Truong Huynh

Experience

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  City of Los Angeles

  Sept 1997 - Jul 2005

  Structural Engineering Associate

  As the Structural Engineering Associate III, a supervisory position in the Engineering Bureau within the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, he served as the lead supervisor in overseeing the day-to-day operational activities at the public counter. He assigned, supervised and reviewed the work of professional staff engaged in plan review, permit issuance, and other related work. He ensured that the public received accurate and consistent zoning and building code information and services, maintained a high level of performance and consistency from professional staff through weekly training and development, and handled customers complaints related to public counter services and personnel. Show less

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  City of Long Beach

  Jul 2005 - now

  As the Deputy Director of Community Development, a management position in the Executive Office within the City of Long Beach Department of Community Development, he serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Community Development Services. He oversee and administer the operations and daily activities of all five department bureaus which include: Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, and Administration and Financial Services.Key responsibilities include:- Assist the Director in planning, organizing, and establishing priorities and directing activities of the Department.- Perform and oversee highly responsible and complex technical and analytical staff functions. - Develop, lead, and evaluate a high performing team by providing opportunities for training and professional development, establish performance measures, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify and implement opportunities for improvement.- Respond to public and City Council inquiries and resolve complaints with a sense of professionalism. Show less As the acting Superintendent of Building and Safety, a management position in charge of the Building and Safety Bureau within the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services, he served as the City’s Building Official. He planned, organized, directed and coordinated the programs and activities of the Bureau. He oversaw a Bureau that consisted of 58 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of approximately $7.9 million, provided services to 51,000 visitors at the Permit Center, responded to over 36,000 customer phone calls, performed 3,900 plan reviews, issued 8,700 permits, processed development projects with a total construction valuation of over half a billion dollars, performed 33,000 inspections, and issued over 900 certificates of occupancy annually. Show less As the Engineering and Development Services Officer, a management position in charge of the Engineering Services and Permit Center Division within the Building and Safety Bureau of the City of Long Beach Department of Planning and Building, he planned, organized, directed and coordinated the programs and activities of the Division. He oversaw a Division that consisted of 23 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of approximately $4.5 million that provided services to 49,000 visitors at the Permit Center, performed 3,700 plan reviews, and issued 8,500 permits annually. Show less

  • Deputy Director of Community Development

    Mar 2024 - now

  • General Superintendent of Community Development

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2024

  • Superintendent of Building and Safety, Acting

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Engineering and Development Services Officer

    Jul 2005 - Jan 2011