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JASON WILLIAM ATKINSON 786.709.6555
13250 SW 88 Terrace #203 — Miami, FL 33186 jasonpublicworks@yahoo.com
Career focus: To obtain position as a Public Works Operations Supervisor
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An accountable, dedicated and motivated Public Works Professional with extensive experience in providing environmentally and cost-
effective methods to monitor and manage parks and city landscapes, including landscape planning, installation and maintenance. Offers
demonstrated expertise and progressive experience in the management of urban forestry, municipal buildings, tight -of -ways and civil
engineering projects. Successful history of directing complex projects, supervising crews and overseeing sub -contractor work, prioritizing
workloads and effectively utilizing resources while ensuring quality and adherence to established policy and procedures and contractual
specifications. Background also encompasses coordinating assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies, managing fleets,
procuring equipment and vehicles, and ordering supplies.
Key Areas of Expertise
• Crew /Sub -Contractor Supervision • Management of Urban Forests, Right of Ways & Municipal Buildings
• Reading & Interpretation of Landscape Plans • Landscape Installation & Maintenance • Irrigation Systems • Cost Containment
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance • Special Projects • Training & Development • Procurement, Quotes & POs
• Heavy Equipment • Fleet/Machinery Management • Installation & Management of Signage
• Civil Engineering • Land Developing • Water, Sewer & Drainage • Lift Stations • Road Patching & Side Walk/Curb Removal
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution • Emergency Response & Hurricane Planning • Safety • OSHA
Special Projects Include
Sister Cities Project
North Beach Community Garden
Mid -Beach Community Garden
Allapattah Goodwill Building Expansion
Normandy Fountain Renovation
Mid -Town Miami
Miami Beach
Lincoln Road
University of Miami
Welcome Sign Renovation
Healthy Tree System Installation
Drainage & Parking
FIU Biscayne Campus
Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport
Mitigation & Utility Exploration
Concourse Expansion
FedEx Building
Florida Rock Land Clearing & Mitigation
Merrick Park
US 1 South Dade Utility Enhancement
Dural NW 107 Ave Force Main Installation
Hialeah Treatment Plant Renovation
SW Dade FEMA Drainage Project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, Miami Beach, FL
January 9, 2006 - Present
Operations Supervisor — Public Works Department
Match 01, 2014 - Present
Park Supervisor - Greenspace Right of Way Management Division
December 24, 2007 — February 28, 2014
Accountable for complete maintenance of the City's urban forest and providing landscape maintenance and customer delivery at all non -
contracted parks, municipal buildings, medians, chops, right-of-ways, street ends, bridge approaches and Lincoln Road. Promoted in 2007
from Heavy Equipment Operator to Park Supervisor and recently promoted to Operations Supervisor in March 2014.
• Perform over 700 service requests per year and respond to 20+ after -hour emergency calls annually
• Oversee Special Projects, Tree, and Irrigation crews consisting of a total of 11 employees; perform the more technical and complex
tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility and serve as technical advisor/resource for crews and subcontractors
• Apply effective, environmentally responsible and cost-effective methods to monitor and manage vegetation growth on rights of way
• Install, remove, and maintain the irrigation systems within the City's rights of way and municipal buildings
• Supervise the install, removal, and maintenance of trees within the City's urban forest
• Ensure 24 hour response for irrigation and tree related emergencies
• Receive and review landscape plans from the Parks Superintendent and implement full landscape installations; provide support to the
landscape teams with landscape maintenance as needed
• Oversee landscape contractors for multiple city contracts, inspect work and ensure contractors are performing maintenance according
to contract specifications
• Coordination of the Department's Emergency Response/ Hurricane Plan
• Obtain quotes and request PO's for services and materials; provide administrative support as warranted
• Manage the Division's fleet of vehicles and machinery, including procurement of equipment, vehicles and supplies
• Assist Water & Sewer Crews with heavy machinery when needed; cut & break out sidewalks; install and remove street signage
• Maintenance of dunes and easements, including removal of exotic vegetation; grading of spoils areas between dunes and buildings
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• Troubleshoot problems and provide solutions for any issues that arise within the department
Heavy Equipment Operator January 9, 2006 - December 24, 2007
• Performed landscape maintenance and landscape installation within the department
• Assisted Public Works with water and sewer breaks by removing trees and excavating around utilities
• Graded out spoil and beach areas for special events using a grader
• Removed exotic vegetation on the dunes and restored native plant areas
• Operated backhoe, Bobcat, trencher, auger, crane, tree truck, water truck, and dump trucks
• Led assigned crews to ensure jobs were completed on time and up to standards
• Performed routine maintenance on machinery used
• Member of the Hurricane Landfall Team
• Operated a bucket truck and trimmed trees as needed in a relief capacity
MARKS BROTHERS, INC., Medley, FL August 1, 2003 - August 6, 2006
Foreman
• Promoted from Heavy Equipment Operator to Foreman accountable for all aspects of job site management; ran a 5 man crew which
consisted of (2) Heavy Equipment Operators,(2) Pipe Layers, and (1) Laborer
• Installed water mains, sewer, and drainage lines; replaced sanitary clean -outs, installed sanitary sewer lines and catch basins; replaced
valves and hung fire hydrants; installed French drains, drainage structures and lift stations
• Patched roads, compacted ditches, and removed sidewalks and curbs
• Installed forms and poured concrete for sidewalks and curbs
• Operated equipment as needed, and served as backup low -boy and fuel truck driver
• Involved in land developing, including clearing and final grade work
• Ordered all materials needed to perform jobs
• Set the scheduling for sub -contractors
• Followed strict OSHA guidelines, and adhered to Company's Safety Policy
UNITED ENGINEERING, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL September 1, 2001 - August 1, 2003
Operator
• Worked on a crew responsible for civil engineering projects; crew leader over pipe layers and laborers
• Installed sewer, water, and drainage lines; performed restoration work
• Operated a backhoe, excavator, loader, bulldozer, water truck, dump truck, and a low -boy
• Used a transit and grade rod to shoot elevations
EDUCATION
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Currently pursuing - Bachelors in Public Administration
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
State of Florida ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
Pesticide License 2013 Certified Arborist, 2010
FNGLA - Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Avionics Flight Systems School
Certified Horticultural Professional, 2009 Fort Gordon, GA 1996