District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County offices closed for Labor Day

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August 27, 2019

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Coconino County offices closed for Labor Day

All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, records will remain open with limited staff from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices.

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Animal Management will have an officer available from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Contact the CCPHSD Animal Management office at 928-679-8756 and leave a message. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Coconino County’s parks and natural areas will remain open Monday, Sept. 2, and the public is encouraged to visit the Coconino County Fair at Fort Tuthill County Park or one of the County’s parks and natural areas on Labor Day. Staff will be at administrative offices at Fort Tuthill County Park but will be engaged with Coconino County Fair operations and responding to emergencies. The public is encouraged to call 928-679-8000 during regular business hours on Tuesday for normal operation questions such as reserving a ramada or booking an event.

Supervisor Lena Fowler hosts the Northern Arizona Region
Re-Employment Center Grand Opening

On Wednesday, August 14, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lena Fowler along with Coconino County Career Services and Salt River Project hosted the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center Grand Opening in Page, AZ.

People learned about the center’s re-employment services, career training and certification programs. They were also able to get help writing their resumés; found additional educational opportunities and learned about potential internships and on-the-job training opportunities.

“The County has worked tirelessly with local, state and federal stakeholders to find ways to enhance our economic diversity and to keep families in northern Arizona after the NGS closure,” said Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chair Lena Fowler. “The creation of the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center will help our neighbors navigate this challenge and stay in the area.”

Coconino County Career Services offers support to job seekers including vocational and on the job training and education, career guidance and assessment, resume help, job search workshops, interview workshops and skills assessments to individuals across the County.

Upcoming District 5 Events!

Download the Flagstaff Courts flyer here.

Download the Navajo Bridge Star Party flyer here.

Last Week in Photos

Last week Supervisor Lena Fowler toured the Ikes and Castle Fires on the North Kaibab National Forest. Both fires were lightning caused. The strong gusty winds last week caused smoke to develop in our region. Please visit the following websites for local air quality and related fire information: www.airnow.gov or the Smoke Management Division of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Please visit InciWed for information on the Castle Fire.

On Wednesday Aug. 14, I joined Congressman Tom O’Halleran at the Native Women Veterans’ Roundtable in Page to share the message that the Veteran’s Computer Center in Tuba City is open! The Veterans’ Computer Center provides a place where ALL veterans can have access to the internet for basic computer use. Please see flyer for computer center location and hours.

Download the Veterans Computer Center flyer here.

Coconino County is currently hiring the following positions in the District 5 region

Bailiff I- Page Justice Court – Page, AZ; Temp. Part Time – $15.93 – $16.73 hourly
Detention Officer I: Page- Sheriff’s Office – Page AZ; $36,010 annually
Probation Officer I or II: Juvenile Court – Page, AZ; Regular Full Time – $49,407.00 – $51,877.00 Annually
Workforce Development Specialist- Health and Human Services: Career Services: Page, AZ; Regular Full Time – $45,743.00 Annually
Parks Maintenance Worker-Tuba City, AZ: Part time: Parks & Recreation – Temporary – Part Time – $12.00 Hourly
Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Tuba City- Sheriff’s Office – Regular Full Time – $48,499.00 Annually

For Employment Opportunities: http://www.coconino.az.gov/843/Job-Openings

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Coconino County News

At the Board meeting this past week:
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting this Tuesday, Aug. 27. They are expected to confirm the appointment of new Health and Human Services Director Thomas Pristow. The Board will also hear presentations and take possible action on cell phone towers at Fort Tuthill County Park, current fire season conditions and flood mitigation efforts.

All-Hands Coconino County Organizational Renewal Event

Thursday, August 15, was the first-ever Coconino County All-Hands Event. County Manager James Jayne introduced world-renowned speaker Garry Ridge. Ridge is the CEO of WD-40 and shared his philosophies on leadership and creating a positive culture within an organization. After Gary Ridge’s presentation a panel of County employees asked Ridge about his approaches to leading a worldwide company and the methods he uses to cultivate his organization.The County also held a raffle and barbecue with games and plenty of camaraderie after the presentation.

This event was part of the County’s commitment to Organizational Renewal, which aims to strengthen Coconino County’s culture.

Community Services

Human Resources

Job Openings with Coconino County

Administrative Specialist II: Legal Defender’s Office (0719)
Attorney II: Temporary- Public Defender (0819)
Attorney IV- Legal Defender (0819) New
Bailiff I- Page Justice Court
Cook- Community Services (0419)
Cook: On Call-Community Services (1118)
Correctional Nurse – Sheriff’s Office (0719)
Deputy Recruit: Flagstaff – Sheriff’s Office (0719)
Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Tuba City- Sheriff’s Office (0719)
Detention Cook: Sheriff’s Office (0819)
Click here to find out more info about these County positions

Health and Human Services

For Immediate Release
Aug. 22, 2019

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff. This is the first positive WNV in mosquitoes in Coconino County this year. No human cases have been reported in Coconino County since 2010 when two human cases were identified.

CCHHS staff has applied a non-toxic larvicide treatment to reduce mosquito populations in water pools in the affected area and in other locations in the County. CCHHS will continue trapping and testing mosquitoes in areas where there is mosquito activity until colder weather returns. Although this is the only area where mosquitoes have tested positive this year, WNV is endemic and could be present in other areas throughout the County.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or PMD -the synthesized version of oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 typically provide reasonably long-lasting protection.

People are encouraged to take the following precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active at dusk and dawn. Stay indoors during these times or wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoor.
Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors.
Use air conditioning, if available.
Stop mosquitoes from laying eggs near your home. Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers.

People should continue these preventive measures until cold weather returns and mosquito activity diminishes in the fall.

There is no specific treatment for WNV other than supportive care, and there is no vaccine available for humans. A WNV vaccination is available for horses. CCHHS encourages horse owners to discuss vaccinations with their veterinarian.

For more information or to report any concerns, call the Coconino County Health and Human Services Environmental Health office at 928-679-8750 or toll free 1-877-679-7272.

Library District

Bookmobile Schedule for May to October

Sheriff

Community Bulletin Board

For Immediate Release
http://August 13, 2019

Applicants sought for the position of Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration

WINDOW ROCK – The Office of the President and Vice President and the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration have issued a request for proposals from qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration.

“The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration Executive Director position, under the Office of the President and Vice President, is very challenging and time-demanding, but it can also be very rewarding based on one’s ability and passion to work with various veteran groups. One of the key principles of the Nez-Lizer Administration is T’áá hwó’ ajít’éego, the practice of self-reliance and self-determination, which is also a key component in moving the Veterans Administration forward in a positive direction,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration was created to help alleviate the shortage of services and programs such as health, housing, benefits and claims, education, and more for eligible Navajo veterans, and when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the Navajo Nation through programs and services provided.

“The Executive Director position is critical in our administration’s efforts to improve services to our Navajo Veterans,” said Vice President Lizer. “We have veterans in all agencies across the Navajo Nation and we are striving to empower them and to give them a hand up. We are seeking a self-motivated person that can be effective in communicating and facilitating services with veterans, the Office of the President and Vice President, and someone who can use other resources to improve our Nation’s Veterans Housing Program, processing of benefits, and more.”

For more information regarding the position and instructions on how to submit proposals, please visit the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration’s website at http://www.dnva.navajo-nsn.gov/Home.aspx or call (928) 871-6413.

PHOTO: Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Arizona.

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Map to Red Tail Hawk Health Center.
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Map to the Tuba City Behavioral Health Center.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2019

Navajo Nation Attorney General announces new Chapter Unit under the Department of Justice

WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation Attorney General Doreen N. McPaul announced earlier this week the establishment of a new Chapter Unit within the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, to provide direct legal services to the Navajo Nation’s 110 chapters.

According to Title II, Section 1964 (B) of the Navajo Nation Code, the Attorney General’s office is empowered to render “legal services to the Navajo Nation government, including its Chapters, branches, and entities.”

“The Nez-Lizer Administration, through the leadership of the Attorney General, is creating positive change by creating the Chapter Unit to address the legal needs of the Chapter governments. The chapters represent the largest clients of the Department of Justice, so this unit will assist in moving projects and legal matters forward,” said President Nez.

He added that the new Chapter Unit aligns with the Nez-Lizer Administration’s support for local empowerment and self-governance and will help with re-instilling the Navajo teaching of T’áá hwó’ ajít’éeg, or self-reliance and self-determination in our communities.

Assistant Attorney General Rodgerick Begay will lead the Chapter Unit along with two additional staff, Attorney Candidate Neomi Gilmore and Legal Secretary Christine Benally.

“The Chapter Unit is a project the Department of Justice has been contemplating for the past six years. The idea has now become a reality with the joint effort with Navajo Nation Division of Community Development Executive Director Dr. Pearl Yellowman,” stated Assistant Attorney General Rodgerick Begay.

Attorney General McPaul added, “Department of Justice is pleased to have collaborated with the Division of Community Development to initiate the Chapter Unit, and DOJ is committed to serving the legal needs of our clients as a team, including the Nation’s 110 chapters.”

“It’s wonderful to see change happening. The Navajo people want change and this change within the Department of Justice is another step in that process,” added Vice President Lizer.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice plans to expand soon with additional legal staff to meet the many diverse legal needs and concerns of all chapter governments. The Chapter Unit officially began operation on Aug. 5 and is located at the Department of Justice in Window Rock, Ariz.

http://www.opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/

PHOTO: Navajo Nation Assistant Attorney General Rodgerick Begay and Navajo Nation Attorney General Doreen N. McPaul in Window Rock, Ariz. on Aug. 8, 2019.

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