2023-02-01 Special MeetingKodiak Island Borough
Assembly Special Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
This meeting was called by the Assembly.
Page
1. ROLL CALL
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
Please call 1(907) 486-3231 or toll free 1(855) 492-9201
3. CONSIDERATION OF MATTER(S) IN THE CALL FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING
A.
12:15 p.m., Zoom Interview Of Applicant Jessica Johnson For
The Borough Manager Position
Johnson Manager Application
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B.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assembly To Discuss The Next Steps To Take On The Manager
Hire Which May Include Discussion Of The Borough Manager
Applicants
4. ADJOURNMENT
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Kodiak Island Borough
Human Resources
710 Mill Bay Road, Rm. 102
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Dear Hiring Official,
I would like to request consideration for the Kodiak Island
Borough Manager position. I have served over twenty
years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a leader and engineer
and am ready to continue my career in public service as
a civilian.
Throughout my career, I have gained the skills necessary
to be a highly effective leader in public administration.
During my 8 years serving at Base Kodiak starting as a mid-
level manager and promoting to a senior executive, I
have had the opportunity to run all facets of a Coast
Guard municipality including budget development and
administration, construction, engineering, public works
(including water and wastewater treatment),
environmental compliance, human resources, labor
relations, customer service, real property, contract
administration and housing administration. These
experiences make my uniquely qualified to serve as the
Borough Manager of Kodiak.
I understand the unique challenges that the Kodiak Island
Borough is faced with and I would be honored with the
opportunity to continue to serve the community of Kodiak.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jessica Johnson
JESSICA
JOHNSON
P E , P M P
CONTACT
EMAIL:
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Jessica Johnson, PE, PMP
Senior Business Operations, Program and Project Manager
Experienced senior level executive with exceptional record of results in team building, facilities
management and process improvement. Twenty years of government operations and logistics support
experience, including seven on Kodiak Island, with strong ability to balance competing high-priority
programs to meet organizational goals. Highly effective communicator and negotiator with proven success
leading cross-functional teams through high level, critical projects. Expert in business planning, resource
maximization, budget formulation and financial management and staff development. In depth knowledge
and experience in personnel policies and labor union relations.
Strategic Planning and Vision
Strategic Partnerships Development
Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership
Contract Negotiations & Agreements
Financial Management & Budget Development
Optimization Through Process Improvement
New Program Development and Execution
Human Resources & Employee Labor Relations
Education
MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT | SEPTEMBER 2016 | DUKE UNIVERSITY
M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING | DECEMBER 2005 | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN
B.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING | MAY 2002 | UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), State of Oregon, 2012 (License #84453PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2009
Experience
EXECUTIVE OFFICER | US COAST GUARD BASE KODIAK | 2021 TO PRESENT
Formulates and executes strategic vision, provides daily leadership and management for 330 mission
support personnel who provide all facilities, utilities, and logistics for operational Coast Guard missions
in Alaska and the Arctic.
Direct supervision and daily management of diverse workforce located across 12 geographically
dispersed locations in Alaska. Provides daily logistics support to 13 Coast Guard units and 1084 Coast
Guard personnel. Manages real property agreements with private entities and federal and state
government agencies including State Airport lease. Manages $35.2 million annual budget and $3.2 billion
shore plant with 2.3 Million square feet of buildings on 27,500 acres. Manages and executes capital
improvement plan for all facilities. Manages medical clinic which provides acute and routine care to over
2500 active duty members and families. Supervises operations of child development daycare center and
Coast Guard Police and Fire Departments. Approving official authority on hiring, conduct and dismissal
actions
Chairs Council to promote all aspects of Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion for crew. Visionary
leadership delivered highly lauded series of seminars that brought together diverse team members and
promoted equality, mindfulness, emotional intelligence and inclusion to strengthen morale, productivity
and esprit de corps among employees.
Experienced in alternative dispute resolution and leads supervisors in labor relation activities. Worked
closely with local union officers and management officials to optimize the use of local bargaining for
mutually advantageous work conditions. Subject matter expert in negotiations for establishment of
national level bargaining agreements.
Represents Coast Guard interests as Advisor to Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES | US COAST GUARD BASE KODIAK | 2018-2021
Directed staff of 190 Active Duty Military, Civil Service, and Contract employees in the operations and
maintenance of the Coast Guard’s largest shore facility that comprises 17% of the entire Coast Guard
inventory including 380 buildings, 480 family housing units, 3 remote forward operating bases, and a 32
member fire department. Managed all aspects of operations for public water and wastewater plants, a 5
million gallon diesel and jet fuel depot and two operational industrial waterfront facilities. Led all aspects
of environmental compliance requirements across six state and federal permits and myriad of
regulations and mandates. Responsible for 70 real property agreements with state, local, federal and
private entities. Served as Base Fire Marshal. Represented Coast Guard interests in advisory role on
Kodiak Electric Company Board of Directors.
FACILITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM MANAGER | US COAST GUARD HQ, WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2016-2018
Formulated policy and established enforcement standards for facilities maintenance and operations
support oversight of the Coast Guard’s $18.5 billion shore plant portfolio. Developed the Coast Guard’s
strategies and policies for optimal sustainment and recapitalization of its entire global shore portfolio.
Created policy for shore sustainability and energy efficiency programs mandated by presidential
executive order. Maintained executive oversight of annual $230 million operational maintenance
program budget.
Oversaw the Coast Guard’s facility capital improvement program in support of major asset acquisitions.
Provided necessary facilities to modernize the Coast Guard’s infrastructure to meet the needs of newly
acquired multi-million dollar search and rescue platforms. Performed extensive analysis and provided
expert guidance to Coast Guard senior leadership to facilitate decision making and budget development.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR | US COAST GUARD BASE KODIAK | 2012-2015
Responsible for shore facility operations & maintenance of the largest, most complex Coast Guard Base
comprised challenging infrastructure management in remote Alaskan enviroinment.
Project Manager for Coast Guard's largest Base Operating Support Services (BOSS) contract valued at
over $15 million per year employing 120 personnel; managed oversight & administration of 15 Coast
Guard employees in the execution of the contract. Led team of 25 stakeholders to coordinate
development of a new performance work statement for BOSS contract that developed requirements for
efficient Base operations in support of Coast Guard missions, while reducing the overall cost of the
contract by 20% to meet budgetary constraints. Especially skilled at conflict resolution and consistently
partnered with stakeholders to resolve disputes and build trust based rapport which led to increased
productivity, efficiency and contract cost savings of over $1.2 Million per year.
ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS DIRECTOR | US COAST GUARD GROUP NORTH BEND, OR | 2009-2012
Performed all civil and naval engineering support and logistics functions for 95 housing units, 23 small
boats, one patrol boat and 800,000 square feet of facilities stretching over 220 miles of rugged Oregon
coastline. Managed a $450,000 annual budget and led a 26-person department of carpenters, mechanics
and electricians. Programmed and managed over $12 million in construction projects during tenure.
Project Manager throughout a three-year, $7.2 million project to construct a 20,600 square foot multi-
purpose building. Coordinated government and prime contractor day-to-day interactions and served as
lead site coordinator during all design, relocation, demolition, construction, and acceptance planning and
review meetings. Ensured uninterrupted operations during lengthy construction. Project was completed
under budget and on schedule. Tribal liaison for transfer of 23 acres, including a historic light station, to
the local Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw in Oregon. Comprehensive planning
efforts included numerous environmental studies, ecological assessments and a $750,000 remediation
project. Resulted in timely transfer of the property and bolstered partnership between Coast Guard and
tribal authorities
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AND FACILITY PLANNER | US COAST GUARD CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT
OAKLAND, CA | 2005-2009
Senior civil engineering planner and construction manager for all Coast Guard facilities in Oregon and
Washington valued at $459 million. Strategically prioritized the district’s $50 million project backlog and
executed an $8 million annual construction program in support of Coast Guard search and rescue
operations. Conducted facility condition assessments for all shore assets in Oregon and Washington.
Project Manager for Energy Savings Performance Contract valued at $15 million to install energy
conservation measures at 9 Coast Guard sites throughout the west coast. Responsible for numerous
technical review iterations of the detailed energy survey provided by the contractor to target Coast
Guard needs and maximize annual energy savings. Met congressionally mandated energy requirements
prior to regulatory deadlines with minimal capital investment.
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Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Special Meeting Guidelines
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
Assembly Chambers
1. ROLL CALL
KIBC 2.25.070_ .. the chair shall cause the record to reflect the absence of the member,
the reason for the absence, and whether the absence is excused by the assembly
Recommended motion: Move to excuse Assembly member Arndt who
is out on personal leave.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
Read the phone numbers: Local is 907-486-3231; Toll Free is 1-855-492-
9202.
Please ask speakers to:
1. Sign in and state their name for the record
2. Turn on the microphone before speaking
3. Address all remarks to the assembly as a body and not to any
member thereof. If calling in — turn off any listening devices
to prevent feedback
4. If calling in — turn off any listening devices to prevent
feedback
3. CONSIDERATION OF MATTER(S) IN THE CALL FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING
A. 12:15 p.m., Zoom Interview Of Applicant Jessica Johnson For The
Borough Manager Position
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assembly To Discuss The Next Steps To Take On The Manager
Hire Which May Include Discussion Of The Borough Manager
Applicants
Recommended motion: Move to convene into executive session
to discuss the next steps to take on the manager hire which may
include discussion of the borough manager applicants under the
authority of KIBC 2.30.030(f)(1)(c) for the purpose of discussing
matters which may tend to prejudice the reputation or character of
a person, who has been notified of the potential executive session.
Assembly discussion.
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4.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION
Recommended motion: Move to invite the Mayor, Assembly
members, and HR Officer Christiansen into executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION
After the vote, Mayor Williams recesses the special meeting and
convenes the executive session.
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Williams
reconvenes the special meeting and announces
No action is to be taken as a result of the executive session.
.or.
• The Assembly may make a motion if necessary. The
Assembly must state the motion and vote outside of
executive session.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON ANY MOTION THAT MAY HAVE
RESULTED FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
ADJOURNMENT
Recommended motion: Move to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION.
KIBC 2.30.030 A.... Meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. unless the time is extended by
a majority of the votes to which the assembly is entitled. No meeting shall be extended
beyond 11 p.m., unless extended by a two-thirds vote of the assembly, except the
meeting shall be extended to set the time and place for resumption of the meeting.
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Mr. Turner
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• Motions required for 2/3 vote to carry. 7 present requires 5; 6 present requires 4; 5 present requires 4; 4 present requires 3
Reconsideration on the same day, suspension of rules, limit of extend debate, previous question
• Majority vote is majority of the membership (quorum). Point of Order and Recess.
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Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Newsletter
Vol. FY2023, No. 25 February 01, 2023
At Its Special Meeting Of February 1, 2023, The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took The Following
Actions. The Next Regular Meeting Of The Borough Assembly Is Scheduled On Thursday, February 2,
2023, At 6:30 p.m. In The Borough Assembly Chambers.
CONDUCTED Zoom Interviews With Applicant Jessica Johnson For The Borough Manager Position
CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION To Discuss The Next Steps To Take On The Manager Hire
Which May Include Discussion Of The Borough Manager Applicants Under The Authority Of KIBC
2.30.030(F)(1)(C) For The Purpose Of Discussing Matters Which May Tend To Prejudice The Reputation
Or Character Of A Person, Who Have Been Notified Of The Potential Executive Session. INVITED The
Mayor, Assembly Members, and Special Projects Support Staff Into Executive Session. ANNOUNCED
That A Special Meeting Was Called For Tuesday, February 7, 2023, At 12:15 p.m. To Conduct A Follow-
up Interview.
View our website:
www.kodiakak.us
Visit our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/KodiakIslandBorough
Follow us on
Twitter:
@KodiakBorough
Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Newsletter
Vol. FY2023, No. 25 February 01, 2023
At Its Special Meeting Of February 1, 2023, The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took The Following
Actions. The Next Regular Meeting Of The Borough Assembly Is Scheduled On Thursday, February 2,
2023, At 6:30 p.m. In The Borough Assembly Chambers.
CONDUCTED Zoom Interviews With Applicant Jessica Johnson For The Borough Manager Position
CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION To Discuss The Next Steps To Take On The Manager Hire
Which May Include Discussion Of The Borough Manager Applicants Under The Authority Of KIBC
2.30.030(F)(1)(C) For The Purpose Of Discussing Matters Which May Tend To Prejudice The Reputation
Or Character Of A Person, Who Have Been Notified Of The Potential Executive Session. INVITED The
Mayor, Assembly Members, and Special Projects Support Staff Into Executive Session. ANNOUNCED
That A Special Meeting Was Called For Tuesday, February 7, 2023, At 12:15 p.m. To Conduct A Follow-
up Interview.