NEW Connect & Grow

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Upcoming NEW Connect & Grow

Welcome to the City of Tucson Team!

We’re excited to have you join our dedicated and diverse team of professionals who are committed to serving our vibrant community. As a new member of the City of Tucson, you are now part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and public service.

Your journey with us begins now, and we are here to support your success every step of the way. From vital services to transformational projects, your work contributes to making Tucson a great place to live, work, and thrive.

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Our next NEW Connect & Grow Orientation is scheduled for:

Friday, July 11, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

TPD West - Rillito Room - 1310 W. Miracle Mile

Register for NEW Connect & Grow using the link listed below.

Upcoming NEW Dates

June 27, 2025
July 11, 2025
July 25, 2025

Welcome to the City!

Welcome to the City of Tucson!

Congratulations on your new role! We are excited that you are joining the city and will have the opportunity to bring your talent, skills, and creativity to the important work we do. Thank you for fulfilling our mission of providing exceptional service to Tucsonans.


NEW Connect & Grow occurs twice a month and provides new hires with an overview of city government and resources with the City of Tucson. Our goal with NEW Connect & Grow is to set up new hires for success upon arrival to the city. Attendees hear from various departments (Payroll, HR, Benefits, Pension, and more).

NEW Connect & Grow Training Videos

New employees are expected to have completed the review of these videos in Workday as part of their tasks. For your convenience, they are reiterated below for reference and resource purposes. 
NEW Connect & Grow will offer an opportunity to connect with other new employees and engage with various City representatives who can address any questions you may have.

Please note that new hires must have a city email address in order to access the videos.

Additional Resources

Please review each section below for supplementary resources available to new employees, which include mandatory compliance training to be completed within 30 days of employment, educational opportunities, downtown parking options, and more.

One City, One Team

Learn about our mission, vision, & goals:

City Services & Government 101

How familiar are you with City of Tucson leadership? Please feel free to learn more about our Mayor, City Council, and City Manager's Office.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/city-government

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries

It is important to elect a beneficiary and keep them up to date throughout your career with the City of Tucson. This can be done at any time. Please remember to update beneficiaries with the following benefits when needed:

Compliance/Mandatory Training

As a City of Tucson employee, there are other required trainings in addition to NEW. These trainings MUST be completed within 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE. Please register or complete the following as soon as possible:

Required for ALL employees:

  1. Review Administrative Directives
  2. Register in the One Team website for R.I.S.K. 101: Required Introductory Safety Knowledge
  3. Office of Equal Opportunity Programs Employee Training Series:
    1. OEOP Conduct and Ethics Presentation 4-5
      OEOP Harassment & Sexual Harassment Training Series 5-5
      OEOP Retaliation & Wrongful Conduct 3-5
      OEOP Series 2-5 Diversity & Inclusion
    2. OEOP Completion Form - (Mandatory - Must Be Filled Out)
  4. Information Technology Security Training INFOSEC IQ
    1. 2023 Cyber Awareness Training
  5. Risk Management/Public Liability - Overview of how the City of Tucson investigates incidents, determines liability, manages compensation, and pursues recovery for property losses. 

Medical and Non-Medical Benefits

Thanks to City of Tucson leadership, our Benefits team offers a wealth of medical and non-medical benefits. Please learn more about some of these benefits below:


Benefits Digital Guide


If you have questions about Cigna, please reach out to:

Alejandra Fisher, MBA (she/her)
Wellbeing Coordinator
c: (520) 334-7141
e: alejandra.fisher@cignahealthcare.com
Melissa Soto-Gonzalez
Cigna Client Service Partner
e: melissa.soto-gonzalez@cignahealthcare.com



Explore all of our benefits:

Benefits OneTeam Page

Pension & Retirement

The City of Tucson offers an amazing Supplemental Retirement System to help you plan for retirement. Learn more here:


Pension OneTeam Page

Download the Beneficiary Designation Form


If you have questions regarding our pension, please reach out to TSRS@tucsonaz.gov.


You are also eligible to participate in a Deferred Compensation plan through Empower Retirement. Learn more here: 


Empower Enrollment

Empower Retirement Portal 


Do you want more information or help signing up for Deferred Compensation? Please schedule a meeting with your Retirement Plan Advisor: Keenan.Larson@empower.com

HR 101 & Payroll 101

Learn about rules & regulations, our timekeeping system, leave & more.


Payroll 101 Brochure
Payroll Calendar
Payroll Training
True Connect Loans

For payroll questions, contact Central-Payroll@tucsonaz.gov.

Learning & Development

The NEW Connect & Grow and the HR Learning & Development team, is responsible for various professional & personal development events. Please learn more about training & employee engagement opportunities we offer:

  • Designing the Future Together series
    • Introduction to Supervisory Academy
    • Advanced Leadership Academy
    • Coaching for Success
  • Educational Assistance Programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Qualified Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (QELRAP)
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness

  • Community Outreach

If you would like to learn more about our training & development opportunities, please visit our HR Learning & Development page. Please find any and all of our contact information on this page.

IT Resources

To help ensure the security of City of Tucson data, DUO authentication is being added when City users access some applications of the City’s network. In the future, other applications will also DUO authentication for access when the City network is not being used.

City of Tucson DUO Authentication

IT Training

IT Help Desk

Questions? New@tucsonaz.gov

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