Kudos! King County “loans” outstanding E-911 manager to state
Pictured from left, Catherine Bishop of OnStar, Marlys Davis, E9-1-1 Program Manager for King County, and Harriet Miller-Brown of the National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA).
Crossposted from the DES Express blog
King County employees are some of the best anywhere in the country. When you have such a deep pool of talent, sometimes other organizations take a dip in that pool, calling on King County staff to them develop and grow. E-911 Program Manager Marlys Davis is the latest to be called up to help out.
Marlys has been tapped to apply her skills to assist the Washington State E-911 Coordinator’s Office (SECO). Through an Executive Loan program, Davis will work in SECO through 2016 to lend her expertise during a time of great change across the statewide 9-1-1 enterprise.
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Garden Questions? Call the Garden Hotline
Crossposted from the HazWasteHelp blog
Is this the right time to plant tomatoes? Where can I find good soil for my raised beds? How can I win my battle with slugs?
Home gardeners and landscape professionals can get expert advice by calling the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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One-on-One: Veterans program builds on military expertise and experience
Current veteran Fellow Fred Seaton
Adjusting to change can be hard. Moving, starting a family or going back to school are difficult transitions. Returning to civilian life after spending time in the military is equally, if not more challenging, especially when it comes to getting a job.
King County’s Vets 4 HIRE Fellowship Program tackles this issue head on, allowing veterans to transition to civilian life by connecting them with skill-building experiences at King County. With each department able to identify and create a fellowship position, the opportunities are endless. Furthermore, the Veteran and Human Services Levy will reimburse departments a portion of the veteran’s wages. Veterans can pursue their passions, learn about County priorities, and gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in their future careers.
One veteran currently benefiting from the program is Fred Seaton. With a combined 28 years of experience in both the Air Force and Coast Guard, Fred knew he was ready for a transition. He thought King County would be a great place to start, so he kept his eyes open for an opportunity.
“I looked at the King County job site almost every day, thinking ‘Is there anything new?’” he said. “One day last October I saw a position specifically for veterans and thought ‘Wow’, so I applied.”
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Newly-elected assessor works in a King County state of mind
When new King County Assessor John Wilson was elected last November, he was very clear about his goals.
“We want to embrace the Executive’s issue of being the best-run government and be recognized nationally as the best assessment department,” he said. “We can do this by setting fair and equitable property values, and creating and sustaining a stable revenue stream for the government to operate.”
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Zika in King County: What it means and who should be concerned
Crossposted from the Public Health Insider blog
Blood tests confirmed the first case of Zika virus in King County today in a man in his forties who had recently been in Colombia. This is the third case of Zika virus in the state of Washington, all found in people who became infected while in countries that have current Zika outbreaks. We caught up with Dr. Jeff Duchin, King County Health Officer, to find out what this means for people who live here.
Were you surprised that we’ve gone this long without having a case of Zika in our county?
JD: Yes, it was a little surprising, given the amount of international travel that passes through SeaTac.
Read more at Public Health Insider
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RASKC unveils new multilingual support on website
Crossposted from the DES Express blog
Serving our diverse community is important for every King County agency. To reinforce Regional Animal Services of King County’s (RASKC) commitment to improving access and delivering better and more direct service, the agency recently unveiled a “version 2.0” website that features multilingual content functionality.
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Social Media Spotlight: King County Rivers Facebook
In King County we are surrounded by water, including 119 miles of rivers: from the Green-Duwamish to the White; from the Cedar to the Sammamish; and from the Snoqualmie to the Tolt, Raging and Skykomish rivers.
Follow King County Rivers on Facebook today!
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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Featured Job: Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (Transit Mechanic)
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 05/31/16 4:30 PM
Salary: $32.44 – $36.04 Hourly
Location: Multiple locations in King County
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Division: Department of Transportation – Transit Division
Description: In Vehicle Maintenance there is no such thing as a normal day. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel industrial automotive engines, trolleys, coaches, and other vehicles operated by Metro Transit. Providing mechanic services is a career with meaning. 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! Helpful and considerate Metro driver praised by rider
This Metro driver went the extra mile to help riders with questions and directions.
Kudos to this driver and others who continue to provide excellent customer service!
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Environmental Protection Agency recognizes asthma program’s leadership
The King County Asthma Program has made a huge impact for people with asthma living in King County.
Crossposted from the KC Public Health Insider blog
On May 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the King County Asthma Program as a recipient of the 2016 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. The award honors local asthma programs for leadership in improving the lives of people with asthma, especially those in underserved communities.
Asthma is a respiratory disease that makes breathing difficult. Nine percent of adults and five percent of children in King County have asthma, a chronic disease that can seriously impact quality of life and increase risk of death when left untreated.
Read more at KC Public Health Insider blog
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