Shawn Christianson

• Plans, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff engaged in the operation and maintenance storm drainage systems, parking lot maintenance, facility cleaning and repair, maintenance of the Government Center's buildings and property
• Plans and supervises the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the Tribal Government Center's systems, operations and infrastructure
• Plan, organize, and assigns work schedules, supervises, and inspects the work of maintenance
• Evaluates work performance, determines training needs, and implements necessary training programs
• Researches maintenance history and provides for adequate inventory of materials within budgetary limits, to respond to unanticipated occurrences
• Initiates acquisition of materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete assignments
• Evaluates new equipment, procedures, and policies that impact work assignment areas to ensure compliance of TOSHA Regulations, drafts equipment replacement plans
• Prepares and submits annual budget, monitors monthly expenses to ensure compliance with approved budget and assures all budgeted projects are completed in a timely manner and within budgeted fiscal year
• Assures safe working conditions including public safety and proper handling of equipment in work areas
• Applies technical knowledge to solve maintenance, repair, and construction problems including the review, comment on, and modification of plans
• Participates in project reviews
• Prepare cost estimates for approved projects, prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) for each approved project, prepare Scope of Work (SOW) for each project, maintain files for all equipment, repairs, replacements, work orders
• Assure the maintenance agreements are in place for all equipment, security system, and HVAC system
• Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment
• Maintains records of projects and routine maintenance including the activity of work teams, costs, time, and technical matters such as specifications, drawings, changes and updates
• Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services for all maintenance projects
• Prepares reports, memos, and correspondence
• Upgrades maps and keeps current with changing technology as it applies to assigned area
• Responsible for personnel issues, such as interviewing, hiring, orientation, training development, supervision, delegations, evaluations, and disciplinary actions; will perform these functions in a timely manner
• Implements work procedures for the facilities department, including issuing written and oral instructions
• Performs routine field inspections of the Government Center building
• Responds to service calls in efficient manner
• Prepares departmental paperwork and any reports m regards to the department and company needs
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Investigates and resolves patron complaints regarding customer service issues
• Ensures compliance with all departmental, company, state and federal laws, policies, procedures and any other applicable rules and regulations; will also help to enforce all required safety codes
• Coordinates maintenance and modification departments/vendors required safety codes
• Provides project management and oversight of various aspects of property, including planning, construction, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery and buildings
• Performs lawn care maintenance, snow removal of walkways and parking lot, and provides maintenance on the sprinkler system.

Base/ Camp Manager (BCMG) 2016 to Current

provides support for camp operations, including base camp and spike camps, as well as manages equipment and facilities utilized in support of all incident functions. The BCMG supervises camp crews performing facilities support work and reports to the Facilities Unit Leader (FACL). The BCMG works in the Logistics functional area.

Security Manager

The Security Manager (SECM) is responsible for organizing and supervising the Security unit, as well as for providing safeguards needed to protect personnel and facilities from loss or damage. The SECM may supervise multiple Security Specialists Level 1 (SEC1) and Security Specialists Level 2 (SEC2), and/or contractors. The SECM reports to the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) and works in the Logistics functional area.

Facilities Unit Leader 2016 to Current

The Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) is responsible for organizing and supervising the Facilities Unit. The FACL establishes Incident Command Post (ICP), spike camps, incident facilities, and incident base facilities. The FACL may supervise Base Camp Managers (BCMG), contractors, and Camp Crews. The FACL reports to the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) or the Logistics Support Branch Director (SUBD) and works in the Logistics functional area.

Ground Support Unit Leader 2017 to Current

The Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) is responsible for managing, organizing, and supervising the Ground Support Unit on wildland fire incidents and provides support functions for transportation, fuel, and equipment repairs to all sections on the incident. The GSUL supervises Equipment Manager(s) (EQPM), contractors, and driver(s) and reports to the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) or Support Branch Director (SUBD). The GSUL works in the Logistics functional area.

Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager (EQPM) works in the Ground Support Unit on wildland fire incidents and is responsible for completing pre- and post-inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment, providing repair services, and maintaining documentation for inspections and services. The EQPM reports to the Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) and works in the Logistics functional area.

Logistics Section Chief Type 1 2018 to Current

The Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) is responsible for managing, organizing, and supervising the Logistics section on wildland fire incidents and serves as a member of the Command and General Staff (C&G) for the Incident Management Team (IMT). The LSC1 supervises the Service (Communications, Medical, and Food) (SVBD) and Support (Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support) Branch Directors (SUBD) of the Logistics functional area and reports to the Incident Commander (IC). The LSC1 works in the Logistics functional area.

Liaision Officer

The Liaison Officer (LOFR) takes the lead and is the point of contact for assisting cooperating Agency Representatives, including Agency Representatives from other federal, state, municipal, local government, and non-government organizations, on wildland fire incidents. They may be assigned to Type 1, 2, or 3 incidents and can activate assistants as needed. The LOFR reports to the Incident Commander (IC) or Deputy Incident Commander and works in the Command functional area.

Incident Commander Colville Tribe Emergency Management

• Duties include: general maintenance of a 6.4 million square foot facility; keeping staff safe; managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities, ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation -safety data sheets (SDS) material safety data sheets (MSDS) and product safety data sheets (PSDS); responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences; checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies; coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility; using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement; investigating availability and suitability of options for premises; planning best allocation and utilization of space and resources for building and/or re-organizing premises; grounds maintenance of sprinkler systems, mulch/landscape, sprayers, and applicators; oversight and supervision of Building Maintenance Mechanic B employees; operate equipment such as scissor lifts, skyjacks, aerial lifts, forklifts, etc.; responsible for all building trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Position also requires International travel to Mexico for maintenance of corporate owned facility
• Currently journeyman union member of the International Association of Machinists (1AM)
• Hold a Mechanic I Gas License, CPR Certified, Crane Rigging Certified, Forklift/Stacker License, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified.

• Owner and operator of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) business
• Duties included: preparing procurement documents (purchase orders, contracts, etc) to put out tenders for contractors; project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors and staff, calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money; planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives; directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling
• Tribal Projects included: Spokane Indian Housing Authority housing development and Colville Tribe Chief Joseph Hatchery housing development.

• HVAC for large commercial and residential duties included ability to repair, adjust, maintain, retrofit and troubleshoot the following equipment: refrigerant controls, compressors, heat pumps, packaged units, electric motors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, and related controls, water pumps, intake and exhaust fans, capacity controls, reciprocating chillers, cooling towers, etc
• Also had the proficiently perform: soldering, brazing, advanced heat load calculations, advanced heat loss calculations, advanced navigation thru multiple building automation control systems, and be proficient with dial indicators
• Essential works skills required: excellent time management skills, oral and written communications skills, ability to juggle multiple tasks, deal with difficult people, and excellent organizational skills
• Supervised HVAC crew to ensure performance, technical expertise, completion of work assignments, and produced results
• Journeyman of the HVAC Northwest Sheet Metal union, Crane Rigging Certified, CPR Certified, Forklift/Stacker Certified, and held Mechanic I Gas License.