanuska Susitna Borough
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Inspected and examined utility, road construction, encroachment, and driveway permits to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and application documents.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Used measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions of materials and products.
- Conferred with applicants regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs.
Code Compliance Officer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.2007 - 01.2022
- Enforced compliance with Borough regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes, and health and safety.
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems. Issued citations and appeared in court.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Entered into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new records or update existing ones.
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Implemented the NFIP program as a certified Floodplain Manager.
Deputy Fire Marshal
State Of Alaska
08.1995 - 12.2000
- Performed fire and life safety building inspections and fire investigations in support of fire and life safety prevention, training, and investigation statewide.
- Performed as journey level in the series in which incumbents direct the administration of State and Federal fire regulations and laws to conduct fire and life safety surveys of existing buildings, investigate questionable conditions, prepare safety reports, and testify as to circumstances and incidents for court proceedings.
- Conducted fire investigations to determine origin and cause and testified in court as expert witness.
- Operated personal computer, software and systems to develop and maintain records and reports of fire inspections.
- Issued court citations for uncorrected violations and recommended remedial actions in court testimony.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Provided training as an Instructor at the Public Safety Academy.
Deputy Chief Dive Team, Firefighter, Rescue Tech
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
02.1988 - 05.1999
- Supervised Dive Team Members in rescue operations and body recovery.
- Trained Dive Team Member in Diving, Swift Water Rescue, Low to High Angle Rope Rescue, Ice Rescue, Mud Rescue, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, CPR.
- Performed as Incident Commander on emergency scenes.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Airport Police and Fire Officer II
State Of Alaska
08.1988 - 08.1995
- Performed law enforcement, aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF), hazardous materials response, rescue, emergency medical services, and safety functions at state owned international airports.
- Enforce traffic violations, make arrests, issue citations, make reports and complaints of crimes, investigate complaints of crimes, suspicious activities, and violations.
- Patrol airport grounds and terminal, security gates, tenant organization, and aircraft parking areas.
- Enforce state and federal statutes, airport and FAA regulations, issue citations, make arrests, transport prisoners, and testify in court.
- Investigate motor vehicle and aircraft accidents.
- Assist customs, public health, and immigration officials.
- Perform crime scene investigations to include theft, burglary, assault, and death investigations
- Perform ARFF duties to include regular training and drills.
- Operate motor vehicles, boats, snow machines, and a variety of firefighting and crash rescue equipment to include large firefighting apparatus, rapid intervention vehicles, and interior access vehicles.
- Respond to EMS emergencies inside the terminals, ramp areas, surrounding foot and vehicle patrol areas, local parks, coastal trails, and other areas that are not easily accessible.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science, Fire Science, Physical Science
University of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska Sitka, AlaskaHazus Professional Certification -
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD02.2014
Floodplain Manager Certification -
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MD09.2008
High School Diploma -
Butte High School
Butte, Montana06.1979
Skills
- Grade Marking
- Defect Removal
- Specifications Conformance
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Dimensional Measurement
- Blueprint Understanding
- Regulatory Requirements
- Industry Standards
- Effective Writing
Timeline
Right of Way Inspector
Matanuska Susitna Borough
01.2022 - 08.2022
Code Compliance Officer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.2007 - 01.2022
Deputy Fire Marshal
State Of Alaska
08.1995 - 12.2000
Airport Police and Fire Officer II
State Of Alaska
08.1988 - 08.1995
Deputy Chief Dive Team, Firefighter, Rescue Tech
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
02.1988 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Police Science, Fire Science, Physical Science
University of Alaska
Hazus Professional Certification -
Emergency Management Institute
Floodplain Manager Certification -
Emergency Management Institute
High School Diploma -
Butte High School
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