Brian Rickert
Director of Public Works, Town of Greenville
What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)?
Little Farmer
What was your: undergraduate institution? Graduate institution? What was/were your degree(s) in?
University of Wisconsin – Platteville Civil Engineering
What class(es) (if any) are applicable to your job today?
Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineer, Construction Management, Construction Estimates and Scheduling, Mechanics of Materials
Do you have a work or life motto? What is it?
Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.
What book are you currently reading? Would you recommend it?
I don’t care for books.
Other than ELGL – do you belong to any other professional associations? Which one(s)?
American Public Works Association, Society of Northeastern Wisconsin Public Works Superintendents
What’s the best networking advice for job seekers you’ve heard or shared?
Attend conferences, meetings, or other gatherings where you may interact with people in your desired profession.
What’s the fastest way to NOT get a job or internship with you? (e.g. what should potential applicants avoid doing if they were to ever interview with you for a position).
Not being prepared for the interview (attitude, clothing, hygiene, copies of Resume)
Why should an undergraduate student consider a career working in local government?
Passion to Serve the Community.