by Mike Sharkey
Staff Writer
Jim Boyle went to work for the City 35 years ago in the Procurement Services Division. Over the course of many careers working for the City, most folks transfer departments a few times.
Not Boyle.
“I liked it,” said Boyle, when asked why he never pursued any other department or division on a full-time basis.
Boyle started in the copy room and was promoted to supervisor within a year. His quick ascent to management can be attributed to his military background. Boyle recently celebrated his 35-year anniversary with the City and got his service pin — along with several other City employees — from Mayor John Peyton. In all, Peyton recognized employees with hundreds of combined years of experience.
Boyle said his career in the Army help him understand how to work under pressure and the value of being responsible.
“In my particular area, we handle a lot of time-sensitive issues,” said Boyle, who will help conduct the City’s annual auction next Tuesday. “I like the challenge of producing a quality piece and the challenge of working to meet a time frame. I learned a lot of discipline skills through the military.”
Today, Boyle manages reproduction, distribution and tangible property. He also works in the City’s Emergency Operations Center when the City is faced with a crisis, such as a tropical storm or threat of a hurricane.
Boyle said he never really considered any kind of internal transfer and plans to retire from his current department within a few years.
“I have worked hard and the City has been good to me,” he said. “I enjoy the people I work with and have met a lot of friends. I started with the City to develop a career and move up the ladder. The education opportunities are good.
“I am not sure when I will retire. Probably in the next 2-3 years.”
Lots of years
The following City employees employees were recently recognized by Mayor John Peyton during a monthly ceremony during which service pics are awarded.
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