On Feb. 7, the Organizational Development division of Human Resources held a graduation ceremony for the third class in the city’s Engaging Leader program. This group of 30 employees represented 14 different departments in the city. At their graduation, the class presented four final projects selected from the AdvancePHX

initiative. The projects’ sponsoring departments were there to hear the recommendations for the respective teams. The new Engaging Leader Class #004 starts on Feb. 22 with an additional 20 supervisors.

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • March 1, 2017

CONGRATS GRADS! NO COST TESTING

Prostate On-site Project (POP) is returning for city workers and spouses - at NO COST.

One in six men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.

The test takes just 15 minutes and could save a life.

Screenings are performed by a medical doctor specializing in the field. The prostate exams are free for city employees at least 40 years old and for younger men with prostate cancer in the family.

Please bring your city ID and your insurance card at the time of your appointment for free services. Details:

Tuesday, March 7: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aviation, 2485 E. Buckeye Rd.

Wednesday, March 8: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown, 2nd Ave. & Adams

Wednesday, March 22: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown, 2nd Ave. & Adams

To schedule an appointment, please call 480-964-3013

Take a moment to read the story of Tim Barber, a former detective with the Tempe Police Department.

THIS WEEK IS ...

Thursday: Dr. Seuss Day

Friday: Dress in Blue Day

Tuesday: Unique Name Day

Aviation

April Baca

Patrick Bazan

Charles Camren

Jeremy Galovich

City Manager’s Office

Samantha Tavares

Equal Opportunity

Ira McCullough

Finance

Gregory Troutman

Human Services

Leanne Bird

Tennille Burton

Law

Cynthia Rivera

Jay Chapman

Library

Eric Rueda

Elenia Sotelo

Municipal Court

Jennifer Koepp

Robert Mertz

Neighborhood Services

Sonya Blanco

Parks and Recreation

Lance Gray

Planning and Development

Todd Pease

Police

Jenilee Arnson

Beth Gattuso

Arron Sanders

Christopher Sund

Jacob Thomas

Street Transportation

Kathleen Groeger

Water Services

Kenneth Brown

Oscar Corona

Robert Davis

Christina DuBois

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

The Planning and Development Department recently completed 22 sessions of “Doing What Matters, Every Day, Every Customer” ROCK training for 339 staff, including contract staff and staff from Water Services, Public Transit and Fire. These sessions were customized for each work group and focused on how to how to make the customer experience great, no matter what role staff plays in the department.

At the culmination of the training, staff celebrated the department’s ongoing commitment to excellent customer service with a motivational event at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event featured guest speaker Robert Van Arlen as well as Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, department Director Alan Stephenson, Assistant Director Mo Glancy and representatives from Organizational Development.

ROCKING AWAY ...

JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured Listing: Accountant III

“Performs advanced professional accounting work, and may supervise professional and paraprofessional accounting staff. Requires four years of professional accounting experience; experience supervising accounting staff or performing advanced accounting work (equivalent to an Accountant II or higher); and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Salary is $54,392 - $81,245 annually. First review of applications is March 13.”

Here’s the link to the most recent Job Opportunities.

EMPLOYEE MEMORIAL

Last month, the city held its annual Employee Memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. If you were unable to attend, PHXTV captured the entire event.

Sergeant Alan Pfohl started

with the Phoenix Police

Department back in 1993.

In his spare time, Alan

enjoys golfing and taking

motorcycle trips with his

wife.

Before joining the Public

Affairs Bureau, Alan worked

for Patrol, Air Support and

Vehicular Crimes.

Favorite thing about

working for the city:

Gives me an incredible sense

of both family and pride.

Fast Facts

Favorite app on phone:

Calendar

Movie popcorn topping:

M&Ms

Favorite Restaurant:

PoPo’s

Cannot start morning

without:

A kiss from my wife! (But

Starbucks is a close 2nd)

As a public information officer,

Alan regularly works with the

media to keep them accurately

informed. He also informs the

public through community

outreach and social media.

A major accomplishment in life:

Getting my first hole-in-one!

Sgt. Alan Pfohl

Public Information Officer

Police

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

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.

In 1991, Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, married Russi Taylor—the voice of Minnie

A sequel called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian was written but never produced

After an online vote in 2011, Toyota announced that the official plural of Prius was Prii

Everyone is invited for the opening of Beneficial Beans Café at Burton Barr Central Library. Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center's (SARRC) Beneficial Beans Café is a unique social enterprise

business now opening its second location inside Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix. The café provides training opportunities for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through internships, while offering a full espresso menu, fresh-brewed Beneficial Beans® coffee, fresh-baked pastries, snacks, salads and sandwiches. Details:

Grand opening: Monday, March 6

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GRAND OPENING

NEW EXHIBIT

“Reimagined Trash” is a new exhibition now open in the Gallery @ City Hall with special large-scale installations also on view at Arizona Science Center. Everyone is invited for a celebration reception for artists Ann Morton and Christine Lee. Details:

Monday, March 6

5 – 6 p.m. in the Gallery @ City Hall

6 – 8 p.m. at Arizona Science Center

Trolley transportation will be provided between locations

Learn from Phoenix water resource specialists about your water resources and how you can use water wisely in your home and landscape. Find and fix leaks that are draining your budget. Every attendee will receive free resources, including The Smart Home Water Guide, a booklet that walks homeowners through step-by-step instructions on how to find leaks. This Green Bag is brought to you by the Phoenix Green Team. For more information, visit Office of Sustainability. Details:

Wednesday, March 8

Noon – 1 p.m.

Calvin Goode Building, 10E

Earn TRIPLE diversity training credits under the city’s Equal Opportunity Plan - Your attendance will count toward your departmental goals

GREEN BAG LUNCH