HomeMy WebLinkAboutCivil Service ResumeMichael T. Dames
19310 NW 23 Avenue
Opa-Locka, FL 33056-2637
(305) 322-2515 Mobile
OBJECTIVE
After 32 years of experience, seeking appointment to the Civil Service Board to
continue serving the City of Miami residents and employees.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Civil Service Board Member for the City of Miami from 2004 to 2010
Acted with fairness and consistency as a member of the Civil Service Board
Applied knowledgeable of personnel practices and procedures to each case
Reviewed and recommended various improvements to personnel policies to
the City Commission
During tenure, reviewed over 50 cases from persons appearing before the
board
Executive Board Member for IAFF Local 587 from August 1999 - October 2013
• Acted as an advisor to the Union President and Vice -President
• Reviewed and made recommendations on matters affecting union policies,
procedures, financial reports, and the union contract
• Ensured that union employees were represented with fairness at all times
• Served as a 40-hour representative for sworn Fire -Rescue personnel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Fire Inspector
December 1999 - October 2013, Fire Prevention Bureau, Miami, Florida
• Remarkable experience in fire prevention standards
• Inspected and ensured new and existing buildings and businesses meet code
requirements
• Received and investigated complaints of fire hazards and alleged violations of
fire regulations
• Assisted in the preparation of cases for court action -
Fire Fighter
August 1981- December 1999, City of Miami, Miami, Florida
• Responded to emergency situations and primarily protected people, the
environment and property from all types of accident and emergencies
• Increased communities' level of fire safety awareness in order to help prevent
fires and accidents
EDUCATION
1972 -1976, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
• B.S. in Political Science
REFERENCES
References are available on request.