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Philip Bethea

Florence,SC

Summary

Project-focused Public Services Director with a background analyzing organizational issues and collaborating amongst multiple government sectors. An energized leader with over 10 years of solving problems efficiently while focused on operational success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Public Services

City of Hartsville
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with the City Manager and other directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Addressed conflicts with staff and public immediately, listening to all sides and making educated decisions regarding resolutions.
  • Developed and managed annual budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on public services.
  • Completed infrastructure projects within budget constraints by effectively monitoring project progress and controlling expenses.
  • Retained strong knowledge of utilities production, facilities management and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership.
  • Fostered cross-departmental collaboration sharing resources expertise towards achieving common goals benefitting communities served.
  • Oversaw grant applications process for funding assistance on vital infrastructure projects resulting in successful awards acquisitions.
  • Developed comprehensive asset management plans outlining maintenance schedules and capital improvement projects for long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Assistant District Traffic Engineer

SCDOT - District 5
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • Prepared detailed technical reports documenting analyses performed, methodologies used, results obtained, and recommendations formulated.
  • Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing transportation networks through thorough data analysis and field observations.
  • Conducted comprehensive traffic impact studies to inform infrastructure planning decisions.

Resident Construction Engineer

SCDOT - Florence/Williamsburg Counties
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Managed roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic control and other projects from start to finish.
  • Reviewed work of technicians to maintain compliance with SC Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful completion of large-scale projects.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently throughout projects, ensuring timely delivery within constraints.
  • Performed rigorous quality control checks on engineering drawings and documents.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Finance

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2024

Civil Engineering, B.S. -

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Latta High School
Latta, SC
05.2009

Skills

  • Staff training/development
  • Negotiation
  • Capital Spending
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Contract Administration
  • Financial Planning
  • Operating Budgets
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
  • Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer
  • Water Distribution Class D
  • Water Treatment Class D

Additional Employment

  • Resident Construction Engineer, SCDOT - Darlington, 07/2016-07/2017
  • Assistant Resident Construction Engineer, SCDOT - Darlington, 04/2015-07/2016
  • Engineer/Associate Engineer I, SCDOT - Florence County, 05/2013-04/2015

Timeline

Director of Public Services

City of Hartsville
06.2022 - Current

Assistant District Traffic Engineer

SCDOT - District 5
10.2018 - 06.2022

Resident Construction Engineer

SCDOT - Florence/Williamsburg Counties
07.2016 - 10.2018

Masters of Business Administration - Finance

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Civil Engineering, B.S. -

Clemson University

High School Diploma -

Latta High School

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