Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

Latest Episodes:

Kimberly Judge Jun 20, 2023

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Kimberly is the City Manager of the City of Liberty in Texas. In this episode we chat about how networking has helped her ascend throughout her career. We also chat about how one of her superpowes is embracing change and listening. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Elizabeth Elliott Jun 20, 2023

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Elizabeth is the Director of Transportation & Utilities at City of Lincoln in Nebraska. We chat about how she has used her Law Background to propel her career in Public Works. We also chat about how patience and asking good questions helps her along her ascent. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professional.

Ryan Blancke Jun 20, 2023

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Ryan is the Assistant Public Works Director for York County in South Carolina. Ryan and I chat about what his role is as a Assistant Public Works Director. We also chat about the rapid growth of York County and what that means for Public Works. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Griffin Lerner Jun 20, 2023

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Griffin is the Public Works Analyst at City of Tukwila. We chat about what a Analyst does and what his position is responsible for. We also covered what he would do if he were Mayor for a Day and what keeps him up at night. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Carl Valdez May 30, 2023

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Carl is a Retired Public Works Servant, Safe Sidewalk Advocate, Instructor of Public Works Maintenance and Music. Carl and I talk about everything from Drums to Tye-dye to Sidewalks. Carl is one of the busiest retirees i know and there are plenty of Rockstar stories in the episode. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Caroline Cooper May 30, 2023

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Caroline Cooper is the Vice President at Global Sensor Systems | Manufacturer Automatic Reverse Braking Systems. Caroline and I chat about being a 3rd generation exec in the company and where she is looking to take the company. We chat about some stats in the industry and how her product aims to help with backup accidents.
Find more from Global Sensor Systems here: https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/

Chad Oxton: Operations Superintendent II @ City of Suffolk, VA May 24, 2023

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Chad Oxton is the Operations Superintendent II at City of Suffolk Virginia. We chat about what got Chad into the Public Works industry and also what he does from day to day. We cover topics like his personal development regimen and his perspective on workforce development. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Brittany Bassett May 06, 2023

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Brittany is the Treatment Plant Operations Administrator at Martin County in Florida. We chat about what a day-in-the-life of a Treatment Plant Operations Administrator is like. We cover her path to get where she is at today and also the reason she got her start in Public Works. Her push for continuing education and attaining new certifications is impressivea and also she has the most colorful nails in the history of the podcast. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Profissionals.

The Grantwriting show with Greg Jaquez May 06, 2023

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Greg is the Principal Project Manager & Grant Writing Practice Leader at MNS Engineers. In this special edition of the Public Works Podcast we talk about All Things Grants.
Some Grantwriting topics we cover:
-Timeline
-Artificial Intelligence
-IIJA
-Business model
Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Seth Gohring May 06, 2023

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Seth is Infrastructure Inspector for the City of Fishers. We talk about his path to becoming the Infrastructure Inspector and what his normal day looks like. We talk about the dynamic between inspectors and contractors and how communication is key in touchy situations. Seth accredits Time Management as a tool to keep all of his projects in line. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.