Russell Long
Certified Building Official
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Certified Building Official with success leading diverse professionals to efficiently and accurately evaluate building plans and inspect facilities for compliance with codes and safety standards.
Strong communication, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Over 21 years of experience working within municipal and governmental guidelines for structures and construction.
Enforces Florida Building Codes and Zoning requirements using local and state guidelines.
Committed to quality construction at all stages.
Started in Hollywood in 2002 as an Electrical Inspector, Over the years advanced career to
Electrical Plan Reviewer,
Chief Electrical Inspector,
Assistant Chief Building Official,
and currently the Chief Building Official
Overseeing a staff of over 50 employees.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Building Official
City Of Hollywood
01.2002 - Current
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Reviewed site permits and licenses of operating contractors.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Investigated complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Present Unsafe structures to Unsafe structures Board.
- Create procedures to tract compliance with 40-50 year building safety inspection program.
- Create procedures to fast track permitting process.
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Long Electric Inc.
Sunrise, FL
01.1992 - 01.2003
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Provided estimates and bids for various electrical work.
- Supervised and oversee Employees.
United States Marine, Corporal
USMCR
08.1983 - 04.1988
- While still Senior in High School, Joined Marine Corp. Delay entry Program.
- Started Boot Camp in August 1984 at Paris Island SC.
- Ft. Eustis Va. - Freight Operation school
- Honorable Discharge - DD214
Education
Electrical Theory, Electrical Calculations,
05.1989
Drafting/Engineering
1985
High School Diploma -
05.1984
Skills
- Permitting Knowledge
- City and County Regulations
- Zoning Requirements
- Safety Awareness
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Performance
- Team Leadership
- Site Investigations
- Construction Compliance
- Problem solving
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Technical Inspections
Certification
- DBPR -State Certified Inspector - #BN2283
- DBPR -State Certified Plan Reviewer - #PX3425
- DBPR -State Certified Building Code Administrator - # BU2002
- DBPR -State Certified Electrical Contractor - #EC13006877
Timeline
Chief Building Official - City Of Hollywood
01.2002 - Current
Licensed Electrical Contractor - Long Electric Inc.
01.1992 - 01.2003
United States Marine, Corporal - USMCR
08.1983 - 04.1988
Apprentice For The Electrical Industry IBEW - , Electrical Theory, Electrical Calculations,
Savannah Vocational School - Sav VoTech - , Drafting/Engineering
ECHS - High School Diploma,
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