Emergency alert and notification system for King County employees
In light of the recent power outage and gas leak, stay connected to know what’s going on during a significant event or emergency situation. King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has invested in an emergency alert and notification system, used to communicate to County employees and the public during an emergency. There are two services you can sign up for:
ALERT King County for regional public emergency alerts. Subscribers to ALERT King County will receive emergency, life safety and other important messages. The service is free to King County residents. Register here.
KCInform for County-related communications and emergency directives. KCInform is the system used to send messages to County agencies and employees. To ensure that you receive KCInform notifications, log into PeopleSoft and verify/enter your business and personal contact information (phone numbers and emails).
Share this:
Juneteenth lunch and learn presentation
King County employees are invited to join us for a panel discussion on the history of Juneteenth and its legacy today. Speakers will include elected officials, an historian and community members.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in June 1865, and the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
The panel discussion will be held Thursday, June 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the King County Courthouse, ninth floor, courtroom E-942.
Sponsored by the Equity and Social Justice Legislative Branch Team and the Office of Equity and Social Justice, the event is for employee and invited guests only. Please plan to bring your own lunch for this lunch and learn event.
Share this:
Kudos! KC Metro rider takes to Twitter to praise driver
A recent bus rider had nothing but love for her driver.
Kudos to this King County Metro bus driver for making riders feel at home and showing kindness even in difficult or stressful situations!
Share this:
Wear your t-shirt with PRIDE to the Parade June 26
This is the 2nd year that all of King County has marched together as One King County. Last year over 300 King County employees, their children, partners, dogs and even grandparents joined in the festivities. There will be a bus, and a boat, and music, and bubbles…you don’t want to miss this!
Get in the mood with a fabulous t-shirt! There are two ways to get one:
- Order and pay for one by 6/15 (that way you ensure you get the right size and can match it with your ensemble).
- Be one of the first 200 walkers in King County’s contingent and get a T-shirt for free! Sizes based on availability.
To order your t-shirt in advance fill out the PRIDE t-shirt order form and send it along with a check for $9 payable to Public Health HIV/STD Program c/o Leah Holland; Chinook Building/Suite 1250/401 Fifth Ave/Seattle, WA 98104. Orders MUST be received no later than Wednesday 6/15 at 5 p.m.
Share this:
Play areas and park facilities undergo summer makeover
Just in time for summer, several parks around King County are freshening up their facilities, playgrounds and sports areas. One park involved in this play area rehabilitation is Five Mile Lake Park out near Federal Way and Auburn, in an unincorporated part of the County.
“You think of a traditional playground, but there’s nothing traditional about this one,” said Doug Miller, a Park Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) who has been with King County since 1989. “I don’t think the majority of people know what it means to get a new playground.”
With a unique play structure and foam, mat-like, tiles on the ground instead of woodchips, the playground is definitely non-traditional. There are items to climb and balance on, but then there are other parts of the playground that seem unfamiliar. The ambiguity around these structures is intentional though.
Share this:
Improving hiring to reflect our community
The Department of Natural Resources and Parks Human Resources (DNRP HR) is looking for new ways to attract a diverse workforce that is more reflective of the King County community at large, and a new pilot project to address that issue is already paying off.
A successful “Direct Hire Fair” on April 7, held at Renton WorkSource and sponsored by DNRP HR and its partners in the King County Employment and Education Resources (KCEER) Division, allowed DNRP divisions to interview job candidates on site. The innovative hiring fair resulted in 25 offers being made and 20 people hired, with overall hiring figures including seven females and 13 people of color.
Share this:
Kudos! Linda Nelsen wins Customer Service Hero award for exceptional service
Pictured left to right: Deputy County Executive Fred Jarrett, Linda Nelsen and Customer Service Director Natasha Jones
Linda Nelsen in the Department of Executive Services Finance and Business Operations Division recently received “Customer Service Hero” recognition for going above and beyond in providing excellent customer service to County Customers. Linda exemplifies our commitment to providing proactive, “no wrong door” service to customers.
As a Business and Finance Officer in Treasury Operations, Linda works to provide great service day in and day out to customers. But recently, a customer wrote about the extraordinary help Linda provided with challenges he had after purchasing an historic cabin from the federal government on Snoqualmie Pass last year.
The sale and transfer of deed for the property went fairly smoothly, until the customer realized that the paperwork incorrectly listed him – not the federal agency – as being responsible for unpaid taxes and fees on the land going back to 2011! As a result, the customer received a letter of foreclosure on the property.
Share this:
Cascadia Rising earthquake exercise underway
Crossposted from KC Emergency News
Our region is vulnerable to earthquakes. A major threat lies just off the Pacific Coast, in an area known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This fault, when it ruptures, could cause a catastrophic magnitude 9.0 earthquake. A quake of that size would also cause a massive tsunami that would inundate the coast.
This week, King County Emergency Management will join with federal, state, and local partners to test earthquake response and recovery plans in the Cascadia Rising exercise. More than 20,000 first responders, emergency management professionals, military personnel, and local residents will take part in this multi-state, multi-jurisdiction exercise. The drill will run in various phases from June 7 through 10.
For more information about the Cascadia Rising exercise, visit www.fema.gov/cascadia-rising-2016.
For emergency preparedness tips and information about our region’s earthquake hazards, visit www.kingcounty.gov/prepare.
Share this:
Featured Job: Registered Nurse – Juvenile
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 06/28/16 4:30 PM
Salary: $33.82 – $47.35 Hourly, $70,345.60 – $98,488.00 Annually
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: King County Youth Service Center – 1211 East Alder Ave, Seattle, Washington
Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention
Description: Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to occupy the position of Registered Nurse for our Juvenile Division, located at 1211 E. Alder in Seattle. This position is responsible for providing nursing services to detained youth that may possess a range of physical, mental health and behavioral problems.
The Juvenile Division Health Services team works within the secure perimeter of the King County Juvenile Detention Facility. This Health Services team consists of mental health professionals, MDs, ARNPs, and nursing assistants. If you are the type of person who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team serving a diverse group of at-risk youth, then you are the type of person we are looking for. Youth detained at our facility are generally here due to alleged new offenses, probation violations or failure to abide by court ordered stipulations. Come join our team in a rewarding career, making a positive contribution in the lives of at-risk youth.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
Share this:
Social Media Spotlight: Quiero Una Familia Sana Y Segura Facebook
This Spanish language page shares information on how to protect families from everyday household hazards so Hispanic families can live a healthy lifestyle, and be safe at home, at work and in the environment.
Follow Quiero Una Familia Sana Y Segura on Facebook today!
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Employee News 