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As visible homelessness presents an increasing challenge for public works managers, staff and elected officials are being asked to respond to this complex issue in productive, politically-sensitive ways. Explore optimistic…
Read MorePublic speaking, presentation and communication skills are requisite competencies for public works leaders. These skills are needed for effective communication to the public, elected officials and peers. Communication capabilities remain…
Read MoreConcerns exist that women and men have not yet reached a level of comfort in working together. These fears undermine the achievements of both male and female employees—ultimately limiting the…
Read MoreExamine how newer technologies are providing superior safety, performance, cost, and environmental benefits to winter road maintenance operations. Scientific research will be presented, as well as case studies from European…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service, Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) finances water and wastewater infrastructure in rural America where many systems struggle to meet standards or…
Read MoreSession 1: Public Works to the Rescue: Looking Beyond Structural Solutions for Effective MS4 Nutrient Control Effectively reducing nutrient loads will require a full suite of structural and non-structural implementation…
Read MoreIn 2017, Augusta, Maine, decided to put Hatch Hill Landfill to work. The active municipal solid waste disposal site, serving the city’s population of 18,500 plus eight surrounding communities, now…
Read MoreGender diversity in the operations end of public works is shockingly poor. Women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce but even this figure includes those who work…
Read MoreFrom field workers to supervisors, each employee plays an integral and complex role in maintaining equipment at a high level. This course will give drivers, operators, and supervisors the tools and the know-how to set up guidelines and procedures for daily, weekly, and yearly maintenance programs for vehicles and equipment—guidelines that will ultimately reduce cost and downtime.
Read MoreDon’t miss this presentation featuring examples of the Utah Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement in action. Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime, and it is best to have mutual aid agreements and relationships in place BEFORE you need them. We’ll also discuss lessons learned from the 2018 Salt Lake County and Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) joint debris management exercise.
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