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Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO

Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO

Permit and Plan Check Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President, Westminster School District Trustee Area 3

  • Education

    • California State University-Los Angeles

      1992 - 1997
      Master's degree Structural Engineering

    • San Diego State University-California State University

      1985 - 1990
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Civil Engineering

  • Experience

    • City of Huntington Beach

      Sept 1995 - Jan 2001
      Permit and Plan Check Manager

    • City of Tustin

      Feb 2001 - Apr 2005
      Building Official

    • City of Costa Mesa

      May 2005 - Aug 2016
      Building Official/Acting Assistant Director/Interim Director

      Responsibilities & Achievements:• Enforce California construction codes on all private properties in the City for new constructions, additions, remodels, and tenant improvements.• Manage and oversee 35-50 professional and technical employees in advance and current planning, permit processing center, building plan check, inspection, and code enforcement. • Lead person on all automation issues for the Department. • Serve as the Secretary to the Planning Commission.• Serve as the Secretary to the Building, Accessibility, Fire, and Housing Board of Appeals.• Administered and implemented 4 consecutive Fall Residential Remodeling Incentive Programs.• Chaired the City Green Building Committee.• Administered and implemented 2 consecutive Build Green Incentive Programs.• Developed the City Council policy on Sustainability which includes the greenest standard for new municipal buildings in the country.• Implemented Pictometry for the City – a GIS application.• Chaired the committee to implement Document Imaging for the City.• Implemented field units for Code Officers and Building Inspectors.• Chaired the committee to review and select a new permit system to replace Permits Plus.• Abated several dangerous structures through a public hearing, a Receivership, and the City prosecutor.• Implemented Combo building permits to streamline permitting and inspection process.Awards:• 2009 Environmental Hero Award (Southern California) Southern California Edison• 2008 Code Official of the Year Award (National), 1st from California International Code Council • 2006 Building Department of the Year Award (State) California Building Officials Association Show less

    • City of Westminster, CA

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
      Chairperson - Planning Commissioner

      The Planning Commission adopts rules for the transaction of its business, subject to approval of the City Council, and such power and duties as are or may hereafter be specified by state law or resolution of the City Council in the following areas: area variances, conditional use permits, site plans, parcel maps, environmental impact reports and negative declarations, and zone changes

    • Westminster School District

      Dec 2014 - now
      VP Board of Trustees

      The Westminster School District serves nearly 9,000 students in the communities of Westminster, Midway City, Huntington Beach, and Garden Grove; with a population of over 100,000 residents. The District has 16 elementary and middle schools, and an annual budget of $100 million. The District has received many awards over the years for its high performing schools, and will receive the prestigious 2016 Golden Bell Award from the California School Board Association for its i4 Blended Learning Initiative. Westminster School District was the first school district in California to implement the Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion program in 2015. Show less

    • Diamond Star Associates

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
      Senior Building Code Consultant

      Provide code analysis on complex projects, facilitate plan review and permitting process.

    • CSG Consultants, Inc.

      Mar 2017 - now
      Principal Plan Check Engineer

      Provide professional Building plan review services for various jurisdictions in Southern California. Currently serve as the Code Committee Chair of the ICC Orange Empire Chapter.

    • City of Westminster, CA

      Mar 2018 - now

      The Commission advise Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition and development of parks, recreational and human service facilities; the beautification and improvement of the environment of the city; the promotion of recreational programs within the city; plan and coordinate all activities and human service needs and programs for the community; solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of the school authorities and public and private agencies interested in youth program activities; and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council. Show less

      • Traffic Commissioner

        Jan 2017 - now

      • Park and Recreation Commissioner

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PC 832 MOD "A"​

      Orange County Sheriff's Department
      Nov 2005

    • Certified Building Official

      International Code Council
      Nov 2015

    • Plans Examiner

      International Code Council
      Oct 2015

    • Professional Civil Engineer

      California Department of Consumer Affairs
      Jun 2016
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO
      Environmental Hero Award Southern California Edison 2009 Mr. Nguyen received The First Environmental Hero Award From SCE at their Earthday celebration on April 30, 2009. “We recognize that you, Staff, and Council all work tirelessly and are very dedicated to going ‘Green,’ and by honoring you, we demonstrate our appreciation to everything you all have done collectively,” said Eddie Marquez, Edison Public Affairs Manager. “We specifically recognize the City's Build Green Incentive Program, membership in the Orange County Cities Energy Partnership… Show more Mr. Nguyen received The First Environmental Hero Award From SCE at their Earthday celebration on April 30, 2009. “We recognize that you, Staff, and Council all work tirelessly and are very dedicated to going ‘Green,’ and by honoring you, we demonstrate our appreciation to everything you all have done collectively,” said Eddie Marquez, Edison Public Affairs Manager. “We specifically recognize the City's Build Green Incentive Program, membership in the Orange County Cities Energy Partnership, Water Use Efficiency, many years as a Tree City USA member, and continued commitment to green programs.” Show less
    • Awarded to Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO
      Code Official of the Year International Code Council 2008 Mr. Nguyen is the first recipient from California. This national award is given to an individual whose contribution to the code enforcement profession is meritorious and worthy of recognition. Individual will demonstrate professional abilities; is recognizable as an example for all members of the code enforcement profession; and has furthered the cause of safety in the built environment within a jurisdiction, state or the country.
    • Awarded to Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO
      Building Department of the Year California Building Officials 2006 State Award to the City of Costa Mesa Building Department. Their team stood out from others by demonstrating exemplary customer service through best practices and special programs in servicing the community.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Parent Volunteer - Hayden Elementary School

      Issued by Westminster School District on Oct 2016
      Westminster School DistrictAssociated with Khanh Nguyen, PE, CBO