Supervisory Leadership In Public Works Part II – May 2025

The Supervisory Leadership in Public Works training program was designed to provide educational resources for Public Works Departments across the state to develop existing employees, preparing them for promotion to leadership roles. This educational program supports state and municipal department's desires to train and promote from within the existing workforce.

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Instructor: Part II - Various Instructors

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Agenda Part II

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Day 1 – May 13, 2025, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Morning

• Municipal Paving Operation
• Roadway Surface Preparations
• Hot Bituminous Mix Materials

Afternoon

• Record Keeping
• Communication with the Public & Media
• Communication Dos and Don’ts
• Bridge & Minor Span Management

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Day 2 – May 14, 2025, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Morning

• Snow & Ice Control
• Roadway Legal Issues
• Maine’s Local Highway Law
• Maine’s Tort Claims Act
• Risk Management/Workers Compensation

Afternoon

• OSHA and ME BLS Compliance
• Compliance Checklist
• Required Training
• Maintaining Records
• Equipment Inspections
• Facility Inspections

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Day 3 – May 15, 2025, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Morning

• Intro to Surveying and Layouts
• Tools of the Trade
• Measuring Horizontal and Vertical Distances/ Elevations, Field Books/Note Taking
• Plan Reading
• Modern Tech Tools

Afternoon

• Plan Reading
• Shooting Grades
• Measuring Quantities and Distances
• Hi-Tech Station
• Culvert Station
• Parking Lot Lay Out
• Competition

Part II will be followed by a short ceremony and presentation of certificates by MCAPWA Board Members and staff from Maine Local Roads Center.

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Cost:

• MCAPWA *Members: $395.00 per person for Parts I & II
• Non-Members: $495.00 per person for Parts I & II
• The fee includes lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, handouts and five days of high caliber training. Each person must attend all 5 days.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations are based on a first-come, first-served basis. PARTS I & II are limited to 25 participants and are limited to up to 2 representatives per municipality. Contact Tammy Sobiecki at 207-592-3371 or tammy.sobiecki@maine.gov to register for this training! Space is limited.

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*Proof of membership required

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Cancellation: Cancellation notification must be given in writing at least 2 weeks before the session begins. Any cancellation received within that 2 week window will be charged the full registration fee. If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Sobiecki at 207-592-3371 or tammy.sobiecki@maine.gov