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Communication is not a one-size-fits-all activity, for example, knowing when to stop talking is an underused strategy that can be highly effective. This session is a must for those needing strategies for effective communication with elected officials, employees, citizens and the media.
Read MoreIncluded in the 8th Edition of the Public Works Management Practices Manual, is a new chapter on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). To be sustainable, environmental accountability needs to be integrated into agency decision-making and planning. An EMS provides a framework to document the procedures and processes for monitoring and reporting on environmental performance goals.
Read MoreDisasters can be overwhelming when an immediate response is required along with specialized equipment and expertise. Attend this session for an overview of the provisions and benefits of the Mutual Aid Agreement for Utah Public Works.
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Record rainfall, a sudden and heavy freeze in the early winter, and unusually warm temperatures in the spring created the perfect conditions for two rounds of epic flooding of the Sagavanirktok River in Arctic Alaska. Throughout the two-and-a-half month response effort, the Unified Incident Command was able respond to the disaster and successfully reopen the Dalton Highway.
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Alberta Transportation has witnessed an increase in Motor Vehicle Accidents involving vehicles being blown-off the due to extreme cross-winds.
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When your winter maintenance budget is starving and your appetite for innovation is ravaging, what are the alternatives? This session give some alternatives utilized by the City of Olathe in minimizing the budgetary effects while taking advantage of established best practices in snow and ice control. Learn how Road Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance worked together to minimize costs while moving toward more effective winter maintenance.
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How do you manage your storms in real time? How do you handle the situations that come up, both politically and publicly before and after each event?
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The Emergency Management Committee developed this position statement on Public Works Professionals as Emergency Responders
Read MoreAbandoned utilities take up a great deal of the limited supply of the right-of-way. At a time when agencies are trying to fit more utilities in less space, can we afford to have that space used by unnecessary installations? Learn how other agencies are handling abandoned utilities and how they are keeping track of what’s hidden underfoot.
It is no longer enough to have just mechanical experience if your ambition is to become a fleet manager. Today's fleet professionals must have skills and knowledge in business management, human resources, information technology, risk management, finance, and asset management. This program was brought to you by the APWA Fleet Committee, to provide the latest information about the importance of training and pay scale development, as well as details regarding APWA’s CPFP certification program.
This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. Please note there is a $7 fee per non-member individual requesting CEUs (there is no fee for members).
After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:
– Discover what it takes to become a top candidate for a fleet management position.
– Prepare a comprehensive succession plan and make the transition seamless.
– Determine what consultant and contract employee contract agreements should include.
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