Objectives »» Identify legal issues associated with using social media to gather information »» Establish how an employer can effectively design and implement a written social media policy Description Social media is the source of all information. For a governmental employer it is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides municipal employers with a wealth of information about prospective and current employees. On t...

If you've attended an NCMA small business contracting virtual conference then you already know this annual event provides the experts who deliver the knowledge that contribute to your contracting success. The upcoming Small Business Contracting Virtual Conference promises to deliver the same. Original Air Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Attend this Small Business Contracting virtual training event. Learn about regulatory issues affecting the...

FEMP eTraining: Planning an Energy Assessment for Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the Energy Assessment process in Federal facilities and comply with executive orders and legislative mandates: Select the proper energy assessment type and prioritize facilities in most need of an energy assessment; Assemble an energy assessment team with the proper expertise; Conduct the energy assessment walkthrough and interview key personnel; Develop t...

FEMP eTraining: Commissioning for Existing Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the commissioning process for existing Federal buildings and employ best practices to: • Lead the commissioning activity in-house or supplement in-house capabilities; • Implement whole-building commissioning or select individual systems to be commissioned; • Develop a targeted plan including key data collection, an effective launch; a thorough walk...

FEMP eTraining: Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Photovoltaic Systems in Federal Facilities Learn best practices for selecting and installing PV technologies at Federal sites: Evaluate the main types of PV materials and technologies and basic PV system components; Predict a site’s available solar resources and select the best technologies Interpret manufacturer performance ratings, understand environmental impacts, and assess warrant...

Industry receives 10% OFF rates. Please contact GTRA for more details. GTRA SecureGOV Technology Council Meeting - December 2-4, 2012 - Bedford, PA The invitation-only GTRA Technology Council Meeting is an opportunity for Government IT leaders to come together to collaborate, network, and share best practices and lessons learned across the areas paramount in ensuring success around our nation’s technology initiatives. Sessions will focus...

Essential guidance on discipline, oversight & civil liability Get timely advice on today’s hot topics: Lessons from the Missing Women Inquiry and the G20 Review What policing professionals need to know about handling harassment complaints Appropriate use of force, including canine units Updates on McNeil, privacy law in policing, police discipline and civil litigation What B.C.’s new Independent Investigations Office will meant...

Government Employees: $1,295 (Federal, State or Local Government Issued ID) Team Rate for Government: Send a government team to learn together. Register two government employees from the same office at the same time and the third person registers at 50% of the standard government rate. Industry and Contractors: $1,395 (Including contractors on-site and in direct support of government agencies). This event is NOT for industry business develope...

Objectives »»Learn to see new opportunities for creating value for citizens and customers, for removing waste from every process, and for creating more rewarding jobs for employees »»Understand how lean thinking can be applied in every type of office and service activity in local government »»Choose the lean pathway that is right for you and create your own action plan for implementing lean in your organizat...

Protecting Military Airbases and Commercial Airports against the Forces of Nature 2012 Exposition and New Technologies Presentations The #1 threat to our airports and airbases continues to be the devastating forces of nature! Hurricanes Tornados Lightning Fire Snow and Ice Seismic Activity / Earthquakes Flooding Objective of this Event: Provide concise, factual overviews and demonstrations of new technologies, innovations, and procedures for m...