PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION - AWWA E-NEWSLETTER 
February 2021                                                         Issue #127
IN THIS ISSUE
1st Quarter Virtual Training Closing Soon!
2nd Quarter Virtual Training Register Now
Eastern Oregon Operators Conference
Committee and Subsection Training
Winter Trustee Meeting
Being Your Authentic Self
Scholarships Available
Training
Job Postings

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1st QUARTER VIRTUAL TRAINING SPONSORED BY STANTEC - Registration Closes February 19

You have just a few more days to register for our first quarter virtual training on February 25.

You can register for the full day (0.6 CEUs) $120 member price; or a half day, either morning or afternoon (0.3 CEUs) $60 member price. 
  • February 25 - Resilience Strategies: Will cover the American Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) risk assessment and emergency response plan tools, and a case study on a small utility incorporating their 2004 vulnerability assessment into the 2018 requirements. Other presentations will cover energy use, resiliency in water resources, treatment, and the distribution system.

Vendors and consultants we have several sponsorship opportunities available for you to increase your company visibility with our members. Opportunities exist for all four quarters. Sponsorships vary in price and benefits. Check out our website for more information. 
2nd QUARTER VIRTUAL TRAINING MAY 20th SPONSORED BY STANTEC - Registration Is Now Open

Register now for our second quarter virtual training on May 20.

You can register for the full day (0.6 CEUs) $120 member price; or a half day, either morning or afternoon (0.3 CEUs) $60 member price. 
  • May 20 - Regulatory Rodeo: Will include a 5-year look at RTCR assessments; cover updates to the NSF 61 standards that impact coating systems; updates to the Lead and Copper Rule and routine monitoring; corrosion control treatment and required monitoring; PFAS technologies; cross connection control regulations and a case study of response to a system contamination; using data and machine learning to improve regulatory compliance.

Vendors and consultants we have several sponsorship opportunities available for you to increase your company visibility with our members. Opportunities exist for all four quarters. Sponsorships vary in price and benefits. Check out our website for more information. 
2021 EASTERN OREGON SUBSECTION OPERATORS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE













The Eastern Oregon Subsection is rolling out their second virtual short school - three days and four tracks - March 29 - March 31. 

Attendees can earn over 2.0 Oregon CEUs water/wastewater combined. 

Click the link for the conference schedule and to register. Scholarships available for attendees and registration closes March 22. 
 
COMMITTEE AND SUBSECTION OFFICER TRAINING - 9-10, Tuesday, February 9

Committee and Subsection Officers we have some timely updates that you will want to know about for the year ahead. Please join us for our webinar on Tuesday, February 9 from 9-10. Our agenda will include: 
  • A very important update on your committee and subsection webpages. These pages are changing and you will have different tools and resources than what you are familiar with. 
  • Young Professionals Mentoring Program
  • How to Create a Successful Virtual Short School 
 All committee and subsection officers should have received an email with the login information.  If you did not receive this or have misplaced it, please contact the Section Office
WINTER TRUSTEE MEETING -  The Afternoon of February 9

Your Section Board of Trustees is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at 2:30. 


Those of you who would like to attend or have something to speak with your Board of Trustees about are asked to contact the Section office
BEING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF - Presented by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Join the PNWS Diversity and Inclusion Committee, for their first hosted event on Thursday, March 25 from 4:30 - 6:30. That evening we will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of panelists who are willing to share their stories and experiences on "being their authentic self" in the workplace and professional organizations. This will then immediately be followed by small breakout groups for discussion.

This event aims to create a space for our PNWS community to connect on topics around Diversity and Inclusion in the effort to meet our committee's mission:  To foster a welcoming and inclusive AWWA culture that champions meaningful institutional and individual change regarding diversity and equity in the water industry.
 
PNWS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - Applications must be received by March 15

The Section awards seventeen scholarships annually to university and community college students who are completing degree programs in fields of study relevant to future work in the drinking water profession. PNWS members and their families are encouraged to apply. 

TRAINING AND MORE TRAINING ONLINE

February 10 - Women in Leadership Virtual Networking Event - Maintaining Connections, Thriving Through Change 

February 10 - YP Webinar Series: Wildfire Effects on Source Water Quality and Treatment

February 10 - Reading P&IDs Workshop

February 25 - PNWS Virtual 1st Quarter Training: Resilience Strategies

March 29 - March 31 - 2021 Eastern Oregon Operators Virtual Conference

May 20 - PNWS Virtual 2nd Quarter Training: Regulatory Rodeo
JOB POSTINGS
  • Maintenance Electrician
  • Design Engineer
  • Field Operations Maintenance Person I-II
  • Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Machinist, Senior
  • Public Works Director
  • Control Systems Technician
  • Accounting Professional
  • Project Engineer
  • Senior Engineer
  • Sewer Collections Operator
  • Water Construction Technician
  • Water Distribution Operator 1
  • Senior Utility Worker
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Utility Worker
  • Water Treatment Operator
  • Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Manager
  • Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
  • Control Systems Technician
  • Design Engineer
See the Jobs Listing Page on our website for more information or how to apply for any of the above listed jobs. 
That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the March edition to the Section office.  


Sincerely, 
Kyle Kihs
Executive Director