2023

Engagement

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Never swim near a boat, marina or boat launching ramp.

Always use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life safety jackets.

Adults need to stay with children when they are around water.

Keep the pool and deck clear of floats, balls and toys after you get out of the pool.

Always swim with a buddy.

Notice Notice

Curbside recycling is no longer accepting oil

Oils can be dropped off next to the E-Waste receptacle at 91 New St.

Oils must be in plastic bottles or jugs with screw-top lids and container volume must not exceed one gallon. These regulations apply to both cooking and motor oils.

“The best definition of ‘engagement’ I can give is my dad. My earliest memories are of him dressing as Santa for the kids, teaching swimming lessons in his ‘Moms and Tots’ program, and his selfless service to the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War.

I am so thankful to have had his influence growing up, and I hope to embody his spirit in my life and career.”

Get to know...

Name: Juan G. Cardona Santiago

Title: Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Year started with City: March 2023

1. Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.

What were you like in high school?

2. In high school, I was a very quiet person. I loved learning and I used all my time to learn everything I could. I was always reading, everywhere I went I had a book in my hand.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

3. I wanted to be a psychologist because I loved helping people. I was always good at helping people through things and figured that psychology would help me help others.

What movie can you watch over and over again?

4. My favorite movie is August Rush.

What book are you reading right now?

5. I usually read about two books a month. At this time, I am reading Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

What is your favorite sport to watch? To play?

6. I love to watch boxing, and love to play baseball.

7. What do you do when you’re bored? When I am bored, I love to play video games or go hiking with my wife and kids.

8. Who do you consider your hero? I consider my mom as my hero. She was a single mom taking care of seven kids all by herself, but no matter what she was always smiling and doing everything she could to keep us safe and happy. The reason I am the man I am today is because of her.

9. A typical day at work for me starts with reading a resume. I look at every application that comes in via applicant pro and make sure that the applicant qualifies for the job they applied for. Usually, I spend my time in the afternoons at a school or a job fair talking to possible applicants and helping them apply for different positions within the City of Johnson City. In the late afternoon, I usually spend my time working to set up our new onboarding system.

Describe a typical day at work.

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Do you have any pets?

I have three dogs, an 11-year-old German Shepherd, a 9-year-old mastiff, and a 2-year-old beagle.

What is the best gift you ever received?

11. My best gifts are my wife and kids. I consider them a gift from God.

12. I think the most difficult part of my job is just getting everyone on the same page during an interview process.

What is the most difficult part of your job?

13. My first job was working in Burger King but my first real job was working in the Navy.

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What was your first job?

Describe a perfect Saturday. A perfect Saturday for me would be spending the morning hiking with my wife and kids and coming home to relax, play video games and make a delicious dinner.

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Describe your work ethic.

I am a hard worker. I love to keep myself busy so if I run out of things to do I would always ask for more. I love to help my co-workers and love to take on new projects.

Integrity

“Integrity is the quality of being consistently reliable and honest.”

Lauren Younce, Police