Reviews building plans and permits for commercial and residential construction projects in Shelby County, TN.

• Serve as liaison between the County and local non-profits, real estate agents and other government entities regarding fair housing issues.• In consultation with the Department Administrator, develop program design, develop investigative strategies and plans, interview victims of housing discrimination, conduct training of testers, and conduct tests in the areas of rental, sales, lending, and accessibility.• Help to develop Shelby Counties annual Fair Housing Plan.• Reports to Finance Manager who is responsible for the entiredepartment’s financial accounting.• Conduct on and off-site fair housing seminars.• Implement strategies to address issues attained from Shelby Counties Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.• Create and submit quarterly reports to HUD using the Federal Disaster Reporting System (DRGR).• Cooperate with private law firms and governmental enforcement agencies in legal or administrative actions.

• I manage $2.7 million federal grant used to stabilize the foreclosure crisis in Shelby County.• Under my watch Shelby County has been one of the top performing Grantees in the Nation and 2nd in the State of Tennessee.• I ensure the NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) is operating in compliance with federal guidelines. • I monitor contracts between non-profit partners to insure compliance with NSP program regulations and requirements. • I review and process all paperwork related to the expenditure of NSP funds including expenditures associated with property acquisition, contractor payments, and sale of NSP units.• I monitor every aspect of the project from beginning to end.• I assist the Housing Department in monitoring, preparing, and controlling of the NSP budget.• I prepare and submit quarterly and annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. • I verify income eligibility of NSP clients renting, leasing, and/or purchasing property under the NSP program. • I develop and issue RFPs, contracts, and documents related to the expenditure and use of NSP funds. • I ensure data related to Federal Disaster Recovery Grantee Reporting (DRGR) System is entered accurately.• I maintain a working relationship with various non-profits, contractors, vendors, and federal agencies. • I utilize the DRGR system to create vouchers and to draw down federal funds for NSP activities • I attend local and out-of-state HUD sponsored training sessions as necessary and/or required by HUD. . • I also perform other related responsibilities as required or directed.

Responsible for loading dangerous goods packages for transport on aircraft. Handle all specialty freight including Radioactive, Toxic, Infectious Substances, Flammables, and non Flammable chemicals. Ensure that all materials are safe for load and properly separated and loaded according to Dangerous Goods Administration and FAA standards. Review and classify new items to determine whether they should be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous for transportation. Prepare the flight manifest for aircraft listing all dangerous good shipments, compatibility and separation requirementsEnsure proper paperwork is attached to every package and is properly marked with correct hazard labels. Show the dangerous goods containers to pilots and ensure hazardous shipments are loaded and properly secured on aircraft prior to departure. Responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork and keeping a 30 day file of all dangerous goods documents.

Responsible for loading dangerous goods packages for transport on aircraft. Handle all specialty freight including Radioactive, Toxic, Infectious Substances, Flammables, and non Flammable chemicals. Ensure that all materials are safe for load and properly separated and loaded according to Dangerous Goods Administration and FAA standards. Review and classify new items to determine whether they should be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous for transportation. Prepare the flight manifest for aircraft listing all dangerous good shipments, compatibility and separation requirementsEnsure proper paperwork is attached to every package and is properly marked with correct hazard labels. Show the dangerous goods containers to pilots and ensure hazardous shipments are loaded and properly secured on aircraft prior to departure. Responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork and keeping a 30 day file of all dangerous goods documents.

Reviews engineering plans, plot plans, and other related documents for compliance with the sign design review, and construction regulationsExplains to applicants the procedures for obtaining use permits, variances, and appeals of interpretations, and assists applicants with the processing of sign permit applicationsPerforms sign surveys to determine the size, height, method of illumination, status, and number at each business location Responds to Action Request Forms and investigates violations of zoning, design review, and sign regulations Discusses violations with responsible parties or their legal representative to bring about code compliance without court actionPrepares case summaries and initiates requests for criminal complaints when legal action is necessary to obtain code compliance, and testifies in court on behalf of the City and or CountyConducts follow-up inspections to ensure that violations are discontinued, altered, or removedInterprets and responds to questions from the public about the Design Review, Sign, and related ordinancesInvestigates premises for which sign permits have been issued to ensure that work is being done in accordance with zoning and sign regulationsAssesses permit fees to customersAttends and participates in Zoning Administrator and Board of Adjustment hearingsApproves and issues sign permitsApplies Design Review to signs for increased height and area allowanceEnsure permits are acquired and all fees are paid for any and all special event activities within the city and countyDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

Performed general construction duties as assigned Assisted in the construction of new structures and renovations to existing onesSupervised small projects in absence of my father to ensure work was completed on time Ensured materials were onsite and all safety guidelines were followed in order to maintain safe work environment

Used AutoCad to draw power distribution grids and analyze power supply sourcesWorked with customers to define power distribution Responsible for maintaining CAD drawings for different job locations.Designed transformer foundations for a ground transformer used for underground service Designed fire evacuation map for building and posted it in locations to be easily recognizedBecame of aware of MSDS sheets for office and became familiar with areas of MSDS sheets that were vital to specific job functions.