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 Friday, May 5, 2023
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 ECAP marks end of successful 2022-23 campaign
The Pima County Administrator’s Office, the Pima County Public Library and the Community & Workforce Development Department were named the top three departments at the 2022-23 Employees Care About Pima County awards ceremony. ECAP, the County's annual charitable campaign, raised more than $265,000 for nonprofits and organizations that serve people and pets throughout the community.
UA to honor Huckelberry with honorary degree
Longtime former County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry will be honored with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at the University of Arizona’s spring commencement May 13. “From bike paths to habitat conservation plans, bond packages to hospitals, the impact of Charles "Chuck" Huckelberry's nearly five decades of public service is evident throughout Southern Arizona,” said the university’s nomination.
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Coming soon for your work computer:
Self-service password resets
So, it’s Monday morning and you’re trying to start your day. No matter how many times you try, you just can’t remember the password to log into your computer. You could call the Information Technology Department service desk and ask for help, but what if you could reset it yourself without having to call them? Alleviating that issue is one reason ITD is working toward implementing Self-Service Password Reset, or SSPR, for employees.
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Can't foster or adopt? There are still
many ways you can help PACC pets
When people hear about overcrowding at the Pima Animal Care Center, a common response is that they wish they could help, but they already have too much going on in their homes or lives to take in pets. The good news is that there are plenty of ways in which folks can help pets at PACC without fostering or adopting.
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Today is last day to give input
about County's office spaces
Want an office space that makes use of natural light? How about access to a central gathering spot for lunch? Or a place where you can take a private phone call? The County frequently updates its office systems and is looking for input from employees on what they value most in their office workspace. Help us build better office systems and complete the survey by May 5.
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Well Done: Honor flight for librarian; helping clients beat the heat; youth mental health first aid instructors; UA honors for anthropologist
In each issue, eScoop likes to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. In this issue, you’ll read about a librarian whose military service earned her a trip to the nation's capital, how a department is collecting reusable water bottles to benefit its clients during the summer months, a new cohort of youth mental health instructors and University of Arizona honors for a County anthropologist.
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County changes the way it
communicates on social media
Pima County has consolidated its social media presence into fewer accounts in an effort to streamline how County information reaches the region’s residents. No information from what were previously dozens of accounts is going away, it’s just going to fewer places. The County also launched a Spanish-language Facebook page on May 5.
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County's COVID policies will change May 11
Look for signs about social distancing and mask wearing to come down May 11 following the Board of Supervisors' unanimous vote April 4 to do away with the last of the County's pandemic rules and regulations. The signs are just a few of the tangible reminders of the County's pandemic policies that will come to an end due to the decision by the Biden administration to lift the national public health emergency on May 11.
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Get discounted tickets for Sugar Skulls game
Pima County employees can get discounted tickets for the May 6 Indoor Football League game between the Tucson Sugar Skulls and the Northern Arizona Wranglers. The game begins at 6 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center's Tucson Arena. The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a free bobblehead. Click the link below to find tickets through Ticketmaster. Discounts range from $3 off for each upper-level seat to $10 off per seat on the lower level.
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Got questions? Ask Jan
If you haven’t done so yet, check out the county administrator’s intranet page where you can “Ask Jan.”
Employees are invited to submit any questions they may have to County Administrator Jan Lesher about county operations or governance. She will answer as many as she can.
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Pima1 is looking for Change Champions
A Change Champion is a person open to new ideas, who is ready to improve processes and is willing to help facilitate that change. We are seeking Change Champions for the Pima1 project. The Change Champions will communicate Pima1 information within their departments about the impact of the new software on every aspect of County operations. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Are you interested in becoming a Change Champion? If so, please fill out the survey using the button below.
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Library makes changes to program
that allows patrons to propose buys
The Pima County Public Library is proud to offer its Suggest a Purchase service, which allows customers to suggest materials they wish the library to purchase. Customers used to be able to suggest 30 items per month. However, as of May 1, that number was reduced to 15 titles per month. There are multiple reasons why this change was implemented.
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Are you looking? We're hiring
Fellow employees: Are you looking to make a move within Pima County? Or do you have family or friends looking for full- or part-time work?
The Health Department is looking for interns and a manager in its epidemiology division; Facilities Management is in search of HVAC technicians; Transportation is in need of a senior planner; and Justice Services hopes to bring in a program coordinator for its crisis intervention team.
Remember, if you’re not following the County’s LinkedIn page, you can do that here.
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Healthy Happenings has information
on open enrollment, living with diabetes
Check out the latest issue of Healthy Happenings, where you'll find information about open enrollment, which closes May 12; how to earn healthy lifestyle points toward discounts on your health insurance premiums; a primer on Virta, the program that helps people with diabetes or prediabetes live healthier lives; and the latest webinars to improve your financial well-being.
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