Update: The survey is now open through 5 p.m., June 9.
It’s that time of year again for you to participate in the annual IT Customer Satisfaction Survey. This is your chance to tell us what works and what does not, and more importantly, what matters to you most in the world of IT.
Take the survey now: County of San Diego IT Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023
(Content Warning: This video contains emotionally difficult topics. Resources can be found through our Employee Assistance Program and Behavioral Health Services.)
Did you miss the Fireside Chat on Mental Health and Mentorship on May 19? Have a listen to the session now! This event was hosted by the Emerging Workforce Association and featured Behavioral Health Services Director Dr. Luke Bergmann and Sheriff Capt. Nancy Blanco. The two County executives spoke frankly about mental health and wellness.
Watch the video on “rewind” above.
Fireside Chats are held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team and Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council are hosted by an employee resource group and rotate quarterly. Stay tuned for the next one!
The African American Association of County Employees is hosting a free Resume Writing Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 6. The workshop will be held at the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego.
See the flyer below.
Fire Prevention Specialist Tina Rose for San Diego County Fire, submitted this picture of her colleague Fernando Aguirre in the Community Risk Reduction division, talking to a class at Ramona Elementary School on May 18.
Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a cool worksite, or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media.
See more of Your View photos.
Photo courtesy of cal fire/San diego county fire
You might not have a flailbot like County Fire, but there are still four simple ways for you to prepare for wildfires.
This year’s higher-than-average rainfall led to an abundance of grasses and brush throughout the region and state, and that is prompting County agencies to clear fire breaks, sometimes with the flailbot, set controlled burns and urge people to start preparing now for a potentially busier peak fire season.
For wildfires and all hazards, the County Office of Emergency Services recommends these four things: make a plan, build a kit, stay informed and get involved.
Make or update your Personal Disaster Plan with the County’s templates available in various languages and tailored for people with who may need assistance. The templates walk you through various hazard planning steps and offer tips such as creating defensible space, making a home evacuation plan and what to do if asked to evacuate or shelter in place. A mobile version of the plan is available on the SD Emergency App.
In an emergency, people may need to rely on emergency supplies and many of these items can be stored in a grab-and-go bag to take with you if asked to evacuate. A list of supplies is available at ReadySanDiego and in the Personal Disaster Plan templates. The main thing is to personalize your plan to your family so it takes into account factors like food allergies or needed medication. These kits do not have to be expensive with many items available at discount stores.
In any emergency, updated, critical information is vital. The County’s SD Emergency App offers important official information on local emergencies that may affect you. It also has early earthquake warnings, along with before, during and after guidance.
The County also recommends people register their mobile phone numbers for AlertSanDiego, the County’s regional information system which notifies people about an emergency such as a nearby wildfire or other critical incident and has instructions in the event of an evacuation or road closures.
Finally, the thought of an emergency may leave people feeling powerless, yet there are many ways to help yourself, your family and your neighbors. All of us County employees are Disaster Service Workers and may volunteer to help, or you may be assigned to help.
Even if you are not given an assignment, you can join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) an adult volunteer program that offers basic emergency training--enough to help your family and neighborhood until first responders can arrive and take over during an emergency. You can also help with getting your neighbors prepared before a disaster.
Those under 18 years of age can become a Youth Emergency Readiness Ambassador (YERA) who assist with community disaster preparedness outreach.
Know the Code is a monthly series highlighting different sections of the County of San Diego Code of Ethics. The mission of the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) is to assist in fulfilling the County’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
By the Office of Ethics and Compliance
Conflicts of interest can have a profound effect on how an employee performs at work, including how they make decisions, and can—both directly and indirectly—impact the County and its success.
The County Code of Ethics, Section 6 addresses conflicts of interest and outlines the types of prohibited or incompatible activities employees should avoid. Most conflicts of interest are due to competing business interests, pressures from personal relationships, desire for influence and status, or inadvertent access and disclosures related to grants/awards/contracts.
Reporting these and other potential conflicts having to do with relatives working in the same department or relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors must be disclosed so they do not compromise the County employee’s objectivity, accountability or judgment.
If It’s Disclosed, It Can be Managed!
Be Proactive – ask before acting.
Maybe you’re thinking starting a business or doing some consulting because you’re an expert, or
Maybe you have been invited to join a professional association or board of directors that may ask you to participate in fundraising for the organization, or
Maybe you’re a newly assigned COR and you recognize a friend’s name in the list of vendors whose contracts you’ll be managing.
Ask before acting to make sure these activities and changes in circumstances do not create a conflict between your personal interests and professional responsibilities. Remember if it’s disclosed, then it can be managed properly to avoid the conflict.
Check out the OEC webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics amd Compliance program events, training, and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos such as this month’s video for conflict of interest.
If you have questions about ethics and compliance training or how to access the training and other Ethics & Compliance resources, please contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the dedicated HHSA Agency Compliance team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-338-2807.
The African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) is giving two qualifying high school seniors a $500 scholarship for excellence in the areas of career preparation, leadership, academics and community service.
The AAACE-Leon Williams scholarship is available to high school seniors who reside in San Diego County, currently, have a 2.5 GPA and will attend a two- or four-year college in the United States.
Students or their parent(s) must be a current member of AAACE to apply. For non-members, you can become an AAACE member now.
This scholarship closes on June 02, 2023. Apply now.
If you have any questions or concerns, email us at AAACE@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Learn how the new County budget could affect you, your family, friends and neighbors. Attend a community budget meeting.
The first one is a virtual and in-person meeting tomorrow and the second one is completely virtual on Thursday.
A new PeopleSoft experience is coming your way. Peoplesoft Employee Self-Service will have a new look and feel when you log in on May 30.
Take a sneak peek!
PeopleSoft Will Now Use Single Sign-On
You will no longer need to enter your User ID and Password if you are logged into the County Network.
A new link to PeopleSoft will be available on Monday, May 30 on the Employee Self-Service Page.
Delete any previously saved PeopleSoft links from your favorites as they will no longer be functional.
Mark Your Calendar
PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service will be unavailable starting on Wednesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. through Monday, May 29.
Any changes needed in PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service must be completed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24.
The new PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service pages will be available starting on Tuesday, May 30.
Who To Call
For questions regarding your Benefits during this time, please contact the Benefits Division at 888-550-2203 or at DHRBenefits.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov.
For questions regarding your paycheck during this time, please contact your Departmental Human Resources/Payroll Office.
For all other questions, please contact your Departmental Human Resources Officer.
Helpful Links
If you experience any issues accessing the County network, please contact your IT Help Desk as follows:
District Attorney’s office: 619-531-4104
Sheriff’s Department: 858-256-2100
All other employees need to contact the County IT Service Desk by using Service Now to chat with a service desk agent or by calling 888-298-1222.
The County Administration Center was lit Saturday night for Foster Care Awareness Month.
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