Tommy Ervie

Military Service:

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: April 2008 - present

  Occupation: 12H - Construction Engineering Supervisor - 12H

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Supervise construction, repair, and utility services of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, port facilities, and petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment. Devises network flow diagrams such as the critical path method and coordinates work activities of supporting units; provides supervision over all structural and utility construction projects; inspects subordinate elements to ensure compliance with directives, construction drawings, and specifications; plans and organizes for combat engineering missions; the general engineering supervisor supervises general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations; assists engineering officer in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimating; assists in the preparation of operation orders, standing operating procedures, and contingency plans; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing general engineering missions; inspects construction and training activities; supervises performance of combat engineering missions. The engineer senior sergeant inspects and advises on bridging, rafting, and river crossing operations; supervises general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations; formulates and maintains construction schedules; assist in supervision of troops in assault operations; perform ground and aerial reconnaissance; advises engineer staff section personnel in matters involving combat engineer operations; assist engineering officer in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimating; assist in the preparation of operation orders, standing operating procedures, and contingency plans; coordinates with staff agencies for engineer operational and tactical support; coordinates employment of engineer elements operating with infantry and armored units; inspects construction sites and enforces job specification and safety standards; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence data; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing engineering missions; inspects construction and training activities; supervises performance of combat engineering missions; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants; or Sergeants; Major call to announce information and instruction.

Education:

• Missouri Western State University

  Bachelor's Degree – Criminal Justice w/ Emphasis in Law Enforcement

  Period: August 2006 - December 2009