Where you come to hear new innovative ideas in the Public Works arena. Stories, trials and tribulations and more. We highlight those who are working behind-the-scenes to keep our communities in motion.

Public Works Podcast
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Where you come to hear new innovative ideas in the Public Works arena. Stories, trials and tribulations and more. We highlight those who are working behind-the-scenes to keep our communities in motion.
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5/8/2020
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Recent Episodes

June 22, 2026
Kevin Boesch: Compliance Project Manager of Stormwater for SWCA Environmental Consultants
Joseph Blackman interviews Kevin Boesch, Compliance Project Manager of Stormwater for SWCA Environmental Consultants, about bridging regulatory gaps and modernizing stormwater compliance for project success.

May 21, 2026
Philip Nitollama: City Traffic Engineer @ City of Riverside, CA
Joseph Blackman welcomed Philip Nitollama, the City Traffic Engineer for the city of Riverside, California, to the public works podcast where Philip Nitollama detailed his multidimensional role overseeing transportation planning, traffic signal operations, and community engagement. Philip Nitollama discussed the legal responsibilities of defending municipal engineering decisions in litigation, his extensive work establishing Safe Routes to School programs, and his division management style that balances technical objectives with substantial personnel support. He highlighted his career trajectory from civil engineering at UC Irvine to securing over $30 million in infrastructure grants for bike lanes, speed limit reductions, and signal synchronization. Key talking points included managing conflicting traffic flow objectives with Caltrans, addressing emerging micromobility challenges like high-speed e-bike safety, and the essential shift toward utilizing big data and public communication to modernize the workforce. He also shared his "10% rule" for continuous professional growth, his billboard message urging drivers to "Slow Down, Every Street User Matters" and his appreciation for mentors who instilled a resilient "mamba mentality" in his public service career. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

May 21, 2026
Alex Hayner: Training and Development Specialist @ Charlotte Water in Charlotte, NC
Joseph Blackman welcomed Alexander Hayner, the Training and Development Specialist at Charlotte Water in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the public works podcast where Alexander Hayner described his role supporting over 1,300 water workers across the "One Water network" with diverse learning, development, and upskilling initiatives. Alexander Hayner discussed the department's monthly new employee orientation program built around three core pillars—Welcome, Learn, and Connect—which fosters professional relationships and sparks future collaboration across departments. He highlighted the expansion of the AWWA Customer Service Certificate program to multiple divisions, emphasizing that every water worker provides customer service in some capacity. Key talking points included Alexander Hayner's career transition from education and school administration to learning and development, the essential skill sets for success like public speaking and rapport-building, and lessons learned regarding operational logistics and time management during field trips. He also shared insights on the importance of organizational buy-in for true culture change, his inspiration from mentors like Director Angela Charles, Carolyn Ross, and Steve Wood, and his community billboard message, "We are all water." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.<br /><br />
417 total episodes available with 74 transcripts
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