The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • March 8, 2017

BUYERS FOR HIRE

CELEBRATING WOMEN

March 8 is International Women's Day. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

PHX RECYCLE MADNESS

PHX Recycle Madness is almost underway. A recycling competition to determine which floor at city hall reigns supreme!

Every Friday, beginning March 17, PHX Green Team members will weigh designated trash and recycling containers on each floor. Winning floors in each round will be based on the ratio of recyclable materials to trash collected. A tournament board and display in the city hall atrium will be updated weekly to see which floor advances to the Final Four.

For added fun, Zero Waste team members will be in the atrium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday beginning March 17, to engage city employees in a recycling game for a chance to win fun prizes! This is a single elimination tournament that will culminate in the crowning of Phoenix City Hall’s first Recycle Madness champion! The winning floor will win a trophy to be proudly displayed, plus bragging rights! Email Eric MacDonald for more information.

Looking to grow at the city? Take part in the first ever procurement

hiring event of its kind at the city. The city’s procurement workforce is

growing. In fact, Phoenix procures more goods and services than any

other public agency in the state.

This recruiting process will get new hires into their new jobs even faster.

The city is looking to hire multiple people in the following positions

citywide:

Buyer ($44,678 - $66,518)

Senior Buyer ($49,338 - $69,950)

Procurement Officer ($54,392- $81,245)

Step one: Apply through eChris for the above positions no later than

March 13

Step two: Qualified candidates will be invited to the hiring event taking

place on March 24 in downtown Phoenix

Step three: Those who receive interviews at the hiring event could be

extended job offers soon after, or be invited back for additional

interviews at a later date

Beneficial skills include experience in professional purchasing and the

ability to multi-task when acquiring materials and services.

Good luck.

On Tuesday, March 14, the city of Phoenix will have a Runoff Election in District 3.

To vote in the runoff election, voters can vote by mail or use any one of the six voting center locations. The voting centers will be open for these three days:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 11

9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, March 13

6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14

For more information on the runoff election, voting centers and their locations, visit Phoenix.gov/Elections,

call 602-261-VOTE (8683) or use the 7-1-1 Relay System.

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

During March, the Phoenix Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month. This month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the many women who have contributed to our local, national and worldwide history.

Learn about the stories of women through books and movies. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Spring is almost here! Did you know if you live in Phoenix, the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) has the tools you need to get that spring cleaning job done?

The NSD Tool Lending Program allows residents, neighborhood associations and block watch groups to borrow tools for neighborhood cleanups and painting supplies to remove graffiti in your community.

Need a trailer to haul these tools to your cleanup? No worries. NSD has a tool trailer you can reserve to help with large community projects.

NSD also has graffiti removal supplies such as rollers, brushers, wire brushes, scrapers, buckets and paint available at no cost.

Reserve your tools, supplies and/or trailer by calling (602) 495-0323. The program is first-come-first-serve, so don’t wait.

SPRING CLEANING

Courtney began her career

with the city in 2013 as a

GIS technician for Planning

and Development.

In her spare time, Courtney

(once an archaeologist) likes

to explore ruins around the

country and the world.

Courtney is responsible for

the new 30-day demolition

permit rule approved by

City Council.

Courtney’s job also involves

maintaining the Historic

Preservation geodatabase

with updated information.

Fast Facts

Movie popcorn topping:

Extra, extra butter

Favorite app on phone:

Google maps

Favorite restaurant:

The Vig, Fillmore

Can’t start the morning

without: Quiet time with

husband, cats and some

Yogi Positive Energy tea

Favorite thing about her job:

“Being able to combine my two

passions: historic preservation

and GIS (Geographic

Information Systems)”

Why work for the city?

“I love the people … and the

opportunities to grow are

endless if you desire to do so!”

Courtney Gordon

Planner I, Historic Preservation

Planning & Development

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

RUNOFF FOR DISTRICT 3

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

Richard Carlson, building equipment operator I, Aviation

Briselda Rodriguez, caseworker III, Human Services

LEAVE DONATIONS

DID YOU KNOW ?

Each week, learn three things you may not have known. These are perfect conversation starters with friends and family or to share on your social media accounts.

When Coca-Cola announced the return of Coke's original formula in 1985, ABC News interrupted General Hospital to break the story.

The sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel is 666.

Only one McDonald's in the world has turquoise arches. Government officials in Sedona, Arizona, thought the yellow would look bad with the natural red rock of the city.

The city of Phoenix is excited to be partnering with the NCAA to make the Final Four events shine in the downtown area. To make that happen, the NCAA is looking for hundreds of

volunteers to donate their time in a variety of ways.

All volunteers must be 18 years old. Together, we can make the Phoenix Final Four a slam dunk! Details on how to sign up are online.

STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS

SPRING TRAVEL ADVICE

Spring travel is in full swing. Don’t miss the do’s and don’ts to get ready for your trip through Sky Harbor Airport and on your way fun and excitement. Watch to learn more.

The city of Phoenix is hosting a series of family-friendly weekend events to educate youth about bike safety and promote the use of bike helmets.

Children will have the opportunity to actively participate in various activities to improve their riding ability and learn bike safety tips. Kids are invited to bring their bikes and helmets to participate in event activities. To view the event schedule, visit the 2017 Youth Bike Safety Events webpage. For more information about these events, please contact Don Cross at 602-534-2020 or donald.cross@phoenix.gov.

BIKE SAFETY EVENTS