RP3 Program Overview RP3 Webinar Series: Workforce Development Overview of the Workforce Development Section of the RP3 Application Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 1:00pm -2:00pm ET

Presenters for this Webinar Charlotte Bradley, ‎Assistant General Manager Administrative Services, Hope Water & Light Association’s RP3 Staff

Review Panel 2 - Large utilities 2 - Medium utilities 2 - Small utilities 1 - JAA/SA 1 – Reliability Representative 1 – Safety Representative 1 – System Improvement Representative 2 - Human Resources Representatives 2 - T&D Officers 2 – Safety Officers 2 - System Planning Officers Total = 18 member Review Panel of your peers

What is RP3? Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) program Peer-evaluation of a utility’s reliability, safety, work force development, and system improvement initiatives. Two main goals: Help public power utilities perform an operational self-check by benchmarking on a national level National recognition of the excellent service our utilities provide to – customers, their community leaders, state and federal regulatory agencies, and members of Congress

How does the RP3 Program Operate? RP3 is an application based program supervised by the RP3 Review Panel. The Panel meets twice in the fall (October and December) to review all of the applications, and once in the spring (during the E&O) for a business meeting.

Workforce Development– 25% Criteria Area Section Question Subject of Question Maximum Point Value   Workforce Development 25% A – Succession Planning and Recruitment A1 Demographics 3 A2 Knowledge Management 5 A3 Employee Retention and Recruitment B – Employee Development and Recognition B1 Development Plans C – Education, Participation and Service C1 Written Education Programs 4 C2 Networking and Professional Development C3 Membership and Service

III.A.1 – Demographics

III.A.2 – Knowledge Management

III.A.3 – Employee Recruitment and Retention

III.B.1 – Development Plans

III.C.1 – Written Education Program (1/2)

III.C.1 – Written Education Program (2/2)

III.C.2 – Networking and Professional Development

III.C.3 – Membership and Service

Review & Application Process Applications due: September 30, 2017 Review Panel Taskforce: mid October 2017 Requests for clarification/information (RFIs) are sent to applicants: November 2017 Final Review: December 2017 Applicants receive notification of their application’s outcome: January/February 2018 Official award/announcement: APPA’s Engineering and Operations Conference in Raleigh, NC April 29th-May 2nd, 2018

Where to Start Register for the online Application System Visit PublicPower.org/RP3 and click on the Application section Read the RP3 Application Guide All sections and RP3 questions are explained Assign one point person that will submit the application Many users can contribute to the application! Complete each section Small utility may ask for help on specific sections from state association or joint action agency Large utility may divide the sections among different departments Save and finalize each question, and Submit your full application Make sure to submit by September 30th

RP3 References Visit PublicPower.org/RP3 Application can be accessed at http://rp3.publicpower.org Call/email other RP3 designated utilities Preview their application or just ask general questions (full list of designees is on the website) Email your questions to RP3@PublicPower.org Call us: 202-467-2945, Engineering Services

Don’t forget to register! Next RP3 Webinar System Improvement Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST Don’t forget to register!