 Employees take part in video series
touting their jobs with Pima County
Matt Smogor with the County's Regional Flood Control District is passionate about his work maintaining and improving The Chuck Huckelberry Loop. Now, he's telling people about it. Pima County is recruiting people like Smogor who love where they live and love what they do. That's why the County is filming employees on the job who are sharing their stories as part of a social media campaign to recruit future employees.
Green Stewards provide insights
into the world of recycling
Wondering if you can recycle paper towel rolls? Not sure where you can dispose of old paint? Unsure what you should do with those extra plastic bags? If you’ve ever had a question about recycling, the Green Stewards are here to help. Pima County’s own employee green team is hosting the first of a planned series of speaker events on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, called “Recycling: Know Where to Throw,” will feature a forum of three experts on sustainability.
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Well Done: Expectant families get a boost; kudos for DUI court; and co-authoring national report
In each issue, eScoop likes to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. Send your ideas on employees who should receive a pat on the back by emailing the eScoop editor. In this issue, you’ll read about the success of a baby shower for the entire community, congratulations from a state official for the Green Valley Court’s DUI program and how a couple of Health Department staff members helped co-author a national report.
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Take part in Travel Reduction Survey for chance to win prizes, influence transportation decisions
Help Pima County blast past its 50% participation goal by completing the 2023 Travel Reduction Survey. You'll have a chance to win prizes (pictured at left) and influence regional transportation decisions. The survey, which is administered by the Pima Association of Governments, is anonymous and only takes a few minutes.
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ECAP campaign is underway;
please take moment to donate
The 2023 Employees Care About Pima County campaign is now underway. By now, you should have received an email from the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona reminding you to donate. If you registered last year, please click here and in the upper-right corner choose "Sign In." If you didn't see an email reminder, please check your junk folder. New County employees can start the donation process by clicking here. If you prefer a paper pledge form, print one from the ECAP webpage. You will no longer receive ECAP notifications once your pledge is completed or if you opt out. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Pima Perks: Deferred Compensation Plan
can help you build a retirement nest egg
Pima County’s got perks … enough of them, in fact, that we like to regularly profile in eScoop the many benefits available to County employees. This month, we’re looking at the County’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Many financial professionals estimate you may need as much as 80% of your current income to maintain your lifestyle in retirement. While a pension and Social Security benefits might provide much of that income, some of your retirement income will probably need to come from savings. That’s where the 457(b) deferred compensation plans come in.
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Tips to avoid becoming victim
of phishing expeditions
Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance in October 2004. It’s a collaboration between government and private industries to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their data from digital forms of crime. Today’s tips are about phishing, the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies to trick you into revealing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
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Come share your thoughts
at next DEI Thursdays event Oct. 12
Employees can share thoughts and questions as part of a free exchange of ideas at the next DEI Thursdays event Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pima County Health Department, Abrams Building, Rooms 1106/1108, 3950 S. Country Club Road. Gatherings are held every month and are open to all County employees regardless of their work location. Learn more by visiting the DEI intranet page.
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Blood drives slated for downtown,
Sheriff's Department later this month
Pima County’s next blood drive will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 17-18, in the basement of the Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone Ave. Meanwhile, the Sheriff's Department will host a separate blood drive at the Clarence W. Dupnik Complex, 1750 E. Benson Highway, on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule an appointment at any time by calling the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or by texting “BLOODAPP” to 90999 on your mobile device.
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County raises wage threshold
for parking subsidy eligibility
Pima County recently raised the wage threshold for the $15 per pay period parking subsidy received by some employees. The increase follows the recent pay hikes that came as a result of the countywide classification and compensation adjustments, which may have put some employees above the previous threshold of $45,000 per year. Now, any employees making up to $48,500 per year will be eligible for the subsidy. The subsidy change took effect for the pay period that began Sept. 10, which aligned with the classification and compensation adjustments.
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Librarian's story: What they left behind
so I could thrive in the United States
Paulina Aguirre-Clinch, a librarian with the Pima County Public Library and a daughter of immigrants, recounts the challenges faced by her parents as they attempted to create a new life for themselves and their children in the United States.
"There is no shame in our parents' struggle," she writes, "they show us what courage, resilience and sacrifice look like."
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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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