Benefits

Financial Literacy Month

Kickstart Your Savings with MissionSquare Retirement

This April, we are excited to help you start your savings journey with the Financial Fitness Challenge by MissionSquare. Consider joining your retirement plan and saving for your future.

Be sure to take the quiz to test your financial strengths.

For help with your financial plan, please reach out to our Sonia Rogers, Retirement Plans Specialist and our MissionSquare representative. Consider scheduling a virtual meeting with her! 

VEBA BPAS Claims

New updated app!

Our VEBA administrator, BPAS, has updated their mobile app with enhanced security features and a few bug fixes.

App benefits:

• Check your account balance and file claims.
• Use your camera to upload receipts and scan item barcodes to see if they’re eligible expenses.
• Add your BPAS Benefits Card to your mobile wallet and more!

Get the updated BPASClaims App:

• Android users: Uninstall the current version from your phone and/or tablet. Then visit the Google Play Store, search for BPASClaims, and install the new version.
• Apple/iOS users: The new BPASClaims App is fully compatible with iOS 18 and will automatically update.

If you don’t have the free BPASClaims app, you're missing out — Seach BPASClaims in the Apple or Play Store to get started.

Risk Management & Safety

Personal & Emergency Contact Info

Make sure you can be reached in an emergency!

Is your contact information up to date? Take a moment to check that your personal contact information (phone number, address, etc) and emergency contacts are current in Employee Services.

Not sure how to check? View our quick guide here! If changes to your contact info are needed, please make sure to submit your changes through NEOGOV according to the guide, and not through Employee Services. 

If you have questions, please contact Human Resources. 

Safety Data Sheets

E-Binder Reminder

Many employees received new city issued cell phones. As a reminder, the SDS/Chemical Management mobile app has automatically been added. The first time using the app you will need scan the City of Auburn QR code to access our eBinder. Please see the SDS/Chemical Management guide for step-by-step instructions for logging in.

The SDS/Chemical Management mobile app will allow you to:

• Search the City of Auburn eBinder
• Save documents to your device for offline viewing
• Search MSDSonline database
• View & add safety data sheets
• View inventory/location information
• Print secondary container labels
• Manage and create containers

Scan to access the SDS/Chemical Management eBinder!

Safety Tips from L&I Don't waste time, work at waist height Raising work from the floor reduces stress on the body, lowers injury risk, and boosts efficiency. A simple workplace change can save time, increase work quality, and prevent injuries. Having your work too high or low causes fatigue, harms work quality, and wastes time. A work stand or workbench can raise existing surfaces to the desired height. Choose adjustable ones for personalized fit. Start today by assessing your workspace and making the necessary adjustments for a safer, more productive work environment. View more ergonomic tips from L&I.

National Ladder Safety Month Take Ladder Safety to New Heights Don’t skip a step when it comes to ladder safety. Just because you feel comfortable using a ladder does not mean you can’t fall and get seriously hurt or killed. If you use ladders for work, make sure you know how to: Quickly check for defects (before EACH use). Report a damaged ladder, remove it from service, and find a proper replacement. Identify if a ladder is set up correctly or needs adjustment. For more ladder requirements and quick tips for ladder safety, visit lni.wa.gov/LadderSafety.

Training Opportunities & Info

Required Trainings

Wildfire Smoke Safety

All employees will be enrolled in Wildfire Smoke Safety training through NeoGov.  This is a 15-minute DOSH required annual training that you can access from your NeoGov dashboard in the Tasks Section. 

Please reach out to Human Resources with any questions!

WCIA Trainings

Registration open now for April - June trainings

WCIA has a wide variety of trainings available this spring/summer, all free to WCIA members. Below are just a few of these upcoming opportunities - secure your spot before they fill up!

• Volunteers Risk Management 101
  • Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Best Practices for Coaching and Counseling
  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Recruitment Updates

Welcome to our new hires!

We hired 6 full-time employees, had 2 promotions, and 1 transfer for the month of March. Please welcome our new team members!

This month, we participated in 1 virtual Career Fair for Civil Engineering with ASCE to promote the City of Auburn!

Open Positions

We are currently recruiting for the following full-time benefited positions:

• Animal Control Officer
• Assistant Traffic Engineer
• Emergency Manager 
• Engineering Design Technician
• Facilities Manager
• Entry Level Police Officer
• Lateral Police Officer
• Maintenance Worker I – Eligibility List

Please share these opportunities with your family and friends, so they can become a part of Team Auburn.

Next Step Auburn Internship Our Internship Program is in full effect for Summer 2025, June 16th - August 22nd! Applications are currently being reviewed by hiring managers & HR. Next step, interviews!

Want to Connect? Follow us on LinkedIn, so we can shout you out on your work-iversary and you can promote all things TEAM AUBURN!

Wellness Committee Updates

Pickleball Clinic

New to the game? Or a pickleball pro?

Join us for our Introduction to Pickleball Clinic! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious about the game, this clinic is perfect for you!

What to Expect:

• Basic Skills: Learn the fundamentals of pickleball, including serving, scoring, and game rules.
• Fun Drills: Practice with interactive drills designed to build your confidence and skills.
• Friendly Atmosphere: No prior experience needed! Come meet others and enjoy a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Sign up today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to try something new and get active! Spots are limited, so be sure to register today. We can’t wait to see you on the court!

Spring into Fitness

Movement Challenge

The Spring into Fitness Challenge is underway! If you haven’t signed up to join yet, there’s still time! This is a 6-week movement challenge from March 30th - May 10th. The overall objective of the challenge is to promote physical activity of any kind and build a sense of community while encouraging our team to get moving!

The Department of Health recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week. For the sake of this challenge, the goal is to reach the 150-minute mark. We will be tracking movement on the Strava App. At the end of the challenge those who reach the 150 mins all 6 weeks will receive a prize.

How to Join the Challenge:

1. Download the Strava app (or use the web version) and create an account (or dust off your old one).
2. Go to Privacy Settings and make your profile PUBLIC.
3. Search for City of Auburn – Spring into Fitness under Clubs (or just click this magic link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/COAspringintofitness) and request to join.
4. Sync your smartwatch OR manually track your workouts in Strava.

Mariners Tickets for Sale

Join Us for a Mariners Game & Fireworks Night!

The City of Auburn Wellness Committee is excited to offer you the chance to attend a Seattle Mariners game on August 1, 2025, at 7:10pm —and it's Fireworks Night! Not only will you enjoy an exciting game, but you'll also be treated to an amazing fireworks display to cap off the night. It's the perfect way to spend an evening with fellow City of Auburn employees!

Ticket Info:

• Price: $34 per ticket
• No limit on the number of tickets you can purchase (until tickets are sold out, so secure your spot today!)

How to Purchase Your Tickets:

1. Stop by Human Resources to pay for your tickets with exact cash or a check.
2. Choose how many tickets you'd like to purchase—there’s no limit, but act fast before they sell out!
3. Receive your tickets two weeks prior to the game.

Don’t miss out on this special night of baseball and fireworks! Get your tickets today and be part of this exciting event.

For any questions, contact Michelle Buffington.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Be Well-Read for Wellness Join our Wellness Committee Book Club! The goal of the book club is to provide a social atmosphere where employees can share and discuss opinions, thoughts, and ideas about a chosen book.  It’s free to join and open to all City of Auburn employees! Read more about it on the Intranet!