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The
Rural Utilities Business Management Occupational Endorsement Program (OEP)
is the result of collaboration between the University of Alaska Fairbanks and
the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
Division of Community and Regional Affairs with financial support from the
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Alaska Office. The
OEP incorporates courses in rural water and wastewater utility management,
developed and taught by the State of Alaska Rural Utility Business Advisor
(RUBA) program since 1990.
This website, along with the program's training records and course information are managed by Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association. Access to the training records and course information can be obtained from the Contacts below.
Co-sponsored by regional non-profit associations and the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Held throughout Alaska Training provided to staff from small Alaskan communities with up to 1,500 residents Particpants include utility managers, utility clerks, operators, mayors, tribal council presidents, and other governing body members. Workshops include a series of six 32 hour sessions leading to a certificate in utility management.
Introduction to Utility Management
Personnel Management
Planning Management
Financial Management
Operational Management
Organization Management
Managers and utility clerks gain new skills to help manage and operate community water and sanitation facilities. Skills acquired during training can be transferred to management and operation of other community facilities. Proper management and operation helps sustain essential community facilities and services to benefit residents. The community receives points on their Village Safe Water or SDS application. Operators earn 3 core CEUs for operator certification. Participants can earn 2 college credits with the University of Alaska.
Employees of rural water and wastewater utilities Individuals who have completed some or all of the courses taught by the State RUBA Program are eligible for credit for their prior learning. Individuals in rural Alaska who would like to prepare themselves for a new career.
To obtain information about application requirements, a schedule of course offerings, application fees, and financial assistance visit: http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/ruba/ruba.htm or http://www.uaf.edu/rural/ Elizabeth Manfred, RUBA Program Manager Angie Monteleone, AWWMA Executive Director
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