Celebrating Earth Day
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The County Administration Building was lit Friday night in blue and green in recognition of Earth Day.
County Celebrates Earth Day
/The County hosted an Earth Day celebration at the County Operations Center on Friday featuring planting activities at the County’s Demonstration Garden, electric fleet vehicles on display and information about numerous Earth-saving topics.
Learn more about upcoming Earth Day celebration events in our community and about sustainability efforts.
Registrar Recruiting Employees to Work at Vote Centers
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County employees are invited to apply for temporary vote center positions for the June 7 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
The Registrar of Voters needs at least 185 technical inspectors for a four-day period at vote centers located throughout the County.
Inspectors would work from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 through Monday, June 6. On Election Day, Tuesday, June 7, the hours would change to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Standard breaks and mealtimes are included.
Poll workers must also attend two consecutive eight-hour days of training in May.
If eligible, employees will receive their current hourly payrate and overtime for staffing the vote centers and for the training Leave time is not required to participate.
Interested employees must complete a County Poll Worker Application that requires supervisor approval.
For more information, visit sdvote.com for a list of frequently asked questions or contact Jean Vukotich at the Registrar of Voters.
Cafeteria Reopening at COC
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After being closed for more than two years, the cafeteria at the County Operations Center will reopen on Monday, April 25.
The Commons Café at 5520 Overland Ave. will initially offer a limited menu of grab-and-go salads and sandwiches, fruit, chips, pastries, coffee, drinks and more. The menu will expand and add new items as demand increases.
Breakfast hours are 7 to 10 a.m. and lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn about cafeteria chef Josh Hernandez.
Join County Executives for a ‘Fireside Chat’ on Career Progression
/Looking at your career trajectory? Consider joining the Employee Resource Group Council’s “Fireside Chat” on April 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. to hear from two County executives.
The Emerging Workforce Association (EWA) Employee Resource Group executive sponsors Natalia Bravo, Chief of Staff, and Caroline Smith, Director of the Office of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs, will share their experiences. Discussions will include the changes and challenges that shaped their professional journeys and provide advice that can help navigate your own.
The Fireside Chat series is designed to be a passive mentorship opportunity. Attendees can look forward to a Q&A period following a moderated discussion. Submit questions in advance.
These virtual conversations, held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team, are hosted by an employee resource group and rotate quarterly. EWA is hosting this Fireside Chat.
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 329 303 145#
This session will be recorded.
Join CSDFEA Mixer at Havana Grill
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Join the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees' Association (CSDFEA) for a mixer at Havana Grill on April 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Light appetizers will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
The more, the merrier! The event is open to employees and friends.
RSVP by April 27.
Ethics Is Your Business All Year
/While Ethics Awareness Month has passed, there’s an opportunity to make ethics your business all year.
Office of Ethics and Compliance Director Claudia Silva explains why ethics is everyone’s daily business. Watch above.
If you missed OEC’s Ethics Awareness Month speaker series featuring Supervisors Nathan Fletcher, Nora Vargas and Terra Lawson-Remer, watch them now.
Visit OEC on InSite for information about training and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos.
If you have questions, contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the HHSA Agency Compliance team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-338-2807.
Put Down Roots in a County Park
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Plant a tree to celebrate Earth Day. The DiverseAbility Employee Resource Group, Emerging Workforce Association and the County of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association are hosting a tree planting event at Dos Picos County Park at 9 a.m., April 23.
The event is open to employees, family and friends. RSVP here.
Join SDCLA for a Paint Night Fundraiser
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Please join the San Diego County Latino Association for a Paint Night Fundraiser on April 15 at 5:30 p.m. with local artist Maira Meza.
The paint night event is a fundraiser for SDCLA’s scholarship program.
Everyone is welcomed. Seats are limited. Please RSVP by emailing sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov. SDCLA will reply with additional info to make your ticket purchase. Each ticket is $35. Each guest will receive painting supplies, an art easel and painting instruction from our master artist. Appetizers will be offered.
The event will be held in the patio area of Cafeina Café located in City Heights at 4011 46th St. San Diego CA, 92105. Coffee and non-caffeinated drinks will be available for purchase.
Parking is limited to street parking. SDCLA highly encourages carpooling when available.
New D&I Digest Is Out
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The 4th Quarter D&I Digest is out! This interactive newsletter has curated videos, podcasts, webinars, and articles that will help educate, build connections and spark inclusive conversations. It is designed to be used as a learning resource throughout the quarter for County employees.
Check out the Connecting the Dots section featuring Clerk of the Board Executive Officer Andrew Potter and episode 2 of the County podcast highlighting the fabulous student worker mentoring model in the Department of Child Support Services.
Explore it now. (The D&I Digest displays best in Chrome or Microsoft Edge.)