Events

The Human Resources Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in HR-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.

The roundtable discussion allows each member to share issues that impact their utility. Please come prepared to discuss new developments, programs, and concerns. Please email suggested topics to [email protected]. 

This event will be co-hosted by FMEA and FMPA as we work together to bring value and content to our municipal members. 

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.

Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Buddy-to-Boss – Emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over a established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.

(CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Fundamental Supervisory Skills  – This 2 day workshop consists of two modules. Managing People stresses and the importance of individual self-esteem in the workplace and shows how to give clear instructions, achieve consensus, and encourage others to commit to common goals. Communicating with People demonstrates active listening techniques, effective communication, and ways to recognize another person`s understanding of the issues. Instructional methods include presentation, videos, group discussion, and skill building exercises. Students are required to complete a DISC profile before class.

Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Goal Setting & Planning – Why set goals? We all know what we want and need to get done, right? To answer these questions, we must answer another: Are we in our respective roles to maintain or to continuously improve, grow and meet the challenges ahead? If we aren’t here to improve, grow and meet the oncoming challenges, even maintaining will eventually fail. Eighty-eight percent of people who set goals never reach them or abandon them altogether. Goals must lead to plans that drive execution.

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The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.

The AMI Roundtable provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as AMI technology, equipment, training, and more.

Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers – This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers. This course is designed to be available for all levels of utility employees. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.

Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I – This seminar includes three modules: Getting Employee Commitment provides training on how to establish specific and measurable objectives which will gain employee acceptance; Giving Orders & Instructions shows trainees, step-by-step, how to issue orders and instructions effectively; and Delegating Effectively explores the when, whom and what of delegating and how to use delegation as a motivational tool. This course requires completion of prerequisite courses.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

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Participants gain an overview of rigging equipment and practices; inspections and records on chokers and slings; lifting equipment inspections and regulations; maintenance and inspection of hand and power tools; safe work practices; machine guarding requirements; employee training and records; and personal protective equipment.

The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.

CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.

This course covers transportation maintenance and mechanical inspection programs; Commercial Drivers License requirements and applicability; substance abuse screening; motor carrier regulations; safety measures to reduce the occurrence of accidents; accident investigations; and resources available to assist safety coordinators in their transportation safety efforts.

The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.

CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.

The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).