Public Works Management Ques ons and answers|
Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
Where can the engineer find the fees schedule for the different types of plan reviews and
permits so the fees can be accounted for in their budget?
The fee schedule is located here in the permit fees sec on along with a handy fee calculator
app.
What must be provided by a construc on company for their approval process?
A. A Transmi al Le er
B. Right of way permit applica on
C. $589 Plan Review Fee
D. All The Above
A: D. All The Above
What are the key aspects inspected during the various stages of construc on during a project?
A. Environmental and safety compliance.
B. Budget and financial considera ons.
C. Worker produc vity and efficiency.
D. Community input and feedback.
A: A. Environmental and safety compliance
What are the five elements of the work induc on process?
A. Receive work, perform work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
B. Review work, perform work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
C. Receive work, induct work, start work, execute work, and project closeout.
D. Receive work, induct work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
Ans: D. Receive work, induct work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
Which of the following is NOT part of the roles and responsibili es of a City Manager?
A. Administra ve Leadership
B. Emergency Opera ons Center Management
C. Economic Development
D. Policy Implementa on
Answer: B, Emergency Opera ons Center Management
,What is one challenge that was brought about by Robinson's investment into building up the
city?
A. Finding funding for capital improvements.
B. Hiring workers to build the apartment buildings and shops in town.
C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
D. The need to create an a rac on, the Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum.
Answer: C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
Ques on: Which of the following improvements were made by Robinson during his me as City
Manager of Nevada City?
a. Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum
b. Historic renova on of City Hall
c. Downtown parking garages
d. Water Treatment & Wastewater Plant
e. All the above
e. All the above
Which of the following are true about Beryl Robinson:
a. He was the City Manager of a small city in California
b. He was a city manager for 37 years
c. He was the first city manager of Nevada City
d. Both op on A & B
e. All the above
Answer: D. Both op on A & B
What was the ini al goal Nevada City had when Robinson became City Manager?
A. Coordinate responses to emergencies and disasters within the city
B. Build rela onships with local media and other stakeholders
C. Draw a en on into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
D. Leverage technology to improve city services and opera ons
Answer: C. Draw a en on into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
What technology does GRU use for visual inspec ons and collec on of maintenance data to
improve safety and efficiency?
Drones
What is the GRU energy supply? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
,GRU Energy supplied electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. 1. Electricity: Advantages:
Electricity is a clean and efficient energy source. Disadvantages: power supply can be affected
by weather, equipment failure and other factors, resul ng in unstable supply. 2. Natural gas:
Advantages: Natural gas is a clean and efficient energy source, the supply of natural gas is
stable, and it can be transported to various places through pipelines. Disadvantages: The
extrac on and transporta on of natural gas may leak greenhouse gases such as methane, which
impact the environment. In addi on, the price of natural gas is highly vola le, which can cause
economic pressure on users. 3. Water: Advantages: water is a renewable resource, the supply of
water is stable, and it can be transported to various places through water pipes. The downside:
Water availability can be affected by factors such as climate change and water scarcity. 4.
Wastewater: Advantages: wastewater can be treated and recycled to reduce environmental
pollu on and waste of resources. Disadvantages: Wastewater treatment requires professional
equipment and technology, and the cost is high. In addi on, the wastewater treatment process
may produce sludge and other by-products that need to be properly treated and disposed of.
What soCware does GRU use and what are some of its uses?
OSIsoC and PI System are used to collect, organize, and store data for cri cal power plant
parameters such as temperature, pressure, power, voltage, current levels etc.
How does the GRU collect data for u lity usage and what are the benefits?
The GRU uses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters to collect u lity usage such as
electric water or gas. The data is transmi ed electronically, which allows for more accurate and
fast collec on.
Between the two wastewater treatment facili es run by the GRU, what is the approximate total
quan ty of wastewater that can be reclaimed each day?
22.5 million gallons
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) manages their water u lity by embracing a One Water
concept. What is a One Water concept and how is this reflected in their Integrated Water
Resources Plan (IWRP)?
One Water recognizes that water is an interconnected system and resources are maximized by
implemen ng mul purpose projects. JEA's IWRP includes opera onal flexibility as one of the
planning objec ves. Opera onal flexibility means that JEA can move water supplies from part of
the water service area to another area to maximize reliability.
What is the method that GRU uses to calculate forecasted needs for mee ng water and
wastewater capacity?
, The method is based on the previous 5 years of opera ng and economic records and is updated
yearly. (found at the 7-minute mark).
What is the origin of Aus n's electricity supply?
The power plant of the city of Aus n generates electricity through various group collec ons of
natural gas, coal, and nuclear which serve 437-square-miles within the 5 power plants.
JEA has an integrated water resources plan (IWRP) with six objec ves, what are these
objec ves?
Water Supply Certainty, Cost effec veness, environmental stewardship, community acceptance/
implementa on ease, and opera onal flexibility.
GRU's reserve margins for water and wastewater storage must account for peak flows. What
does the water storage capacity look like for a city of Gainesville's size?
The rated peak day capacity for the Murphree water treatment plant is 54 Mgd and it expands
to at least 60 Mgd of capacity. In total, the water system has a water storage capacity of 19.5
million gallons (includes ground storage and eleva on tanks).
Bay County U li es provides water u lity services to nine (9) ci es and or townships from its
Deerpoint Reservoir while maintaining three (3) potable water tanks. According to the 2012
Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mo MacDonald, (i.e., Table 3.1 - Bay
County Popula on Projec ons) the 2023 projected popula on for Bay County is slated to rise to
208,720. According to the most recent census (2023), the popula on of Bay County is 177,124
which is equivalent to 31,596 less of the projected totals for 2030 with less than seven (7) years
remaining. With this unprecedented growth, what is and or has Bay County U li es done to
prepare specific to its distribu on system and water capaci es that are expected to expire in
2030 as the popula on exceeds the forecast represented as part of this study?
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners who have oversight of Bay County U li es,
recognizing the unprecedented growth of which was not captured nor could have been
an cipated in the 2012 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mo
MacDonald due to the unforeseen Pandemic of COVID-19 updated its strategic plan with the
2022 - 2026 Strategic Plan and commi ed the following:
WATER DIVISION ACTIONS & TASKS WD ACTION 1.1: Ensure the provision of safe, sufficient, and
reliable drinking water distribu on and treatment systems.
WD TASK 1.1.1: Implement recommenda ons from the Post Hurricane Michael Assessment and
Recovery Plan. (FY22-26)
WD TASK 1.1.2: Install looping and redundant water distribu on infrastructure to minimize
interrup ons in service. (FY22-26)
Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
Where can the engineer find the fees schedule for the different types of plan reviews and
permits so the fees can be accounted for in their budget?
The fee schedule is located here in the permit fees sec on along with a handy fee calculator
app.
What must be provided by a construc on company for their approval process?
A. A Transmi al Le er
B. Right of way permit applica on
C. $589 Plan Review Fee
D. All The Above
A: D. All The Above
What are the key aspects inspected during the various stages of construc on during a project?
A. Environmental and safety compliance.
B. Budget and financial considera ons.
C. Worker produc vity and efficiency.
D. Community input and feedback.
A: A. Environmental and safety compliance
What are the five elements of the work induc on process?
A. Receive work, perform work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
B. Review work, perform work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
C. Receive work, induct work, start work, execute work, and project closeout.
D. Receive work, induct work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
Ans: D. Receive work, induct work, ini ate work, execute work, and project closeout.
Which of the following is NOT part of the roles and responsibili es of a City Manager?
A. Administra ve Leadership
B. Emergency Opera ons Center Management
C. Economic Development
D. Policy Implementa on
Answer: B, Emergency Opera ons Center Management
,What is one challenge that was brought about by Robinson's investment into building up the
city?
A. Finding funding for capital improvements.
B. Hiring workers to build the apartment buildings and shops in town.
C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
D. The need to create an a rac on, the Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum.
Answer: C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
Ques on: Which of the following improvements were made by Robinson during his me as City
Manager of Nevada City?
a. Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum
b. Historic renova on of City Hall
c. Downtown parking garages
d. Water Treatment & Wastewater Plant
e. All the above
e. All the above
Which of the following are true about Beryl Robinson:
a. He was the City Manager of a small city in California
b. He was a city manager for 37 years
c. He was the first city manager of Nevada City
d. Both op on A & B
e. All the above
Answer: D. Both op on A & B
What was the ini al goal Nevada City had when Robinson became City Manager?
A. Coordinate responses to emergencies and disasters within the city
B. Build rela onships with local media and other stakeholders
C. Draw a en on into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
D. Leverage technology to improve city services and opera ons
Answer: C. Draw a en on into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
What technology does GRU use for visual inspec ons and collec on of maintenance data to
improve safety and efficiency?
Drones
What is the GRU energy supply? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
,GRU Energy supplied electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. 1. Electricity: Advantages:
Electricity is a clean and efficient energy source. Disadvantages: power supply can be affected
by weather, equipment failure and other factors, resul ng in unstable supply. 2. Natural gas:
Advantages: Natural gas is a clean and efficient energy source, the supply of natural gas is
stable, and it can be transported to various places through pipelines. Disadvantages: The
extrac on and transporta on of natural gas may leak greenhouse gases such as methane, which
impact the environment. In addi on, the price of natural gas is highly vola le, which can cause
economic pressure on users. 3. Water: Advantages: water is a renewable resource, the supply of
water is stable, and it can be transported to various places through water pipes. The downside:
Water availability can be affected by factors such as climate change and water scarcity. 4.
Wastewater: Advantages: wastewater can be treated and recycled to reduce environmental
pollu on and waste of resources. Disadvantages: Wastewater treatment requires professional
equipment and technology, and the cost is high. In addi on, the wastewater treatment process
may produce sludge and other by-products that need to be properly treated and disposed of.
What soCware does GRU use and what are some of its uses?
OSIsoC and PI System are used to collect, organize, and store data for cri cal power plant
parameters such as temperature, pressure, power, voltage, current levels etc.
How does the GRU collect data for u lity usage and what are the benefits?
The GRU uses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters to collect u lity usage such as
electric water or gas. The data is transmi ed electronically, which allows for more accurate and
fast collec on.
Between the two wastewater treatment facili es run by the GRU, what is the approximate total
quan ty of wastewater that can be reclaimed each day?
22.5 million gallons
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) manages their water u lity by embracing a One Water
concept. What is a One Water concept and how is this reflected in their Integrated Water
Resources Plan (IWRP)?
One Water recognizes that water is an interconnected system and resources are maximized by
implemen ng mul purpose projects. JEA's IWRP includes opera onal flexibility as one of the
planning objec ves. Opera onal flexibility means that JEA can move water supplies from part of
the water service area to another area to maximize reliability.
What is the method that GRU uses to calculate forecasted needs for mee ng water and
wastewater capacity?
, The method is based on the previous 5 years of opera ng and economic records and is updated
yearly. (found at the 7-minute mark).
What is the origin of Aus n's electricity supply?
The power plant of the city of Aus n generates electricity through various group collec ons of
natural gas, coal, and nuclear which serve 437-square-miles within the 5 power plants.
JEA has an integrated water resources plan (IWRP) with six objec ves, what are these
objec ves?
Water Supply Certainty, Cost effec veness, environmental stewardship, community acceptance/
implementa on ease, and opera onal flexibility.
GRU's reserve margins for water and wastewater storage must account for peak flows. What
does the water storage capacity look like for a city of Gainesville's size?
The rated peak day capacity for the Murphree water treatment plant is 54 Mgd and it expands
to at least 60 Mgd of capacity. In total, the water system has a water storage capacity of 19.5
million gallons (includes ground storage and eleva on tanks).
Bay County U li es provides water u lity services to nine (9) ci es and or townships from its
Deerpoint Reservoir while maintaining three (3) potable water tanks. According to the 2012
Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mo MacDonald, (i.e., Table 3.1 - Bay
County Popula on Projec ons) the 2023 projected popula on for Bay County is slated to rise to
208,720. According to the most recent census (2023), the popula on of Bay County is 177,124
which is equivalent to 31,596 less of the projected totals for 2030 with less than seven (7) years
remaining. With this unprecedented growth, what is and or has Bay County U li es done to
prepare specific to its distribu on system and water capaci es that are expected to expire in
2030 as the popula on exceeds the forecast represented as part of this study?
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners who have oversight of Bay County U li es,
recognizing the unprecedented growth of which was not captured nor could have been
an cipated in the 2012 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mo
MacDonald due to the unforeseen Pandemic of COVID-19 updated its strategic plan with the
2022 - 2026 Strategic Plan and commi ed the following:
WATER DIVISION ACTIONS & TASKS WD ACTION 1.1: Ensure the provision of safe, sufficient, and
reliable drinking water distribu on and treatment systems.
WD TASK 1.1.1: Implement recommenda ons from the Post Hurricane Michael Assessment and
Recovery Plan. (FY22-26)
WD TASK 1.1.2: Install looping and redundant water distribu on infrastructure to minimize
interrup ons in service. (FY22-26)
