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Monitored and prevented potential workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training; accurate and up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, and data; and investigations into accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.   Interfaced with facilities management and made recommendations on safety related issues. Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including the following:  Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Emergency Action Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal protective equipment procedures, and Safety Contingency Plans.  Revised policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards. Initiated and conducted safety audits and inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes and regulations. Identified problems with the Miami Dade Transit Safety System Program and coordinated with the areas to correct the system and ensure proper functionality. Performed walk-throughs for safety inspections of the facilities including fire systems. Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations through comprehensive inspections and communication. Maintained prominent display of the Cal/OSHA required safety bulletin. Investigated accidents and injuries. Documented the injuries; detailed the events leading to, during, and after the accident; and made recommendations to fix hazards. Identified, recommended, and implemented ergonomic changes to reduce health and safety hazards. Provided and presented disaster relief and emergency preparedness training and materials. Developed and oversee periodic safety related drills in the rail division. Participated in safety certification including design, construction, integrated tests, emergency drills and training. Conducted and support FTA-mandated safety audits. Chaired the Union-Management Safety Committee. Monitored daily work injuries (First Report of Injury, etc.).Developed and monitor safety goals in the transit system division.
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Let me preface by saying, I can't speak for the experience of regularly-staffed teachers and other employees. As a substitute teacher about seven years ago (this may have changed since), there was no "home base" and the process can be very obtuse; you take the required class, take the test, go to the school board administrative building to sign the paperwork, and then it's up to you to go online or in-person to different schools and make your introductions (basically, to put your name on the at-call list for those schools).

If you get called upon, it's usually an hour or less before class begins, so it's best to be dressed and ready to go long before you get the call (just in case), since you'll have to allow time to drive there. You can also opt to show up at a school instead of waiting for a call, and just wait to see if a last-minute opening becomes available.

Once I had established myself with a few local schools, I rarely had difficulty finding placement for the day. However, being a substitute means you have no benefits, make only $12-$14 an hour depending on whether you have an associate or bachelors degree (again: this was seven years ago; hopefully it went up), don't qualify for unemployment benefits (even during extended breaks), and you never quite know what to expect. In theory, each teacher should have a package in their class outlining the activities and lessons to go over each day, which is the substitute teacher's savior. In my experience, this only happened about 1/3 of the time. Usually, I had to ask students what they did last and extrapolate the agenda, or just improvise. Kids are kids, and substitutes have very little power. Thankfully, the regular teachers I met were very supportive.

I would not recommend substitute teaching for this county as a dedicated job. I wouldn't treat it as a way into becoming a regular teacher, either, since you'll be unable to support yourself while completing your classes. However, if you have other stable income and want a rewarding and challenging job, go for it.

EXECUTIVE BUDGET ANALYST: Performed duties as acting department head by working closely with the Executive Staff of various departments in a collaborative effort that conducted studies and Six Sigma Projects, analyzing the findings and then making the appropriate recommendations, and implementing recommendations on substantive operating programs.  
BUDGET MANAGER: Formulated, executed, managed, and coordinated the budget for Departmental management (DM) offices.  Prepared budget estimates, tracking obligations and comparing to operating budget, developing algorithms, reviewing budget justifications in support of budget submissions; monitoring the budget and accounting system and analyzing the reports.  

PROJECT MANAGER: Managed multiple projects at the same time, providing clear communication of the project intent, expected impact and timeline.  This generated a variety of written, non-technical reports to management, indicating solutions or possible alternatives and probability of success.  Prepared budget estimates of projects, tracking obligations, communicating verbally and in writing with contractors, preparing budget reports for management and making comparisons to the operating budget.  

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Identified financial and operational irregularities and problems in records, subsidiary ledgers, appropriations, obligations both at the facilities, and at the contractor level, which did not have proper documentation that were hampering operations and did not comply with financial policies and practices or are adversely affecting funds.  Verified that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with annual work plan, regulatory and procedural controls are within the amounts programmed.

A typical day at work at Miami-Dade County Public Schools was to report to the main office and sign in. Then, pick up the children from the Physical Education field, take them to their classroom, pass attendance, go over the Teacher's Plan book, and provide students with the best possible education.

What I learned as a Substitute Teacher, was that as an adult one must have great patience to deal with various children that have different personality traits. I learned that a positive attitude is of utmost importance for the growth of a child.

As a Substitute Teacher, I was able to manage the classroom setting with disciplinary rules. For instance, I had a 'Strike Three' system, where if I had to call out their names in that day three times, they then had too do a certain type of homework. I also made certain to pick-up the homework the next day, and have interaction with their teacher whereas she or he would make sure that the children learned something within the disciplinary ways. 

My co-workers were very caring. As teachers they would make certain that I would have a positive day with the children by trying to come through the classroom and check on my work status. 

The hardest part of my job was to have to deal with the School Board system, which I felt that they really did not care much for the beneficial ways of the children. 

The most enjoyable part of my job was to watch children brighten up the classroom with their smiles as they learned something new.

Working for MDCPS is a pretty fast paced and busy environment.  There is never a dull moment especially when you work with growing children.  In this career I have learned and obtained many great skills as to flexibility, spontaneity, organization, time management, and most of all team work.  It definitely takes a community to make all things strive and succeed.  On a day to day basis, we handle and care for many children with learning styles, home environments, and parental personalities.  We manage time when it comes to subject instruction and activity schedules for the students.  We also actively participate and organize interactive functions for students and staff members as well.  As an educator we attend professional development training, as well as organize and present them too.  As to management, we are overlooked by assistant principals and the principal of the school.  Every school calendar year we have two formal evaluations, plus endless classroom visitations.  We also have district visitations throughout the school year.  Administration is very supportive and receptive to faculty needs.  As to the position and work environment, it is always enjoyable to work with students and see the fruition of the hard work and dedication we endlessly put into the profession.  The spontaneity and creativity makes every school day unique and enjoyable in its way.

A typical day at work includes the observation of clients providing a urinalysis for testing, group and individual counseling sessions with clients and case management of client files.

I have learned how to prioritize and organize to maximize production.

Management personnel are unenthusiastic.

Some co-workers are caring and others are unmotivated.

The hardest part of the job, due to budget issues, has been the constant change of positions, being laid off and being on recall status which I'm currently on and the re-locating of the entire staff to more cost efficient buildings which are usually moldly, outdated and require constant repair to major items like the a/c units. Also, this department does not keep up with the ever-changing computer technology nor do they provide any computer training.

The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing the progress of the clients upon their entrance into the program until their graduation from the program. As a counselor I am able to assist the clients with behavior modification techniques and educate them about substance abuse either in group counseling sessions or during an individual counseling session. I also love being able to work in an actual office with a door you can close, if necessary and not being confined to an open, noisy and distracting cubicle.

Let me start by saying that I have worked in restaurants for over a decade. So many nights working the line, killing myself and having zero routine led up to one by chance moment that I bet I could get a law firm job with no friend on the inside. It is very typical for kitchens to hire each others friends, so this was a gamble. Walking into the interview, every single person radiated a sense of self that I came across. I interviewed and was concerned what my knowledge of tax law was going to come up. Aside from filing my own taxes, I knew nothing.

The interview turned out to be more about me, the individual, and my life experiences which vary immensely. It was a sincere experience, they make you feel at ease. This interview was engaging and inspiring and I left there knowing I had the job. Once I confirmed the offer and accepted, we were gently introduced to the world of tax law. I became obsessed. After training, I was assigned an attorney. 3 months later, I was assigned 2. You control your growth and path. There are many opportunities to earn extra money that pays out monthly. Not extra hours, just incentives based on your quality of work. With compassion and drive, you will help people out of terrifying circumstances. Follow your attorney's guidance and just be there for the clients. EASY for the right one.

For example: One month into employment, I won a core value award and was mentioned by the executives of the firm. 3 months in, I got a gift card for $25 to Orsay. Every month, I earned several hundred dollars more in bonuses, for one month, I was leading in productivity. 

Part time paraprofessionals actually earn under $10,000 a year and have to perform double the work of a full-time paraprofessional. I work with Pre-K and there is always a need and want that needs to be done. It feels more like a full-time job, rather than part-time, but without the benefits and compensation. By one hour difference I am paid half of that of what a full-time regular paraprofessional earns. 

The likelihood to advance in Miami-Dade County is very, extremely rare, and the position is always given to family members, not to people who actually are qualified and certified in the area. I have more to say, but the vocabulary to which I want to use to fully articulate my true inner thoughts about this set-up system aren't exactly rated PG. 

The school board is slow and disorganized. It took them over five years to update my account profile to show that I am a degree employee with certifications and licenses. Goes to show the true side of South Florida...slow and disorganized. Not so great for people who want to see things get done as it should and at the time it needs to be. However, if you yourself work slow and disorganized, like they are, they will attack you. I personally had never been attacked, but I had witnessed teachers around me being harassed with condescending remarks and even mentally insulted for taking longer than usual to complete a task. If you can work outside of this area, better yet work outside of Florida altogether, please do so. This isn't worth the poor pay and poorer treatment.

As an operator serving the public on a typical day at work always start with a balance of delivering excellence and  safety assurance of all. Transporting the general public from point A to point B under my supervision while operating the bus requires a multitude of skills such as: professionalism skills, listening skills,driving skills, and management skills. The job constantly pulling out daily your learning and coping ability. Because, your personality, integrity and character are easily challenged by the public. Due to culture diversity. Therefore, analytical thinking is critical along with quick decision making ability. Often, I have to the immediate mentor and in some cases the mediator of diffusing disturbances and arguments. Problems solver. Being a United States Marines Veteran Helps tremendously  on how to understand and deal with workplace culture diverse. Especially, one as Miami Dade Transit. Between wearing the uniform proudly, driving safely, act & inter-act with the passengers, dealing with rules & regulations, I must say the hardest part of the job is when your are sick, unable to work. For example, catching a cold. I missed my loyal passengers who always expecting to see me as their daily driver. Honestly, the most enjoyable part is the level of team work towards satisfaction for all parties that are involved. in over all, systemically, my typical day always well planned.

While working for WASA for 16 yrs, I ran multiple utilities jobs and oversaw over 50 contract jobs. My responsibilities were to make sure the contractors ran their jobs according to Dade county specs and any other municipality we had to work with. I dealt daily with the public making sure they new what was going on and answering any question or concerns they may have had. I also handle inspection of material as it was brought on site. Monthly I was responsible for meeting with the contractors and making sure they were payed for work done. Many times I had to make decision in the field so that jobs would stay on time.

I learned to work beyond what was expected of me, many times meeting with engineers to redesign certain parts of the job. My supervisors were men of integrity and hard workers never asking more of me than they themselves were willing to do. My co-workers for the most part were easy to work with, friendships were formed.

The hardest part of my job were the hrs, at times I would work a 36 hr shift, or work 20 hrs a day sleeping in a trailer on the job site. This wasn't always the case but it did happen.

The most enjoyable part of my job was meeting and dealing with people. I also got to dive in some pretty interesting areas.

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