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Applications and Resumes
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Civil Service Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
Talent and Human Resources professional. Extensive experience vetting talent while creating inclusive work environment.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To give back to my community and learn more about the formal avenues to further develop my civic engagement.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Brandon S Lingle-Adams
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.
First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Civil Service Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am interested in serving on a board, commission, or committee because I have spent my career dedicated to public service and believe in using my experience to support and strengthen local government operations. My background includes over 15 years of leadership in municipal human resources, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce programs for the Cities of Pasadena and Burbank. I have led high-performing teams, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and implemented policies and programs that improve service delivery and promote equity. I see this as an opportunity to further contribute my expertise in organizational leadership, policy implementation, and community-focused initiatives to help shape effective, inclusive, and innovative city programs.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My primary goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee are to contribute my expertise in public sector human resources, support policies that promote equity and efficiency in city operations, and help advance initiatives that strengthen community engagement and service delivery. I aim to bring a practical, solutions-oriented perspective informed by my experience leading recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce development programs. Additionally, I hope to collaborate with fellow members to ensure that the City’s programs reflect best practices, are responsive to community needs, and support Pasadena’s continued growth as a model public agency.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Brady Griffin
• Coordinate and implement staff taught classes for youth ages 5 -10 • Responsible for staffing and supervision of the Verdugo Recreation Center
Education
• Woodbury University- Masters of Science, Organizational Leadership, graduation December 2012 (3.8 GPA) • Woodbury University - Bachelors of Science, Organizational Leadership, Magna Cum Laud 2010
Acknowledgements
• Woodbury Leadership Academy- Class of 2008 (summer)
• Leadership Burbank- Class of 2008
• National Management Association (NMA)- Speech Contest Director 2007; Special Events Director 2008
Upload a Resume
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I have dedicated myself to serving the public through military service and roles in federal law enforcement, national security, risk mitigation, and executive leadership. I am extremely excited about the possibility of contributing my skills and experiences towards enhancing trust, safety, and resilience within my beloved Burbank community with a position on either the Police Commission or the Civil Service Board. My interest in serving on the Burbank Police Commission stems from my belief in the importance of community trust, strong accountability, and thoughtful oversight in policing. As a law enforcement leader, I understand both the operational challenges agencies face and the importance of maintaining public confidence through accountability, engagement, and prioritization of well-being for everyone in our community - officers included. A role on this commission would allow me to give back to Burbank by contributing my knowledge and supporting efforts to maintain effective, community-centered policing. Similarly, I'm interested in serving on the Civil Service Board because I believe deeply in upholding fairness, equality, transparency, and merit in public employment. With my legal education and over 20 years of experience as a public servant, I bring both expertise and a practical understanding of the values and challenges within public institutions. I see this role as an opportunity to help ensure that employment decisions are made with integrity, and to support a system that promotes accountability, trust, and professionalism in local government.
Education
Juris Doctor (Loyola Law School) Bachelor of the Arts - Political Science (UCLA) Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
- Use of Force De-escalation Instructor - Employee Relations and Misconduct Investigations - Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Leadership - Workers Compensation
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
- Extensive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and workforce modeling Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
No current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee.
List Community activities in which you are involved:
I have participated in federal outreach programs aimed at educating youth and community members on public safety and career opportunities. I’ve also been involved in interagency task forces that collaborate with local communities to address safety concerns. I have also volunteered to serve on numerous employee advocacy boards, such as agency Employee Advisory Committees, and held leadership roles as the Chairperson of the NASA OIG Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Advisory Committee and foundational Chair of the Culture, Opportunity, and Engagement Committee. While much of my service has been at the federal level, I’m looking to become more directly involved in local civic engagement here in Burbank.
Narbeh Hartoonian
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I hold a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and bring over 20 years of public service experience in federal law enforcement, national security, and risk management. Currently, I serve as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the NASA Office of Inspector General, where I lead complex criminal investigations involving fraud, misconduct, and threats to public resources. My background includes supervisory roles in internal affairs, infrastructure protection, and personnel security across agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner and a U.S.
Army veteran, previously serving as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader in combat operations. These qualifications have equipped me with a deep understanding of justice, accountability, and civil rights—core issues relevant to modern policing. I seek to bring an informed, objective, and community-centered perspective to the Burbank Police Commission to help foster trust and transparency between law enforcement and the public.
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My primary goals in serving on the Burbank Police Commission are to help strengthen the relationship between the police department and the community, to contribute to fair and informed oversight of public safety policies, and to support initiatives that improve the effectiveness and integrity of local law enforcement. Drawing from my 20+ years of federal service and leadership experience, I aim to bring a practical, balanced perspective to the Commission's work — one that prioritizes community well-being, officer accountability, and public confidence in policing.
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:
Civil Service Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position
With over two decades of public service experience and legal training, I bring a strong foundation in personnel management, administrative oversight, and employment law. As the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the NASA Office of Inspector General, I supervise federal investigators and oversee complex matters involving hiring, discipline, and workplace conduct. I have extensive experience in performing these duties as they relate to a range of employees, and including senior executives and members of collective bargaining units, ensuring all personnel actions align with labor agreements, legal standards, and due process requirements. I’ve also participated in reviewing employee grievances and facilitating resolution processes aimed at not only ensuring compliance, but also achieving equitable outcomes for all parties involved. I have reviewed and responded to formal complaints, facilitated fact-finding processes, and ensured compliance with agency policy and negotiated procedures. My approach emphasizes fairness, consistency, and accountability. I believe the Civil Service Board plays a vital role in maintaining public trust in the merit system, and I am committed to applying my experience and sound judgment to support that mission.
Narbeh Hartoonian
Narbeh Hartoonian
Burbank, CA • •
Summary: Career public servant with extensive federal law enforcement, national security, risk management, threat mitigation, and military leadership experience committed to proactively enhancing safety, security, and resilience within my community.
Skills &
Abilities:
• Legal training (J.D.)
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Investigations
• Physical/cyber security
• Risk management
• Threat detection/mitigation
• Data analytics
• Effective engagement
• Organizational leadership
Experience: ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE Pasadena, CA NASA Office of Inspector General Dec. 2022 to Present
• Serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the NASA OIG Western Field Office responsible for supervising criminal investigators with jurisdiction in the southwestern U.S. • Supervises complex investigations of allegations involving crime, cyber-crime, fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct impacting NASA personnel, programs, operations, and resources. • Oversees and provides technical and ethical guidance for a full range of law enforcement activities including enforcement operations, interrogations, evidence collection, and records management. • Leadership resulted in successful criminal convictions and penalties; civil settlements; contractual recoveries; administrative debarments; and dispositive personnel and management actions. • Conducts proactive business intelligence analytics of proprietary and open-source data to deter, detect, and resolve threats and mitigate damages to NASA operations. • Performs liaison and manages productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners in finance, corporate sectors, and global oversight/law enforcement community.
SPECIAL AGENT Pasadena, CA
NASA Office of Inspector General Aug. 2020 to Dec. 2022 • Served as the Special Agent responsible for the NASA OIG investigations program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and managing the relationship between NASA OIG and the prime contractor. • Planned and performed investigations involving violations of U.S. Code, to include personal and property crimes; grant and procurement fraud; public corruption; and financial crimes. • Planned and executed multiple interagency search warrants, to include a May 2022 complex execution of three simultaneous search warrants incorporating multiple state and federal agencies which uncovered evidence including illegal firearms, $1.3m in cash, and solicited confessions. • Performs a full range of law enforcement activities, including surveillance, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, making arrests, and preparing detailed reports. • Establishes and fosters productive working relationships with personnel internal and external to the organization to ensure timely reporting of violations. • Maintains routine liaison with Federal, state and local law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies to share sensitive information and maximize investigative capabilities. • Prepared detailed and well-written reports of investigation, presenting dispositive and exculpatory evidence accurately to facilitate appropriate criminal, civil, or administrative actions. • Analyzed and evaluated evidentiary weight of a range of technical documents, including accounting and financial records, legal records, personnel records, and correspondence. • Coordinated with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to develop cases for prosecution and civil action.
Narbeh Hartoonian
Burbank, CA • •
SPECIAL AGENT Los Angeles, CA
Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Aug. 2018 to Aug. 2020 • Investigated criminal and administrative acts of employee misconduct, including cybercrimes, bribery, fraud, larceny, embezzlement, and other violations of federal law and regulations. • Conducted complex investigations impacting U.S. immigration and citizenship integrity, as well as sensitive investigations based on internal allegations of harassment and hostile work environment. • Developed and implemented new investigative strategies, regularly presenting findings to senior agency officials and other key personnel within the organization to aid in management decisions. • Supervised local Management Inquiry Officials across multiple field offices areas during the investigation of less complex and less serious allegations of workplace misconduct. • Collected physical and digital evidence from sensitive and open sources; performed surveillance; interrogated subjects of investigation; and interviewed persons of interests, witnesses, and victims. • Developed cases to support criminal prosecutions, civil action, and administrative actions.
FIELD SECURITY MANAGER Los Angeles, CA
Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Feb. 2017 to Aug. 2018 • Served as the senior official responsible for coordinating Facility Security Committee force protection and risk mitigation at the Los Angeles Federal Building (LAFB) and seven other facilities. • Managed and implemented facility security programs for the LAFB and 8 satellite facilities incorporating countermeasures such as access control, surveillance, intrusion detection policies, guard deployment, cyber security plans for classified information systems/networks. • Created and facilitated emergency response plans designed to mitigate threats of workplace violent encounters, crime, and compromise of sensitive logical systems. • Led the business, funding, and decision-making for a Facility Security Committee comprised of 18 tenant agencies to support responsible allocation of millions in funding towards security upgrades • Developed a data-driven workforce utilization and staffing model that was deployed nationwide to support retention and hiring of new employees within the Office of Security and Integrity.
Experience
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SPECIAL AGENT – INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION SPECIALIST Lawndale, CA Federal Aviation Administration Jun. 2016 to Feb. 2017 • Coordinated infrastructure and personnel protection strategies at over 25 secure facilities in the Western U.S. to ensure the security, integrity, and functionality of the critical national air space. • Conducted assessments, inspections, and/or evaluations of programs, facilities, plan and design specifications and contracts to determine compliance with FAA security requirements. • Implemented security countermeasures to protect personnel, prevent unauthorized access to FAA assets, and safeguard against terrorist attacks, espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. • Identified construction and site improvement security needs, coordinating with engineering and facilities personnel to manage buildouts and enhancement projects; during one critical project, instituted over $1m in cost-savings upon reevaluation of previously approved security design plan. • Developed and implemented nationwide insider threat policy based on randomized screening schedules for all employees and contractors which was deployed at all FAA facilities.
Narbeh Hartoonian
Burbank, CA • •
EXPLOSIVES SPECIALIST Burbank, CA
Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Aug. 2009 to Jun. 2016 • Subject-matter expert for detecting and deterring threats to critical infrastructure by conventional and improvised chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive weapons and improvised devices. • Performed emergency response and immediate actions to resolve advanced security alarms for possible explosive hazards and other suspicious items posing a threat to transportation. • Independently performed explosive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in existing security postures and recommend new tactics and technologies to mitigate such threats. • Developed and implemented novel risk mitigation and incident response strategies which were adopted nationwide to assess vulnerabilities and prevent attacks utilizing MANPADs and IEDs. • Performed over 6,000 hours of workforce training in areas of explosives and explosive effects, IED detection, counterterrorism tactics, and transportation security best practices. • Coordinated with local law enforcement and private industry to facilitate the DHS Office of Bombing Prevention Bombmaking Materials Awareness Program training in the Los Angeles area. • Effectively liaised with civic organizations and private industry to brief counterterrorism strategies related to mitigating explosive threats and blast effects in accordance with FEMA guidelines.
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TEAM LEADER Fort Drum, NY United States Army 725th Ordnance Company Oct. 2004 to Apr. 2009
Work
Experience
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• Served as an EOD Team Leader during combat operations; performed over 60 EOD emergency response missions and supported over 350 combat actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08. • Identified, rendered-safe and disposed of 137 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and over 20 tons of unexploded ordnance, preventing injury and death to military personnel and civilians. • Performed over 60 post-blast investigations of explosive attacks against military and civilian targets; collected evidence for forensic exploitation and tracking of enemy tactical trends. • Led multiple EOD teams on 16 VIP protection missions to detect, deter, and neutralize explosive threats in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other Federal agencies. • Served as a collateral-duty Company Administration Officer, Battalion Information Management Officer, and Battalion Communications Security Officer.
Education JURIS DOCTOR Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Law School May 2024
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE Los Angeles, CA University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) June 2015
Certifications
& Awards:
• Certified Fraud Examiner; Association of Certified Fraud Examiners member in good standing. • Adjudicated TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Awarded Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device for actions in combat.
• Numerous agency awards and commendations for superior performance and achievement.