Scott Zender

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 1985 - Jan 2009

  Master Sergeant

  • Presented the Bronze Star for meritorious service while in Iraq.• Personally selected to review and correct deficiencies in four combat logistics companies dispersed throughout Thailand. • Consistently relied upon by the chain of command to effectively employ people and assets with their capabilities. • Developed and implemented an accountability data base to verify and track 35 Marines and 184 pieces of equipment worth over $8 million dollars.• Advised and implemented military leadership and professional military education training seminars • Supervised four maintenance sections as they received 855 Principle End Items (PEI) of battle damaged equipment from the 31st MEU after their return from Iraq in April of 2005 and returned 1,173 PEI's to the owning units.• Managed 46 enlisted Marines and ensured they were administratively, physically and mentally trained, and operationally prepared for any contingencies during deployment at all times.• Created a deployment matrix spreadsheet to accurately account for the movement of Marines and equipment aboard a three ship configuration within an Amphibian Ready Group.• Conducted a thorough review of the section's processes and procedures, identified discrepancies and implemented corrective actions where discrepancies were identified.• Identified problems and implemented corrective actions that led 3D FSSG transition to the new version of Status of Resources and Training System reporting and Global Command and Control System - Joint Readiness Assessment Tool V4.0.2. • Provided administrative direction to Support Group Status of Resources and Training System Officers on utilizing new software upgrades ensuring subordinate commands were compliant/accurate submitting combat readiness evaluations.• Planned and coordinated the logistics sourcing of 250 principle end items from four battalions dispersed over five camps on Okinawa Japan in under four weeks, received noteworthy praise for initiative and proficiency. Show less

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  City of DeLand

  Apr 2009 - now

  • Help to produce, manage, and implement budget.• Help in handling major purchases, construction projects, and contractor interface using independent judgment.• Assists in development of Capital Improvement projects.• Responsible for assisting with directing water, wastewater and reuse field operations.• Submit documents to both State and Federal agencies.• Assists administration of the department.• Inspect construction sites and enforces codes. (i.e. MUTCD, ANSI/ISEA standards).• Assist with supervising various activity reports, reviews proposed plats, development plans, and drawings.• Represent the City in dealing with other governmental jurisdictions, private firms, and the general public.• Help to initiate studies or program reviews made by suggestions proposed in Commission meetings or by public inquiry.• Help design utility modifications, buildings, and other City facilities.• Instruct crews and handles personnel matters and residential complaints.• Delegate work, approve leave, and complete performance evaluations Show less • Supervise, assign work, and perform evaluations on four Crews.• Plan, organize, direct, and inspect the work of employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution lines and water meter and reclaimed water system.• Coordinates the construction of new water, or reuse mains with private contractors. Respond to requests from finance for new water and reuse services.• Make recommendations concerning alterations and improvements to the water distribution and reuse system; responds to major emergency calls.• Inspect line installations, maintenance, and repair work to ensure conformance with established policies, procedures, and construction standards.• Prepare work orders; requisitions materials and equipment; reviews construction plans and specifications; inspects work that has been completed or in progress; prepares periodic written reports on operations and work in a timely fashion.• Supervise cross connection control program and backflow prevention technicians.• Request repair part quotes through numerous vendors.• Able to read and interpret plans and specifications.• Maintain computerized records and prepare reports for utilities work performed.• Maintain repair parts storage area and ensure repair parts are stocked and ordered when needed. Show less • Supervise, assign work, and perform evaluations on a crew of four• Plan and work with a crew engaged in such activities as repairing, installing, and replacing water meters, water mains and valves.• Request repair part quotes through numerous vendors. • Able to read and interpret plans and specifications.• Make taps on water mains for new services• Maintain computerized records and prepare reports for utilities work performed.• Maintain repair parts storage area and ensure repair parts are stocked and ordered when needed. Show less

  • Utility Operations Manager

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Utilities Superintendent

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Utilities Formen

    Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Maintenance Worker 3

    Apr 2009 - Oct 2012