In 2017, we introduced the city’s Adjunct Faculty program. This Program is a dynamic platform for employees to continuously develop presentation and facilitation skills through formal classroom training, frequent practice and continuous feedback. We are proud to recognize the participants from all over the city of Phoenix! Participants in the program are learning, experiencing and practicing firsthand the competencies of presenting, training, and facilitating. What an exciting time to be offering enhanced learning solutions to the organization with our own homegrown talent! If you are interested in applying for the Employee Adjunct Faculty Class #002, keep an eye on the PHXConnect at the beginning of 2018 for more information. Pictured above: Back Row: Bridget Collins (PDD), Justin Fulton (ITS), Jacqueline Parker (CED), Kyle Corbin (Retirement), Jay Chapman (Prosecutor), Colleen Dorame (HR) 2nd Row: Ed Hard (HR), Samantha Tavares (CMO), Kenneth Pomeranz (PD), Heather O’Connor (HSD), Laura Neal (HR), Mae Sinclair (HR), Keon Montgomery (Housing), Charmion Hines (HR) Front Row: Bailey Spears (Housing), Angel Borrego (Transit), Diana Seferian (NSD), Kathleen Sullivan (Library), Karen Love (PD), Nuha Amireh (HSD)

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • June 21, 2017

1ST CLASS COMPLETE EXCESSIVE HEAT

Each Monday, the city posts jobs available for current employees to consider. Here’s the link to the most recent Job Opportunities.

This week, we’ve experienced a rare heat wave that flirted with 120° temperatures. A reminder to all city employees, especially field workers, to take it easy when outdoors. Please seek shade, drink plenty of water and use sunscreen throughout the day.

If you find yourself out in the city and need a place to cool off, remember that the city is operating 47 cooling centers, which include all 17 city libraries. They are open to the public for everyone to cool down with free Wi-Fi. There’s also access to restrooms and water for everyone who stops by.

Visit Phoenix.gov/Heat for important heat-related information. Please follow #PHXheat on social media as the city will continue to publish heat details all summer long.

JOB OF THE WEEK

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

The following employees are accepting leave donations. If you’d like to help; use eChris to make your donation:

Roman Cazares, police aide, Police

Angel Borrego, admin aide, Transit

LEAVE DONATIONS

Have a kid who’s curious about college? They can attend a College Depot Camp

Students entering 8th-12th grades can attend a free College Depot summer camp. They will meet and spend time with their peers, learn valuable information, play games, hear from guest speakers, get ready for college and have fun!

Summer camps are customized for students based on grade level. To learn more and register your child for a camp, click on this link to College Depot.

CURIOUS ABOUT COLLEGE?

ROBYN’S RETIRING

Chad’s main job duty is

servicing residential

recycling containers, where

he makes approximately

1,200 stops each day.

Chad likes to travel, plays

golf (but says he’s not that

good) and loves being a dad

to his daughter Aubrey.

Chad joined the city in 2007

as a Solid Waste Equipment

Operator assigned to the

Salt River Service Center.

The Employee Suggestion

Program rewarded Chad for

submitting an idea that

minimizes trash buildup.

Fast Facts

Favorite restaurant:

Black Angus

Missing the TV show:

Magnum P.I.

Cannot start the morning

without:

Caffeine

Favorite movie:

Top Gun

Favorite thing about working

for the city of Phoenix:

“… providing an elevated service

that helps protect his customers

from loose debris & foul odors.”

Chad values vehicle and

employee safety by serving on

the Public Works’ Accident

Review Board.

Chad Harris

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Public Works

Check out all of the profiles on our amazing city employees by clicking on this link.

You are invited to say

good-bye and

congratulations to Robyn

Skramstad. She joined the

city in 1988 as a Typist II

in Aviation. She’s worked

in Fire, EAS, Streets and

currently Public Works.

Robyn’s ready to do

crafts, volunteer with kids

and animal organizations

and travel with her

husband. Join Robyn as she GOES OUT WITH A

BANG. Details:

June 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Calvin Goode Building, 10th Floor

Refreshments will be served