April 19 eScoop: Pima1 progress, a Facilities Management PACC foster and tiles for retirees

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Friday, April 19, 2024

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An update on Pima1 progress from Deputy County Administrator Steve Holmes

This month's County Administrator's Employee Video Address comes from Deputy County Administrator Steve Holmes, who provides an update on the progress of Pima1, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) overhaul of the County's business management software systems.

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Fostering's a family affair for Facilities Management staffer

Shasta, a husky in PACC's foster care program

Michael Franklin, a Safety and Health Loss Control Officer for Facilities Management, recently started using pictures of his pets – including a 2-year-old foster dog from PACC – in his presentations on slips and falls. It’s cute and educational, he said, but it also raises awareness about PACC’s foster program. The Franklin family’s involvement in the foster program ended up being beneficial for everyone … and now is a good time for you to get involved, too.

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Retirees will receive ceramic tiles after two decades of service

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Retirees with 20 or more years with the County will now receive handcrafted ceramic tiles when they leave their jobs. Human Resources commissioned the 12-inch-square tiles from local artist Carly Quinn of Carly Quinn Designs, who works with some of the top designers in Southern Arizona.

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County to mark Public Service Recognition Week May 5-11

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Human Resources staff and members of the Employee Recognition Committee are organizing a series of activities to mark Public Service Recognition Week. Since 1985, government employees at all levels have marked Public Service Recognition Week the first week of May.

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Be Well and Be Covered: Enroll in Benefits!

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The Annual Enrollment period is the only time Pima County employees can change their benefits without a qualifying life event. Be sure to review your current plans to ensure that you don't need to make any changes and take the opportunity to certify your tobacco-free status.

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Well Done: Current health metrics, 88-Crime outreach and more

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Each issue, eScoop strives to honor employees and departments who have earned special recognition.  Send your ideas on employees who should receive a pat on the back to the eScoop editor. This week, we're giving a shoutout to the County Attorney's 88-Crime team, the Pima County One-Stop, two Health staffers and the Public Defender's Office. 

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Where was April's mystery photo taken?

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Any ideas on where this month’s mystery photo was taken?

Send your best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov by May 13. Be sure to type “Mystery Photo” in the subject line. If you guess correctly, you will be featured in the May 17 issue of eScoop.

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Check out pharmacy coverage program, financial literacy resources, more in BeWell

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Learn more about the County’s BeWell Healthy Happenings resources for financial literacy and how the Maintenance Choice program is growing. Click to see this week’s newsletter and sign up. This issue also has details about mammography screenings and incorporating the outdoors into your work routine.

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Looking for a new job? We're hiring!

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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 Attorney's Office is looking for a victim advocate. Fleet Services is seeking an automotive specialist III. Health wants to bring in a program coordinator. And Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation is in search of lifeguards.

Also, don't forget to follow Pima County’s LinkedIn page.


OneDrive Part 2: What’s In Your Toolbox?

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OneDrive and cloud topics have been so popular lately that the Information Technology Department has prepared a OneDrive sequel for May’s Office Hours Roundtable Event. OneDrive Part 2: What’s In Your Toolbox?

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Point them toward the library

Niccolo Giambanco

It was 2022. He was two years out of college, and he felt like a quail in the road. He did what every graduate does: applied for a range of jobs for which he was not qualified. The only reply came from Pima County Public Library.

Find out more about Niccolo Giambanco's work with the library by reading his March 17 contribution to the Arizona Daily Star.

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