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Public Works Program:
This series of courses is designed to train municipal and
county public works personnel in the responsibility of supervising
public works operations. All nine courses are required for
the state designation of Certified Public Works Manager. For
complete certification requirements for Certified Public Works
Manager, see PL 1991 c.258.
The course content emphasizes pragmatic technical management
and political skills necessary for professional success. The
focus is geared to New Jersey's governmental practices which
contribute to improved work performance of department administrators.
Educational requirements include successful completion of
the following training units:
A. Management
· Management, Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practices
· Managing and Developing Human Resources
· Public Relations Seminar for Public Works
B. Technical
· Operations Resource Management
· Information and Records Management
· Municipal Planning and Urban Development Seminar
C. Government
· Local Government in New Jersey
· Municipal Budget Process
· Public Works Purchasing Seminar
Admission Requirements for Entrance
into the CPWM Program
All participants must:
1. Be a United States Citizen.
2. Be a high school graduate or holder of a high school equivalency
certificate.
3. Have a minimum of three years experience in public works
operations in a position requiring the exercise of management
skills.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct in performance of responsibilities
as affirmed by one's immediate supervisor.
Courses
A. Management Unit
The management unit addresses the human relations and personnel
development needs of public works management. The intent of
this segment is to acquire a better understanding of management,
strengthen managerial and personnel skills, and to promote
a professional public works image to the public.
Management Tasks, Responsibilities,
and Practices - 30 hours
This introductory management seminar examines the role of
a public works manager. The seminar is based on systematic
approaches to individual, group, and organizational performance
relative to planning, leadership, personnel performance, and
decision-making skills development.
Managing and Developing Human Resources
- 24 hours
Prerequisite: Management, Tasks, Responsibilities, and
Practices
Public works environments affect human resource management
because low pay, poor working conditions, and low social status
inhibit worker performance. Human resources are vital to the
quality of public works operation, yet little time or money
is spent in this regard. Personnel work problems, effective
supervision, labor relations, safety in the workplace, career
development, and human resource planning will be presented
in this course.
Public Relations Seminar in Public
Works - 18 hours
The public works profession requires managers to act as public
relations representatives. An awareness of public relations
roles, effective means of implementing a public relations
program will be addressed in this seminar.
B. Technical Unit
The technical unit examines the daily operation of a public
works department. Public works departmental functions are
reviewed to establish a standard of practice for use as a
data base, which reflects departmental productivity. The technical
presentations are also, compared to the municipal planning
and development process.
Basics of Operations Resource Management
- 42 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
Public works performance is directly affected by the resources
available to management. Operational procedures are discussed
relative to increasing efficiency through effective planning,
evaluation of performance objectives, and inventory development.
The technology of public works operations will be addressed
in the areas of road maintenance, snow removal, leaves/recycling,
parks, buildings and grounds maintenance, sewers, water, and
fleet maintenance.
Information Systems Workshop
- 12 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
The basic concepts of personal computers are presented
with a hands-on computer demonstration and discussion of applications
related to improving the public works operation. A detailed
plan for developing a database field is featured in this workshop.
Municipal Planning and Urban Development
- 12 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
The New Municipal Land Use Law (40:44D-1 et seq.)
is reviewed as part of the municipal planning process. Subdivisions,
site plans, development ordinances, and the municipal master
plans are discussed as applicable to the public works function.
C. Government Unit
Public works departments operate within the context of local
government. The process of state and local government are
examined from a historical perspective, practices are then
reviewed in relation to state regulations.
Government in New Jersey
- 12 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
Public works managers function within the structure of
both state and local government. This program describes the
historical development of counties, municipalities, school
districts, and special districts in New Jersey. Attention
is devoted to local governmental functions, the realities
of working in a political environment, and the relationships
within a two-party system.
Municipal Budget Process for Public
Works - 12 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
This is a course on public works finance. A large portion
of the municipal budget is devoted to public works. Municipal
finance relates to the municipal budget process as well as
the public works budgetary system. Participants will have
a better understanding of the entire municipal budget process
after completion of this program.
Purchasing Seminar -
12 hours
Prerequisite: Managing and Developing
Human Resources
Public works purchasing involves large sums of taxpayers'
dollars; therefore, purchasing practices must be effective
within the public works department. Standardized procedures
can promote effective communications between public works
and purchasing departments. The public works purchasing function
is reviewed relative to public contract laws, cooperative
purchasing procedures, change order regulations, and the certification
of funds.
Withdrawal
The full program fee will be returned to any student who
provides a written notice of withdrawal prior to the start
of the first class. A phone withdrawal will only be accepted
prior to the start of the class and only if it is accompanied
by a written notice. Notices sent by fax (908/932-3586) will
be accepted as notices sent by mail. Notices sent by mail
must be postmarked no later than the class start date.
Send withdrawal notice to:
Center for Government Services
Atten: Public Works Management
Rutgers, The State University
33 Livingston Avenue, Ste. 200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1979
Registration
See separate course announcement for specific course information.
Please use the application form found
here to pre-register via the U.S. Mail.
Telephone registrations (732/932-3640 ext. 647) are accepted
only immediately prior to the start date of the class and
only if space is still available. The University reserves
the right to cancel any course if there is insufficient enrollment.
UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, AND CHECK
OR VOUCHER, A CLASS SPACE WILL BE RESERVED FOR YOU; THEREFORE,
NO CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT.
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