CWEA Grade 4 Collections: Administrative & Management
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Capital Budget Item
A budget item that is considered capital rather than operating.
Depreciation
Used in municipal accounting primarily to track the aging and replacement value
of assets.
SSMP
A document that formally outlines an agency's policy, goals, and measurable
performance indicators for its sewer collection system.
Enterprise Fund Accounting
Typically used for utility services such as wastewater.
Capital Improvement Budgets
Covers large, long-term investments.
Accurate Cost Data
Usually comes from past project bid results when preparing a budget.
Project Prioritization
The most effective way to prioritize projects for funding is to rank by risk and
consequence of failure.
SSMP Review Frequency
An SSMP must be reviewed and updated every two years.
CWEA Code of Ethics
,Requires supervisors to protect public health and the environment above
personal interest.
Category 1 SSO
An overflow that reaches surface water or drainage channel under the California
Water Board.
Category 1 SSO Reporting Time
Must be reported to the Cal OES system within 2 hours.
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Should be completed before each task with potential risk.
Work Order Management System
Primarily helps with asset tracking and preventive maintenance.
CMMS System
Best described as Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The main purpose is to track progress toward organizational goals.
FTE in Budgeting
Stands for Full-Time Employee equivalent.
Cost Category for Vehicles
Includes fuel, oil, and tires for vehicles.
Reserve Fund
Used to offset unanticipated expenses or future replacement.
Contracting out specialized services
Provides access to expertise without long-term payroll.
Cost center
, A department or unit responsible for specific expenses.
Cost vs. benefit analysis tool
Life-cycle cost analysis is the best tool for comparing rehabilitation vs.
replacement.
Rate study purpose
To justify revenue requirements for the utility.
Public bidding process award
Generally given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Responsible bidder
Meets experience, licensing, and bonding requirements.
Responsive bid
Includes all required forms and meets specifications.
System condition trends record
The most accurate record comes from CCTV condition assessments.
Root cause analysis
Focuses on identifying systemic or procedural failures.
Realistic cleaning productivity goal
Best set using crew input and historical averages.
Preventive maintenance
Aims to reduce likelihood of failure.
Safety training attendance accountability
Best ensured by a sign-in sheet and supervisor certification.
OSHA log for recordable injuries
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Capital Budget Item
A budget item that is considered capital rather than operating.
Depreciation
Used in municipal accounting primarily to track the aging and replacement value
of assets.
SSMP
A document that formally outlines an agency's policy, goals, and measurable
performance indicators for its sewer collection system.
Enterprise Fund Accounting
Typically used for utility services such as wastewater.
Capital Improvement Budgets
Covers large, long-term investments.
Accurate Cost Data
Usually comes from past project bid results when preparing a budget.
Project Prioritization
The most effective way to prioritize projects for funding is to rank by risk and
consequence of failure.
SSMP Review Frequency
An SSMP must be reviewed and updated every two years.
CWEA Code of Ethics
,Requires supervisors to protect public health and the environment above
personal interest.
Category 1 SSO
An overflow that reaches surface water or drainage channel under the California
Water Board.
Category 1 SSO Reporting Time
Must be reported to the Cal OES system within 2 hours.
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Should be completed before each task with potential risk.
Work Order Management System
Primarily helps with asset tracking and preventive maintenance.
CMMS System
Best described as Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The main purpose is to track progress toward organizational goals.
FTE in Budgeting
Stands for Full-Time Employee equivalent.
Cost Category for Vehicles
Includes fuel, oil, and tires for vehicles.
Reserve Fund
Used to offset unanticipated expenses or future replacement.
Contracting out specialized services
Provides access to expertise without long-term payroll.
Cost center
, A department or unit responsible for specific expenses.
Cost vs. benefit analysis tool
Life-cycle cost analysis is the best tool for comparing rehabilitation vs.
replacement.
Rate study purpose
To justify revenue requirements for the utility.
Public bidding process award
Generally given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Responsible bidder
Meets experience, licensing, and bonding requirements.
Responsive bid
Includes all required forms and meets specifications.
System condition trends record
The most accurate record comes from CCTV condition assessments.
Root cause analysis
Focuses on identifying systemic or procedural failures.
Realistic cleaning productivity goal
Best set using crew input and historical averages.
Preventive maintenance
Aims to reduce likelihood of failure.
Safety training attendance accountability
Best ensured by a sign-in sheet and supervisor certification.
OSHA log for recordable injuries
