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Focus on managing the range of services in a public works department, including current operational issues. Each student will make a short presentation and lead a relevant Public Works operations topic that they identify during the course topic of their choice.  (PWMI)

In this course, you will examine how the powers and structures of Wisconsin towns, villages, cities, and counties and their relationships to the state set the framework for local service finance and service delivery. You will discuss the various forms of government and the strengths and weaknesses of each. You will also consider and discuss current public standards of conduct and professional codes of ethics relevant for public work employees, supervisors, and managers. This course counts toward the Public Works Supervisory Academy (PWSA) certificate, which is made up of nine one-day courses (54 class hours total). The certificate provides an opportunity to learn about and practice basic supervision and leadership skills in local public works organizations.

This course is designed to help professionals improve their communication skills in one-on-one and public-facing situations, making formal presentations, and speaking with the media. It counts toward the Public Works Management Institute (PWMI) Certificate.

This course is based on WisDOT's specifications and intended county personnel to properly learn flagging operations on construction/maintenance projects.  

This course is based on WisDOT's specifications and intended county personnel to properly learn flagging operations on construction/maintenance projects.  

Work Zone and Flagger Safety will cover the setup and use of approved temporary traffic control devices in a variety of typical situations, including work on the shoulder, on a two-lane road, on a multi-lane road, and during mobile operations.

This course is intended county personnel to properly learn flagging operations on construction/maintenance projects.

Learn how to calibrate salt and sand spreaders, and minimize the cost of your salt and its environmental impact. Hands-on equipment calibrations will illustrate how to properly operate and maintain your equipment.