Executive Constantine joined 1,000 volunteers for Count Us In, the annual point-in-time count for people experiencing homelessness
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined more than 1,000 volunteers, including several members of his Senior Leadership Team, in the early hours of Friday, Jan, 25, for Count Us In, the annual point-in-time county of people experiencing homelessness throughout King County.
Watch this short video as the Executive talks about the importance of this event and some of the things that King County is doing to tackle homelessness.
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New Senior Leadership Team video featuring Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget
We’ve been featuring the members of Executive Constantine’s Senior Leadership Team in a new video series, and the latest video with Dwight Dively, Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, is now available.
In this video we spotlight Dwight, what he does in his role, and what brought him to King County.
Click the image below to watch the video. You can also watch the previous videos featuring Chief Performance Officer Gary Kurihara and Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams, and see all the videos on this webpage. Look for the remaining videos over the next couple of months!
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View your W-2 form online, paper copies were also mailed this week
Your 2018 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. A paper copy of your W-2 form was mailed this week by ADP to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft.
To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft from work, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms by registering at the ADP website. If you need help with PeopleSoft, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357.
Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home address by ADP. This form is informational only—it shows whether you were offered health insurance by King County last year.
For questions about the information on your W-2, please see W-2 Form Guide or contact your payroll representative. If you have questions about Form 1095-C, please see About Form 1095-C or contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or KC.Benefits.
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Tech Tip: Critical information to help stop cyberattacks
Recent cyber-attacks have caused an emergency at one local city. The type of attack is called ransomware, and it’s is a form of malicious software that takes over your computer and prevents you from accessing files until you pay a ransom.
Think before you click
We can stop these attacks. The most common way ransomware enters computer networks is through email. Often, scammers include malicious links or attachments in emails that look harmless.
To avoid this trap, please:
- Do not click on links or attachments from senders that you do not recognize. Be especially wary of .zip or other compressed file types.
- Never provide sensitive personal information (like usernames and passwords) through email.
- Watch for email senders that use suspicious or misleading domain names.
- If you can’t tell if an email is legitimate or not, do not open it and notify KCIT.
If something seems wrong, notify KCIT
If your computer is infected with ransomware, you will typically be locked out of all programs and a “ransom screen” will appear. If you accidentally click a link or attachment that you suspect is malware or ransomware, please immediately notify the KCIT Help Desk here or call us at 206-263-4357.
Thank you for helping to keep our network and our people safe from these cyber threats.
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Featured Job: 10 Week Summer Legal Intern (Rule 9 Licensed)
Salary: $24.64 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Intern
Department: Department of Public Defense
Job Number: 2018CM09135
Closing: Continuous
The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is now actively recruiting 2nd year law students to begin a 10 week paid internship in our Family Defense Units beginning in June 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for students contemplating pursuing a career in public defense or interested in learning more about public defense. This is a rolling application – the four internship positions will remain open until filled. We are an institutional provider of family defense representation, which allows for specialization in this important area. Our family defense practice represents parents and children in cases in which the state has alleged child maltreatment and sought the removal of the child/ren from the home and/or termination of parental rights. Employment at DPD offers the chance to practice public defense at a very high level, while living in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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Pet of the Week: Dave
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC
Delightful Dave is our Pet of the Week!
This handsome boy is a cuddly couch potato! He’s also very smart, and already knows how to “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and “shake.” What’s more, Dave is always willing to learn when treats are involved!
This young pittie mix can be a little nervous with strangers, but with some patience (and treats), he warms up quickly. Dave would do best in an adults-only home, and with a family who can be consistent with his training while he learns to share. Dave also likes to chase small critters, so he shouldn’t be in a home with small animals. He is very playful though, and respectful with dogs his size – he would love a big dog friend!
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Training Spotlight: Lean Problem-Solving Basics and Introduction to Strategic Planning
Lean Problem-Solving Basics, Feb. 5: Do you feel like you tackle the same problems over and over again? In order to effectively solve problems once and for all, they must be solved at the root! Attendees will learn basic A3 Problem Solving, the powerful method borrowed from the Toyota Production System (TPS), learn techniques to incorporate problem solving and continuous improvement in daily work and build on existing Lean practices within your organization. Register and learn more.
Introduction to Strategic Planning, March 13: This training provides an overview of what strategic planning is, when and why to develop a strategic plan, and how it fits with other management systems and functions. The basic elements and processes used to develop a strategic plan and key issues that need to be addressed with implementing strategic plans will be described. Participants will be provided with several planning tools to help with a planning effort. Register and learn more.
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Employee Giving Program: Year-round opportunities to stay involved!
Crossposted from King County Employee Giving Program
Did you know that the Employee Giving Program (EGP) operates year-round? The fun and satisfaction of getting involved with your coworkers and your community doesn’t have to stop when the Annual Giving Drive comes to a close. Now is a great time to get involved with the Program.
Join the EGP Committee
30 years in operation, 30 million dollars raised. If we made it look easy then you can thank the EGP Committee. This National Award-Winning committee is composed of 15 King County employees who work year-round on strategic planning, Employee Engagement, Communications, Policy, and so much more. As a committee member, you will network and build relationships with your coworkers from across the County. It’s a chance to practice skills that might otherwise sit dusty on a shelf, and it’s also a supportive place to practice new talents!
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Employee discount: Hartville Pet Insurance
King County employees can now access discounted pet insurance through Hartville Pet Insurance, brought to you by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Employees will receive up to 10% off a single pet plan and 20% off multiple pet plans. Visit www.hartvillepetinsurance.com/kingcounty to get a quote and access discounts (the discount code is embedded within the URL). Learn more here.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount Program website.
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Risk Management sets the pace for other governments to follow
As part of our work to become a best-run government, King County is taking a new look at how we operate, and finding ways to do things better. “We’ve always done it this way” is no longer enough – especially as needs grow and resources shrink.
Jennifer Hills, who leads the Office of Risk Management Services (ORMS), is one of those people who are helping the county examine policies and procedures through a new lens. Thanks to her team’s work, we now have an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program that encourages county agencies to acknowledge and embrace risk. As Jennifer says, “Balancing risks and opportunities is good – it allows us to take smart risks that add value to our organization.”
King County’s work in this area is being recognized across the nation. Most recently CAM-I, the Consortium for Advanced Management International, awarded Jennifer for her work on risk and value management. Now, even the “other Washington” is looking to King County for best practices. AFERM, the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management, recently talked to Jennifer about our ERM program, how we’re embracing smart risk, and how these changes are helping King County better manage limited resources. Listen to the podcast here.
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