How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race
Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., is a world-class expert on negotiation, conflict resolution and the psychology behind difficult conversations. He was a very popular speaker at our last Employee Values Conference. Kwame will join us again, this time virtually, Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss how to have difficult conversations about race.
Employee Pre-Retirement Webinars Aug. 24 And More
Professional Social Security and Medicare advisors will present the hour-long Zoom webinars "Maximizing Social Security" at 9 a.m. and "A New Pre-Retirement Medicare Webinar" at 10:30 a.m. today, Aug. 24. Click the links to access the event fliers.
Also available is a pre-recorded PERS presentation and a detailed PowerPoint presentation that covers all the medical plans offered to retirees, with costs.
If you have questions regarding the above presentations or other benefits related to retirement, call the Human Resources Benefits Office at ext. 5927 or 1211.
Firefighter Training Recruitment Opens Sept. 6
The Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department is looking for individuals who want a career in fire and emergency medical services. Firefighter trainee recruitment will be open from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4, 2022, and candidates may apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lasvegas.
Recruitment is generally for entry-level candidates who meet the minimum requirements listed below:
- Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
- Minimum 18 years of age, no maximum.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Nevada State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certificate on the date of conditional job offer.
Additional information, including job descriptions, physical fitness requirements and frequently asked questions can be found at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/firejobs. Any questions may be sent to Firerecruit@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Upcoming Events
Food Truck Thursday
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursdays offers delicious options located in the parking lot across from City Hall. Food trucks rotate every other Thursday to add variety for lunch options for sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This week’s Food Truck Thursday event will feature Dragon Grille, I Luv Cotton Candy, and possibly one additional food truck.
Save The Date Sept. 28 - Employee Safety Fair & Training
The city of Las Vegas Safety and Risk Management Division is hosting a citywide employee safety fair Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North (Human Resources Operations). All city employees are invited, with particular concern to educate lead employees, supervisors, managers, directors and other organizational leaders with responsibility for workplace safety management and oversight of city employees. There will be many displays from vendors who supply safety products to the city as well as hands-on demonstrations of products. There will be several breakout sessions, both morning and afternoon, to provide an education and training component for city employees, including the use of fire extinguishers and AED training, ergonomics education, a session on the hazards of respirable silica exposure and a breakout session on safety leadership. Lunch and door prizes will be provided, so save the date and plan to enjoy lunch while you improve your workplace safety. A training schedule will be available before the event. Please coordinate your attendance with your supervisor.
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