APWA Ohio

The Ohio Chapter is one of 63 Chapters of the American Public Works Association (www.apwa.org).

The purposes of this Chapter are to cause and share with our community, the advancement of the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration and operation of public works facilities and services; the dissemination of information and experiences; the promotion of improved practices in public works administration; the expectation that all member public works officials

will adhere to high professional and ethical standards; and the professional and social improvement of its members.

08/26/2026

This is Su -- short for Komatsu, the excavator in which an Ohio construction crew found this abandoned kitten. The crew has adopted her, but wants her to be more careful going forward. Construction sites are dangerous. She's taken to her safety equipment and is being shown the ropes so she can be a proper mascot. Here's the full story, including more pictures and a video of the rescue mission.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/07/31/barberton-construction-company-rescued-keeps-kitten-names-it-komatsu/91123518007/

08/26/2026

OKI Vulnerable Road User Crash Analysis 2015–2024 (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments)

Analyzes 10 years of pedestrian and bicyclist crash data across the Greater Cincinnati region. Finds that although vulnerable road user crashes accounted for fewer than two percent of all crashes each year, they made up about 12 percent of fatal or serious injury crashes, with speed, lighting, and arterial roadway design strongly associated with more severe outcomes.

OKI is marking a milestone that has reshaped daily life for more than 2.1 million residents across Greater Cincinnati: $1.27 billion invested in regional infrastructure since 2002.

08/26/2026

Ohio: Invests $72 Million in Roadway Safety Projects (Ohio DOT)

Highlights 33 projects in 23 counties funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program, including $25.3 million for 20 pedestrian and roadway departure projects. Planned improvements include high-visibility crosswalks, sidewalks, shared-use paths, intersection upgrades, signs, and pavement markings.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced details on 33 transportation projects that will improve roadway safety in 23 counties across the state.

08/26/2026

Director of Service (Public Works), City of Englewood, OH (Salary: $101,617 to $135,510).

The Director of Service (Public Works) job is being re-established to provide administrative oversight and direction over the City’s public works functions, projects, personnel and capital improvement projects. The Englewood Service Department consists of three divisions: Maintenance, Utilities and Engineering, and is responsible for the maintenance, operations and improvements of the City’s streets, equipment, traffic control devices, parks and facilities, and the water and wastewater facilities, collection, treatment and distribution processes, infrastructure and equipment.

Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field; Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in engineering, public works management, or related fields, including two (2) or more years in a supervisory or management position; Valid State of Ohio driver’s license. Preferred: Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio; Ohio EPA Class III Water Supply and/or Water Reclamation Operation certification(s).

To Apply: submit a cover letter and resume, including four professional references, via the email address below by 12 noon on Friday, September 4, 2026, for initial consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume and professional references to: [email protected] For more information, visit the City of Englewood website: www.englewood.oh.us. Direct questions to Kerry Norman, Director of Human Resources, City of Englewood, at [email protected] or 937-771-6317.

https://www.englewood.oh.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/279

Application Deadline: September 4th at Noon

08/26/2026

Surveyor 1 / Surveyor 2, Ohio Department of Transportation – District 3, Ashland County, Ashland (Salary: Surveyor 1 $28.76 or Surveyor 2 $31.47). Deadline to apply: Open until filled