Last chance! Don’t forget to register for the 2019 BBY5K by May 31
The Big Backyard 5K (BBY5K) fun run and walk presented by Kaiser Permanente is set for Sunday, June 2 at King County’s Marymoor Park and will feature a 10K race option to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Registration for the 2019 run is easy – sign up online at www.bby5k.com through May 31 and in-person on race weekend. King County Employees can create or join a King County Team and use the promo code KC5 to receive $5 off their registration. The event promotes fitness and community involvement and has raised more than $300,000 for King County Parks in the past nine years.
The Big Backyard 5K is also sponsored by Harborstone Credit Union, Super Jock ‘N Jill, and Parent Map. Funds help leverage King County taxpayers’ investment in parks, trails, and open space by keeping these features open and safe for all to enjoy. Read more in the official press release.
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Ready, set, get to know the CSA@Work Program
CSA@Work sign-ups are currently open through early June! Learn more about the program here, check out a few frequently asked questions (FAQ) below or reach out to Balanced You for more support.
What is a CSA? CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) are a great way to support local farmers and keep our region thriving while enjoying fresh seasonal produce delivered right at/near work. Individuals can subscribe or sign up to receive boxes of fresh goods directly from farmers who offer a “share” in their harvest. Typically, the share consists of a weekly box of vegetables delivered throughout the farming season. Fruits and other add-ons are also available.
How does it work? Beginning late June, weekly boxes will be delivered to participants at 10 King County worksites. Each worksite has a site coordinator – employees that have volunteered to make this program work smoothly. They are available to help if you need assistance in accessing your box.
Read more from Balanced You
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Transforming how the region funds employment and job training to connect more people to high-demand careers
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan are transforming how the region funds employment and job training, uniting the efforts of local governments, businesses, labor and philanthropies to connect more people to high-demand jobs.
Here are highlights of the transformation:
- Prioritize employment and training for those who face the most barriers to opportunity.
- Improve coordination between employers, labor, and educators to make sure job seekers are prepared for the best career opportunities available right now.
- Better align local, federal, and philanthropic funding to maximize the impact and produce better results.
“We brought together businesses, labor, philanthropies, and educators to transform the local workforce system so we can connect more people to good-paying jobs available right here, right now,” said Executive Constantine. “Together, we will remove barriers to opportunity so that more of our neighbors can participate in our region’s historic job growth, providing local employers with the well-trained talent they need to compete in the global economy.”
Read more in the official press release.
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Supported Employment in Transit: Brandon Sims
King County’s Supported Employment Program matches job seekers with developmental disabilities to jobs by identifying efficiencies and unmet needs throughout King County government. Department of Metro Transit’s Vehicle Maintenance Division partnered with Christina Davidson, Supported Employment Program Manager, to hire through the Program to meet their business needs at the Non-Revenue Base detailing vehicles. Big thank you to Transit leadership for their commitment in building an inclusive workforce!
Brandon Sims started working with the Transit in July of 2018 to provide support around the shop as well as detail non-revenue vehicles, all none bus vehicles utilized in Transit. “Brandon has done very well… You tell him what you need done and he goes to it.” stated David (Tom) Personius, Vehicle Maintenance Chief.
There are now 55 employees in the Supported Employment Program with the Department of Assessments and Elections recently hiring supported employees to provide administrative support in May. “The Program has started to grow because of the support from King County leadership and labor unions,” stated Christina Davidson, Supported Employment Program Manager.
Watch the short video below that highlights Brandon in the Supported Employment Program and contact Jeff Casem to learn more about ways you can take advantage of this program.
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Training Spotlight: Mental Health Accommodations and Excel 1: Getting Proficient
Mental Health Accommodations, May 29: The Disability Services Section within the Employee Health & Safety Division of DHR is hosting an interactive training on mental health accommodations. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This session will last 1.5 hours, including time for a Q&A. This training is designed for HR professionals. Register and learn more.
Excel 1: Getting Proficient, June 8: Learn to work with Quick Access Toolbar, customize your Ribbon, and work with Dialog box launcher. Expand your knowledge on Relative and Absolute References, Sort and Filters, plus controlling page Headers and Footers. Leave more confident with Excel and what it can do for you. Leave the class with a CD and textbook to save you and your colleagues time and frustration on your next project! Register and learn more.
View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
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Tech Tip: Update your browser
How to access the training:
To start your Cyber Security Awareness Training please login at:
https://sso.securingthehuman.org/kingcounty/
Your account for Securing the Human:
- Username: King County email address
- Password: King County email password
For more information about Cyber Security please visit our Sharepoint site:
https://kc1.sharepoint.com/teams/ITISRC/ISRCPUB
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Featured Job: Project Program Manager I – Program Coordination Assistant
Salary: $32.75 – $41.51 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department: DPH – Public Health
Job Number: 2019AB09614
Closing: Continuous
The HIV/STD Program is seeking to hire a Project/Program Manager I to assist with project coordination and participate in data collection for a new National HIV survey in the King County area that will focus on transgender women, with a priority of Black, Latinx, and other trans women of color. Seattle is one of eight sites nationally that will be participating in this survey that is funded through the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The project is designed to monitor the trends of sexual and drug-use behaviors, HIV testing history, and HIV prevalence in populations that may be at increased risk for HIV. Our aim for the survey locally is to work closely with the community to meet national objectives while also ensuring this project positively impacts the long-term health and well-being of transgender women in King and Snohomish Counties. (The survey tool itself is currently undergoing review with the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This position is anticipated to start sometime in late spring 2019 pending final approval of the survey.)
This position will work in the HIV/STD Program conducting various project coordination activities to support the work of NHBS-Trans across King and Snohomish Counties. The primary focus of this position will be on the NHBS-TRANS survey with the potential to work on other ongoing NHBS surveys. This position will work at 32-40 hours per week collaborating with the Project Coordinator and Data Manager for NHBS in collecting data for the ongoing formative assessment and preparing for and managing survey data collection. Examples include assisting with coordinating, collecting and summarizing data for assessment and evaluation activities; leading field office activities; planning and coordinating special events; engaging with the community to ensure the successful implementation of the project in a respectful way that minimizes barriers to participation; administering the project survey; HIV testing and counseling; additional duties as assigned by the Project Coordinators; and potentially assisting with dissemination of the information collected after analysis is complete.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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Third payday of the month, May 30
Almost all King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis, every-other-Thursday—resulting in 26 pay periods per year. Most months, you receive two paychecks, but there are two months each year when you receive three paychecks. This year, May 30 and Oct. 31 will be your third payday of the month.
The net dollar amount of these “third” paychecks may be larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations are not deducted from these checks.
For more information about your paycheck, go to Payroll or speak with your department Payroll representative or timekeeper.
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Discounts available for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of an available discount for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances through July. Performances include Cirque Goes Broadway, The Music of Queen, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert, conductor Ludovic Morlot’s last concert with the Seattle Symphony, and more.
To order tickets visit www.seattlesymphony.org and enter the promo code CONDUCTOR19 prior to selecting seats, order by phone at 206-215-4747 or 1-866-833-4747 and give the operator the promo code, or purchase tickets in person at the Benaroya Hall Box Office located at the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 1 – 6 p.m.
See all available discounts at www.kingcounty.gov/employeediscounts.
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You know an #OrcaHero!
Many county staff show their public service not just though their day job, but also in their daily actions. Even off duty, many employees are an #OrcaHero working for a clean, beautiful environment.
Do you know an #OrcaHero? This kind of hero helps keep our waters and Puget Sound clean and orcas healthy. Every action adds to cleaning up pollution from our homes, neighborhoods and businesses. Post your #OrcaHero and tag @PugetSoundStartsHere so we can share their story.
Everyday heroes help our habitat by:
- Avoiding pesticides and synthetic fertilizers
- Checking for and fixing car leaks
- Picking up dog poop and throwing it in the trash
- Installing rain gardens!
Find more info at Puget Sound Starts Here! Y en Español
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