Nominations
The Employee of the Month selection and criteria process aims to recognize and reward outstanding employees while promoting a fair and transparent approach to employee recognition. Nominees must meet the following to be considered:
Tenure
Nominees must be employed with JTA/JTM for at least 12 months
Performance
Nominees must have no disciplinary actions on record during the previous 12 months
Attendance
Nominees must have acceptable attendance within handbook or policy guidelines during the previous 12 months
Proven
Information contained in the nomination must be documented and have occurred within the preceding 3 months of the nomination request
Eligibility
Winners may not be nominated again for 12 months after receiving their last award
Nominations should include specific examples of outstanding performance or contributions and embodies the values of JTA. Nominated employees must exemplify at least two of the JTA Core Values in their daily assignments:
Team Excellence
We are committed to and invest in each other's growth and success
Equity
We enhance access and neighborhood connections to all of life's opportunities, including jobs, housing, health care, education, recreation, shopping, and more, for everyone in support of economic development and growth
Affordability
We strive to ensure that everyone in Northeast Florida has access to dignified, state-of-the-art mobility solutions for every trip
Collaboration
We are a proven partner that works together with the public, private, and non-profit sectors to deliver in an ethical manner to Northeast Florida
Agile Innovation
We are an agile organization that focuses on sustainability to deliver innovative solutions externally and internally in response to the changing needs of our workforce, community, and the environment
In addition, nominees should demonstrate at least two Elements of a Leader:
Engaged
An active listener who is attentive, interactive, responsive, committed
Courageous
Bold and willing to step out of their comfort zone; accepts extraordinary challenges; willing to speak up and challenge groupthink; doesn’t second guess
Good Communicator
Communicates complex information in a clear and concise manner
Empathy
Able to understand, acknowledge and accept the sentiments of others; accepting the diverse background of opinions and feelings; makes balanced decisions with that knowledge in mind
Critical Thinker
Able to understand, synthesize and evaluate information; considers the long-term impacts; examines all perspectives and alternatives, and understands the consequences of decisions
Team Player
Shares and supports in advancing the Authority’s priorities
Strategic Thinker
Ability to see the big picture; a visionary who anticipates interrelationships; decisive; good listener with the ability to understand context; builds trust and influence
Customer-Focused
Begins and ends with both the internal and external customer in mind
Change Agent/Innovator
Able to understand, synthesize and evaluate information; considers the long-term impacts; examines all perspectives and alternatives, and understands the consequences of decisions
Inspirational/High Energy
Energized and positive person who is driven and goal-oriented with persistence; leads in multiple priorities; and demonstrates a positive attitude that inspires others to follow and go above and beyond to drive the JTA's vision
Accountable
Takes ownership; accepts responsibility and shares credit
Integrity
Holding fast to a set of ethical principles whether in a favorable or unfavorable circumstance. Displaying an attitude of fairness to all regardless of their circumstance in life, giving all the right to respect and honesty