KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 14, 2015) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced today that 24 public works professionals from across North America have recently earned the Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) credential. Since its’ inception, the APWA certification in public infrastructure inspection program has credentialed a total of 252 U.S. and Canadian professionals with the CPII certification.
The purpose of the CPII certification is to promote quality infrastructure by advancing the knowledge and practice of construction inspection to benefit communities and public agencies. This APWA certification program is intended for individuals that inspect the construction of public infrastructure (e.g., roadways, highways, utilities, bridges, dams) and facilities (e.g., pump stations, treatment plants, water storage facilities) and other types of construction work and materials to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
“My APWA CPII Certification has proven my skill, knowledge, and ability to provide a sound public infrastructure for the community I work in for many years to come. After gaining my CPII Certification, it provided me a new opportunity to possibly become the next Assistant City Engineer in the community I work in. The city I work for is re-writing the job description for the next Assistant City Engineer to eliminate the Professional Engineer (P.E.) requirements in lieu of having the CPII Certification. This is great news, since I do not have a four year degree, but have over 18 years in the profession as a senior engineering technician,” said Aaron F. Kuznia, CPII, of Chaska, Minnesota.
For more information on the CPII Certification program, the Certified Public Fleet Manager (CPFP) or the Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) programs, please contact APWA Certification Manager, Becky Stein at (816) 595-5212, or bstein@apwa.net.
For more information on APWA and to see a full list of the new inspectors, visit APWA.
