Engineer Development
Resume:
Lisle, Illinois *****
*************@*****.***
PROFILE
Seasoned, results-oriented and multi-faceted professional with a 20+ year service record highlighted by successful building inspection, code enforcement and firefighter experience as well as positive relations with commercial and residential communities/groups, coordination with other city departments and professionals and interaction with peripheral communities. Progressive experience in defining and achieving organizational program goals. Adept at developing and implementing innovative management, public safety and education initiatives and policies/programs that enhance overall Fire Inspection/Safety, Building Code Compliance and City operations. Successful experience combining fire prevention, suppression and leadership for a Class 3, ISO-rated community.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Operational Enhancement
• Arbitration
• Staff Development
• Fire Safety Education
• Strategic Planning
• Liaison Communication
• Emergency Medical Services
• Budget Development
• Reporting/Forecasting
• Fire Inspection
• Building Code Enforcement
• Community Relations
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
CITY OF DES PLAINES
Des Plaines, Illinois 2001 to 2010
Director, Building and Code Enforcement (2006 to 2010)
• Reported directly to City Council; developed, administered and oversaw the Building , Permit and Code Enforcement Department, and serving a diverse population of approximately 56,000 residents.
• Forecasted budgetary needs for fiscal year and developed/executed a $2.2M operational budget; audited ongoing compliance with projections, eliminating unnecessary spending and ensuring allocation of all necessary resources.
• Trained, supervised and promoted staff of 17 (Fire Safety Inspectors and administrative personnel).
• Supervised department in readiness and emergency response of equipment and fire stations, day-to-day assignments and compliance with training, regulations and established procedures/budgets.
• Presented findings and testified in court proceedings for non-compliant persons.
• Served as trusted advisor and idea generator, developing, implementing and revising operational strategies, policies and construction plans for the City, staff members and fire safety programming.
• Division exceeded service targets and rapidly expanded, requiring the addition of two Inspectors.
Residential & Commercial Building Inspector (2001 to 2006)
• Charged with the development and adaptation of building codes as well as ensuring compliance with mandated NFPA regulations and Life Safety 101 codes through the utilization of building permits, plan reviews and thorough inspection.
• Conducted thorough fire investigations for fire-damages residential and commercial structures; determined root cause and prevention analysis
• Coordinated with developers, construction companies, owners and operators to strictly enforce property maintenance codes.
CITY OF HINSDALE Hinsdale, Illinois 1992 to 2001
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Prevention Officer
• Accurately/efficiently executed annual inspections on community retail and professional buildings.
• Implement prompt and accurate on the spot decision-making abilities during crisis situations, emergency fire and life-threatening situations; consistently made appropriate calls in accordance with needs and availabilities.
• Fostered loyal, long-term professional relationships with community/academic leaders, elected officials and general public to assist in the development of community outreach programs that promoted fire safety and the enforcement of fire laws, regulations and policies.
PARAMEDIC SERVICES OF ILLINOIS Norridge, Illinois 1989 to 1992
Firefighter/Paramedic-Addison Fire Protection Districts
• Full responsibility in regards to decisions involving patient treatment options as well as immediate response to emergency and life safety situations.
• Work collaboratively with other crew members to sustain crisis until the arrival of the Fire Chief; serve as liaison between the crisis and crew leader.
-- Refer to Addendum I for additional Professional Development/Affiliation Information --
MICHAEL E. SPIEL -- Addendum I --
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector
• Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance/Paramedic
• Illinois Firefighter II & III (1984; 1997)
• Certified I.C.C. Mechanical Commercial and Residential Inspector (2003)
• Certified I.C.C. Residential Building Inspector (2001)
• Certified I.C.C. Commercial Building Inspector (2002)
• Certified Rescue Specialist/Structural Building Collapse (2000)
• Certified Fire Cause and Origin/Arson Investigator III (1999)
• Certified Fire Prevention Inspector and Officer (1998)
• Certificate of Completion: Fire Prevention Principals I (1996)
• Certificate of Completion: Fire Tactics and Strategy (1996)
• Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) (1992)
• Certified HAZMAT First Responder (1992)
• Certified Pre-Hospital Pediatric Life Support (PALS) (1986)
• Graduate, Arlington Heights Fire Academy (1984)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, International Code Council 2001 to 2010
Member, Northwest Boca 2001 to 2010
Past Member, National Fire Protection Association 2001 to 2010
Teacher/Facilitator, Good Samaritan Hospital 1996 to 2001
Team Member, MABAS Division 10 Fire Investigation Unit 1997 to 2001
Member, National Registry of EMT’s 1992 to 2001
Member, Illinois Professional Firefighters Association 1986 to 2001
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