PWI Module 4 Information Packet

Public Works Institute

Module 4 – Advanced Topics in Public Works Management

Wednesday – Friday, November 5, 6, & 7, 2025

Who Should Attend

This seminar is intended for current and future supervisors, leaders and managers involved in Public Works. This is a stand-alone Module. Modules 1, 2, or 3 are not pre-requisites.

What We Cover

This is Module 4 of four modules in the American Public Works Association’s 90 hour program of instruction in Supervision and Management in Public Works. This program, covering 90 hours of basic and advanced supervision and management over a two-year period was developed by APWA to meet the training needs of municipal utility and public works agencies. The highly affordable program is taught by area public works practitioners to public works employees, culminating in an APWA Public Works Institute Certificate.

Instructors

We have an amazing line-up of industry experts looking to share their insights to help the students advance their careers. The list is impressive. Some of the names include:

• Ken Grehm, Former Public Works Director, Placer County
• Shawn Leyva, Crawford & Associates
• Bradley Waldrop, Vela Tech
• Jeff Werner, City of Elk Grove
• Diane Nakano, Retired
• Jen Gore, City of Sacramento
• Arvi Kaur, City of Sacramento
• Sam Tuttle, R.E.Y. Engineers
• Dana Carey, Carey Consulting
• Allison Winter, Ardurra
• Kevin Hocker, City of Sacramento
• Rosemary Clark, Sacramento Area Sewer District
• Brad Riel, NV5
• Matt Satow, Sacramento County
• Kevin Bewsey, Sacramento Transportation Authority

And other highly experienced local Public Works professionals.

Where:

Time

• Registration:        7:00a – 7:30a
• Lunch:                     12:00p – 12:45p
• Departure:            4:00p – 4:30p

Course Outline

Day One

• Introduction
• APWA Leadership Core Competencies
• Working with Difficult People
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Community Diversity and Service
• Ethics
• Social Media and Media Relations

Day Two

• Emergency Management
• Finding the Money for Your Projects
• Urban Forestry
• Process Skills / Strategic Planning
• Contractor Conflict Resolution
• Succession Planning
• Creating Partnerships

Day Three

• Maintenance Management
• Information, Records, and Asset Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Public Works (Panel)
• Workplace Safety

Cost

• $ 345 for APWA Members and Public Works agency employees – (ID# required)
• $ 445 for Non-member employees of private firms (Save $100 by joining APWA and support your Public Works career.)

Cost includes continental breakfast and lunch.  We’re going GREEN! Course Textbooks will be emailed to participants and the same textbook is used for all four courses.

How to RSVP

SEATING IS LIMITED AND WE SELL OUT FAST, REGISTER EARLY! Registration closes by October 10, 2025 or when filled. No Walk-ins Allowed. When registering, please provide individual student emails for each registration. We use these to send important messages and updates.