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STRENGTHS <br /> JEDM PW DEPT. <br /> Approach Approach <br /> - Listen to and are responsive to citizenry - Good work plans & others <br /> - Focus on customer service - Multiple sources of funding <br /> - Desire to change - Departmental politics minimal, no <br /> - Commitment to technology favoritism, people aren't too <br /> - Strong Public Service ethic — want to "do competitive, not afraid to disagree <br /> good" - Put the effort to looking forward and <br /> - Departments are focused on their service implement as resources allow <br /> - Clear mission within Departments - Do a lot with little <br /> - Good intentions, driven by meaningful work - Department has a can do attitude <br /> - Various joint task teams despite lack of resources. <br /> - Quality systems in place - PW is the dominant culture in the <br /> - Pride in excellence organization besides Public Safety. <br /> - Strong desire to keep getting better <br /> - City Manager form of government <br /> Community Community <br /> - Great community & environment - Department dominates the Council <br /> - We do (are willing to) engage the community Newsletter — lots happening. <br /> - volunteers <br /> - boards <br /> - Citizens Police Academy <br /> - Livability attracts good candidates <br /> Rewards <br /> - Competitive pay scale for most positions <br /> - Good benefits & employment package <br /> - sick leave, vacation, disability insurance <br /> Work Resources Work Resources <br /> - Good resources to do our jobs - Work environments, benefits, space <br /> - technology - Relatively new fleet <br /> - equipment - Good tools and equipment <br /> - facilities <br /> - Fairly stable funding source <br /> - Diversity of quality services <br /> - Lots of good planning documents <br /> - Great training program & opportunities <br /> - Well developed support systems <br /> - Move to establish E- Government <br /> - New AIRS <br /> Staff Staff <br /> - Professional competence of staff — bright, - Well educated, credentials <br /> capable, well educated, highly skilled, talented, - Fiercely loyal <br /> caring, hard working, & creative - Work well together <br /> - Good financial management practices, policies <br /> & expertise <br /> - New employees — new ideas <br /> - New leadership <br /> - New City Manager & fairly new Exec Team <br /> - Professionalism & dedication <br />