King County Wastewater Treatment highlighted for diversity through Operator in Training Program
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories
Check out this article about how King County Wastewater Treatment is working to recruit employees that represent our diverse and growing communities through the Operator in Training Program, featured on the WEF Highlights website, the news site for the Water Environment Federation. Read the full article here.
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Executive Constantine thanks employees for extraordinary work during snowstorm
Our employees went above and beyond to help keep residents safe and moving during the biggest snowstorm the region has experienced in decades, and King County Executive Dow Constantine took a moment to thank employees in a brief video.
“It tested our ability as a local government to serve the people under extraordinary circumstances, and thanks to our dedicated employees, we rose to the challenge,” Executive Constantine said in the video.
Click the image below to watch the video.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month of March Women’s History Month in King County, and encouraged all residents to participate in events to commemorate and honor women and their contributions to our community and nation.
“Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of King County, the state of Washington, our nation, and the global community,” Executive Constantine said in the Proclamation. “Women are making history every day and will continue to do so in ways that will change our County and our country for the better.”
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Save the date for Administrative Professionals Recognition Event
King County Career Support Services and the Administrative Professionals Advisory Committee are excited to announce the Fourth Annual Administrative Professionals Recognition Event. This event recognizes administrative professionals who embody the attributes of excellence and innovation. It will be held at the King County Courthouse on Wednesday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event registration will open on Wednesday, March 27.
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Bus route changes coming March 23 to downtown Seattle
Starting Saturday, March 23, seven bus routes will shift from the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to surface streets and buses on a total of 15 routes will change bus stop locations on Seattle streets to accommodate the Washington State Convention Center construction and future Link light rail expansion.
To keep buses and riders moving, the City of Seattle is establishing a new transit pathway on Fifth and Sixth Avenues and Metro will establish all-door boarding in the Third Avenue corridor and at stops along Westlake Avenue North.
Metro will also add trips, launch all-door boarding on Third Avenue, and permanently close the Metro Customer Service Office in the Westlake Tunnel on March 6.
See which routes will be impacted and learn more here.
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Executive Constantine shares his experience participating in the annual point-in-time homeless count
Executive Dow Constantine shares his experience participating in the annual point-in-time count of people who are experiencing homelessness in King County. It included responding to a young person who was struggling and asked for help.
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Employee Survey launches March 11
The King County Employee Engagement Survey kicks off March 11 and is a great opportunity to check-in with employees to learn what is going well and where we need to improve.
Employees who participated in the survey over the last three years have helped us make King County a better place to work, and a more effective service provider for our residents. This year we’re making some enhancements to make the survey work better for everyone:
- The survey is shorter.
- Analysis will be done in house.
- There will be more ways to take it electronically.
- Annual administration of the survey is switching from fall to spring.
- We will be able to look at how engagement relates to organizational performance.
The survey period begin March 11 and runs through March 29 (March 22 for Transit employees) for all employees except:
- Employees in Superior Court, District Court, and the Sheriff’s Office
- Employees who are short term temporary (STT)
- Employees who have not worked at the county for at least 6 months prior to the survey period (for 2019, employees must have started before September 11, 2018 to be eligible).
Electronic surveys will be delivered in batches starting March 11 with everyone having received their individual links by end of day March 12. Find out more on the Employee Survey website.
View posters from this year’s survey below.
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Use your 2018 FSA funds
If you still have funds set aside in last year’s Health Care or Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), be sure to get reimbursed for expenses incurred in 2018.
- Check your FSA balances: Go to Navia Benefits and log in as a participant.
- Learn about eligible expenses incurred Jan. 1—Dec. 31, 2018: Health Care FSAs cover a variety of medically necessary expenses for you and your eligible family members, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copays, and other Eligible Health Care Expenses. Dependent Day Care FSAs cover a range of services for your child, disabled spouse, or dependent parent that allow you to work, such as day care, preschool, day camps, before and after school care, elder care, and other Eligible Dependent Care Expenses.
- Gather documents: Proper documentation to substantiate the claim includes date of service, type of service, and cost of service. Dependent Day Care claims also need the provider tax ID, name of dependent, and age of dependent.
- Submit 2018 FSA claims by March 31, 2019: See the 6 Ways to Submit Claims video:
- Use Navia’s online claim submission tool.
- Use the MyNavia mobile app on your smart phone.
- Submit a claim form and documentation by email.
- Fax your claims to 866-535-9277.
- Send claims to Navia by mail.
- Pay health care providers directly using your FSA debit card. Use this method only for 2019 FSA claims.
If you have questions about your FSA, contact Navia at 800-669-3539 Navia Customer Service.
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Training Spotlight: Lominger Competency and Skill Assessment and Supervision and Leadership Skills Series
Lominger Competency and Skill Assessment, March 28: During this class, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your professional skills and generate a list of self-identified competencies that reflect your towering strengths and challenges. Next, based upon the next job you want, you will compare your skills to the Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required for your next desired position. We will also discuss possible developmental activities, action steps and resources to help you succeed. Register and learn more.
Supervision and Leadership Skills Series, April 18 and May 23: Develop your leadership, communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills with this workshop based series. Take all six sessions in the series to enhance your professional toolbox with skills useful in a variety of workplace situations. The series includes: Conflict Awareness, Developing Your Leadership Style, Communication Skills in the Workplace, Time Management/Working Smarter, Critical Thinking, and Team Building for Success. Register and learn more.
View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
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