Emergency Deployment Program needs your administrative and project management skills

Do you have administrative, data entry, project management support or translation skills and want to assist with King County’s response to the coronavirus?  If so, we need you! As King County continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there is an urgent need to fill administrative related roles within the county. In support of the county’s mandatory telecommuting order, most roles can be done remotely.  As we strive to keep our workforce, workplace, and community safe, we have opportunities available to employees for temporary work redeployment to assist with COVID-19 related… Read More

Featured Job: Crime and Intelligence Analyst (PPM II) 

Salary: $37.97 – $48.13 Hourly  Location: Seattle, WA  Job Type: Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk  Department: KCSO – Sheriff’s Office  Job Number: 2020MK11917  Division: Criminal Investigations  Closing: 8/23/2020 11:59 PM Pacific  Learn more about this position or view all available positions. 

Making Life Easier offers live and on-demand webinars for King County employees  

King County employees have access to a variety of upcoming scheduled webinars hosted by Making Life Easier. Register early for live interactive sessions as space is limited; otherwise, recordings will be available on-demand 48 hours after the live session. Panel Conversation We’re still parenting through a pandemic: Managing this ultimate juggling act, Thursday, Aug.13, 2020, from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Kids, a job, and a teaching gig: Navigating the chaos of 2020 your way, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Tools for navigating this marathon of uncertainty, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, from noon… Read More

What to Expect Staying at a King County Isolation and Quarantine Center 

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections  King County continues to offer community members a safe place to isolate, quarantine and recover from COVID-19. A new video shows what guests can expect.  If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and are awaiting a test result or tested positive for COVID-19 and need a comfortable place to stay, King County’s isolation and quarantine centers are here for you.  Having a safe place to isolate or quarantine away from vulnerable family members, group settings or if you don’t have a home, is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and… Read More

Free Parenting Guide for King County employees 

King County employees now have access to a free Parenting Guide, developed by Making Life Easier to help parents navigate COVID-19. In this toolkit, you’ll find:    How Making Life Easier can support you and your family through this time  Resources for creative solutions and supportive practices for navigating the realities of working from home or onsite, remote-learning, and childcare needs  Tips for supporting remote learning at home  Self-care practices, tips, and resources for you and your family   To access the toolkit, log in to www.wellspringeap.org with your username: King County, and click on the banner… Read More

Creating Effective Application Materials, online – August 18 and September 1 

King County Career Support Services staff will provide you with strategies and tips on making your application materials stand out. Learning objectives will 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, and more.   Tuesday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more and register here.  Tuesday, September 1, from 1 – 3 p.m. Learn more and register here.  Additional courses are available on the Career Support… Read More

Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques, online – August 20 and September 3 

King County Career Support Services staff will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives will include how to prepare for a virtual job interview, the interview structure and types of questions you will be asked, the STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses, and general tips and strategies.  Thursday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more and register here.  Thursday, September 3 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Learn more and register here.   Additional courses… Read More

Discount available for Brookdale Senior Living 

King County employees can now take advantage of exclusive discounts on fees at Brookdale communities. These discounts are available to employees and their immediate family members. The savings are 7.5% off the basic monthly fee/service rate at a Brookdale community and 10% off Private Duty Home Care. Certain conditions apply, please see website for details.   Individuals must show your King County ID Badge, paystub, or other proof of employment or affiliation with King County to receive discount. Employees can also turn to Brookdale for resources, support and advice to navigate their journey to… Read More

RASKC shares new video highlighting services 

Ever wonder how Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) helps both people and pets? These services will make you feel proud to be part of the community!  Learn more at the Tails from RASKC blog or visit the RASKC website at www.kingcounty.gov/pets. 

County recognized for procuring, distributing face coverings for community 

Crossposted from the DES Express  With King County in Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe Start Plan, and state requirements about face coverings in effect, the county is distributing 5 million cloth face coverings and 20 million disposable face coverings to residents, workers and businesses. Emergency Management procured the face coverings, and the Executive Department is managing the distribution efforts, working with Chambers of Commerce, King County cities, County Councilmembers, community organizations, churches and faith-based organizations, food banks, senior centers, and other key stakeholders.  “As a business that benefited from the King… Read More