The Benefits of APWA Accreditation 10/26/2017 The Benefits of APWA Accreditation Voluntary, self-motivated approach to objectively evaluate, verify and recognize compliance with the recommended management practices. The objectives of the accreditation program are to: create impetus for organization self improvement and stimulate general raising of standards offer a voluntary evaluation and education program rather than government regulated activity recognize good performance and provide motivation to maintain and improve performance improve public works performance and the provision of services increase professionalism instill pride among agency staff, elected officials and the local community APWA also offers credentialing: certified public fleet professional, certified public infrastructure inspector, and certified stormwater manager. Members and nonmembers also have the opportunity to earn a professional certificate by successfully completing a nationally-approved Public Works Institute November 8, 2018

APWA Accreditation What is accreditation? 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation What is accreditation? ‘Voluntary, self-motivated approach to objectively evaluate, verify and recognize compliance with recommended management practices’ What is accreditation? Defined by APWA

APWA Accreditation What is accreditation? Stimulate self-improvement 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation What is accreditation? Stimulate self-improvement Recognize good performance Improve provision of services Increase professionalism Instill pride What is accreditation? Objectives, simply stated

APWA Accreditation 40 chapters More than 600 practices 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation 40 chapters More than 600 practices Ranging from airport marketing to zoning control What is accreditation? First step is self-assessment Then full accreditation Heart of the program is the Public Works Management Practices Manual A work in progress since 1983 Advisory committee of public works professionals have developed and refined the recommended management practices Non-prescriptive general guidance, not rules on how things must be done The underpinning of the guidance is formal, written policy, practice or procedure.

10/26/2017 Ron Calkins

APWA Accreditation Chapter 12 Engineering Management 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Chapter 12 Engineering Management 12.8 Preliminary Design Guidelines define preliminary design standards, methodologies, and cost estimates.

APWA Accreditation Chapter 24 Street Maintenance 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Chapter 24 Street Maintenance 24.10 Maintenance Records A work crew record documents types of activities, repairs, costs, and locations.

APWA Accreditation Chapter 27 Stormwater and Flood Management 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Chapter 27 Stormwater and Flood Management 27.1 Stormwater and Flood Management Service Levels A policy establishes the storm magnitudes, level of protection, and ways of addressing stormwater quality.

APWA Accreditation Chapter 6 Communication 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Chapter 6 Communication 6.2 Communication with the public Procedures are established for communicating with the public.

APWA Accreditation Accredited Agencies in Oregon 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Accredited Agencies in Oregon City of Albany (2010, 2015) City of Bend (2007, 2011, 2015) City of Eugene (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) City of West Linn (2018) City of Beaverton (applicant) More than 140 public works agencies around the country are accredited, and 35 other agencies are in the process of becoming accredited.

APWA Accreditation Eugene’s accreditation history 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Eugene’s accreditation history First accredited in 2004, three reaccreditations 28 chapters/425 practices relevant Included new Environmental Management chapter One full year of preparation 3 accreditation co-managers

APWA Accreditation Cost-benefit analysis for Eugene Cost 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Cost-benefit analysis for Eugene Cost Time: 600+ staff hours Money: $25,000 Benefit In-depth review of relevant practices Staff engagement Recognition by council, community Made a concerted effort to involve all levels of the organization, particularly section managers and supervisors. It worked. Our operating divisions now have well-organized policy and procedure documents that guide our day-to-day work and that are accessible to all members of the department

10/26/2017 City of Bend, Oregon

APWA Accreditation Lessons learned 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation Lessons learned Information management and document control systems are critical Several project management models Practice, practice, practice Wastewater is ISO 14001 compliant with a document control system Maintenance and Parks use another document control system Airport documentation structured around FAA requirements Engineering maintains its records using a capital project management system Admin uses laser-fische and PeopleSoft systems

APWA Accreditation For more information 10/26/2017 APWA Accreditation For more information www.apwa.net, Education & Events tab Go to APWA.net and click on the Education & Events tab, then select Accreditation.