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 Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
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 ECAP campaign on track for successful 2023-24 season
The annual Employees Care About Pima County campaign is in full swing. And, according to ECAP Chair Judy Cooper, the County is expected to raise more money than it did during the previous two campaigns. “The campaign effort benefits the citizens of Pima County,” Cooper said. “There are a lot of good, hard-working people in our community who can’t afford rent or utilities or food, and are grateful for the assistance they receive."
Classification & Compensation efforts continue
Human Resources’ Classification & Compensation team is continuing the process of reviewing updated job descriptions returned by departments and finalizing batches for final approval. Over the coming weeks, the first 600+ job descriptions should be approved and published, mostly for positions that are new to the County.
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New department will combine County's sustainability, natural resources programs
Pima County is preparing to establish a new Conservation Lands & Resources Department, with the goal of streamlining its conservation and sustainability programs and more effectively implementing the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan.
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Well Done: Two improvement projects, PACC's Personnel Coordinator and a '40 under 40' award
Each issue, eScoop would like to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. We want to hear about colleagues who have earned praise on the job as well as those honored for their work or volunteerism outside the office. In this issue, we're sending kudos to the departments involved in a project to improve the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, the person who recruits Pima Animal Care Center's staff and the manager of a Behavioral Health program who won a regional award.
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Skate for free at the TCC
Pima County is again partnering with the City of Tucson to offer free lunch hour ice skating to employees Dec. 14 and 21. The rink is in front of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Skating is open from noon to 1:30 p.m. both days and is limited to County employees. Skaters should bring a good pair of socks, gloves and their signed waiver form.
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Know an employee who excels at customer service? Do they embody the characteristics of being accountable, respectful and ethical? Dec. 10 is the last day to nominate employees for individual recognition as part of the quarterly We A.R.E. Gems Employee Recognition Program. As a reminder, only supervisors may nominate employees, and nomination forms must be approved and signed by the department director or appointing authority.
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DEI Thursdays event is Dec. 14
Employees: Don’t miss your last opportunity this year to share your thoughts and questions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as part of a free exchange of ideas at the next DEI Thursdays event Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Human Resources' fifth-floor conference room, 150 W. Congress. 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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Would you like to say goodbye to looking up and dialing phone numbers when you need to ask a quick question? Come to Office Hours: A Roundtable Q & A hosted by Pima County Information Technology, on Dec. 7 and learn how to make calls with Microsoft Teams. Fill out this form to save your spot.
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Sometimes, the best things in life really are free!
"These days, I often find myself skeptical about anything that presents itself as free. All too often these things come with hidden costs, like surprise recurring fees, or bombardments of advertisements in lieu of a monetary cost. But what if I told you that a place exists, useful beyond your imagination and free for everyone?"
Find out what this special place is by reading Librarian Sarah Sheldon's Nov. 19 contribution to the Arizona Daily Star.
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Upcoming BeWell webinars will focus
on employee benefits, retirement system
How well do you know the benefits that are available to you as a Pima County employee? What about your benefits through the Arizona State Retirement System? If you are unsure or have questions, then you may benefit from attending this month's BeWell webinars. Click on the button below to see this week's newsletter and sign up. Also in this issue, find resources that can help you quit tobacco and learn about getting a discounted gym membership.
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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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