JAFETH BAEZ ROSSY PE, MSCE ***** NW **th TER

Doral, FL 33178

Cel. Phone: 954-***-****

adkfrx@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

● Dec 1999 University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus MECE in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

● Jun 1996 University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus BS in Civil Engineering, Minor in Psychology and Environmental Science

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

● Proficient with the use of Microsoft software Word, Excel, Power Point and Project.

● Proficient with project presentations to federal and local agencies including government representatives.

● Knowledge with HEC-RAS, HEC-1and Haestad software packages uses

● Expertise preparing Hydrologic & Hydraulic studies (H-H Studies) and erosion control designs for waterways.

● Experience as/with:

● Designer for wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, grading, civil utilities systems and stabilization/erosion on channels

● Project Engineer leading workers throughout construction as stated in the engineering drawings and specifications

● Preparing Engineering Reports

● Document management and control

● Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) for preparation of design drawings sets.

● Project Manager coordinating different engineer disciplines

● Site evaluator and designer of conceptual layout

● Utilities Coordinator

● Revision of contractors Request for Information (RFI), Design Review Comments (DRC) and submittals

● Cost estimator

● Project Manager for project involving water or wastewater treatment plants or utilities.

● Federal and local permitting process

● Maintenance work orders and capital budgets

● Project management and construction site review and inspection

● Preparation of environmental and construction permits ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE:

● Serves as a Project Manager responsible for providing leadership, management, technical engineering direction, guidance and advice in assigned areas

● Manages the planning and design efforts for new capital construction projects, major rehabilitation and security upgrade construction projects to existing facilities, structures, or sites

● Coordinates and review the development, compilation and approval of project specific engineering criteria; leads the development of project scope, schedule, and budget.

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● Manages the project team in the preparation of designs for facilities; coordinates project requirements with other departments and engineers responsible for related features

● Serves as a Contracting Officer's representative (COR) as assigned to ensure contracts are properly monitored, administered, and executed, including initial planning studies and design and analyses applicable to functional responsibilities

● Exercise delegated managerial authority to oversee the overall planning, directing, and timely execution of a program, several program segments

(each of which is managed through separate subordinate organizational units), or comparable staff functions, including development, assignment, and higher-level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational unit or lower organizational levels

● Revises multiyear and longer-range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives

● Oversee the revision of long range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed.

● Implement organizational changes throughout the organization directed, or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed.

● Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organizations budget.

WORK ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

December 2018 – up to date NMB Water Director City of North Miami Beach Population Served: 180,000 Municipalities/Zones Served: 6 Employees: 125 Operational + 30 CIP

Utility Assets: Water (500 miles of Distr. Pipes) + Wastewater (100 miles of Collection Pipes) + one Water Treatment Plant (22 MGD) + 33 Sewage Pump Stations

Overseen NMB Water’s contract with Jacobs, looking for the agreement compliance in full. I review, comment and approve invoices submitted by Jacobs for several planning, design and construction Work Orders. Additionally, as part of the contract, I vetted and commented several plans/documents that Jacobs developed for the Program, as the Procurement Plan, Asset Management Plan, Health & Safety Plan, Management Change Request Plan, among others. I oversight the use of the R-R budget and look for the prudent utilization of the funds; review and makes corrections to the RR letters drafted for expenditures beyond Jacobs’ threshold of authority. Additionally, I’m responsible for the interaction, coordination and communication with City’s officials regarding NMB Water’s issues. Represents NMB Water at the PUC and City Commissions meetings. As part of that responsibility I present, prepare, vet, revise and/or comment all Utility’s resolutions and/or Ordinances that will be presented to the Commissions.

In addition to the above, I directed NMB Water daily operation and maintenance, which include the water treatment plant, the distribution system, wastewater collection system JAFETH BAEZ ROSSY PE, MSCE PAGE 3

and the customer service/cashier offices. I participate in regular meetings and develop the preparation of metrics and Key Performance Indicator to measure the progress on ongoing plans to monitor the Program’s performance. As part of my responsibilities I also establish communication with Cities within our service areas, participate in appearances at their Commission meetings and have conversations, as needed, with their city managers and constituents.

July 2017– November 2018 NMB Water Deputy Director City of North Miami Beach Population Served: 180,000 Municipalities/Zones Served: 6 Employees: 125 Operational + 30 CIP

Utility Assets: Water (500 miles of Distr. Pipes) + Wastewater (100 miles of Collection Pipes) + one Water Treatment Plant (22 MGD) + 33 Sewage Pump Stations

Oversaw NMB Water’s contract with Jacobs, looking for the agreement compliance in full. I reviewed, commented and approved invoices submitted by Jacobs for several planning, design and construction Work Orders. Additionally, as part of the contract, I vetted and commented on several plans/documents that Jacobs developed for the Program, as the Procurement Plan, Asset Management Plan, Health & Safety Plan, Management Change Request Plan, among others. I oversaw the use of the R-R budget and looked for the prudent utilization of the funds; reviewed and made corrections to the RR letters drafted for expenditures beyond Jacobs’ threshold of authority. Additionally, I was responsible for the interaction, coordination and communication with City’s officials regarding NMB Water’s issues. In the Director absence, I represented NMB Water at the PUC and City Commission meetings. As part of that responsibility I presented, prepared, vetted, revised and/or commented on all Utility’s resolutions and/or Ordinances that were presented to the Commission.

In addition to the above, I directed NMB Water daily operation and maintenance, which include the water treatment plant, the distribution system, wastewater collection system and the customer service/cashier offices. I participated in regular meetings and developed the preparation of metrics and Key Performance Indicators to measure the progress on ongoing plans to monitor the Program’s performance. As part of my responsibilities I also established communication with Cities within our service areas, participated in appearances at their Commission meetings and had conversations, as needed, with their city managers and constituents

August 2013 – April 2017 East Region Operational Deputy Director Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Population Served: 1,000,000 Municipalities/Zones Served: 20 Employees: 850 Operational

Utility Assets: Water (2500 miles of Distr. Pipes) + Wastewater (1250 miles of Collection Pipes) + 33 Water Treatment Plant (0.3MGD - 22 MGD) + 13 Wastewater Treatment Plant (0.5MGD – 25MGD) + over 250 pump stations Assists the Operational Director in policy development, strategic planning, technical and operational responsibilities, employee issues and other issues relating to overall utility management. An essential part include build and maintain bridges of communications JAFETH BAEZ ROSSY PE, MSCE PAGE 4

with mayors and other community leaders/representatives. Assumes the duties of the Operational Director in his absence and/or as directed by the Executive Director. Interacts with other utilities, governments and elected officials on matters relating to the Authority. Represents the Authority at public meetings, forums and conferences. Interacts with the public at hearings, workshops and other outreach meetings. Directs and/or assist the Departments in their management of workloads, budgets, personnel, planning and activities required to maintain the water and wastewater utility systems and advance the capabilities and opportunities of the Departments. Represents the Authority in newspaper articles, radio interviews and other media outlets, as needed. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. August 2012– July 2013 Infrastructure Deputy for Metro Region Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Responsible for the overall effective operation of a Capital Improvement Program

($200M) which required the use of leadership skills and management techniques in the administration, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of activities to support accomplishments in the works schedules. In this role, I was responsible for preparation of annual work plans, semiannual and quarterly work schedules, results output projections, and other plans and controls for maintaining an efficient program. As an Infrastructure Regional Deputy I directed one of many agency wide efforts to deliver or further support the agency's mission and priorities, and often times be involved in initiatives with extensive and substantial impact the infrastructure development. August 2009– August 2012 Infrastructure Deputy - Non-revenue Water Program Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Modeling and verifying the new network to explore and develop water asset management (WAM) register. Verify and compile water production, supply a consumption data, make a detailed analysis of the causes of water losses (water audit). Design a program aimed to achieve reduction in both real and apparent losses. Help to set accurate and achievable targets for leakage control. Led the asses and monitor performance of NRW management and implement the NRW strategy by prioritizing NRW components and set targets. Made budget considerations for implementing the strategy. Made estimations of physical and commercial losses. August 2008– August 2009 Infrastructure Deputy for Metro Region Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Responsible for the overall effective operation of a Capital Improvement Program

($200M) which required the use of leadership skills and management techniques in the administration, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of activities to support accomplishments in the works schedules. In this role, I was responsible for preparation of annual work plans, semiannual and quarterly work schedules, results output projections, and other plans and controls for maintaining an efficient program. As an Infrastructure Regional Deputy I directed one of many agency wide efforts to deliver or further support the agency's mission and priorities, and often times be involved in initiatives with extensive and substantial impact the infrastructure development. JAFETH BAEZ ROSSY PE, MSCE PAGE 5

August 2007 – August 2008 Infrastructure Deputy for South Region Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Responsible for the overall effective operation of a Capital Improvement Program

($150M) which required the use of leadership skills and management techniques in the administration, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of activities to support accomplishments in the works schedules. In this role, I was responsible for preparation of annual work plans, semiannual and quarterly work schedules, results output projections, and other plans and controls for maintaining an efficient program. As an Infrastructure Regional Deputy I directed one of many agency wide efforts to deliver or further support the agency's mission and priorities, and often times be involved in initiatives with extensive and substantial impact the infrastructure development. August 2005 – August 2007 Board of Award Secretary Aqueducts and Sewer Authority PR

Executive Secretary of the Board of Award and manager for the Specification and Cost Estimate Office for the Aqueducts and Sewer Authority of Puerto Rico, monitoring and leading progress during procurements and design stage for the Infrastructure and the Purchasing Department. Inspecting and revising procurements documents, ensuring concepts is acceptable for bidding. Responsibilities include the technical supervision of PRASA Specification and Cost Estimate Office maintaining compliance with Infrastructure politics and bidding program. Keep contact and give support to the Regional Program Managers, local and federal agencies and others Aqueduct and Sewer Authority professionals. Represent the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority of Puerto Rico during progress, coordination and field meetings. June 2003 – June 2006 Professor Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Prepare and teach courses for the Civil and Environmental Department which include Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering (CE 3402), Water Supply Engineering (CE 4402) and Water Supply Engineering: Pumping, Storage and Distribution (ENVE 4110). Measure student progress with tests, homework and class project. Fill a record book with the assign grades and be available for any other administrative issue. June 2004 – August 2005 Project Manager Aqueducts and Sewer Authority of PR Project and Contract Manager for the Aqueducts and Sewer Authority of Puerto Rico, monitoring and leading progress during design stage for water or wastewater treatment plants or utilities. Inspecting and revising consultant engineering drawings and reports, ensuring concepts founded in good engineering practices. Responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of the project scheduling for the permits and endorsement needed to bid the design. Keep contact and give support to the designers, local and federal agencies and others Aqueduct and Sewer Authority professionals. Represent the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority of Puerto Rico during progress, coordination and field meetings.

Nov 2002 – May 2004 Project Manager Ray Architects and Engineers Consultant services as Project and Contract Manager for ONDEO of Puerto Rico, monitoring and leading progress during design stage for water or wastewater treatment plants or utilities. Inspecting and revising consultant engineering drawings and reports, JAFETH BAEZ ROSSY PE, MSCE PAGE 6

ensuring concepts founded in good engineering practices. Responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of the project scheduling for the permits and endorsement needed to bid the design. Keep contact and give support to the designers, local and federal agencies and others Aqueduct and Sewer Authority professionals. Represent the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and ONDEO of Puerto Rico during progress, coordination and field meetings.

Jan 2000 – Oct 2002 Design Engineer CMA Architects and Engineers LLP Environmental department responsibilities include site development, process logistic, hydraulic profiles, process equipment selection, engineering reports, sanitary sewer system capacity analysis, pump station design and engineering drawings for design of new Wastewater Treatment Plants Systems.

Civil department responsibilities include site development, grading, water ways design & stabilization, storm & sanitary sewer systems capacity analysis, H-H Studies, pump station and engineering drawings for design of residential, government and industries new development.

General responsibilities include assist project managers and administrations, client contact, projects design, direction and supervision of staff and plan review. Follow up projects incorporating client comments and subsequence assisting clients and contractors with RFI, DRC and submittals respond.

Sept 1996 – August 1997 Project Engineer Caribco International Corp. Project engineers, in charged of direct inter-engineering disciplines for construction and rehabilitations of barracks, in the United States military facilities at Sabana Seca and Roosevelt Roads. Responsibilities included creation and maintenance of project scheduling, budget control and purchase of materials, as well as supervision and direction of company workers and sub-contractors. Ensure construction with good engineering practices and high safety standards.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

● Self started and teamwork oriented.

● Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

● Bilingual (English/Spanish) with written, verbal and oral communication skills.

● Capable of establishing and handling priorities. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

● Florida Professional Engineer, PE 83140

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