Highway Maintenance Engineering Discipline Working Group Meeting. July 12, 2017

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1 Highway Maintenance Engineering Discipline Working Group Meeting July 12, 2017

2 Agenda 1:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 1:15 pm Meeting Objectives 1:30 pm Highway Maintenance Survey Purpose, Review, and Feedback 2:15 pm Break 2:25 pm Highway Maintenance Competency Model Competency Overview Methodology Competencies of the Future Brainstorm Naming the Occupation Homework 3:15 pm Vision Statement Discussion 3:30 pm Next Steps & Next Meeting 2

3 Welcome and Introductions Updates since April 19 meeting 3

4 Highway Maintenance Workforce Development Scan of DOT State Practices Cross Training trends Colorado DOT Highway Maintenance Management Associates Degree Virginia DOT Construction Inspection Apprenticeship Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Idaho DOT Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Missouri DOT?? Apprenticeship 4

5 Meeting Objectives Review Project Strategies Business Case for Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Draft Industry Survey Pay Training Demand Draft Competency Model Review the Draft Vision Statements HME workers of the Future Competencies Job Titles 5

6 Building the Business Case Survey Determine the demand for entry-level HM workers Training practices/credentials Issues Lack of training Lack of people Barriers Training money Low wages Uninteresting job Not a clear path Scope 72 County Commissioners All municipalities Department of Transportation Private contractors? 6

7 Draft Survey Review 1. Clarity 2. Completeness 1. What other questions should we be asking? 2. Choices 3. Guidance on Wages, Certifications Process Use track changes in Word Doc in Basecamp. Send back comments 1 week. 7

8 BREAK 10 Minutes 8

9 Highway Maintenance Competency Model Purpose Communicate Industry Needs Career Exploration and Guidance Career Paths, Ladders and Lattices Workforce Planning and Labor Pool Analysis Curriculum Planning Development and Evaluation Human Resource Services to Business Certification, Licensure and Assessment Development Registered Apprenticeships 9

10 Competency Model Pyramid 10

11 What is a Competency? A cluster of related abilities, commitments, knowledge, and skills that enable a person (or an organization) to act effectively in a job or situation. Competencies, therefore, may incorporate a skill, but are MORE than the skill, they include abilities and behaviors, as well as knowledge that is fundamental to the use of a skill. 11

12 Examples Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice) Curriculum Competency Learning objectives from a course that relate to the above competency: Describe the demographic trends and epidemiological trends related to diverse populations in the United States and abroad Compare and contrast diversity and cultural competency in the public health context Identify a framework to design culturally competent public health care services for diverse populations 12

13 HME Competency Model Building Blocks The DOL Competency Models Construction: Heavy Highway Civil Engineering AASHTO -TC3 curriculum competency matrix for Maintenance Highway Maintenance Job Class Descriptions from the Iowa DOT Colorado DOT Division of Highway Maintenance Associate of Applied Science Degree in Highway Maintenance Management DWG for Degree development Other 13

14 Methodology 14

15 HME Model 15

16 Pathway Certifications and Credentials CDL-A, CDL-B National Career Readiness Certificate ACT American Traffic Safety Services Association Flagger Instructor Training Pavement Marking Technician/Specialist National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Construction Materials Testing Asphalt Level I Construction Materials Testing Concrete Level I International Municipal Signal Association Sign and Pavement Marking Technician Levels I, II, III Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician National Center for Construction Education and Research Mobile Crane Operator Certification 16

17 Identify Future Competencies Brainstorm 17

18 Naming the Occupation Paradigm Shift 18

19 Homework 19

20 Vision Statement Discussion 20

21 Vision for Role of HME Workers The country s highway and other multi-modal corridors are managed by a credentialed workforce. HME activities and decisions occur through a lens of Environmental Sustainability. The HME workers are recognized as a vital part of the first-responder-team that provides the technical and heavy equipment resources to make relief efforts successful. The HME workers focus on the safety and welfare of the community and making the community safe and a desirable place to live and work. 21

22 Vision for HME Pathway A well-defined pathway to HME careers exist in every state. The HME Career Pathway is rich with opportunities to develop a technologically innovative workforce. The HME career pathway is engaging, challenging, and innovative and provides entry points from many levels to encourage diversity. The HME career pathway attracts critical thinkers who value sustainability and the environment.

23 Value Statement for Students Students who select a career in Highway Maintenance Engineering are concerned about sustainability, environment and wildlife, and above all the welfare of all members of the community; enjoy being stewards (care-takers), enjoy outdoor work, think holistically, are problem solvers, and excel technologically.

24 Value Statement for Students Students who select a career in Highway Maintenance Engineering are concerned about sustainability, environment and wildlife, and above all the welfare of all members of the community; enjoy being stewards (caretakers), enjoy outdoor work, think holistically, are problem solvers, and excel technologically. A young person can clearly see multiple paths to employment in the Highway Maintenance Discipline from common KSAs in construction, environment, engineering tech, GIS; and educational levels.

25 HME Intention To re-cast the highway maintenance discipline to align to society s broader goals of sustainability, stewardship, and enhancement of the quality of life for all of the members of the community.

26 National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies 26

27 Next Steps and Next Meeting Stakeholder Engagement Database Education and Training Resources for HME looking for experiential activities. Results of HME Industry Survey Updated HME Competency Model Next Meeting October 12,

28 Refine and Develop Compare and continue to refine as we complete a scan of state practices. Review and comment by the HME DWG Members Continue to review literature, scan state practices, and meet with stakeholders. Review and comment by broader national stakeholders. Add model to Competency Model Clearinghouse.

29 Competency Model and Pathway Resources The DOL Competency Models American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation, Curriculum Coordination Council -TC3 curriculum competency matrix for Maintenance Highway Maintenance Job Class Descriptions from the Iowa DOT(competencies, job requirements) Colorado DOT Division of Highway Maintenance. Associate of Applied Science in Highway Maintenance Management ( National Highway Institute mainly)