advancing the water and wastewater industry “it's our responsibility"
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Advancing the Water and Wastewater Industry “It's Our Responsibility". 1. Past. Overview. 2. Present. 3. Future. Today We Are All Interconnected. Staff relationships. Board/Council relationships. A plan for this – A plan for that. Terrorism. Red Flag Rule. Succession planning. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ADVANCING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
INDUSTRY
“IT'S OUR RESPONSIBILITY"
Overview
• Past Past 1
• PresentPresent2
• FutureFuture3
Today We Are All Interconnected
Capacity
Managerial
Financial
Regulatory
Security
Sustainability
Public Relations
Funding
Legislation
Consumer Confidence
Emergency Response
Terrorism Red Flag Rule
Social Media
A plan for this – A plan for that
Resiliency
Energy conservation
Water conservation
Climate Change
Technology
Vuln
erab
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Asse
ssm
ent
Succession planning
Staff relationships Board/Council relationships
READERS DIGEST - THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 108,330 SYSTEM PERSONNEL WHO OPERATE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. IN THE ARTICLE, THESE POSITIONS ARE LISTED AS NUMBER 2 IN THE TOP 10 JOBS AMERICANS CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT.
Shortage of qualified personnel
76.4 million baby boomersLeading edge turned 66 this year (2012)
WHERE WILL REPLACEMENTS
COME FROM?
What Caliber of Applicant Will
Apply?
IS WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES TAKEN FOR GRANTED?
Management will play a bigger role
TRUE!!!
Competition for Career
Management Positions
Bet On It !!
Initiatives #1
MISSION
“ To Provide Recognition and Certification for Experience and Educational Achievements in the Field of Water and Wastewater
Management”
Utility Management Certified• Plaque
Presentation• National Registry• Local, State and
National PR Releases
• 3 Year Renewal• 18 Years = Lifetime
Initiatives #2
72% of 1850 responses selected Specialist or Technician over the
term Operator
We hereby set forth our commitment to this proclamation in the year 2012.
Future
Shortage of
qualified personnel
More complex systems
Management will play a bigger role
Competition for positions
Future
Invest In Your Career
Promote Your
Industry and
Profession
Be Prepared
for the Future
Gain the Recognition You Deserve
Little Things DO
Make A Difference
System Operation Specialist
Utility Management Certification
A Bright Future
