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Advancing the Water and Wastewater Industry “It's Our Responsibility"

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.

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Advancing the Water and Wastewater Industry “It's Our Responsibility"

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  1. Advancing the Water and Wastewater Industry “It's Our Responsibility"

  2. 1 • Past Overview 2 • Present 3 • Future

  3. Today We Are All Interconnected Staff relationships Board/Council relationships A plan for this – A plan for that Terrorism Red Flag Rule Succession planning Vulnerability Assessment Emergency Response Energy conservation Consumer Confidence Managerial Funding Sustainability Financial Capacity Legislation Water conservation Security Social Media Regulatory Technology Public Relations Resiliency Climate Change

  4. 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. 

  5. Shortage of qualified personnel 76.4 million baby boomers Leading edge turned 66 this year (2012)

  6. Where will replacements come from? What Caliber of Applicant Will Apply?

  7. Is water and wastewater services taken for granted?

  8. Management will play a bigger role TRUE!!!

  9. Competition for Career Management Positions Bet On It !!

  10. Initiatives #1

  11. Mission “ To Provide Recognition and Certification for Experience and Educational Achievements in the Field of Water and Wastewater Management”

  12. Utility Management Certified • Plaque Presentation • National Registry • Local, State and National PR Releases • 3 Year Renewal • 18 Years = Lifetime

  13. Initiatives #2

  14. 72% of 1850 responses selected Specialist or Technician over the term Operator

  15. We hereby set forth our commitment to this proclamation in the year 2012.

  16. Shortage of qualified personnel More complex systems Future Management will play a bigger role Future Competition for positions

  17. Promote Your Industry and Profession Invest In Your Career Be Prepared for the Future Gain the Recognition You Deserve

  18. Little Things DO Make A Difference

  19. Utility Management Certification System Operation Specialist A Bright Future

  20. Go To: www.nrwa.org or your State Association Thank you!!!

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