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13343 W. Via Caballo Blanco Peoria, AZ 85383 ❑ Technical advisor to the City Council and Administration; Provide honest, dependable and accurate recommendations
Dino Martin Accardo, CBO Ph:815-278-1791 Email:dinoaccardo1@gmail.com regarding City code interpretations and proper code enforcement of adopted codes based on sound legal aspects of

the code.
Certified Building Official ❑ Embraced and found resolutions to create a positive interdepartmental relationship with Planning and City
Engineering that provided parallel reviews processes and increase efficiency and customer communication.
Over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in the public sector with broad experience and thorough knowledge ❑ Develop, create in writing and execute detailed Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) in order to create a cohesive
of managing and enforcing the daily operations of the Building Department. Success driven with proven experience in and clear expectation for staff.
defining, interpreting, applying and enforcing applicable Building and Zoning Codes accurately and fairly throughout the ❑ Work closely with all departments and responds to internal requests and sought out for expertise.
entire permit process with positive work flow and turnaround time. Effectively direct, integrate and manage multiple
people, situations and work environments. Lead and create a positive and productive work culture. Proven record of ❑ Respond promptly and daily to all customer inquiries and follow through on customer complaints by at the counter,
providing exceptional customer service with sincere respect and always in a professional and efficient manner. Able to by phone, email, and in written correspondence as needed within 24 hours.
perform under time constraints and carry out multiple duties. ❑ Lead staff by example with a hands-on and active management approach that was well received and built trust,
respect and motivation with staff.
Key Accomplishments: International Code Council Certified in over 17+ various certifications (most notable)
❑ Reorganized the office logistically and worked with staff to organize work space. Updated work space and
❑ ICC Certified: Certified Building Official, Building Code Specialist, Building Plans Examiner, Combination Building established a process with new office storage and filing systems.
Inspector, Certified Fire Marshall
❑ IAEI Certified Master Electrical Inspector ❑ Provide weekly performance status reports to the Community Development Director based on data analysis.
❑ Pursuing ICC Maser Code Professional

Technical Skills: Microsoft office, Land Management Software (LAMA), Tyler Muniz (permit module), Edens CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, Highland Park, IL 2017 to August 2018
Project Specialist (remote)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
❑ The Project Specialist position was created by the Community Development Director in order to continue to plan,
City of Joliet, IL (GovHr) August 2018 to December 2018 organize, and complete important ongoing Special Projects for the City of Highland Park Building Division and provide
Building Official/Building Services Director (Interim post) a positive interface and transition to the new Building Division Manager.
❑ Complete Highland Park code amendments update from the 2009 I-codes to the 2018 I-codes.
❑ Carry out an entire code amendment overhaul and revision not only to content but also to the format of redundant
❑ Reports directly to the Community Development Director to plan, organize, direct and administer all activities and and poorly written and outdated codes, some of which are 50+ years. The undertaking and result will be historic for
operations of the building division, including but not limited to; Commercial and Residential Plan Review, Building Highland Park.
Inspections, remodeling, alterations or repair of commercial, residential and industrial properties. ❑ Meet weekly and provide detailed reports to Community Development director on progress of amendment project.
❑ As Interim Building Official, the Building Services Director position is relied upon and requires being able to function ❑ Meet with relevant staff relating to a code, under current review and being amended.
and respond calmly, accurately and promptly in a high paced high expectation organization that was faced with a ❑ Developed an innovative, code amendment commentary, in order to provide a future electronic and paper bound
significant backlog. reference of how and why the amendment was created and all deletions throughout all drafts.
❑ Direct, Manage and perform reviews of the review of Plan Review Unit. In the Interim/temporary role, created and ❑ Review and Provide recommendations for adoption of new developed codes such as, the International Existing
reduced permit cycle times for customers by reducing a significant backlog. Cycle times reduced to a consistent 15 Building Code (IEBC) and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).
business days down from 9.5 weeks. ❑ Working with Illinois Department of Public Health Officials for approval of Local amendments to the Illinois Plumbing
❑ Developed a City specific, plan review checklist and comment forms for the Plan Review Unit to maintain cycle times Code. The State of Illinois by statute requires all municipalities to enforce the Illinois Plumbing Code.
and increase efficiency.
❑ Attend board meetings, site plan meetings, preconstruction meetings and Development Team to provide ❑ Technical code advisor and operations consultant to the Community Development Director and new Building Division
recommendations as needed and provide preliminary insights to ensure all building plans, calculations and Manager in place operating procedures, current staff training needs, third party consultant utilization.
specifications for proposed structures. ❑ Maintains professional and respectful relationships within the Building Division and Highland Park to promote the
❑ Flood Plain Administrator and responsible for enforcement of local City flood plain requirements. success of Community Development and the Organization.
❑ Review applications and provide written recommendations to Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation, and
City Council items while applying adopted the Building Code, City Amendments and City Zoning Code.
❑ Administrator of Building, Fire Codes and Property Maintenance Enforcement and approved all construction plans to CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, Highland Park, IL 2016 to 2017
ensure they met building codes and zoning regulations. Responsible for process and issuance of Stop Work Orders,
Condemnation, Certificate of Occupancy, Temporary C of O, Building Division Manager
❑ Relied upon to provide a FY2019 budget inclusive of department needs and staffing. Manage and monitor
expenditures; manages contracts for third party services, materials, and equipment. RFP process. ❑ Works directly for the Community Development Director to plan, organize, direct and administer all activities and
❑ Manage and Supervise Building Division staff inclusive of clerk staff, code enforcement staff, plan review staff, fire operations of the building division, including but not limited to; Commercial and Residential Plan Review, Building
bureau and inspectors, residential inspectors, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspectors. Inspection, general remodelaing, alterations or repair of commercial, residential and industrial properties.
❑ Create an engaged work team environment. Create a positive and productive work culture by providing ICC training ❑ As Building Official the Building Division Manager position is relied upon and requires being able to function and
and daily support and encouragement to staff through hands on and active management style. respond calmly, accurately and promptly in a high paced high expectation organization.
❑ Direct and Manage the review of Plan Review Unit and created reduced and efficient permit cycle times for
customers. Cycle times reduced to a consistent 8 business days, down from 6 weeks or greater.
❑ Developed a City specific, comprehensive plan review checklist and comment forms for the Plan Review Unit.