Received 7/13/2021 @ 3:28 PM By City Clerk Office Robert E. Barnes 222 Grand Reserve Drive Bunnell. FL, 32110 July 13, 2021 Mayor Catherine Robinson City of Bunnell 201 West Moody Boulevard Bunnell, FL, 32110 Dear Mayor Robinson, I would appreciate consideration of me as a candidate for appointment to fill the vacancy on our City Commission. I am a resident of Bunnell and meet all requirements and qualifications for the position. I currently serve my community as a Board Supervisor for the Deer Run Community Development District in the Grand Reserve subdivision. In 2020 I retired from the U.S. Government, having worked for the Federal Aviation Administration in a number of positions from entry level Inspector to Manager of Field Operations for the Aircraft Evaluation Division. Prior to working in government, I worked in the airline industry from 1975-2002 in positions of increasing responsibility. I began my airline career as an Aircraft Mechanic for Trans New England Airlines and ended it as Vice President of Maintenance for Pan American Airways. As you will see from my attached resume, I have extensive experience in management, budgeting, labor relations in both union and non-union environments, team building, contract negotiation, facilities construction and maintenance, investigation, and a host of other areas critical to success in the position of City Commissioner. I have run organizations with over 1,200 employees and, as Manager of Administrative Services for United Airlines in Chicago, I received an Award of Merit for creating and managing a zero based budget of $56 million dollars. My wife and I chose to make the City of Bunnell our home for the remainder of our lives. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the Commission to serve our city and to help our city thrive as we move forward into the future. I believe we can grow and maintain the feel and friendliness of a small town, much as it is today. I feel I can contribute to that effort in a significant way. I’ve attached my updated U.S. Government resume for your reference. I greatly appreciate your consideration in this matter, thank you. Sincerely, Robert E. Barnes CC: John Rogers, Tonya Gordon RESUME Robert E. Barnes Name: Robert E. Barnes 222 Grand Reserve Drive Bunnell, FL, 32110 Phone: H - (386) 313-5883 C - (978) 886-2597 Country of Citizenship: USA Veterans' Preference: No Reinstatement Eligibility: Career Highest Federal civilian grade held: FV-1825-K Note: Retired May 31, 2020 WORK EXPERIENCE November 2020 – Present Employer: Deer Run Community Development District 222 Grand Reserve Drive Bunnell, FL, 32110 Job Title: Board Supervisor Function: Elected Official Duties: The Deer Run Community Development District (CDD) is a local, special purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes created by ordinance of the City of Bunnell. As a Board Supervisor, I am one member of a five-person board responsible to oversee all aspects of the district planning, acquisition, operation and maintenance of facilities as well as community-wide infrastructure improvements in our planned community that will contain 843 homes when complete. I attend regular board meetings, respond to constituent concerns, questions, and complaints. I am engaged in the process of planning our annual budget with the board. The board evaluates and approves expenditure of funds. The board is responsible for issuance and repayment of district bonds. I also interface with and oversee vendors providing services to the district. I am actively engaged with a number of city officials in the City of Bunnell as our district is located fully within the boundaries of the city. July 2012 – May 31, 2020 Employer: FAA, Boston AEG 12 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803-5299 Job Title: Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Function: Manager, Boston / Propulsion and APU Aircraft Evaluation Group Grade: FV-1825-K Supervisor: Jeffrey Phipps Phone: (336) 840-6261 Duties: As Manager I was responsible for all office functions including staffing, budget, training, time and attendance approval, leave approval, purchasing, staff meetings, interface with union representatives, facilities, Occupational Safety and Health, and drug and alcohol testing. I provided functional oversight of office work products including, but not limited to Flight Operations Evaluation Boards, Master Minimum Equipment Lists, Airworthiness Directives, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Alternative Methods of Compliance, and Aircraft Flight Manuals. My office was engaged in the certification and continued operational safety for all aircraft engines worldwide. This frequently required engagement with foreign aviation authorities and manufacturers. I also supported Aircraft Evaluation Division by providing routine support to the Division Manager. Selected as a member of the Office of Safety Standards reorganization team. Selected to lead reorganization of the Aircraft Evaluation Division. I was the organizer of and member for a number of interorganizational teams working with the Aircraft Certification Service to improve interface and performance. 2 March 2019 – April 2020 Employer: FAA, Boston AEG 222 Grand Reserve Drive Bunnell, FL, 32110 Job Title: Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Function: Detail, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft and Powered Lift Aircraft Evaluation Group Grade: FV-1825-K Supervisor: Jeffrey Phipps Phone: (336) 840-6261 Duties: As Acting Manager I was responsible for all office functions including staffing, budget, training, time and attendance approval, leave approval, purchasing, staff meetings, interface with union representatives, facilities, Occupational Safety and Health, and drug and alcohol testing. I provided functional oversight of office work products including, but not limited to Flight Operations Evaluation Boards, Master Minimum Equipment Lists, Airworthiness Directives, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Alternative Methods of Compliance, and Aircraft Flight Manuals. My office was engaged in the certification and continued operational safety for all rotorcraft and powered lift vehicles worldwide. This frequently required engagement with foreign aviation authorities and manufacturers. I also supported Aircraft Evaluation Division by providing routine support to the Division Manager. October 2016 – April 2017 Employer: FAA, Aircraft Evaluation Division 1200 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803-5299 Job Title: Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Function: Detail, Acting Manager of Field Operations, Aircraft Evaluation Division Grade: FV-1825-K Supervisor: Jeffrey Phipps Phone: (336) 840-6261 Duties: As Acting Manager of Field Operations I provided support for the Division Manager in day to day operations of the division and the five AEG offices. Helped establish the new division by creating operating plans, goals, and recommending changes in organizational structure. Provided interface with the Aircraft Certification Service and created teams to improve interaction and coordination between the services. Conducted routine outreach to internal and external customers to evaluate division performance and identified problem areas and initiated corrective actions as appropriate. I was actively engaged in development of a division succession plan as well as interviews and selection of management staff. Acted for the division manager in his absence. 3 August 2011 Employer: FAA, New England Region 12 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803-5299 Job Title: Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Function: Detail, Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, New England Region Grade: FV-1825-K Supervisor: Amy Corbett Phone: Retired Duties: This was a one-month detail assignment at the request of the Regional Administrator while the incumbent Deputy Regional Administrator attended executive training. As Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, I was responsible to the Regional Administrator for all FAA personnel, all facilities, and all aviation activities in the six state New England Region. Responsible for interface with all aviation entities including airlines, airports, airway facilities, air traffic personnel and facilities, airway facilities and equipment. Responsible to oversee interface with Tribal Nation Representatives in negotiating rights for aviation activities over tribal lands. Met with federal and local officials and Federal and State Emergency Management personnel in response to a tornado that struck Western Massachusetts. Also met with individuals and companies affected by the devastation. Identified and provided access to resources to aid in recovery efforts. May 23, 2010 – July 2012 Employer: FAA, FSDO-01 One Cranberry Hill Lexington, MA 02421 Job Title: Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Function: Manager, Boston Flight Standards District Office Grade: FV-1825-K Supervisor: Edward Reinecker Phone: Retired Duties: As Office Manager, I was responsible for all office functions including staffing, budget, training, time and attendance approval, leave approval, purchasing, staff meetings, interface with union representatives, facilities, Occupational Safety and Health, and drug and alcohol testing. Performed all tasks associated with a General Aviation and Air Carrier Office including but not limited to oversight of airmen, a 14 CFR part 121 air carrier, large 121/135 air carrier, and numerous135 air operators, testing and issuance of certificates, airworthiness determinations and issuance of airworthiness certificates, evaluation