Workplace guidance updated

On November 6, Oregon OSHA adopted the COVID-19 Temporary Rule to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.  It requires that all employees working remotely be provided the “Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Hazards” poster. If you have question, please email the Office of Employee Safety. We also have updated guidance from DAS on state workplaces.

The two-week pause

Nine counties have been put on a two-week pause by Governor Brown in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, but we all should be practicing safe measures – for ourselves and for others. Working together, we can keep our workplaces safe. Thank you for your diligence!

Staying connected with Procurement The latest newsletter from the Office of Procurement includes an update on Oregon Buys (the program that will eventually replace ORPIN), upcoming training, a note of praise for employees and more.

Know a recent engineering college graduate? Our popular graduate program is accepting applications – and these opportunities are an awesome first step to a rewarding career. For up to 24 months, participants are provided rotational assignments throughout various disciplines. Please share this announcement with your friends and family.

New stories on the News Hub Welcome back, Amy Joyce! New hires, promotions, service awards and more Service awards we missed in the past few months! Check out the four entries we have so far for November Photo of the Month Got a story idea? Send it to us.

Nov. 13,  2020

Quick Hits

• Storm bringing wind, heavy rains, Cascades snow starts Thursday night (KOIN)
• Incoming storm weakens, but Holiday Farm fire crews stay alert (Register Guard)
• Southern Oregonians get prepared for winter conditions (KDRV)
• Gov. Brown, other western governors, urge travelers to quarantine for 2 weeks (OregonLive)
• CET launches healthcare rides for veterans (KTVZ)
• Rockaway Beach PD announces partnership for extra enforcement (Tillamook Headlight Herald)
• Rose Quarter transportation plan revised by state (CRE – Seattle)
• Wildfire recovery efforts mean extended restrictions on commercial vehicles (The Trucker)
• Oregon’s exploding whale, 50 years later (Oregonian)
• Small Oregon cities benefit from $5.2 million earmarked for infrastructure (Transportation Today)
• Avoiding Columbia River Crossing 2.0 (The Lens)
• TriMet places SW MAX discussions on hold (Portland Tribune)
• Highway 20 still safety challenge as upgrades move forward (Gazette Times)
• Stats: Oregon traffic still down but will it last? (KOIN)

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Featured job: Web editor

This limited duration position requires social media experience and your creativity in helping deliver messages to targeted audiences. You’ll perform basic web design, media monitoring and assessment and more. Learn more about this position, which may also be offered as a rotation for current state of Oregon employees. Apply by 11/29.

Non-Trivial Transportation Trivia

Which of these actions are now available with DMV’s new DMV2U online service tool?

1. Scheduling an appointment.
2. Paying reinstatement fee.
3. Calculating vehicle fees.
4. Replacing a lost or stolen card.
5. Renting a movie.

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