News from DAS

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The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is pleased to share the
following updates from a variety of program areas.  

Eclipse preparations

Katy Coba

A note from Katy Coba, State COO

The total solar eclipse on August 21 will bring an estimated 1 million visitors to Oregon, presenting our communities with both opportunities and challenges. While state government will remain open for business, the large number of visitors will undoubtedly have an impact on our operations, most notably, congested roads.

State agency directors are in charge of managing their agency’s operations in a way that makes sense to them, and will work with their staff on options to reduce the number of state workers on Oregon roads.

The Oregon Office of Emergency Management continues to work with state agencies and local communities to respond to any major issues that may arise with the large influx of visitors to our state.  Wherever you plan to be during the eclipse, use the eclipse-related resources at right to help you prepare.

-Katy

Meet your statewide sustainability officer

Dave Wortman

State government gained a valuable resource last month when DAS welcomed Dave Wortman as Oregon’s Statewide Sustainability Officer.

Dave holds a degree in Natural Resource Economics from Cornell University (New York), a Master of Science degree in Environmental Planning from the University of Washington, and an advanced degree in sustainability from Macquarie University in Australia. 

With many state employees passionate about sustainability, Dave is enjoying visiting with a wide range of individuals and agencies both inside and outside state government to listen and learn. Among other initiatives, Dave plans to establish focus groups and online discussions so agencies can submit ideas and learn from each other. “Lots of good things are happening,” notes Dave, “and the support of DAS leadership and Governor Brown will make further progress possible.”

You can reach Dave at 971-304-8733 or David.Wortman@oregon.gov

State government's new HR system on the way

DAS has entered a partnership with IBM to implement “Workday,” an industry-leading Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for Oregon state government.

Workday will replace two aging systems: the Position and Personnel Data Base (PPDB) and the Position Inventory Control System (PICS). In addition, Workday will provide self-service portals for employees and managers to take a more active role in managing individual employee records. Workday will be tightly integrated with state government’s existing learning management system (Meridian) and replace the current recruitment management system (NEOGOV).

Click graphic for a larger view of all Workday offers. 

graphic showing elements of Workday


The new system will provide valuable reporting options, increased efficiency, improved risk management, and enough flexibility for the system to remain relevant. Access to Workday will be available through employees’ computer and mobile devices (smart phones and tablets). 

Planning, architecture and design phases of the project will occur throughout fall and winter, testing will occur in spring 2018, and launch will follow. For more information, visit the HRIS (Workday) Project website or email CHRO.HRIS@oregon.gov.  

July 2017 EDITION



ECLIPSE-RELATED RESOURCES




TRAINING FOR CHARITABLE FUND DRIVE COORDINATORS


Want to help 800 Oregon nonprofits? Serve as a Charitable Fund Drive coordinator at your worksite! Sign up for a training session: 

Tue., Aug. 8 (1-3 pm)  Salem

Thu., Aug. 10 (2-4 pm)  Portland

Fri., Aug. 11 (9:30-11 am)  (online webinar)

Email oregoncfd@earthshare-oregon.org to learn more!

 



AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: PORT OF TOLEDO


The Port of Toledo since 2007 has acquired a variety of equipment and tools through the Oregon Surplus Property program. In 2016 alone, the Port acquired $200,000 worth of property yet paid just over $18,000. From plate metal and welders to high lift equipment and hand tools, the Port credits part of its business success to the availability – and affordability – of surplus property.  

Learn more about the Port’s growth and economic impact in the region in this Surplus Property agency spotlight 

 


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