Farm Fresh Local CSA coming to Chinook
Crossposted from DES Express
As part of Healthy Incentives Farm Fresh Local program, we’re bringing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to the workplace. CSA at the workplace – how fresh is that? Sign up for a CSA and have it delivered for pick-up at Chinook
What’s a CSA? CSAs have become a popular way for consumers to buy local seasonal food directly from a farmer who offers to the public a certain number of “shares.” Typically, the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share and, in return, receive a box of seasonal produce each week throughout the growing season — usually June through October.
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Six tips for celebrating PRIDE on June 26
Seattle PRIDE Parade is this Sunday, and this is our second year participating as One King County. Here are some tips for enjoying the holiday that this region celebrates best.
- Dress the part. When it comes to PRIDE, anything goes. Make sure you can stay cool and protected from the sun, and remember, the more skin you’re showing, the more sunscreen you’ll need.
- Remember the reason for the season. PRIDE is a positive stance against discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Supportive allies are welcome.
- Do a little dance. There is no better place than PRIDE to shake your tail feathers. If you’re the silent, standing-around type that’s okay too!
- Be smart about swag. If you have treats to give away, don’t share them all at once. The parade is about a mile long, so spread the wealth.
- Bring your family and your pets. Dogs, grandmas, kids and friends are welcome at the parade, but make sure they are safe! If grandma bites, it might be best to leave her at home.
- Expect the unexpected. At PRIDE, all bets are off. Be prepared for all kinds of colorful, flashy items: skin, sequins, public displays of affection, bicycles, flags, Madonna music, glitter and tassels.
We can’t wait to see you there! King County will have a giant bus. If you are joining our group, meet us on Sunday at 10 a.m. on Fourth Avenue between University and Seneca. The first 200 people will get a shirt, but you’ll want to get there early to secure sizes. We will have water, granola bars and sunscreen, and if you’re tired you can hitch a ride on our parade bus.
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15 Minutes interview with King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen
Assistant Presiding Judge for King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen sat down with KC TV recently to share some of her professional and personal experiences. She talks about her initial interest in the field and what has kept her passionate about law, as well as how the success of the juvenile drug court program is helping to address the opioid epidemic.
Interviewer Andre Huff also asks Laura about her interests in triathalons and her connections to local hip-hop superstar Macklemore and poet Sherman Alexie.
View the entire interview online at KC TV or read the interview transcript.
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Becoming a great place to work
King County was recently named to Forbes Magazine’s list of the 500 best places to work in America, the first time the County has appeared on the list.
In his latest employee video, King County Executive Dow Constantine talks about what this national recognition means as well as what we’re doing to become a more supportive, empowering employer.
Watch the video below:
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Social Media Spotlight: King County’s Solid Waste Division Instagram
Can trash be photogenic? The Solid Waste Division sure thinks so. Since 2014 the Solid Waste Division has used Instagram to give the public an insider’s view of happenings at its transfer and recycling stations and the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. But it’s not all trash and heavy equipment that gets the spotlight, Wednesdays always features wildlife found at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and on Thursdays the account does a “throwback” to show how solid waste management has progressed over the years.
Follow King County Solid Waste Division on Instagram today!
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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Featured Job: Rail SCADA Systems Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 07/01/16 4:30 PM
Salary: $37.80 – $45.70 Hourly
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: Operations & Maintenance Facility – 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, Washington
Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division
Description: SCADA Systems Specialists install, maintain and repair Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, components and equipment throughout the rail systems and facilities. Link Light Rail, operated by King County Metro Transit, is a 18.75 mile light rail line from the University of Washington to Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
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Kudos! Rider appreciates KC Metro driver for patience
This bus rider values the friendliness and courtesy of his bus driver, and appreciates that little bit of extra time the driver allows for those people running to catch the bus.
Kudos to this bus driver for a job well done in connecting with the community and keeping riders safe and happy as they start the day!
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Serving public servants and broken systems
Crossposted from Expanding the Narrative
I don’t work directly with the public. My customers are people who work in local government. I serve public servants – and it brings me joy and satisfaction.
I’m a Lean consultant. That means I facilitate workshops where people get to step back from their work, name the good they create, figure out ways to measure a product that are meaningful to them, and improve the work itself.
Not long ago, I worked with a team to map their process. When asked, “What is the first thing you do when you start to archive these projects,” the response was “freak out!”
That is not a good place to be.
Read more at Expanding the Narrative
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Two awards honor green purchasing in King County
Crossposted from the DES Express blog
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has recognized King County with two awards. The first was the Leadership Award for Purchasing Innovation for the County’s new Proterra battery-powered bus fleet, which provides significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The second was an Outstanding Case Study Award for the purchase of liquid petroleum gas vehicles for the county’s fleet.
SPLC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting green purchasing practices within large institutions. King County’s pair of awards were presented to environmental purchasing manager Karen Hamilton in Washington D.C. at the annual SPLC conference. Congratulations to FBOD’s green purchasing team!
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King County hosts international management forum
Crossposted from the DES Express blog
Last week, King County hosted the Consortium for Advanced Management International‘s (CAM-I) summer quarter meeting, focusing on “Private and Public Sector Partnerships.” CAM-I is an organization that over the last four decades has developed practical and effective management tools, techniques, and methods to advance the way organizations manage costs, processes, and performance. The event drew participation from employees all across King County, as well as Boeing and the Royal Australian Navy, to name a few. Speakers for the plenary session included Deputy County Executive Fred Jarrett, Bellevue City Manager Brad Miyeke, and John Bernard, author of “Government that Works.” The three day meeting, which consisted of full day workshops, trainings, and a plenary session, took place on the first floor of our Chinook Building. Many thanks to everyone who helped make the CAM-I forum a success!
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