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Join us on May 2, 2013, for a comprehensive webinar on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) program, presented by Janet McTague, Electric Utility Project Manager from Fort Collins Utilities, Colorado. This session will walk through the RP3 Work Force Development Checklist designed to enhance utility operations through peer evaluation on reliability, safety, and system improvement. Gain insights to develop a utility-wide succession plan and effective recruitment practices, and learn about the recognition process for excellence in public power service.
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Friday, May 2, 2013 1:00pm – 2:00 pm RP3 Webinar Series: Work Force Development Overview of the RP3 Work Force Development Checklist
Staff & Presenter for this Call • Janet McTague Electric Utility Project Manager, Fort Collins Utilities, Colorado
What is RP3? • Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) program • Peer-evaluation of your utility’s reliability, safety, work force development, and system improvement • Two main goals: • Help public power perform a utility operational self-check by benchmarking on a national level • National recognition of the excellent service you provide to – customers, your community leaders, state and federal regulatory agencies, and members of Congress
Review Panel • 2 – Large utilities • 2 – Medium utilities • 2 – Small utilities • 1 – JAA/SA • 1 – Reliability Representative • 1 – Safety Representative • 1 – System Improvement Representative • 2 – Human Resources Representatives • 2 – T&D Officers • 2 – Safety Officers • 2 – System Planning Officers Total = 18 member Review Panel of your peers
Checklist Walkthrough 2. Has your utility prepared a utility wide succession plan?
Checklist Walkthrough 3. Does your utility have a written procedure or practice for recruitment?
Checklist Walkthrough 2. Does your utility have a standard practice or policy that provides formal recognition of commendable employee performance?
Checklist Walkthrough Question Continued:
Review & Application Process Applications due: September 30, 2014 • Preliminary check by APPA Staff: October 2014 • Review Panel Taskforce: mid October 2014 • Request for clarification/information is sent to applicants: November 2014 • Final Review: December 2014 • Applicants receive notification of their application’s outcome: January/February 2015 • Official award/announcement: APPA’s Engineering and Operations Conference in Sacramento, May 17-20, 2015
Where to start: • Download the Application Packet Visit PublicPower.org/RP3 and click on Application • Read the RP3 Application GuideAll forms, checklists, and RP3 questions are explained • Assign one point person that will compile the final submission • Complete checklists - Small utility may ask for help on specific sections from state association or joint action agency - Large utility may divide the sections among different departments 5.Review final checklists and all forms and Submit
RP3 References • Visit PublicPower.org/RP3 • Call/email other RP3 designated utilitiesPreview their application or just ask general questions (full list of designees is on the website) • Email your questions to RP3@PublicPower.org • Call us: 202/467-2900, Engineering Services • Webinars are recorded and can be accessed online
System Improvement Checklist Friday, May 9 1-2 p.m. EST Next (and Last) RP3 Webinar