Stewardship
This value embodies the responsible planning and management of District government resources and property. This value is exhibited when employees:
- Understand and make choices that reflect each resident and stakeholder of the District,
- Resolve challenges or obstacles they encounter,
- Understand the importance of sharing individual knowledge and skills to help others,
- Display responsible management of a system, program, resources, or District government property, and
- Carefully plan the use of resources and leverage all opportunities and resources.
Loyalty
This value describes internal commitment to be hardworking and dedicated to the successful completion of shared city priorities in a transparent manner. This value is exhibited when employees:
- Display integrity and transparency,
- Are enthusiastic, eager, passionate, and hard-working. They show up to work on time, follow through on deadlines, and communicate openly,
- Are team players that can help a co-worker complete an assignment or train another employee on how to perform a job function,
- Display a positive attitude towards colleagues and customers, and
- Share knowledge for improvements/solutions.
Accountable
This value describes an employee who willingly takes responsibility for one’s own actions and for the results of their work and not placing the blame on others. This value is exhibited when employees:
- Take initiative on assignments because they recognize other team members are dependent on the results of their work,
- Take ownership over their own performance/actions whether good or bad,
- Persist and thrive in their performance even when challenges present themselves, and
- Practice good, open, pro-active communication to keep team members informed on the status of all commitments.
Respect, Responsible & Accessible
Employees who demonstrate these values understand the importance of being a good communicator, a team supporter, and have strong interpersonal skills in every environment. This value is exhibited when employees:
- Have a basic consideration of other people's feelings while at work,
- React in a timely and positive manner when given an assignment/task by managers and/or colleagues,
- Are engaged, alert, and aware of what is being asked of them,
- Treat everyone with courtesy and professionalism,
- Nurture a climate of care, concern, civility, and
- Are friendly, easy to talk to, and approachable.