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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 51 PC Resume 2025Phillip Cecere 2011 Old Gardiner Rd. Sequim, WA. 98382 (360) 477-1122 Career overview As my career has progressed, I have earned many credentials and experience, and as a Building Official and Fire Marshal, my area of interest has grown to include all phases and facets of construction. In my 18-year career managing a small equipment rental business. My most pertinent experience builds on my construction background at Jefferson County Community Development. In this position, I supervise 5 full time staff members and occasional interns. One of my duties was to constantly look out for training opportunities, such as CESCL, FEMA, ICC and WABO for my and staff’s career development. As the inaugural Fire Marshal in the newly established Office of the Fire Marshal, I coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions on meet and greet and exercises to develop consistency within our local area, while working with elected officials to refine and establish ordinances and resolutions to establish new county programs. I was heavily involved in a project to provide housing for the unhoused while maintaining a minimum level of life safety and public approval. I have served as the County Floodplain Administrator and the County CESCL for civil review and stormwater inspection. In addition, I am currently pursuing a Master Code Professional Certification through ICC. I have trained staff and have honed many skills on coworker interactions from dispute resolution to disciplinary action. Certifications •ICC Certified Building Official Credential •ICC Certified Fire Marshal Credential •ICC Certified B5 Residential/Commercial Inspector •ICC Certified M1 Inspector •ICC Certified R3 Residential Plan Review •ICC Certified B3 Commercial Plan Review •ICC Certified F3 Fire Plan Review •ICC Certified Fire inspector I & II •ICC Certified Accessibility •IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector •WABO WASAFE Level 2 Responder •BIAW CESCL Certification •Multiple FEMA evaluation Certificates •Washington State licensed Notary Public •General contractor and Equipment operator •Proficiency with Bluebeam, Energov, Smartgov, Tidemark and Microsoft products Skills Staff Management: Engage and monitor staff performance as well as ensuring quality work product is produced and recorded. Public Interaction: Handle complex permit inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and ensure client satisfaction. I have lots of face time experience presenting to the public and elected officials, speaking respectfully in plain language to communicate complex technical ideas. Efficient Organization: Delivering solutions to inefficient processes as they relate to LEAN practices and time management. Set up inspection priorities and routing to maximize efficiency and decrease road time. Filling in on the inspection roster and running periodic reports to ensure inspection and review recording. CA received 09/15/25 EXHIBIT 51 Work Experience D&K Rentals 52 River Rd Sequim, WA. 98382 May 2002-August 2020 Managed a crew as large as 7 coworkers, trained several new hires as well as seasonal workers, and strove to deliver the best customer service possible in the form of prompt, courteous responses in store or by phone. Interfaced with homeowners and contractors daily. Daily responsibilities included numerous phone interactions, safety instruction, coupling trailers and rental agreement paperwork. Jefferson County Community Development 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend WA. 98368 August 2020- February 2021 As a building inspector visiting several jobsites a day, verifying that construction is built to code, from setback inspections to all aspects of construction phases. Duties also include facilitating permit verification, follow up paperwork, correction notices, inspection requests, and customer emails and calls. Lack of permanent full-time work led to needing a job with a full-time schedule. Kitsap County Community Development 615 Division St. Port Orchard, WA 98366 February 2021- May 2021 Reviewed Residential plans, assisted with the 2018 code cycle transition. Created workbooks to be completed by new hires and mentors in the fields of plumbing and mechanical. I have assisted and led several group projects for the creation of protocols and policy. May2021-Current Jefferson County Community Development 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend WA 98368 May 2021- Current Progressing to the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Floodplain Administrator, CESCL and a notary for Jefferson County, I served as a plans reviewer for the county reviewing residential and commercial projects as well as performing field inspections and managing staff. On occasion, I have served as the acting department director in times of director leave. I have worked closely with local community partners, FEMA, Ecology, DEM and have served on state legislative committees. Education Sequim High School 504 Sequim Ave Sequim, WA. 98382 Graduated with diploma class of 2003 cumulative GPA 3.6 In addition to the standard curriculum, I excelled at several hands-on courses in welding, auto repair, and CAD. Some of my extra-curricular activities included concert, pep, and marching bands as well as sports and clubs. CA received 09/15/25 EXHIBIT 51