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Sponsored by APWA’s Young Professionals Group Explore how young professionals are acting as change agents and program champions in public works agencies. They will discuss navigating organizational change, demographic trends, and the importance of tapping into the institutional knowledge base of veteran colleagues to improve overall processes.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee established “communication using effective strategies” as one of the core competencies for any public works executive. Attend this overview of basic communication concepts to improve your communication with the public, elected officials, and the media.
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How can we expect someone to do a good job if we don’t first provide a description of what a “good job” is? The City of Medford, Oregon implemented a performance management cycle that uses written performance standards as the starting point for a fair, definable system.
Read MoreThe City of Twin Falls, Idaho discharges treated wastewater into the Snake River which has a TMDL. In lieu of constructing expensive treatment plant options, wetlands were developed using irrigation return. Millions of dollars of were saved and hundreds of tons of sediment loads will be removed annually.
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Learn how to streamline maintenance issue reporting and reduce costs, by using a crowdsourcing mobile app. Reports are automatically generated for the work order management software which include GIS location information.
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This webinar will introduce participants to the Envision sustainable infrastructure rating system criteria, provide interactive computer-based experience using the rating system, discuss the advantages and challenges of using Envision™ through past case studies, and give an update on how the system has been implemented to-date. The webinar will include a mix of presentations, audience polls, and Q&A discussions. Upon completion, attendees will know how to utilize the EnvisionTM Checklist and full rating system Workbook to aid in sustainable planning and design of their projects.
Read MoreLocal governments in South Australia are required to have asset management plans that support 10-year long-term financial plans. Learn about the approach, systems, and technology used by the Adelaide Hills Council to implement and integrate asset management into their total operations and planning mechanisms.
Read MoreLearn how the Jennings Randolph International Fellowship provides public works professionals with the opportunity of a lifetime; to learn, grow, and explore how other communities abroad approach public works. Enjoy this overview of the fellowship program as well as insight into one 2014 fellow’s experience in New Zealand reviewing emergency management best practices and other aspects of rebuilding New Zealand communities after the 2011 earthquakes.
Read MoreThe Water Wastewater Division of the Niagara Region is expecting many retirements in the next five to ten years. Regulatory requirements for staffing have become more stringent and the availability of certified candidates is low. Discover the successful talent management strategies they are using to develop future leaders from within.
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Find out how state-of-the-art traffic engineering techniques and new urban planning concepts can improve the sense of community, enhance neighborhood and pedestrian safety, and reduce traffic volume and speeds.
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