FMD puts the finishing touches on touchless restroom project
Facilities Management Division (FMD) is in the final phase of installing touchless restroom fixtures throughout King County facilities to create a more hygienic environment for employees and customers, in keeping with COVID-19 best practices. FMD’s goal is to provide minimal restroom contact for people using facilities in public-facing buildings and mitigate potential restroom touchpoint contamination during the current pandemic, while saving energy and water. FMD will replace nearly 1,000 wet fixtures in public-facing restrooms by the end of 2020 to take advantage of federal CARES Act funding, which must be used this year. Thanks to technological advances, today’s touchless fixtures limit water output and are equipped with solar panels that utilize restroom… Read More
Training Spotlight for December 8
Mindfulness and Emotional Resilience – Online – This 2-session workshop introduces techniques specifically designed to enhance participants’ ability to be aware of and respond to difficult emotional situations with both mindfulness and compassion, a combination which cultivates emotional resilience. This training takes place on Dec. 10 and 17, from 9-11 a.m. each day. The training is free and space is limited. Register here. Mentorship Lunch and Learn – Online – Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you… Read More
Tech Tip: The move from Skype to Teams: Do not share Service Alerts
King County is currently in the midst of an exciting move from Skype to Teams for all communications needs, including calls, meetings and chats/instant messages. Most employees will move by the end of the year, and it is a big undertaking. To keep the move to Teams orderly, users are being moved in carefully selected groups. When a user receives Service Alerts about their move, please do not forward these alerts to anyone else. Doing so can confuse other staff about their scheduled time to move to Teams. Thank you to all employees for your cooperation.
Update PeopleSoft contact information by January 1 to receive a W-2
It is important for employees to update and review their personal contact information in PeopleSoft by Jan. 1. A W-2 form and other important benefits and payroll information will be sent to the Mailing Address indicated in PeopleSoft. To update PeopleSoft personal information: 1. Sign in to PeopleSoft here, or access it from home at ess.kingcounty.gov. 2. Go to Personal Details 3. Make sure all items under Addresses, Contact Details, and Emergency Contacts are up-to-date. Employees can also choose to complete the Ethnic Groups, Disability, and Military Status fields. 4. Save any changes. By making… Read More
STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback online workshops, December 10 and December 15
This 60-minute, virtual, small group workshop is designed to provide participants with several rounds of mock interview practice and feedback sessions using the STAR-LA method. To get the most from these mock interview practice sessions, it is strongly recommended that participants have attended the Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques workshop and/or have reviewed the 10 minute STAR-LA Method video. There are two opportunities to attend this online workshop: Thursday, Dec. 10 from 1-2 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. For additional online workshops offered by King County Career Support Services (CSS), visit their Eventbrite page. For… Read More
Featured Job: Community Corrections Caseworker
Salary: $75,332.82 – $95,489.26 Annually Location: Multiple jail facilities in King County, WA Job Type: Multiple job types-career service and/or temp Department: DAJD – Adult & Juvenile Detention Job Number: 2020CB12498 Division: Community Corrections Closing: 12/13/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Creating Effective Application Materials online workshops, December 14 and January 13
This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out. Learning objectives include: Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments There are two opportunities to attend this online workshop: Monday, December 14 from 1-3 p.m. and Wednesday, January 13 from… Read More
How to use telehealth for mental health
As we move into the winter months of this pandemic, many people are experiencing increased isolation and stress, which can contribute to deteriorating mental health. If you or your loved ones are struggling emotionally, Balanced You wants you to know that you are not alone, and that professional help is available from the safety of your home through telehealth. For more information on how to access mental health support via telehealth, check out this Balanced You blogpost.
Kent Isolation and Quarantine Facility to re-open as local case counts increase
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections With COVID-19 case counts rising throughout the region, King County is preparing to re-open the Kent Isolation and Quarantine Facility located on Central Avenue in Kent on Nov. 30. The Kent facility has been temporarily deactivated since earlier this summer. The I/Q facilities currently open in Issaquah and Aurora (Seattle) are still accepting admissions, but are serving more guests than normal. Current guests include individuals and several families. With the addition of the Kent hotel, total room availability will increase to 200. King County is opening the Kent Facility… Read More
Balanced You Hope and Joy Campaign Coffee Connection: Pet Meet and Greet, December 10
As part of the Hope and Joy Campaign, the Balanced You team is hosting a series of informal, virtual zoom sessions, called “Coffee Connections”, to provide spaces for employees to connect over fun topics and events. The first Coffee Connection’s theme is “Pet Meet and Greet.” It will be held on December 10, from 10-10:30 a.m. Join us then to introduce your pet to other employees and meet their furry friends. Click here to join the Pet Meet and Greet via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 10-10:30 a.m. Use passcode 205737…. Read More
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