South Plant gets to the heart of energy efficiency
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories
Water is heavy, and moving it around takes a lot of energy. King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is responsible for 54 percent of total energy use for all King County facilities, so even small energy savings make a big difference. The pumps are vital to plant operations and vital to energy efficiency, and after 50 years of service, it was time for three pumps to be replaced.
While the pumps were reliable and easy to operate throughout their lifespan, they were also inefficient. These pumps liked to take it slow and steady, like power walkers on a level surface. Because people use the most water in the morning and evening, flows into the plant vary. Just like a power walker, the pumps have to work harder when the terrain gets steep. The pumps can throttle up and down as flows vary, but this wastes energy as heat. Since energy efficiency was a primary objective for the project team, they enlisted the WTD energy team to get involved.
Read more at Clean Water Stories
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To each and every one of our King County employees
Happy Holidays to every single King County employee! Please stay warm and safe during this busy time. We value each of you and the amazing impact you have through your work at King County.
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‘Walk safe’ works to improve pedestrian safety
Crossposted from Metro Matters
We want everyone in our community to make it home safely. Please look and listen before crossing the street, never run to catch a bus, make yourself more visible in the dark and cross the street after the bus leaves the zone.
Safety Gets Us All Home!
Read more at Metro Matters
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Airport gets national recognition for energy savings
Crossposted from the Centerline
The Airport’s Main Terminal is our iconic centerpiece, one that has played a vital role in the history of Northwest aviation.
Today – nearly 90 years after its completion – our terminal also serves as a model for what local governments can do with their aging buildings to reduce energy use.
This week, King County International Airport/Boeing Field celebrated its recent improvements at the historic building to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption as part of a special recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Read more at Centerline
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King County’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit (ARFF)
King County International Airport is one of the busiest non-commercial airports in the world. Meet some of the Sheriff’s Deputies, Fire Fighters and Certified Emergency Medical Technicians – members of the King County Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit – who work 24/7 to keep the airport and its users safe.
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Social Media Spotlight: Recicla más Facebook
Recycle more is a program designed to provide information on recycling in Spanish for free, accessible and always available to you.
Follow the Recicla más Facebook today.
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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Featured Job: Human Resources Director
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/18 11:59 PM
Salary: $146,689.00 – $185,937.00 Annually
Location: King County Administration Building – 500 4th Ave, Seattle
Job Type: Appointed
Division: Department of Executive Services – Human Resources Division
Description: King County is searching for an executive to serve as its Human Resources Director. King County is one of America’s fastest-growing regions. Executive Dow Constantine is building partnerships and working with employees to meet the key challenges facing the Northwest–equity and social justice, climate change, and regional mobility. The Human Resources Director leads the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Division (HRD) and serves as a member of Executive Constantine’s Cabinet. This role involves daily interaction with staff at all levels, including elected officials, agency leaders, and employees. This role requires the incumbent to possess exceptional strategic leadership and communications skills, a commitment to building a racially diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, a desire to achieve successful results, and the drive for customer service, efficiency, and innovation.
Contact: For more information contact Jennifer Caymol at 206-263-8733 or Jennifer.Caymol@kingcounty.gov.
Learn more about this position, or view all available jobs.
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From King County intern to Deputy Prosecutor
Crossposted from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook
Deputy Prosecutor Anela Ramic’s earliest memories are of her parents sitting her down with an Etch A Sketch to teach her the English alphabet before she started preschool in the United States.
“My parents barely spoke English, and I didn’t know how to write anything, so it was just hours and hours of me crying, and them crying, but they were trying to show me the basic letters because that’s how it was in their country. You learned how to read and write before you even started school,” Anela recalls. “My earliest memories were of my parents caring so much about us succeeding and getting on the right path in this country, but it was not easy.”
Read more at the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook.
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Top 10 stories of 2017
Our top stories, videos, and social media posts for 2017
Hundreds of story leads and ideas are submitted throughout the year to the Employee Communications team regarding employee accomplishments, County initiatives and priorities, and how the work of employees helps to protect the beauty of our region and enhance the lives of the 2.1 million people who call King County home.
We invite you to revisit the top 10 stories of 2017; you just might run into a story about yourself, your colleague or your department, and as always, submit your story ideas to KCEmployees@kingcounty.gov.
10. KCIT WannaCry Ransomware Update
9. Guidance for promoting access to benefits and services for immigrants
8. All Are Welcome Here: How a statement of King County commitment became a sign for every work site
7. Waterless carwash contract saves 33 gallons per wash
6. Mario Bailey helps youth get back on track with education and employment opportunities
5. Corrections Officer couple achieves Gold one step at a time
2. New philosophy makes animal adoptions more successful
1. From the Hip: Laura Inveen, Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court
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Kudos! Solid Waste Divisions’ “Food Too Good to Waste” Program featured in KNKX!
This piece was featured on KNKX’s Environment category. Kudos to Karen May for representing the program in the article! Kudos to SWD for its commitment to providing programs that conserve the environment!
“If you have leftovers you’re not going to eat for a while, just go ahead and sock it right into the freezer. Then it won’t become a science experiment a few weeks down the road that you discover at the back of your refrigerator.”
Read more at KNKX
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