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Email your news to WEEKLY BRIEFS - City of Arvada internal news Jan. 22, 2024 We invite you to attend ‘A Chocolate Affair’ ‘A Chocolate Affair’ is a fundraiser to help stop child abuse in our community. All proceeds benefit Ralston House, a local nonprofit that provides a safe and healing place for over 1,000 children and families who have been victims of abuse. Join us next Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Arvada (5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.). Visit the Ralston House website to buy your pre-sale tickets now! Organization and Service Development ACTION REQUIRED on updates to Personnel Rules and Employee Policies by Feb. 2 In 2023, the City’s Human Resources team collaborated with the Legal team to make several significant updates to the City’s Personnel Rules, which are ordinances approved by City Council, and numerous Employee Policies, which are City Manager’s Office approved guidelines to help with the implementation process related to the Rules. On Jan. 3, 2024, the HR team emailed all employees the links to these updated rules and policies, as well as an electronic acknowledgement form that is required to be signed and submitted by every City employee. Please note that MuniCode and Intranet updates are currently in process, with expected completion in the near future. Please view the links below: ● View the updated Personnel Rules, as well as a copy of the red- lined version of the rules that shows all the updates. ● View the updated Employee Policies, as well as the red-lined version of the policies that shows all the updates. Every City employee is responsible for reading and understanding these policies, as well as for completing the EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM. Once you click the SUBMIT button, the form will be sent electronically to both the HR team and your email. This acknowledgement form must be completed by Friday, February 2, 2024. If you have any questions about any of the updates or the acknowledgement process, please fill out this Google form. An HR team member will reach out to you to answer or clarify your question. ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to City recognized for excellence in financial reporting for 40th consecutive year The City of Arvada has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2022. This is the 40th consecutive year the City has received the certificate of achievement, which is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Congratulations to the Finance team for this outstanding achievement! Nominate a deserving young person for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards by Wednesday, Jan. 31 The Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA) is a program that recognizes youth, grade 6-12, up to 20 years of age, who have overcome personal adversity to create positive change in their lives. ACMCYA is currently seeking nominations for the award program. If you know of a young person deserving of such an award, learn more and nominate them through the Adams County Education Consortium. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Employee status changes We invite you to view this spreadsheet to see employee status changes. Employees may demonstrate interest in similar job opportunities in the future by contacting Human Resources at [EMAIL REDACTED] or 720-898- 7555, or your supervisor to obtain additional information. Here’s how to view City of Arvada job postings All City of Arvada job opportunities are posted on our job link. ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to Arvada University Update Register in advance on the Arvada University Learning Calendar. Contact Liza Nolder ([EMAIL REDACTED]) with questions. Session/topic Date Registration details Type of Training Host Conflict Tools: Empowering Others Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada Virtual Employment Matters The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People *This course is a prerequisite for the Emerging Leader Program* Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada In Person West Woods Community Room Noelle Oberg Managing Meetings Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada Virtual Employment Matters Trakstar for Supervisors Feb. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada In Person PD Training Room Jeff Monzingo and Scott Jarvis Leadership: The Human Side of Business Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada Virtual Employment Matters Radical Collaboration Feb. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada In Person Whisper Creek Community Room Noelle Oberg CPR/First Aid/AED Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register on Inside Arvada In Person West Woods Community Room UniFirst First Aid + Safety ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to Do you work in the field or supervise team members who do? OSHA is offering a 10-hour course for field workers and a 30-hour course for their supervisors (classes coming up in March/April). Who should attend the 10-hour course? Anyone who spends any portion of their work in the field. Designed to familiarize workers with identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards. More information available when you register. Dates: This is a 2-day class with the following options available. ● March 12 and 13, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Anne Campbell Room, City Hall. Sign Up on ArvadaU.* ● April 23 and 24, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Indiana Shops. Sign Up on Arvada.* What your colleagues say about it “This has added so many different areas where this will be helpful to do our jobs better. Glad it was directed towards our work.” “Dale is a great teacher and storyteller. He kept the classes very interesting and engaging.” Who should Attend the 30-hour course? Supervisors of field workers Supervisors, managers, department safety committee members and others who monitor workplace safety in the field. Includes specific instruction on engaging with your employees on safety issues. More information available when you register. Dates: This is a 4-day class held at the Indiana Shops, and there is currently one option available. ● March 11, 18, 28, 29, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign Up on ArvadaU.* What your colleagues say about it "This was by far the best safety training I have been through in my career and I highly recommend it!" “I would like to encourage our top management to attend the class… it will provide much greater understanding of occupational risks and much needed managerial support." Please tell your teams and any other employees who might be interested in taking the course. *To enroll in a course, you will need to be signed into NEOGOV using a NEOGOV-specific password. ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to Employee Committee Corner About the Employee Committee Employee Committee representatives meet in order to plan and coordinate events as well as collect departmental updates to bring back to their respective teams. Check out the links below to see who your representative is, view the upcoming list of potential City events and browse Employee Committee meeting minutes: ● 2024 Find My Rep! ● 2024 Events Schedule* - More all-City event dates coming soon! *Please note: this is a working document and all events are subject to change. ● Meeting Minutes - January Please contact your Employee Committee at [EMAIL REDACTED] if you have questions. Community and Economic Development Kyley achieves Fire Plans Examiner certification Kyley Plans Examiner II, recently passed the Fire Plans Examiner certification offered by the International Code Council (ICC). With this certification, Kyley is only two certifications away from obtaining the Master Code Professional (MCP) designation through the ICC. Kyley has been working towards becoming a Master Code Professional for the past 10 years. In order to become a MCP, you have to obtain 30 credits worth of certifications, which Kyley will accomplish through attaining a total of 21 ICC certifications. The International Code Council's MCP designation is the highest level of ICC certification and is the "gold standard" for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession. There are just over 900 active MCP professionals worldwide. Obtaining this level of certification requires a strong commitment to the profession, diverse knowledge of codes, and a high level of self-initiative. Please congratulate Kyley on her recent certification and help provide encouragement in her pursuit to obtain MCP status. ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to Vibrant Community & Neighborhoods Work System Bob Carmody is Retiring After a career of 48 years with the City of Arvada, Bob Carmody, affectionately known as The Mayor, is retiring on Jan. 26. Bob’s career began in 1976 when he was hired by North Jeffco Parks and Rec. He transitioned to the City of Arvada with the rest of the Parks Department when the City took the maintenance of City facilities back from North Jeffco. He worked in District 3 for several years and moved to the Athletic Fields crew when it was started. The majority of his tenure has been spent at Lutz Sports Complex. Bob has been employed through seven City Managers and five Parks Managers. He has been a fixture of the Parks Department for nearly five decades, and we wish him all the best and the happiest of retirements. Thank you Bob for your dedicated service to the Arvada community! Bob’s sister, Mary, is having a party for him at Rockabillies (12363 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004) on Friday, Jan. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who would like to stop by and wish him well. Majestic View is hiring! Do you know someone who is a great teacher, loves nature, and enjoys spending time outside? We’re now accepting applications for two seasonal Environmental Educators to join our Nature Center team to help impact our school and public programs, our park interpretive opportunities, and meet the amazing community that calls Majestic View their "hidden gem.” Fill out the application online through Friday, Feb 16! Volunteers needed for Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 24 Are you interested in attending Winterfest, becoming a volunteer, or sharing a volunteer opportunity with friends, neighbors, and family? We invite you to participate in an experience where your efforts will contribute to the success of a fantastic occasion. Whether you're passionate about events, eager to make a difference, or simply looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, this is a chance to contribute to something special. Don't miss out: Become a Volunteer for Winterfest! Mark your calendars and spread the word. For more details, visit arvadafestivals.com/winterfest and follow @arvadafestivals on Facebook and Instagram. We hope to see you there! If you have questions about the event, email Festivals Event Assistant Layla Diaz at [EMAIL REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- Email your news to Safe Community Arvada Police Officer Employee Referral Bonus Program Help Arvada Police hire new officers and get paid! The purpose of the Employee Referral Bonus Program is to provide a paid incentive to any current City employee who brings new talent to the Arvada Police Department by referring applicants who are subsequently selected and successfully employed as a commissioned police officer. Receive $500 when a recruit starts the academy and another $500 when they graduate from field training. Learn about the process to earn your bonus and complete your referral form today! For additional information or questions, contact Rick Harney. Infrastructure Share Meyers Pool stories by Sunday! The Meyers Pool Share Your Story project on Speak Up Arvada is closing. If you or someone you know wants to share their memories at the facility be sure to do so by this Sunday, Jan. 28! The project is making progress and still on track to be completed by early Fall 2024. Visit the Meyers Pool project webpage for more information. Arvada Center Discount Tickets Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 City of Arvada Employee discount tickets: ON SALE 1/16/2024 Feb. 16 - March 31, 2024 Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m., Saturday - Sunday at 2 p.m. Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is a sung-through musical adaptation of a 70-page segment from Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel War and Peace by Dave Mallow. The music merges Russian folk and classical with indie rock and EDM; creator Dave Mallow calls it an "electropop opera." It's a sung-through musical, with just one line of spoken dialogue coming in Pierre and Natasha's only scene together. On stage, nearly all of the actors play musical instruments. It is based on Part 8 of Tolstoy's novel, focusing on Natasha's romance with Anatole and Pierre's search for meaning in his life. Content: ages 6 - adult City of Arvada Employee Discount Tickets $10 Tickets, limit 4. Valid for traditional reserved seating only. Not valid for table, booth, or bar seating. Purchase through the Box Office or by calling [PHONE REDACTED]. Tickets are NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE and you must state which City department you work for and use promo code 11209.