From deckhand to climate change manager
Crossposted from Inside Transportation What Alex Adams saw in the waters of Southeast Alaska, and closer to home in Elliott Bay, impressed upon him the urgency of confronting climate change. “It became clear to me that globally, we’re in deep trouble, and we need to work collectively to change the course we’re on to ensure our oceans continue to host a diversity of species, and to ensure people on land are able to lead productive, happy, and healthy lives. The direction in which we’re headed is putting those things in jeopardy.” Adams was… Read More
Walk in the Shoes with Doug Dobkins, Department of Permitting and Environmental Review
A few months back, I spent some time in Snoqualmie with staff at the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER). DPER ensures that folks are building in ways that are safe for people and for the environment. They are the keepers of a land use code that was developed with input from thousands of stakeholders in our region. With millions calling King County home, and scores more arriving each day, it is important to ensure that we are smart about our growth. So I was excited to visit DPER,… Read More
Recycled Water Climate Preparedness Lunch and Learn February 8
Join us to hear from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division about how the Recycled Water Program is preparing the county for climate change impacts. Thursday, February 8, from noon to 1 p.m. King Street Center, 6th Floor, King and Chinook Rooms All King County employees welcome, but space is limited. Please sign up here.
From the Hip: John Starbard, Director, Department of Permitting and Environmental Review
On-line, not in line The Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (“Permitting”), like all County agencies, has been on a years-long journey of continuous improvement. This year, we will be expanding some service enhancements that we launched last year so that nearly every applicant can gain the benefits of easier application. Those enhancements are: 1) adding more permit types that will be available for on-line permitting, and 2) offering credit card payments in the office and on-line. Last March, we launched on-line permitting for a select family of our easiest permits: residential… Read More
How Biosolids are Preparing us for Climate Change Lunch and Learn January 12
Hear from our Wastewater Treatment Division about the biosolids programs and how biosolids are preparing us for climate change. Learn how biosolids sequester carbon and how the biosolids team does their carbon accounting. Thursday, January 12, from noon to 1 p.m. King Street Center, 6th Floor, King and Chinook Rooms All King County employees welcome, but space is limited. Please sign up here.
Featured Job: Environmental Scientist III
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/24/17 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $38.71 – $49.07 Hourly Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Water and Land Resources Division Description: This position will be part of a team of river engineers, scientists, planners, and other program staff in the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) in the Water and Land Resources Division. In collaboration with other professionals, the position will participate in design, permitting, monitoring, construction management, and technical analyses to support the implementation of projects and… Read More
How is the Office of Emergency Management preparing for climate change impacts?
Join us in a monthly Lunch and Learn Series to discuss Climate Preparedness and what King County is doing to prepare. Thursday, December 8, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Sixth Floor, Rooms King/Chinook All King County employees are welcome. For more information, please email Jessica Engel or call 206-477-3132.
Department of Permitting and Environmental Review employees make care kits for the homeless
Employees at the Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER) put together care packets for the homeless as a community service project. For the last month DPER employees donated various items such as warm hats, dental kits, personal hygiene items and food items so they could make care packets to distribute to the homeless. This week, many volunteers in the department formed a sort of assembly line in our lunchroom and put together about 50 care kits. There were even some care packets that included treats, toys and food for dogs who may… Read More
Ongoing Climate Preparedness Lunch and Learn Series
Join us in a monthly Lunch and Learn Series to discuss Climate Preparedness and what King County is doing to prepare. Learn about preparedness tools that may help your program, and find out how you can help get the county prepared! The next few Lunch and Learn Series dates are: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Seventh Floor, Rooms North/South Wind Thursday, December 8, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Sixth Floor, Rooms King/Chinook Thursday, January 12, 2017 from noon – 1 p.m…. Read More
Featured Job: Environmental Intern
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/09/16 10:30 PM Salary: $17.70 – $22.43 Hourly Job Type: Intern Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Solid Waste Division Description: The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks have an opening for a graduate intern in their Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section. The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses, local governments, and schools…. Read More
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