Joe Ferrigan
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** **** ******
City: Grayling
State: MI
Zip: 49738
Country: USA
Phone: 989-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $50,000
Willing to Relocate
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Joseph S Ferrigan
604 Rose Street
Grayling, MI 49738
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
A management / Administrative level position in local Government requiring strong organizational and promotional skills and the ability to plan budgets, train staff, deal with other Governmental bodies, suppliers and vendors.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
I have been married since October 26, 1985. My wife and I have three sons.
I am a proven leader with an excellent documented record of accomplishment and success in my fields. Highlights of my background include many Commercial and Residential building developments.
I have written many Zoning Ordinance Articles, conducted site plan reviews on many residential and commercial projects. I have participated in the development of master plans for Grayling Township, The City of Grayling and the County of Otsego.
I have 15 years of solid leadership experience with an emphasis on Building, Planning and Zoning. I am a recognized problem-solver.
I have a solid reputation for realizing goals and objectives. I enjoy working independently as well as in a group.
I have administered many meetings including: City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Presentations to developers and training seminars.
I believe I would make a valuable member of any team.
EXPERIENCE
County of Otsego
225 W Main Street Gaylord MI. 49735
John Burt: Administrator (989) 731- 7520
Director Otsego County Land Use Services: 08/2007 to 12/2012
Building Department:
Developed and Administered a 350,000.00 - 380,000.00 building department budget.
Developed and Administered Department Policies.
Directly Supervised 6 - 8 Trade Inspectors and two clerical staff.
Conducted detailed plan/documents review of Commercial & Residential Building Projects to assure compliance with all Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes.
Worked Directly with various Home Owners Developers, Contractors and Design Professionals.
Planning & Zoning Department:
Developed and Administered 90,000.00 - 110,000.00 Planning and Zoning Department Budget.
Developed and administered department policies.
Directly supervised two enforcement officers and one clerical staff.
Served as the Administrator of the Otsego County Zoning Ordinance.
Conducted Site plan Reviews of all new Development and Change of Use to assure compliance with the Otsego County Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible for the approval / Denial of all Land Division Applications.
Developed Staff review and written Comments for all cases that required Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals action.
City of Grayling
1020 City Blvd, Grayling MI. 49738
Mayor: 11/2003 to 12/2005
I was elected to serve as a member of the Grayling City Council in 2003. I became the Mayor as soon as I was elected. I worked very closely with the City Manager in the development of new policies and procedures of operations for the City of Grayling. Developed the annual budget for the City of Grayling. Played a very active role in the development of the new City/Township Fire Department. Served as the Ambassador for the City of Grayling. I resigned my position after two years to become the Varsity Wrestling Coach at Grayling High School.
Crawford AuSable School District
1135 North Old US 27, Grayling MI. 49738
Construction Trades Instructor: 08/2003 to 08/2007
I was hired as the Construction trades Instructor of a program that had dwindled in number of students participating to the lowest level the school had ever experienced.
I adopted the Same Curriculum that was being used at the Gaylord M-Tec, worked with the Instructors at M-Tec to bring back the program to a level where it had become the most requested elective class at Grayling High School.
Developed a program that gave all students a basic understanding of the building Industry, with an emphasis on residential site development, foundations, framing, wiring, plumbing, roofing, siding and Interior finishes.
I have served as a member of the Crawford AuSable School District Coaching staff for the past 18 years beginning with the position of Grayling middle school wrestling coach; I was added to the football coaching staff where I served as a member of the staff for six years. In 2006 I assumed the position of Head Varsity Wrestling Coach. Do to my position as The Land Use Director for Otsego County it became necessary for me to resign the head coaching position. I have now returned to the position of head wrestling coach and Vice President of the Grayling Youth Wrestling program.
Township of Grayling
2090 Viking Way, Grayling MI. 49738
Building Official/ Inspector/ Assistant Zoning Administrator: 06/1997 to 08/2003
Responsible for the enforcement of the State of Michigan Building codes adopted by Grayling Township. Supervised the sub-contracted Inspectors (Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing) Responsible for the review and approval of site plans, creating reports for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Attended various meetings representing Grayling Township. Responsible for the development of policies and procedures for the department.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Diploma, General with emphasis on Construction and business management, Grayling High School, Grayling MI, 4 year(s)
I have attended many continuous education programs over the past 20 years to stay up to date on current building code and planning and zoning laws.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
State Licensed Building Official, State of Michigan, MI
State Licensed Building Inspector, State of Michigan, MI
State Licensed Plan Reviewer, State of Michigan, MI
State Certified Zoning Administrator, Michigan State University, MI
Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Certified, State of Michigan, MI