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Sponsored by APWA's Fleet Services Committee 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. Get the latest information about the importance of certification, training, and pay scale development.
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With no pay incrases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and shop personnel that allows movement to higher pay rates based on training and certifications earned by technicians. The success of the program has raised shop morale, pride, productivity, and retention of talent.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers is preparing a report that will demonstrate big ideas and trends that are changing how projects are designed and built and how problems are solved in key infrastructure sectors. As we continue to push for increased investment, we must also show innovative changes in how we approach projects. Don't miss this examination of solutions engineers are employing to get the most use of limited investment dollars.
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Discover how the APWA Accreditation process will help your agency organize its emergency management efforts to ensure compliance with both state and FEMA requirements. The City of Gainesville, FL, found the accreditation bi-annual reviews facilitated their efforts to review for conformance with new best practices or changes to existing practices as set forth by FEMA or the State.
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Sponsored by APWA's Winter Maintenance Subcommittee Winter maintenance operations require long-term thinking because actions which appear good in the short-term can actually be harmful in the long-term. Join us for this "soup to nuts" approach to winter maintenance planning. We'll feature examples for measuring operational performance and deploying sustainable practices.
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Engineers and other technical practitioners often struggle with clearly articulating the importance of issues to their Councils, Commissions, and Boards. This presentation is based on a book written by a public works professional who will explain the seven key qualities one needs to lead meetings or make formal presentations to inspire others to action that leads to successful projects.
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Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee Pierce County, Washington, Public Works and Utilities has implemented a Waste Trends Analysis tool to conduct an annual audit using departmental staff rather than outsourced professionals to sort garbage. This has influenced how project coordinators, environmental educators, and other staff talk and think about waste and resources and how to better promote, design, and measure programs.
Read MoreExplore how Clark County, Washington, uses "entropy-based resource management" as the organizing principle to develop watershed management and sustainability strategies. Learn how by using this principle they have developed sub-basin retrofit plans, hydrologic and hydraulic accounting procedures, and a sustainable roadway grid.
Read MoreCharleston County, South Carolina issued pedometers to employees asking them to keep track of steps taken in both work and leisure time. Daily goals were set and awards for most steps per week and consistent goal achievement were given. Results of the pilot study were promising and Charleston County opted to make adjustments to length of study time, pedometer choice, and data collecting resulting in a longer study. Learn how using incentives and competition can improve employee health and morale.
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The City of Berkeley works hard to maintain its aging infrastructure. Studies indicate that $54 million is needed to bring city streets to an acceptable paving condition and $207 million is needed to manage the urban storm drainage system and implement the City’s Watershed Management Plan. In November 2012, Berkeley voters overwhelmingly passed a bond measure to provide funding for an integrated approach to address the backlog for both systems. The process to use an integrated planning approach, with community involvement, has been very successful and is a model that can be used by many communities.
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