What’s Happening with DCS? DCS Credentialing Program Ends August 2018 No New Applicants Accepted Since August 2016 Last Candidates Graduate PWX 2018 15 Candidates Continuing Toward Graduation PWS, PWM, and PWE Graduates Will Continue to be Recognized by APWA Subcommittee of the Professional Development Committee Developing Framework for Potential New Mentoring Program

Credentialing Focus group First Call March 2017 11 Members Comprised of Public Works Executives (PWEs), Public Works Leadership Fellows (PWLFs), DCS Council members, DCS evaluators, Leadership & Management Committee members, Professional Development Committee members, Public Works Institute representatives, Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) graduates, Public Works Human Resource representative and Canadian representation.

Credentialing Focus group Task 1 Review the PSI report, CPWO background materials and 2017 survey results to determine if APWA should replace the current DCS credentialing program with a professional certification program. Focus Group unanimously recommended that APWA proceed with a professional certification program. Board of Directors approved proceeding with a professional certification program in June 2017.

Credentialing Focus group Task 2 Determine if one or more certification designations will be awarded. Define and outline specific requirements for entry, completion and renewal for each program. One certification: Certified Public Works Professional (CPWP). Two levels: Supervision (CPWP-S) and Management (CPWP-M). Requirements are drafted and will be finalized in February 2018 for release.

New certification program Certified Public Works Professional (CPWP) Two Levels Certified Public Works Professional -Supervision (CPWP-S) Certified Public Works Professional -Management (CPWP-M) Launching August 2018 Future Level: Executive

CPWP-S The Public Works Professional - Supervision certification is targeted to front line employees, first-line supervisors, and crew leaders or those who wish to advance.

CPWP-M The Public Works Professional-Management certification is targeted to current supervisors who desire to move to management positions, mid-level managers, and superintendents.

Requirements To Be Released February 2018 CPWP program requirements Eligibility Application Multiple-Choice Exam Recertification Requirements To Be Released February 2018

CPWP program costs CPWP-S Eligibility = $95 member/$145 nonmember Exam = $300 Recertification = $95 member/$145 nonmember CPWP-M Eligibility = $195 member/$245 nonmember Exam = $500 Recertification = $195 member/$245 nonmember Pricing is still being finalized. Tentative pricing listed based on current certification program pricing.

CPWP eligibility Combination of number of years work experience and education Complete resume Letter explaining why the individual is seeking the certification Agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of Professional Conduct

CPWP exam CPWP-S 100 Question Multiple-Choice Exam CPWP-M 150 Question Multiple-Choice Exam First Exams Administered August 2018

CPWP Job analysis 1st Step in Exam Development. A job analysis is the formal process for determining what supervisors and managers need to know and be able to do. Validated through survey. Produces Exam Content Outline. Completed December 2017

CPWP Content outline Budget & Finance Communication Human Resource Management Procurement & Contract Administration Administrative Project Management Emergency Management Asset Management Understanding of Public Works Operations 9 Domains

CPWP Sample domain Tasks Inventory existing assets Determine condition of public assets Develop schedule for replacement of assets and asset components Direct activities related to maintenance of public assets (e.g., scheduling, repairing) Utilize inventory of existing assets to project future levels of service Determine operational impacts of proposed improvement projects Asset Management

Sample task knowledge statements CPWP Sample task knowledge statements Asset classes within public works (water, waste water, storm sewer, facilities, fleet, etc.) Methods to collect data Global Positioning System (GPS), web-based systems, telemetry, automated data collection, etc. Condition classification of different assets Project scheduling Asset components Maintenance activities related to various asset classes Level of service needed and relationship between asset condition and service level impacts Potential impacts of improvements to public works operations Asset Management

Exam Development next steps CPWP Exam Development next steps April/May 2018 – Item Writing May 2018 – Applications Available June 2018 – Item Review Meeting August 2018 – First Exam Administered September 2018 – Pass Score Set

CPWP Recertification Required every 5 years 50 credits required through a combination of continuing education hours and contributions to the profession

What happens to dcs graduates? Public Works Supervisor (PWS), Public Works Manager (PWM), and Public Works Executive (PWE) graduates will continue to be recognized by APWA. PWS and PWM graduates will have the option to automatically become a CPWP-S or CPWP-M. All PWS, PWM, and PWE graduates will follow the same five-year recertification requirements as the CPWP programs.

What happens to DCS Candidates transitioning? Those candidates deciding to transition to the new program will automatically be eligible for the corresponding program (PWS=CPWP-S and PWM=CPWP-M). Transitioning candidates will have first option to test in August 2018 by completing exam application. Transitioning candidates will be charged no additional fees for CPWP.

What happens to PWLFs? The CPWP will not have a mentoring component. The Professional Development Committee is working on a national mentoring program proposal. The proposal will include recommendation on the future of PWLFs. The proposal will be presented to the Board of Directors in June 2018.

What is the role of Public Works Institutes? Public Works Institutes (PWIs) will continue to deliver the same curriculum based on the PWI 11 Core Units – no changes are necessary. Completion of a PWI will not be a requirement for the CPWP program. PWIs will provide optional training for those seeking certification. Graduation from a PWI will provide an alternative pathway into certification eligibility.