NewsNet - Posted January 16, 2019
Tucson Parks and Recreation and the Tucson Audubon Society have a map showing 45 birding sites in the greater Tucson metropolitan area.
The printed version of the map is available at Tucson Parks and Recreation locations and Tucson Audubon Nature Shops. You can download a PDF of the map or look at the birding sites online.
NewsNet - Posted January 16, 2019
Celebrate the many modes of transportation at Zoom…Zoom!, hosted by Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave. The event is Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kids can climb on bicycles, construction and bucket trucks, go-karts, police and fire vehicles, city buses, garbage trucks, and more. There also will be opportunities to try a zip line and stilt walking.
NewsNet - Posted January 16, 2019
The City of Tucson is recruiting for an equipment operation specialist to join its Tucson Water department. A specialist operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment, such as a front-end loader, backhoe, and motor grader.
Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment where team safety practices are essential. Operation of equipment in all types of weather is required and the position is subject to on-call, stand-by, and evening shifts as needed.
NewsNet - Posted January 16, 2019
The City of Tucson is recruiting a database administrator to join its Information Technology department. An administrator develops, administers, and maintains department databases to ensure security, accuracy, and efficiency. He or she also provides support for databases running on several platforms to enable user access to data.
NewsNet - Posted January 16, 2019
Arizona Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is inviting K-12 teachers to sign up for “One River, Many Voices,” a two-day Santa Cruz River Field Study. The study takes place Thursday and Friday, Feb. 21 and 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NewsNet - Posted January 15, 2019
The Tucson Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is offering ways to make purchasing a home more affordable with down payment assistance and mortgage tax credit programs. Buyers with annual incomes not exceeding $99,169 may receive up to 5 percent of their mortgage loan to help make their down payments under the Pima Tucson Homebuyer’s Solution (PTHS) program.
NewsNet - Posted January 15, 2019
The City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) has an inquiry email to respond to questions regarding permits, inspections, suggestions, or PDSD business.
Emails are forwarded to the appropriate staff member for direct follow up. Response times will vary due to staffing and holidays (if applicable). Citizens with questions are encouraged to email PDSDInquiries@tucsonaz.gov.
NewsNet - Posted January 15, 2019
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is accepting applications for police officer trainees. Once recruited, a trainee attends the police academy to learn skills and practices, assists with performing patrol duties, responds to routine and emergency calls with another officer, and assists with crime prevention.
The training process is 22 weeks long and requires a high level of commitment and time dedication. The deadline to apply is Jan. 20.
NewsNet - Posted January 15, 2019
The City is seeking an electrician to work in the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT). Primary duties include maintaining electrical equipment and control systems for City buildings and water production facilities.
The position also is responsible for maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and installing electrical street lighting fixtures and traffic signal equipment. Electricians are required to participate in an on-call rotation.
NewsNet - Posted January 15, 2019
Ward-2 - Posted January 15, 2019
Sun Tran is once again partnering with HSL Properties and KGUN 9 News for the “Stuff-the-Bus” food drive, benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The food drive will help restock items at the food bank that many families still rely on following the holidays.
You can help "Stuff-the-Bus" Friday, January 18, from 6 am to 6 pm at Dorado Golf Course, 6601 E Speedway Blvd (between Wilmot and Kolb). It's along Route 4 for those of you that want to ride the bus.
NewsNet - Posted January 14, 2019
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting its first-ever Super Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, March 3, at the William M. Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive.
Sprint triathlons are short distance triathlons. This non-competitive race will consist of a 350-yard swim, 6-mile bicycle ride, and a 1.5-mile run.
NewsNet - Posted January 14, 2019
The public is invited to a question and answer session with the finalists for the job of City of Tucson Director of Economic Initiatives. The session will be held tomorrow, Jan. 15, 10-11 a.m., at the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown, 151 E. Broadway Blvd.
NewsNet - Posted January 14, 2019
The City of Tucson is recruiting water system operators to join its Water Operations section in Tucson Water. The positions are responsible for operating, monitoring, and controlling water treatment facilities and distribution systems utilizing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to ensure appropriate water supply, quality, and pressure.
NewsNet - Posted January 14, 2019
The annual Tucson Festival of Books is Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (both days), and volunteers are being recruited now. The festival takes place on the campus of the University of Arizona and features hundreds of authors, panelists, and exhibitors.
