Faye-Marie Pekar, MPA, CPRP

Experience

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  City of South Lake Tahoe

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2013

  • Assisted Director with management of the facility including swimming pool timetableand operations, writing staff work schedules, interviewing, and training of 25+ staff.• Facilitated lifeguards’ in-service trainings for testing rescue skills and response time.• Provided leadership, especially in emergency situations by acting immediately,appropriately and calmly• Maintained good public relation by handling complaints, questions, and concerns relatedto the pool within scope of responsibility and reported them to the Director.• Ensured quality delivery of aquatic programs by soliciting public feedback andimplementing improvements where deficiencies were identified. Show less

  • Head Lifeguard

    Jun 2006 - Oct 2013

  • Swim Instructor

    Jun 2006 - Oct 2013

  • Kids Club Leader

    Jun 2006 - Oct 2013

  • Cashier

    Jun 2006 - Oct 2013
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  Tahoe Swim Club

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Swim Coach

  • Observed and corrected swim technique of individuals in groups of ten to thirty-five swimmers, ages ranging from 3 to 18 years old • Prepared workouts in advance and readied swimmers for competitions, identified swimmers strengths, enhanced their skills and worked on their weaknesses• Inculcated the feeling of sportsmanship, competitiveness and team spirit

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  Sonoma State University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Ropes Course Facilitator

  • Developed appropriate combination of elements to the goals and capabilities of clients • Incorporated ideas of ‘thinking green’ and sustainability throughout course activities • Ensured physical and emotional safety of each client participating in the course • Constructed front loading and debriefing throughout each session

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  U.S. Forest Service

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Naturalist

  • Coordinated and performed formal presentations for Wild Outdoor Movie Nights on topics ranging from bears, beavers, frogs, and fire behavior• Answered questions from tourists and visitors to Lake Tahoe Basin • Identified local flora and fauna while leading informal nature excursions• Informed visitors of historic and current information of sites managed by the US Forest Service

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  University of California, Davis

  May 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Led preparation of field reports and data collection for lake water sampling in LakeTahoe and Yosemite during the 2013 Rim Wildfire Project.• Coordinated field operations including collection of water from lake and use ofinstruments measuring the lakes clarity and temperature.• Conducted lab analyses on water samples such as Particulate Carbon, Phosphorus andNitrogen and organize results into the lab database.• Executed research dives in and around Lake Tahoe involving invasive species removalfrom Emerald Bay and designated field research sites. Show less • Prepared, labeled and organized collection equipment for lake water sampling.• Aided researchers in fieldwork and instrument usage by regularly calibrating equipment.ensure devices are in working order and created user manuals for instruments.• Conducted research dives with team including instrument retrieval and deployment, clamexcavations, sediment collection, and water sampling within channel of Emerald Bay.• Helped researchers with chemistry lab analyses of water samples collected. Show less

  • Jr. Research Specialist

    Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Intern at Tahoe Environmental Research Center

    May 2013 - Oct 2013
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  Douglas County Nevada

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2017

  Trained, scheduled and supervised 15 staff and 10 seasonal workers.• Oversaw building operations including programming of activities, classes and sportsleagues, building schedules, inventory and maintenance.• Managed fiscal budget of facility expenses though daily report tracking, balancingdeposits and accounting of monthly revenues.• Oversaw and managed contract agreements of program instructors, concessionaireoperations and consultants• Coordinated and executed all special events including annual Father Daughter Dance,Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Carnival and Breakfast with Santa.• Created, produced and distributed marketing materials for community center includingbrochures, pamphlets, flyers and quarterly Activity Guide for all of Douglas County andSouth Lake Tahoe.• Programed backend of Rec Software for registration of classes, activities, timetable ofclass schedules, room reservations and rental facilities.• Instructed annual CPR/AED and first aid classes for Douglas County staff members Show less •Managed daily operations of community center including coordination of public use offacility, programed classes, afterschool care activities, sports leagues and events.• Oversaw maintenance of facility, worked with staff and contracted services to resolveissues quickly to minimize impact on facility operations that arose.• Onboarded and trained new front desk staff on daily operations, County rules and policiesregarding the community center and emergency preparedness as an identified emergencyshelter.• Organized and promoted special events including recruitment of volunteers to assist withannual Halloween Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt and Father Daughter Dance and Breakfastwith Santa.• Performed variety of customer service functions including initial greetings, use of multilinephone system and forward calls, facility and rental bookings, and registration ofclasses and activities using Rec Software.• Compiled and balanced daily and monthly financial reports.• Supervised groups of 5-30 children during before school program and youth sports. Show less

  • Recreation Specialist

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Recreation Leader II

    Oct 2013 - Aug 2015
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  City of South Lake Tahoe

  May 2016 - Nov 2022

  • Managed planning and engineering projects including Ski Run Pocket Park, Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery, Bijou Park Creek Drainage Phase II, Tahoe Valley Green Belt park and playground elements and Bijou Golf Course drainage.• Administered state and federal grant application submittals, monitored active grants to ensure compliance, regulations and reporting for funding is met.• Oversaw contracted services, purchase and consultant agreements for Stormwater Program and Engineering Division.• Facilitated Subdivision Map Act (SMA) applications including lot line adjustments, land exchanges, public easements, hold harmless agreements, right of entry documents, deeds and other legal documents associated with City owned property or City interest.• Marketed and developed stormwater program and pubic activities includingenvironmental outreach events, neighborhood meetings for construction projects andsummer/fall volunteer events.• Assumed Public Works administration duties in absence of office manager.• Supervised 10-30 contracted staff from California Conservation Corps (CCC) performing maintenance on City stormwater treatment basins, wetlands, ditches and channels. Show less Performed inspections of City stormwater infrastructure, erosion control and restorationprojects to identify maintenance needs, potential pollutant sources, and threats towater quality to meet state mandated TMDL requirements.• Performed development review and processed approvals of private developmentsaffecting City streets, drains and related public works facilities; assured compliance withappropriate easements, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.• Lead and organized collaborative volunteer event days with League to Save Lake Tahoewith 40+ attendees.• Assisted in the development of public education and outreach efforts related tostormwater pollution prevention program, Created social media posts for public use.• Worked with GPS, GIS, and database software to assist in maintaining and updatingmaps and records of stormwater improvement projects and tributary drainage areas. Show less

  • Engineering Technician/Associate Planning Engineer

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2022

  • Stormwater Intern

    May 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Washoe County

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2025

  Park Planner

  • Produces Park District Master Plans from public scoping stage to Board of CountyCommission adoption.• Manages design, bidding, construction and monitors fiscal expenditures for park capitalimprovement projects and park infrastructure preservation.• Administers park property including development review and park dedications, parklandpolicies and procedures, environmental assessments, land acquisition, leases, rights-of-entry, boundary line adjustments, deeds and permitting.• Evaluates maintenance and operations of parks, playground areas, trials and open space.• Coordinates budgeting functions for department and leverages grant funds to executeshort- and long-term park capital improvement project goals.• Provide presentations and professional reports to public, community groups, governingboards, and grant agencies on behalf of department. Show less

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  County of El Dorado

  Mar 2025 - now

  Senior Planner