Sept 17, 2018

Employment Opportunities

Here is a link to view and print

all job postings.

If you have questions about any of the employment opportunities,

please contact Katie Meyer, x 5138.

Employee News

Employee Transfer & Promotion

Neal Denison, Parks & Recreation – transferred to Parks & Grounds Maintenance Repair Worker I effective Sept 17. His previous position was a Fleet Services Laborer.

Kathy Holmes, Public Works– has been promoted to Administrative Assistant III effective Sept 1. Her previous position was Administrative Assistant II.

Congratulations to the following employees:

Ryan Simon, Housing Inspector, Building Service Division passed his Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification with the International Code Council.

Aaron Dodds, Building Inspector , Building Services Division - passed his Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner and Permit Technician certifications with the International Code Council

Tammy Augustine, Housing Inspector, Building Services Division - passed her Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification with the International Code Council

Sara Derby, Housing Inspector, Building Services Division passed her Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification with the International Code Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS

City Manager & Directors Update 2

Employee Months of Service 3

Organizational Health 4

Safety News 5

Blood Drive 6

Paving for Progress Appreciation 6

Employee Service Awards 7

Healthiest State Walk 7

Wellness Fair Results 8

Coats for Kids 8

Employee Speaker Series 9

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City Manager and

Director Updates

Cedar Rapids Sets New Record for Construction

Permit Valuation

We are very proud to share that the City of Cedar Rapids has set a new record for the total reported valuation of all building permits. For fiscal year 2018, the total valuation of building permits was $376 million, surpassing the previous record set in fiscal year 2012 by $29 million, and surpassing last year’s total by $130 million. This number reflects a growing number of public and private projects taking shape throughout our entire community, and includes residential, assisted living, industrial, and commercial. The top 20 projects represent work on both public and private development, ranging in size from $4 million to $24 million. A number of private development projects have contributed to this year’s growth, such as Lil’ Drug Store’s new 100,000 square foot world headquarters, located on Earhart Lane SW. New construction (commercial, single family, and multi-family) made up $183 million of the reported value for fiscal year 2018; while renovations, additions, and repairs made up $193 million.

Post-Flood Activities

The Cedar River crested overnight last Sunday/Monday at 15.5 feet, which is considered moderate flood stage and below the earlier projections of major flood stage level. With the City’s protection measures in place for an 18 feet crest, we did not find or receive any reports of flood damage. The City had monitored the protection system 24-hours a day until crest levels safely receded. The Public Works Department has been in the process of removing temporary flood protection measures such as concrete cones, pumps, plugs, and HESCO barriers. The majority of this material has been removed; there will be some restoration work such as sweeping and seeding that will take place over the next week or two. All roads impacted by flood activity or high river levels have been re-opened.

‘Historic Build’ Information Session Oct 11

With federal, state, and local funding now secured, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, the City of Cedar Rapids, and the US Army Corps of Engineers are proud to offer a unique workshop tailored to those who will play a key role in building new segments of permanent flood protection. Invitations are going out next week to construction, contractors, and building trades to learn more about upcoming biddable projects related to the Flood Control System. Sessions include speakers from both the City and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Two sessions will be offered:

Thursday, October 11

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Presentation 2:30 – 3:30

Networking 3:30 – 4:30

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Presentation 6:30 – 7:30

Networking 7:30 – 8:30

Location: Downtown Economic Alliance, 501 1st St SE

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Employee

Months of

Service Please congratulate the following

employees on their service

anniversary for the month of

August 2018.

Kelly Fitzpatrick Police Lieutenant 35 yrs

John Matias Police Detective 35 yrs

Kimberly Greene Utilities Project Coordinator 30 yrs

Kim Schlitter WPC Operations Supervisor 30 yrs

Julie Macauley Customer Support Manager 25 yrs

David Roe Head Golf Professional 25 yrs

Robert Wagner Special Population/Harbor Program Supervisor 25 yrs

Ryan Abodeely Police Lieutenant 20 yrs

Jessica Barnhart Police Officer 20 yrs

Graham Campshure Police Sergeant 20 yrs

Cody Estling Police Captain 20 yrs

Todd Henderson Firefighter (Shift) 20 yrs

Jeffrey Herbert Police Sergeant 20 yrs

Randy Jernigan Police Officer 20 yrs

Nathan Juilfs Police Sergeant 20 yrs

Justin Kaczinski Police Officer 20 yrs

Marc Michael Firefighter (Shift) 20 yrs

Jesse Moore Police Officer 20 yrs

Janice Wright Dispatcher II 20 yrs

Matthew Cummings Police Officer 15 yrs

Matthew Mullen Police Sergeant 15 yrs

Michelle Omar Police Sergeant 15 yrs

Thaddeus Paisar Police Officer 15 yrs

Jeremy Paulsen Police Sergeant 15 yrs

Anthony Schmit Police Sergeant 15 yrs

Michael Torno Dispatcher II 15 yrs

Andrew Tran Police Officer 15 yrs

Alissa Van Sloten Deputy City Clerk 15 yrs

Allen Whitaker Police Officer 15 yrs

Shawna Carolan Treasury Specialist 10 yrs

Blake Crutchley Police Officer 10 yrs

Adam Galluzzo Senior GIS Analyst 10 yrs

Hope Lovera Sr Data Report Analyst 10 yrs

Adrienne Phelps Police Officer 10 yrs

Enrique Sanchez GIS Project Specialist II 10 yrs

Angela Cole Recreation Superintendent 5 yrs

Christine Davis Library Shelver 5 yrs

Victoria Fernandez Patron Services Specialist 5 urs

Alex Foarde Streets Driver 5 yrs

Trevor Foss Solid Waste Abatement Officer 5 yrs

Molly Garrett Librarian 5 yrs

Alexander Haas Police Officer 5 yrs

Julio Lujan Police Officer 5 yrs

Tina McCullough Patron Services Specialist 5 yrs

Douglas McDonnell P & G Maintenance Repair Worker II 5 yrs

Jenna Miller Dispatcher II 5 yrs

Susan Moulder Library Event Specialist 5 yrs

Bruce Payne Police Officer 5 yrs

Sarah Voels Materials Librarian 5 yrs

Kevin Vrchoticky Project Engineer I 5 yrs

Jacob Bruner Public Works Laborer 1 yr

Kendall Dekeyser Development Services Manager 1 yr

Tyrell Gingerich Platting Specialist 1 yr

Nazanin Hosseini Patron Services Specialist 1 yr

Joel Parker Public Works Laborer 1 yr

Natalie Struecker Library Branch Manager 1 yr

Sara Thomas Administrative Assistant I 1 yr

Benjamin Weyers Water Plant Operations Spec 1 yr

William Yirkovsky SW & Recycling Laborer Extra Driver 1 yr

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Mastering Conflict

Citywide training for all employees on Mastering Conflict will be brought to each team starting October 1st. This one-hour, required training is the second session in a five-part series. Last year, we focused on Building Trust within our city teams. We discussed the importance of vulnerability in creating trusting relationships. City leaders, trained in organizational health, facilitated training sessions with teams throughout the city.

This year, we are focusing on the second level of the organizational health pyramid, conflict. This training will focus on the causes of conflict at work, city expectations related to healthy conflict, and 6 steps to engage in healthy conflict. In addition, we will discuss the concept of “Generous Intent”. Simply put, “Generous Intent” is giving the other person the benefit of the doubt. It is believing the best in our team members. Your manager/supervisor will be able to share more information about when your Mastering Conflict training will be held.

In an effort to support our focus on organizational health, city computers, building monitors and vehicles will display the City of Cedar Rapids Core Values and organizational health logo. This is part of the on-going organizational health campaign to promote and encourage teamwork within our teams and across the organization.

For more information about the organizational health initiative at the City of Cedar Rapids contact: Sue Sager,

Organizational Development Manager, s.sager@cedar-rapids.org, 319-777-1699.

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The City of Cedar Rapids is committed to setting the standard for being the safest and most rewarding place to work for

the benefit of all of our employees and those we serve in the community. Together, we will

BE ALERT, COMMUNICATE and WORK SAFELY, every minute, every hour and every day.

Safety by Choice, Not by Accident

How do you stay safe at work?

Please complete a quick survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DH7Q8NC

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Cedar Rapids Blood Drive Consider donating blood! On Wednesday, Sept. 19, City employees are coming

together to support the local blood supply. Your donation will stay local.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) services both Mercy and

St. Luke’s Hospitals as well as the hospitals in Iowa City, and helps keep families

together. Support your friends, family, and neighbors by giving with us this fall.

Will you give at the Cedar Rapids Blood Drive?

Remember - YOUR donation can have a HUGE impact - every one donation

impacts the lives of 3 - 4 patients right here in our community! Please consider

scheduling an appointment.

City of Cedar Rapids Blood Drive

Wednesday, Sept 19

7:15am - 11:00am

Time Check Hall Conference Room, City Services Center

Don’t forget to eat a good meal and hydrate before donating!

Contact Judy Powell, j.powell@cedar-rapids.org or sign up on line:

www.bloodcenter.org

Paving for Progress Thank You from Resident

“This is from Rod Lemon, 2227 Shady Oaks Ct off of Northwood. I wanted to let you know the construction crew have done a great job and were very helpful and courteous thru this whole process. More than once the men got off their machinery to answer a question or to help residents maneuver thru the construction. I could not ask for more or be more pleased with the outcome!!! Thanks to all!”

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This short, fun event is designed for you to move, connect, and get back to the office.

Walkers can have lunch, socialize, and enjoy tailgate-style entertainment.

Walkers will meet in front of City Hall, leave promptly at Noon, and arrive at

Greene Square 20 minutes later, where our Parks & Rec department

will be grilling burgers and hot dogs

Special Guest walker - Gov. Kim Reynolds will be joining us for the walk.

One “Wellness Hour” can be used for this event.

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Thank you for joining us at the 2018 Employee Wellness Fair.

Nearly 200 city staff participated—the most in the event’s history—earning wellness points which can be redeemed for prizes in the health solutions portal.

The annual fair provides City staff physical, emotional, and social wellness resources and information. This year’s event hosted regional professional health service

providers, free food, chair massages, blood pressure checks, swag and DOOR PRIZES!

Prizes will be drawn and winners notified this week.

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