The revised Health Screening Policy v3 goes into effect on Tuesday, June 16, at 12:01 a.m. The Health Screening Policy revisions include: Replacement of first- and second-hand reporting with a requirement to report close contacts (defined as employees or contractors who have been within 6 feet of a COVID positive or probable case for at least 15 mi...

PPE Policy v4.2 went into effect on Monday, Aug. 31. Here's a summary of what's changed in the revised PPE policy: Face coverings that include exhalation valves may not be used indoors, in vehicles, and in outdoor environments where six feet of separation between employees cannot be maintained. For questions regarding face coverings, please contact...

Oct. 19 update: Hello Grant PUD team,Just a quick note to inform you that the sequestration at Priest Rapids Dam has officially ended (on Oct. 16). Work at the plant will resume as scheduled.Many have expressed a huge appreciation for those ​​employees and their families who worked through and lived the sequestration process. Your commitment a...

1. I am just returning to work how do I get Covid related supplies? Please contact ​Jennifer Bell​ and get a requisition request form that you can fill out and have approved by your supervisor.2. How often can I order COVID related supplies?Covid supply orders are placed once a week on Wednesday evening. And filling by Facilities to be dropped...

Grant PUD reopened our campgrounds and many other day-use amenities earlier today.Many of the amenities have been modified in accordance with guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Grant County Health District to promote social distancing and protect public health. Specific reopened amenities include: Most campsites ...

Please join me in congratulating Brandon Little for being approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as District's chief dam safety engineer, effective Aug. 17. Kevin Marshall, who currently holds that post, will be retiring in September. Brandon (inset photo) joined the District as a civil engineer with the Hydro Civil/Mechanical ...

Our Incident Management Team has installed new return-to-work guidelines for employees who may be in the high risk category for severe complications from COVID-19. The new high risk guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control are for those who: Are 65 years or older Have chronic lung disease or moderate-to-severe asthma Have serious heart condi...

District travel already planned outside Grant PUD's service area and project lands must be approved by a Senior Executive (CXO) until further notice. Any new travel plans must also receive senior executive approval. Employees are also asked to make prudent travel decisions on their personal time.Returning from another country? Follow these CDC reco...

Hello team, The Incident Management Team has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Grant PUD since early March, based in part on state and local data that show how fast the virus is spreading. The ongoing analysis has informed the decisions made to date for having everyone either work from home, go on admin leave, or stay as safe as ...

Starting immediately, the Service Desk is rolling out some cool new services meant to provide quicker and easier access to the Support and Services you need to perform your work. What are the benefits to you: Districtwide Service Desk Support Team – fast, easy access to Service Desk help and support. Access to up to date information at a glance. Ne...

With the increase in fraudulent unemployment claims, I want to remind you about FREE identity theft protection resources available to your employees and dependents: Experian FREE credit report monitoring, plus ID theft and fraud resolution services (offered through Premera) Symetra Identity Theft Protection Symetra Beneficiary Companion Program, in...

​During this pandemic, all of us at Grant PUD are here for you! Our dedicated team of employees continue to generate and deliver power and maintain our high-speed fiber-optic network for our customers and the communities we serve.We also know we are not alone. There are many people working hard and keeping our county moving. We appreciate all that ...

Grant PUD is pleased to announce that our boat launches and most recreation areas will open at noon, May 8. The following restrictions apply for the safety of our visitors and employees: At Crescent Bar: Only the boat launches and boat-launch parking lots will open. The rest of the amenities in this recreation area have potential to attract large g...

June 5, 2020 UPDATE: Please be aware of some temporary changes to your deferred compensation accounts. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided optional emergency provisions for retirement plans due to the COVID-19 emergency, several of which have been adopted for Grant County PUD 457 and 401(a) Plans.Pro...

 Updated Aug. 31, 2020Grant PUD COVID-19 Incident Management Team ObjectivesCriticality Level: Level 2 SevereIncident Level Objectives1. Ensure public and employee safety, shooting for zero safety incidents.2. Ensure minimal potential for employee exposure to COVID-19.3. Operate the power plants with all units available for generation except t...

Tell us what inspires you The Employee Association will inspire a sense of connection, belonging and purpose in our jobs as well as our community.We are looking for YOUR input as we build the Grant PUD Employees Association – for you, by you! Our mission: "With compassion and kindness, we will promote and empower employees to express themselve...

In February, 30 members of the Project Management Office (PMO) got together for our biannual meeting to share information about projects in flight, restate our commitment to Grant PUD's values, share goals for 2020, and to bring everyone up to speed about why the PMO was created in the first place.As I listened to team members present these topics,...

Hey everyone! Ryan and myself want to let you guys know about the awesome work that our fiber installers, fiber buildout crews and our participating Internet Service Providers are doing to get fiber to as many Grant PUD customers as possible during this COVID-19 Pandemic. In the month of March, Grant PUD hooked fiber up for a record 414 customers! ...

Supervisors - Our Incident Management Team has developed a new COVID-19 policy related to employee and contractor health screening. The CDC and local health districts are recommending employers screen individuals entering their facilities for COVID-19 symptoms in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. The policy is another administrative con...