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MEMBERSHIPS , <br /> � National Park and Recreat;ion AsSOCiation � <br /> January 1978 <br /> Vallev Kecreation Association <br /> August 1986 to March 1990 <br /> i National Park and Ground Institute <br /> � Januarv 1979 <br /> Franklin Coun�v Advisor�- Park Board <br /> May 1993 <br /> Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association � <br /> �� November 199;3 to Present <br /> ��'isconsin :�rborist _<�,s5ociaTion <br /> January 1994 �o Present <br /> International Societv of Aboriculture <br /> Januars- 1994 to PreSent <br /> EXPERIENCE <br /> July 1993 to Department of Parks & ForeStri°. City of ��est Bend WI <br /> October 1996 Superintendent of Parks & Forestry <br /> Responsible for the daily operations of a s�stem of 32 parks, natural areas, a nature <br /> conservancy�, and open space recreational areas. Approve purchases of supplies and <br /> material.s, monitor budgets, track accounts and personnel hours within the <br /> perimeters of a$b45,500 budget. Research, prepare and present reports, and <br /> budgets to the Director, Park C`ommis5ion and Common Counci�. Develop standards <br /> for maintenance of I�arks, river«�alks, and park�va3�s. Monieor and approve payment � <br /> of a yearl�- maintenance contract f'or t;he hist:oric do���ntown business district. Work <br /> �vith the cit�� attorneti� and engineering St�ff to develop policies, procedures and <br /> ordinances as pertains to parks. urban forestry and weed control. Acting as Weed <br /> Commissioner, enforcing and monitoring weecl ordinancea within the city. Work <br /> ���ith the state DNR on varioue projects, including justification of and application for <br /> ' aE�propriate permits and such other approval5 a5 needed to complete projects. <br /> Supervise the ���riting of the cit}��� Urban Forestry Strategic ana Master Plan and <br /> implelnentin�; different phases of the grant. 1�lonitor SBA grants and complete <br /> proper forms for reunbursements from the state. Work with and make presentations <br /> at communitti events, civic organizations, and volunteer organizations to facilitate <br /> the neecls of the cit�� and the department. Attend meetings to represent the <br /> clep�rT,r�ient as required. <br /> Coordinate ���ith �ther cit�� de��ai•tmenT,s for the use of equipment and manpower to <br /> facilitate projects. Approve the zlse of cit�� equipment by other municipalities and <br /> governmental agencies. Assess needs, develop specifications and prepare bids for <br /> departmental equipment. Developed an operational program ���ith a consultant for a <br /> semi-natural pond u5e�1 for s���iillmin�; and ice skatin�. <br /> Supervise, direct. and inspect, �3 �even man f'u11-time park & f'orestry crew and ten <br /> seasonal laborers. Intervie�v and hire all seasonal staff. Ensure that safe working <br /> 2 <br />