Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Brett Butz: Water and Wastewater Specialist @ S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control Mar 26, 2024

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Brett is the Environmental Health Managerat South Carolinain Department of Health & Environmental Control. In this episode we chat about his path from Law School to entering the Water/Wastewater field. We also chat about what its like to be an advocate for our Rural Water unsung heroes. Give the show a listen and remember to thank a local Public Works Professional.

Eric Dargan: Chief Operating Officer @ City of San Diego, CA Mar 26, 2024

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Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at City of San Diego in California. In this episdoe we chat about his career path that led him to the position he is currently in. We also chat about his plight against homelssness and what San Diego is doing to take the City back. Give the episode and remember to thank your local Publci Works Professionals.

Ramiro Chavez: Public Works Director @ City of Tacoma, WA Mar 26, 2024

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Ramiro is the Public Works Director at City of Tacoma in Washington. In this episdoe we talk about his Ecuadorian roots and how it led him into Public Works and now the Director. We also talk about his reasoning behind running and how it helps him stary level-headed within all the demands of his position. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Danielle Blacet-Hyden: Deputy Executive Director at California Municipal Utilities Association Mar 26, 2024

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Danielle is the Deputy Executive Director at California Municipal Utilities Association. In this episode we chat about her association and what their role is in the industry. We also cover topics like being a Lobbyist and whats its like to sponsor a bill. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Ian Timmons: Environmental Services Supervisor @ Jurupa Community Services District Feb 21, 2024

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Ian is the Environmental Services Supervisor at Jurupa Community Services District in Jurupa Valley California. In this episode we chat about how he ascended from a summer job to where he is at today. Also we go into his offering to cities nationwide, an app that allows the community to have all of their municipal contacts in one place. Innovation and new technology is what Ian use using to help our Public Works Industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Michele Heyward: Founder of PositiveHire Feb 20, 2024

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Michele is the Founder of PositiveHire, a firm that helps employers recruit and retain experienced Black, Latinx & Indigenous women in STEM for management roles. In this episdoe we go deep into what its like navigating the STEM world from college to upper management as a woman of color. We also chat about an interesting concept coined "social listening." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Alyssa Sarver: Senior Environmental Quality Analyst @ Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Feb 20, 2024

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Alyssa is the Senior Environmental Quality Analyst @ Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in Lansing Michigan. In this episode we chat about Alyssa wanting to be a Wildlife bilogist and now being a rocksar at Water Conservation. We also talk about the uniqueness about her current role and its importance in keeping everyone progressing through their careers. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/public-works-podcast--3064636/support.

Tyler Napier: Deputy Public Works Director @ City of Tehachapi, CA Feb 20, 2024

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Tyler is the Deputy Public Works Director of the City of Tehachapi in California. In this episode we chat about his career path leagind up to his current position and also how a summer internship led him into Public Works. We also cover topics like "never be bored" and "constant development" as a way he has kept his sword sharp. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Tim Holloman: Executive Director @ Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, NC Feb 04, 2024

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Tim is the Executive Director at Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority in North Carolina. Tim and I chat about what his position entails and his career pathe to his specific position. We talk about how Finance coursework can help out anyone in this industry. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Chris Christian: Director Code Compliance @ City of Dallas, TX Feb 04, 2024

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Chris is the Director Code Compliance at City of Dallas in Texas. Chris and I chat about all things Code and what his position entails. We also cover topics like his most frequent calls and how he has navigated his career throughout the city and ascended the ranks through hard work and persistence. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.