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Medical Safety

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Elkridge, MD

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January 22, 2020

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Selwyn Andrew Roberts

**** **** **** *****

Waldorf, MD 20601 US

Mobile: 202-***-**** - Ext:

Evening Phone: 301-***-**** - Ext:

Day Phone: 301-***-**** - Ext:

Email: adbd8e@r.postjobfree.com

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Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Shift Work

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United States - MD

Work Experience:

Naval District Of Washington Fire Department

8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MD 20889 United States

06/2013 - Present

Hours per week: 48

Pay Plan: Other

This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

Acting (Battalion Chief) (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Under general direction, manages the activities a group of fire stations, an administrative services section, an emergency services and hazardous materials section, or an enforcement section; plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the activities of staff, and may command fire and other emergency operations; and performs related duties as required.

1. Manages multiple fire stations, an administrative section, emergency services and hazardous materials programs, or a section engaged in the inspection and enforcement of fire and building codes; directs operational, prevention, enforcement, investigation, and administrative activities; evaluates readiness of staff, equipment, and facilities; supervises and participates in activities to assure readiness.

2. Responds to and assumes command of extended attack, major emergencies, and other operations; acts as a strike team leader, agency representative, or other Incident Command System officer; evaluates fire ground operations and effectiveness, and makes changes as appropriate.

3. Directs and participates in planning of emergency response, fire prevention, code enforcement, administrative, disaster planning response and recovery, hazardous materials programs, and other departmental activities; plans and manages company-level training and professional development programs.

4. Analyzes data and develops recommendations for the budget, staff, equipment, facilities, and programs; prepares reports and makes presentations to explain and justify proposals.

5. Investigates complaints concerning fire hazards and department operations; develops solutions for problems to ensure compliance with departmental policies and with regulations.

6. Provides information to the public and the news media regarding department operations, programs, policies, and procedures; represents the department at interdepartmental, interagency, and community meetings.

7. Supervises and participates in suppression of fires, administering of emergency medical treatment, and response to hazardous materials incidents.

Knowledge of: firefighting problems, techniques, and equipment; national and state fire codes and administrative regulations; fire-related provisions of the Uniform Building Code; standards of the National Fire Protection Association; fire chemistry; current techniques of building inspection and arson investigation; Incident Command System, emergency medical management; hazardous materials response and management; disaster planning, response, and recovery; principles and practices of public administration as applied to the management of fire and other emergency services; principles and practices of public budgeting, financial management, personnel management, and records management, and several DOD and Navy Instructions.

Ability to: plan, assign, direct, and review the work of others; interpret and apply rules, regulations, and laws; analyze problems and emergency situations and develop solutions or strategies; make decisions, and exercise leadership in emergency situations; allocate resources; prepare correspondence and administrative reports; make presentations to various groups; establish and maintain working relationships with departmental staff, County officials, representatives of business and other government organizations, and the general public; function as a member of a fire company engaged in fire suppression, emergency medical, and other emergency response.

Supervisor: TJ Hill 301-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Naval District Of Washington Fire Department

9500 McArthur Blvd

Bethesda, MD 20817 United States

01/2014 - Present

Hours per week: 6

Pay Plan: Other

This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

SOG Committee Member (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

SOG Committee Duties

A.Receive and format all requests from the Fire Chief for corrections, additions, and deletions to the existing SOG’s within a month of receipt.

B.Present the SOG change to the Fire Chief for their approval at a regular basis

C.Publish the new SOG to all the Personnel

D.Review and update all SOG’s yearly

E. Must have knowledge of all DOD and Navy instructions.

Supervisor: Kevin Grinder 410-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Naval District Of Washington Fire Department

9500 McAuthur Blvd

Bethesda, MD 20817 United States

08/2012 - Present

Salary: 86,248.24 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 72

Series: 0081 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 8

Captain (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

1. Distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.

2. Keep in touch with the status and progress of work, and make day- to- day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly. Also serve as acting Battalion Chief on a regular basis and have served in this role for over four years serving and carrying out the duties of that assigned office/operational position.

3.Explosives safety laws, policies, regulations, rules, procedures, and methods; • munitions, explosives, and energetic materials, and related disciplines, the effects of munitions, the means of preventing or reducing explosive mishaps, and the relationship between quantity-distance siting criteria and personnel safety; and • explosives hazard classification,munitions storage, explosive ordnance inventory and disposition.The basic title specified for t Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested.

4. Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.

5. Give on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.

6. Maintain a current knowledge and answer questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtain needed information or decisions from lead supervisor on problems that come up.

7. Check on work in progress or spot check work not requiring review (e. g., filing or direct services) and review completed work to see that the lead supervisor's instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met.

8. Amend or reject work not meeting established standards, refer to lead supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards.

9. Work on and with different types of budgets for needed purchases within the department

10. Approve leave for a few hours or for emergencies (Slacada)

11. Inform employees of available services and employee activities

12. Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others to lead supervisor.

13. Report to lead supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems.

14. Provide information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs. I am also qualified to act as the lead supervisor at the GS-10 level.

In addition to my operational duties I also carry out the duties of the base fire inspector which include but not limited to the following:

1. Reviews plans for new construction and alternation and extension of existing structures. Recommends changes and additions to ensure compliance with fire protection and prevention requirements.

2. Inspects and corrects deficiencies in a variety of fixed fire protection systems, many of which are complex and/or designed for the specific operations and hazards. Examples include:

a. Carbon dioxide cascade systems,

b. Halon total flood systems,

c. Heat rise detection systems, and

d. Interlock systems.

3. Maintains thorough familiarity with the layout and contents of buildings, locations of fire protection systems, and other similar characteristics of the installation.

4. Knows the recognized standards covering:

a. Fire prevention techniques and procedures;

b. Agency and installation manuals, rules, and regulations; and

c. Local, State, and Federal fire prevention ordinances and building codes.

5. Occasionally participates with fire prevention or safety engineers in studying fire prevention problems.

6. Adapts standard fire prevention practices and procedures to local requirements.

7. Safety and Risk Management

Proven ability to design, direct and implement effective safety programs -- designed on-site safety training program subsequently adopted by the NDW regional fire department.

Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations -- supervised safety programs for the critical bases of operations where I have been assigned.

Technical Expertise

Instructor: OSHA 1500 CPR, AAA Driving Instructor & EVOC (Certified); Firefighting; CPR, Emergency Medical Technician

Training and Coursework: OSHA Safety for Managers (40 hours); Hazardous Materials Technician; Construction Safety Management; OSHA confined space; NFPA & OSHA Health and Safety Officer Certified; Advanced Ergonomics; Leadership and Effectiveness; Claim Management

Supervisor: TJ Hill 301-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Naval District Of Washington Fire Department

Psc Box 340 2822 Doherty Dr. SW. Washington DC

Washington DCWashington, DC 20020 United States

11/2010 - 10/2011

Salary: 73,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 56

Series: 0081 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 8

Fire Inspector (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

.Responsible for identifying, assessing, planning for and monitoring those fire & Health & Safety risks that are implicit in the organizations operations. Providing a advisory service on fire and rescue matters and helping to shape a modern, efficient and effective Fire and Rescue service that can meet future challenges. Evaluating fire risk assessments in premises, Undertaking fire safety inspections and carry out risk analysis. Delivering complex policy-making and of advising at senior levels. Identify any potential breaches of health and safety policy. Identifying deficiencies & enforced the required action on fire safety issues. Developing and implemented fire safety strategy. Ensuring all event fire staff are fully inducted and trained to carry out their duties. Carrying out annual audits under the fire safety order to ensure compliance on fire safety and general health and safety issues.

.Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including the following: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal protective equipment procedures, and Safety Contingency Plans. Revised policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards.

• Initiated and conducted employee interviews for biannual audits of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) protocols, policies, and programs.

• Identified problems with the online safety program and coordinated with IT technician to correct the system and ensure proper functionality.

• Performed daily walk-throughs for safety inspections of the facilities including fire systems. Documented and photographed findings and compiled and presented statistical data on safety activities to EH&S Director. Coordinated the installation of fire extinguishers where necessary.

• Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations through comprehensive inspections and communication. Informed employees of changes in regulations. Maintained prominent display of the Cal/OSHA required safety bulletin.

• Investigated accidents and injuries. Documented the injuries; detailed the events leading to, during, and after the accident; and made recommendations to fix hazards

• Maintained and performed weekly and quarterly inspections of the fire pumps and systems and identified the need for routine maintenance. Ordered charts and equipment for proper maintenance and established regular testing schedules

•Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.

•Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

•Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

•Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

•Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.

•Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.

•Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.

•Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.

•Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.

•Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.

Serves as primary point of contact for safety and occupational health matters relative to SHEM laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and professionally accepted and recognized standards and codes; provides advice to management officials, SHEM professionals, collateral duty personnel, supervisors, and employees on matters that affect the health and safety of employees, the surrounding community, and/or environment; provides advice to facilitate the formulation, development, preparation, and implementation of policies and procedures, standards, education and training programs, and operational strategies; serves as program manager for a variety of complex national programs and is responsible for their development, implementation, and oversight; coordinates with internal and external entities to ensure programs comply with Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, standards, and codes; prepares Annual Safety and Health Reports to the Department of Labor (DOL); develops written guidance, interprets and answers field questions, and collates and formulates data into a national response; reviews, analyzes, and interprets safety and occupational health standards and guidelines promulgated by external sources to identify current and potential impacts on Agency facilities.

Supervisor: Jeffery Williams 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Naval District Of Washington Fire Department

9500 McAthur

Bethesda, MD 20817 United States

12/1991 - 08/2012

Salary: 78,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 72

Series: 0081 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 7

Technician (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

* Driver Operator

* Provide Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical care to base personnel and citizens of Montgomery county

* Act As Captain in absence of a Station Captain

* Assist in planning and instructing dept. training

* Attend base meetings ( Give Reports Directly To B/C)

* Supervise Station personnel when assuming the Acting Captain role

* Maintain ESAMS

* Complete monthly building inspections

* Work with fire inspectors to update building Pre-Plans

* Issue burn permits

• Direct the training of field personnel to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards.

• Work closely with operations and medical personnel including paramedics and field supervisors.

• Coordinate HazMat team suit-up and emergency medical / trauma services

* Driver Operator for ARFF vehicle for Aircraft Firefighting Standby's

01/1999 to 01/2002; 72 hours per Week; Driver Operator; GS-0081-6; last promoted 01/2005; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Naval District Of Washington Fire Department, PSC Box 340 2822 Dougherty Drive SW Washington DC 20020; B/C Scully, 202-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

* Driver Operator

Coordinate a monthly average of 35-50 emergency situations and fire suppression operations.

• Assess fire-related situations and communicate with crew and supervisor on action plans.

• Conduct building inspections for evidence of fire hazards and to ensure compliance with fire safety codes.

• Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.

• Control environmental accidents involving hazardous chemicals risking fires or toxic spills / leaks.

• Respond to life-threatening emergencies ranging from 1 to 5 alarm fires, flooding, and accidents.

• Administer emergency medical services such as first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.

• Inspected vehicles and fire extinguishing equipment for defects, repairs and replacements.

• Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

* Driver Operator for ARFF vehicle for Aircraft Firefighting Standby's

4/1996 to 01/1999; 72 hours per Week; Firefighter; GS-081-5; last promoted 01/1999; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; NSWC Dahlgren Fire Dept, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100; Gene Jordan, 540-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

* Driver Operator

* Hazmat & Technical Rescue team member

* EMT-B

* Assistant Station Training coordinator

* CPR Instructor

* Driver Operator for ARFF vehicle for Aircraft Firefighting Standby's

* Conducted Fire Alarm tests

* Assisted the B/C in paperwork and in Budget Plans

* Checked apparatus to insure its proper functioning

Supervisor: Chris Scully 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.

3900 Old Silver hill Road

Camp Springs, MD 20746 United States

09/1990 - Present

Hours per week: 20

Volunteer Fireman, And Line Officer

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

•Responsible for all fire suppression duties necessary to save lives and property. Combat, extinguish and/or prevent fires by rapidly and efficiently performing varied duties as required under emergency conditions

•Provide emergency medical response and aid; perform rescue/extrication operations where necessary to prevent loss of life or further injury from any cause.

•Provide service assistance to: police, paramedics and the public.

•Responsible for station maintenance and upkeep of firefighting equipment and fire department property.

•Responsible for upgrading and maintaining skills/knowledge and physical requirements to current standards.

•Perform duties in fire prevention, public education as assigned.

Work Performance

Fire Emergency

•Responds to emergency calls.

•Drives and/or operates any vehicle or equipment as assigned.

•Performs a variety of rescue related duties to protect the public and lessen severity of injuries.

•Lays and connects hose; holds nozzles and directs high pressure water streams, raises; climbs and works from ladders and uses or operates all equipment associated with controlling and putting out fires or other incidents.

•Wears oxygen mask and full protective clothing while working in noxious and/or smoke filled environments.

•Ventilates buildings or areas to release heat, smoke or fumes.

•Places covers to protect property and prevent water damage.

•Performs overhaul operations in order to ensure that the fire has been completely extinguished.

Medical Emergency

•Drives, checks safety of immediate area, brings required medical equipment.

•Assesses situation/victim by taking medical history, visual and vital signs.

•Conducts appropriate intervention, including CPR, other first-aid as required.

•Assists paramedics - conveys information, lifts and carries patients, etc.

•Manages crowd/bystanders/victim's relatives, etc.

Other Emergencies

•Performs a variety of rescue related duties to protect the public and lessen severity of injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, confined space entrapment, water hazards, industrial accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, etc.

•Assesses and performs extrication of the victim's in motor vehicle accidents.

Non-Emergency Duties

•Performs various maintenance duties to apparatus, equipment and department property.

•Participates in departmental training programs to be proficient, knowledgeable and up to date with equipment and procedures for fire fighting, medical and other emergencies.

•Participates in public relations projects involving visits, demonstrations, parades, etc. as directed.

•Assists with on the job training of other firefighters.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor: William H. King 301-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

US Navy Reserve

Norfolk Naval Station

Norfolk, VA 23501 United States

09/2002 - 09/2010

Salary: 20,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 10

Series: 0001 Pay Plan: HM Grade: HM2

Corpsman HM2/8404 (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

•Serve as a United States Navy Corpsman at the Naval Mobilization Processing Site Norfolk Va. Currently am the leading petty officer in charge of the Medical Hold Program for wounded sailors.

•Day to day duties include managing all of the health care needs for each wounded sailor through the help of their case manager. Oversee all aspects of the mental health and well being of the sailor by tracking there pay problems and personal issues that may arise especially dealing with INCAP and IMR issues.

•Served as a liaison to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital on matters related to AHLTA sustainment, infrastructure support, and problem management processes, including interaction with the TIMPO Military Health System Service Center (MHSSC).

•Playing a role in AHLTA strategic and technical planning related to AHLTA, with specific responsibilities for improving AHLTA ease-of-use, and in areas related to improving AHLTA efficiencies and process improvements to reduce complexity, improve operations, and to lower cost.

•Supporting AHLTA program business process re-engineering, and coordinates responses to the customer

•Make constant contact with several medical facilities across the United States, coordinating care of wounded reserve officers and sailors and transferring them to and from active duty for medical reasons. Directly report to medical department head and commanding officers

•Other duties include: Command training officer and Duty watch coordinator for staff members. Certified as an EMT, combat life saving skills and CPR Instructor.

•Supervise 4 other corpsman and one hundred and thirty eight wounded reserve sailors and officers.

•Led the medical screenings of over 27 thousand deploying and redeploying Sailors in support of the global war on terrorism utilizing six staff.

•Key leader at two lean six sigma rapid improvement events resulting in process flow improvements, the addition of 10 support staff, and the procurement of over $250k in medical equipment.

•Reduced medical screening process was reduced by over 104 hours per month with a consistent 99 percent accuracy rate, an error reduction of 18 percent, and the reduction of staff working hours by over 40 hours per month per Sailor.

•Conceptualized and implemented a tracking system that decreased Medical Hold Sailors Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) inputs to Navy Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) and PERS by a remarkable 45%. Through his diligent coordination of over 60 PEB packages, he reduced the management overhead of injured sailors while in the Physical Evaluation Boards (PEB) process.