JORGE CABALLERO

1173 NW 123rd CT

Miami, FL 33182

(786) 925- 8832 

jrg_caballero@yahoo.com

Objective –

 

To obtain a position in Geography, Land Planning, Environmental Resources or any other matter in the Geo-Information Management field in order to apply my professional knowledge and skills.

Summary of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

 

·         Advanced knowledge of ESRI products and CAD/Drafting Technology (AutoCAD 2014). Skillful in the use of ArcGIS 9.X, ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 including the applications ArcMap, ArcCatalog and Arc Toolbox.

·         Field work ability and GPS data collection techniques. Familiarity with ArcPad products, field computers with GPS (Trimble GeoExplorer series) and Garmin GPSMAP series.

·         Experience with migrate data into a Geo-database. Understanding of data conversion, data transfer and data management. Knowledge of VB.NET

·         Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, equipments and instruments of engineering drafting. 

·         Previous water and sewer utility experience and mapping infrastructures. Able to read and interpret engineering as-built drawings, plans, topographic maps, survey notes, aerial photographs/satellite images and other cartographic records.

·         Knowledge of construction specifications and plans and of applicable regulations relating to public works construction by contract.

·         Excellent command of Math, Trigonometry and Statistical Analysis and its applications to professional engineering computations.

·         Knowledge of spatial data formats, as well as, a solid understanding of projections and coordinates systems.

·         Proficiency in handling a wide variety of Office software and computer data sets, such as, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, SPSS Statistics, etc.

·         Outstanding organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills along with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Professional Work Experience –

City College                                                                                                           October 2012 – Present

Adjunct Faculty 

Responsibilities included teaching World Regional Geography and Environmental Problems courses.

 

Miami Dade County / Public Work                                                                                  May 2013 – Present

Engineer Drafter 2

To act as principal assistants to professional engineers in performing a variety of more responsible and technical drafting and office engineering tasks. Checks and verifies plats of subdivisions which have been prepared by land surveyors for official recording. Writes and checks legal descriptions for parcels of land required for road right-of-way; examines and studies related property abstracts; prepares maps as necessary, identifying and numbering parcels. Plots road and channel cross sections. Prepares plans and

 

does detailed lay outs for county canals and drainage system; investigates for right-of-way and easement for canal widening, improvements, and general maintenance; reduces field notes and computes excavation areas for fill; draws topographic, and other maps showing contours, roads, canals, and other physical features; utilizes aerial photos, plats, and survey notes; makes drawings or sketches, for storm sewers and trenches; supplies subdivision developers with a variety of flood control information; supplies engineers and survey parties with information regarding bench marks; supervises and assists subordinates in various sub-professional engineering assignments. 

 

Miami Dade County / Regulatory and Economic Resources                                    February 2011 – May 2013

Environmental Resources Assistant

Responsibilities include makes on-site inspections for on-going restoration projects and routine permit applications; prepares memo-form reports on inspections. Compiles routine monitoring and permitting data and enters into established Geo-database. Compiles support materials such as aerials, plat maps, surveys and records necessary for the development of restoration projects and permit applications. Review Natural Forest Communities files for completeness and accuracy.

 

Provide field assistance to Forest Resources Programs staff in collecting data on endangered, threatened, rare or endemic species, including sittings and habitats assessments. Coordinate GPS courses and ensure all data collected is properly processed.

Miami Dade County / Water and Sewer Department                                    January 2009 – February 2011

Geo-Data Collection & Mapping

Responsibilities included researching for locating buried infrastructures. Incorporate GPS, Rangefinders, and survey techniques and device into a data collection system managed through a Geodatabase. Share enterprise GIS applications with field data, identifying and referencing water and sewer assets such as manholes, line sections, water valves, fire hydrants and inner connections for updating and decision making. Assist in the amendment and preparation of final plans and maps using different ArcGIS applications and Geoprocessing tools.

Environmental Consultants, INC.                                                                           July 2007 – March 2008

Inspector (Florida Power & Light Consultant)

Duties included ensuring public safety by identifying hazardous trees in need of pruning and/or removal to prevent contact with energized power lines. Responsible for tree and brush inventories, inspection and evaluation, as well as audit tree contractor. Contact with private property owners regarding planned pruning or removals and handling customer complaints. Furthermore, operate system forestry computer programs and record systems, as well as, field computers with GPS.

Tropical Geographic Institute. Havana, Cuba.                                                          August 1998 – January 2006

Geographer

Responsibilities included Social and Economic Studies, and geographic researches where the Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing techniques were applied. Other duties included Environmental Services and Urban Development Projects that involved a broader perspective on the use of Spatial Information Technology

 

 

Education –

 

Computer Programmer Credit Certificate                                                                                     Registered

Miami Dade College. Miami, FL.

 

Certified Course in AUTO CAD and Land Development

Miami Sunset Adult & Community Education Center. Miami, FL.                                                 May 2007

 

Master’s Degree in Geographic Information System                                          

University of Havana, School of Geography. Havana, Cuba.                                                  October 2001

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management                                                    

Tropical Geographic Institute. Havana, Cuba.                                                                               June 1999

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Environment and Land Planning

University of Havana, School of Geography. Havana, Cuba.                                                        July 1998