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Jason Finch named Outstanding Public Works Employee of the Year

by The AV Times Staff • December 19, 2018

Brian Glidden President of APWA High Desert Chapter [left] presents to award to Palmdale Senior Engineering Technician, Jason Finch. [Contributed]
PALMDALE – The High Desert Branch of the American Public Works Association, which represents jurisdictions in Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow and Apple Valley, presented its annual project awards at its year end banquet Dec. 7 at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Agua Dulce.

The Outstanding Public Works Employee of the Year award went to the city of Palmdale’s Senior Engineering Technician, Jason Finch. After a vacancy was created by the city’s departing Senior Civil Engineer in November 2017, Finch stepped-up his responsibilities to ensure that the city would continue to operate without this key position until it can be filled.

“With the current high demand for engineers, especially those who specialize in traffic related matters, it has been a long process to find a qualified replacement,” said Public Works Director Chuck Heffernan. “Since the needs of the City can’t be placed on hold and much of the duties of the employee need to be fulfilled in a timely manner, Jason stepped in to fill the void.”

Before taking on the additional tasks of the Senior Civil Engineer, Finch was responsible for handling purchasing for the Traffic Engineering Division, assisting Traffic Signal Maintenance, performing Traffic Division related field work, reviewing signage and striping plans, preparing and reviewing traffic control plans, reviewing traffic studies, and responding to citizen traffic inquiries. In addition to his duties, he currently participates in the city’s Development Advisory Board (DAB), the North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition (NCTC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) JPA.

“The High Desert Branch’s recognition of Jason’s extra efforts are very satisfying and confirm how his peers at the city feel about him,” Heffernan said.

Glidden presents the APWA award for “Best Use of Technology” to Palmdale Public Works Project Manager, Ulises Gonzalez. [Contributed]
Additionally, the Palmdale Council Chamber’s Audio/Visual Upgrade Project was named Best Use of Technology. The Palmdale Council Chamber, built in the early 2000’s, has never had an audio/visual system upgrade despite changing technology. The project involved scoping, purchasing and installing state of the art audio and visual equipment, upgrading lighting, upgrading the audio/visual systems at ancillary offices and the neighboring Chimbole Cultural Center. The project also provided each seat at the dais with improved functionality and connectivity for upgraded digital voting and agenda access.

“I’m extremely proud of our staff who has continued to serve as outstanding professional leaders of the High Desert Branch communities,” added Heffernan.

Other awards presented included: Outstanding Public Works Project of the Year – City of Santa Clarita, Old Town Newhall Parking Structure; Innovative Design of the Year – City of Lancaster, Master Plan of Complete Streets; Best Improvement for Public Safety – City of Lancaster, Lancaster Auto Mall Pedestrian Safety Improvements; Best Environmental Project – City of Santa Clarita, Heritage Trail from Gateway Ranch to Wildwood Canyon.

For more information about the APWA High Desert Branch, visit www.apwahdsoca.com.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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Filed Under: Palmdale

4 comments for "Jason Finch named Outstanding Public Works Employee of the Year"

  1. Hunter munoz says

    December 20, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Way to go Jason! As your sister in law I’m proud of you! Love you

  2. Award says

    December 20, 2018 at 12:00 am

    There is an awards ceremony for just about everything now.

    • Awardless says

      December 20, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Way to rain on someone else’s parade, Award. Jealous?

      • Just wondering says

        December 20, 2018 at 8:37 am

        I hope if Jason has the qualifications, then he will get promoted to the position.

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