NAVFAC ENGINEERING: Constructive Career Conversations

Ever wondered what it's like to work overseas for NAVFAC? Ms. Kendra Finklea, Human Resources Director, gives us a little more insight on the perks of working overseas specifically at NAVFAC MARIANAS. Learn a thing or two about life in Guam and how she is thriving at NAVFAC! You don't want to miss this. Listen today!

Find out about CAPT Laurie Scott, SW new Commanding Officer, as he explains working along side civilians and military. Coupled with his background and knowledge, he continues to lead SW as one of the best places to work. Listen today!

In this episode of NAVFAC SW “THE SWEEP” podcast, I spoke to Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and NAVFAC SW Real Estate Business Line about their intention to release a competitive solicitation on SAM.gov for a large, private development opportunity in support of NAVWAR’s mission on approximately 70.3 acres of underutilized real property at Naval Base Point Loma’s (NBPL), Old Town Campus (OTC) in San Diego, CA.  I was joined by Greg Geisen, NAVWAR’s Project Manager for the OTC Revitalization Project as well as Tanya Spenst and Erin Grandgirard from NAVFAC SW Real Estate Business Line to discuss this exciting and important project for the Navy.  The Navy will work with the potential master developer to prepare more site-specific details for revitalization of OTC before a final alternative is selected and thoroughly analyzed using the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.

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In this final part of our Ridgecrest series, I spoke with Pat Warden, DPWO for NAWS China Lake. He has been in the area for 39 years and has a lot of good things to say about the area. Take a listen to this amazing individual and what keeps him working with the wonderful people at NAVFAC SW! 

Ever wondered what Ridgecrest/Chine Lake, CA has to offer? Located about 4 hours North East of San Diego, home to one of the largest Naval bases for NAVFAC SW. In this 2 part mini series, we spoke to John Kersey, Community Planner Liaison Officer. Find out a little more about Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is all about. Listen now! Available on all major podcast platforms #NAVFACSW

In our final mini series for NBVC, we spoke with Glenn Brunelle - Supervisory Production Manager, Nora Reyes - UEM, and Ernie Gutierrez - Transportation Operations Supervisor. These fine individuals help support our bases in Ventura county and they give us some insight on what it is like to work at NAVFAC in Ventura county. Thank you to all who helped in making these episodes and it was a pleasure speaking with everyone at NBVC! Listen today!

What a treat it was to speak with marine ecologist at NBVC, Martin Ruane. Who knew that NAVFAC SW have these type of positions in the Environmental Department. We learn how he got this position and why he stayed at NAVFAC SW. We also hear about the interesting ecologist projects he worked while working at NBVC. You don‘t want to miss this delightful episode! 

In what will be a 3 part mini series, we speak with various people from Naval Base Ventura County. This first part includes Denis Acosta, Maintenance Supervisor, Dimitri Onishchuk, Construction Manager, and David Rich, Site Safety Manager. All of these individuals help support the warfighter with their various backgrounds and they share with us how NAVFAC SW is a great place to work. Listen now! 

In our part 2 of the Monterey series, I spoke with Mike Fitzgerald, Facilities Director and the Public Works department workers, May and Jose. Hearing their journey at NAVFAC SW was a real delight. The leadership opportunity that NAVFAC can provide is amazing. You don’t want to miss this episode!

In what will be a two part series at NSA Monterey, we first spoke to LT Ben Rowe and Vicki Taber, Installation Environmental Director. It was amazing to learn what they do to help support the warfighter. Listen to the next couple episodes to find out more about Monterey!