Pride t-shirts are ready to order
The 2018 Pride “Beyond Borders” t-shirts are ready to order!
Fill out an order form, get payment of check or cash ready (no credit or debit cards), and return the completed order form with payment to Mariah Taylor either in person or through interoffice mail (CNK-PH-1250) no later than June 5.
If you work outside of the downtown core and want your shirt sent through interoffice mail, include your mailstop on your order form.
View the original bulletin or contact Leah Holland with questions. Leah will send updates on t-shirt orders and parade details as we get closer to the June 24 event.
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Sign-ups now open for weekly produce deliveries at work
Crossposted from Employee Health and Well-Being
Support local King County farmers through the CSA@Work program
It’s summertime and the cooking is easy. With produce from local farmers that is! King County proudly supports local farmers through its CSA@Work program (Community Supported Agriculture). CSAs are a popular way for consumers to buy local seasonal food directly from a farmer who offers a “share” in their harvest.
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Featured Job: Senior Legislative Analyst – Council
Closing: 05/30/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00)
Salary: $102,777.38 – $130,276.64 Annually
Location: King County Council, 516 Third Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Regular, full time, 40 hours per week
Department: King County Council
Job Number: 2018-08145
Description: The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking to hire a seasoned Senior Legislative Analyst with a strong background in policy analysis and navigating complex and controversial policy initiatives. The Senior Legislative Analyst is the second level in a four-level career path of professional staff that supports the council and its committees. The role develops policy and fiscal options for council decision makers and conducts analysis of legislation and issues that have profound and enduring impacts on how the county does business.
Contact: For more information, contact Tracy Calderon, Senior HR Business Partner at 206-477-0979 or Tracy.Calderon@KingCounty.gov.
Learn more about this position or all available jobs.
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Social Media Spotlight: Public Health – Seattle & King County on Twitter
Public Health – Seattle & King County works to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in King County, WA.
Join their 5,700+ followers and follow Public Health – Seattle & King County on Twitter today @kcpubhealth!
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Pet-of-the-Week twofur: Smidgen and Tidbit
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC
These senior miniature poodles were brought in a couple of weeks ago by a resident who found them. Smidgen and Tidbit love spending time together and are always found curled up together on their bed. These two are affectionate lovebugs who would love to cuddle up with you at home!
Smidgen has an adorable snaggle-tooth that adds to his character. Tidbit is also very charming, and has an adorable squeal she makes when she’s happy.
Because these two are older dogs, they will have some special care needs. RASKC’s staff and volunteers would be happy to talk to you about their needs when you visit! For more information, view the full post on Tails from RASKC.
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Take Trailhead Direct transit from Capitol Hill to Mount Si
The second Trailhead Direct route kicked off Saturday, offering service from Sound Transit’s Capitol Hill Link light rail station to Mount Si and Mount Teneriffe. There are stops for customers in downtown Seattle and at the Eastgate and North Bend park-and-rides.
Beginning June 16, customers will also be able to board a Trailhead Direct transit van at a free satellite parking lot in North Bend for a ride to the Mailbox Peak trailhead.
Trailhead Direct second route map
“We are connecting high-capacity transit to some of the most popular hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “The seamless transit system we are building offers faster, more reliable commutes and convenient options to enjoy the best recreation our vibrant region has to offer.”
“We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and Trailhead Direct helps connect our residents and visitors to our awesome outdoors. Trailhead Direct builds on our investments in the Seattle transit network, where we’ve improved the frequency and reliability on 64 other routes,” said Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. “The new service from Capitol Hill to the Mount Si and Mount Tenneriffe trails is another example of our strong partnerships to provide more equitable access to the outdoors, so that everyone can go enjoy the beauty of the Northwest.”
Trailhead Direct is a public-private partnership between King County Metro Transit, King County Parks, the Seattle Department of Transportation, REI Co-op, and Clif Bar and Company. The other partners include the cities of Issaquah and North Bend, the Issaquah Alps Trail Club, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Outdoors For All Foundation, Si View Metropolitan Park District, The Mountaineers, The Wilderness Society, TOTAGO, U.S. Forest Service, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and Washington Trails Association.
The first route began service April 21, offering service from Sound Transit’s Mount Baker Link light rail station to multiple trailheads in the Issaquah Alps.
The second route began Saturday and makes the service convenient for Metro customers in downtown Seattle as well as hotel guests.
Trailhead Direct was first launched in August 2017 as a pilot project sponsored by King County Metro’s Community Connections program and King County Parks to expand access to hiking trails and reduce trailhead congestion in the Issaquah Alps, where illegally parked vehicles created traffic hazards and safety concerns.
The weekend and holiday service operates 13-, 17-,19- and 27-seat transit vans with the capacity for two bicycles for each trip. Passengers pay Metro’s standard off-peak adult fare of $2.50 until July, when Metro implements a $2.75 flat fare. Passengers can pay with an ORCA card, Transit Go Mobile ticket, or cash.
Dogs may ride at the discretion of the operator under Metro’s guidelines. Passengers with larger, non-service dogs may need to pay to an additional fare
Read the entire release from Executive News, which includes video, graphics and other useful links.
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Your Big Backyard 5K run and walk – fitness and more!
Since 2010, the Big Backyard 5K presented by Kaiser Permanente has promoted fitness and community involvement, and has raised more than $300,000 for King County Parks – your big backyard. Supporting King County Parks through the BBY5K helps keep our parks, trails and open spaces operating for all to enjoy, and you’ll have a lot of fun doing it! This family-friendly event is Sunday, June 3 at Marymoor Park.
Get $20 off your registration fee using discount Code KPThrive
The BBY5K is proud to have Kaiser Permanente* as its presenting sponsor. Kaiser Permanente wants to help King County employees thrive and, if you are one of the first 250 people to enter Discount Code KPThrive when you sign up for the event, you’ll get $20 off your registration fees (discount applies to individual registrants only).
For more on thriving, read our sponsor’s tips about 11 simple ways to thrive!
*Kaiser Permanente refers to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
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Third payday of the month, May 31
Most King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, there are actually 26 pay periods. So, two months each year you will receive three paychecks—this year, it will happen on May 31 and Nov. 29.
The net dollar amount of these two 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 “third” paychecks.
For more information about your paycheck, go to Payroll or speak with your department Payroll representative or timekeeper.
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Chief Operating Officer tours treatment plant, meets with employees
Casey Sixkiller, Chief Operating Officer for King County Executive Dow Constantine, has been out meeting employees and leaders at worksites across the county since joining Executive Constantine’s Senior Leadership Team in February to learn more about all of the County’s lines of business, and he recently met with employees at the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Magnolia.
West Point treats sewage and stormwater from Seattle and its northern suburbs – about 100 million gallons a day, and up to 440 million gallons during heavy rains – and serves approximately 700,000 customers.
“I’m just so impressed by the level of dedication and professionalism that our employees are bringing to the work that they do,” Sixkiller said. “To see this government in action is very exciting. It reminds me why I decided to make this move across the country to be part of public service.”
Watch the short video to learn more about West Point and Casey’s visit.
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Join us at a Road to Retirement class
Are you retiring this month? Next month? If you’re planning to leave King County employment by retiring in the near future, join your Retirement Team for Road to Retirement Class (formerly known as Exit Class). We’ll cover important information you need—so you’re ready to walk out the door.
Road to Retirement class is held on the last Tuesday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m., and registration is required, as space is limited. The next class is Tuesday, May 29, 1 – 3 p.m.
Before attending, go to Leaving Employment and read the Exit Guide to get some of your questions answered ahead of time.
Please note: attendance at this class is strictly voluntary, on your own time, and non-work related.
Register for Road to Retirement Class. For more information, contact KC Orientations.
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