2020 CPR/AED training dates available
Registration is open to all King County employees for Basic CPR classes offered in the Chinook Building. Classes cover Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED, and Choking Rescue. To register and view the full schedule, visit www.kccpr.eventbrite.com. Additionally, registration is open for the BLS for Health Care Provider classes. This class is intended for Public Health- Seattle & King County employees who are required to have BLS for Healthcare provider card as a condition of employment. To register and view the full schedule, visit www.kcbls2020.eventbrite.com. For questions or more information, contact Laura Miccile at 206-477-8664 or Laura.Miccile@kingcounty.gov.
What’s happened to traffic since SR 99 tunnel tolling started
Crossposted from Metro Matters One month after tolling began in the State Route 99 tunnel, we’re getting our first few weeks of traffic data. While it’s still early, SR 99 tunnel usage remains high and exceeds forecasts. Traffic volumes were within normal ranges on I-5 and ridership on King County Metro Transit remained consistent. Initial information from Seattle-area transportation partner agencies reflects weekday data between Nov. 12 and Nov. 22. (Thanksgiving week was excluded as it is an unusual travel week). Traffic patterns vary and we expect they will continue to change as… Read More
Making Life Easier offers webinars throughout the year to King County employees
The King County Making Life Easier program offers webinars throughout the year to King County employees, free-of-charge. Topics include mental health, support for caregivers, healthy communication, and more. Employees interested in improving relationships with others can tune into Making Life Easier’s next webinar, “Creating Strong Relationships: Examining Healthy vs. Unhealthy,” which will be released Dec. 17. Webinars are available on-demand. Employees can access webinars via the Making Life Easier portal, using username King County. For more information contact Balanced You at BalancedYou@kingcounty.gov.
Leadership Series+ A Training opportunity now accepting applications
The Office of Equity and Social Justice in partnership with Our BODHI Project presents the Leadership Series+ A Training on Belonging, Racial Equity, Co-liberation, & Health. This series is for King County employees leading efforts towards greater racial equity and social justice and is rooted in Our BODHI Project’s Embodying Belonging and Co-liberation Frame. Participants will engage with expanding their racial equity and social justice analysis, deepening their purpose, and centering collective well being. Employees must be able to attend both dates in one of the cohorts. Both cohorts also require attendance at the three follow up sessions. Cohort… Read More
New employee discounts available to Seattle Symphony holiday performances and airport parking
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of discounts for upcoming Seattle Symphony holiday performances. Use code HOLIDAY20 to receive 20% off performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, Dec. 20, Saturday Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22. Use code CELEBRATE to receive 30% off the New Year’s Eve performance and party Tuesday, Dec. 31. Visit www.seattlesymphony.org to purchase tickets and for more information. Parking Access is now offering a $10 Parking Reward Credit when you sign up and reserve at any participating parking lot, including parking at SeaTac International Airport. Visit https://parkingaccess.com and enter coupon code KINGGOV10. Shuttlefare.com offers Uber and Lyft pre-arranged rides,… Read More
Featured Job: Senior Applications Developer – Two Openings
Salary: $95,494.08 – $120,229.44 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Regular, Full time, 35 hrs/week Department: KCSC – Superior Court Job Number: 2019-10982 Closing: 1/17/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Pet of the week: Taser
Taser is an 8 year-old, male, brown tabby, shorthair cat (A074252). His personality color is BLUE, meaning he is a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. He might need some time to warm up to new people and new environments. Once he feels comfortable with you, he will really come out of his shell! Taser likes being petted on his head and neck. He can be sensitive further down his back, but don’t let that fool you: this affectionate boy just loves being petted. Read more and view… Read More
Honoring King County’s active duty employees
King County supports and thanks all who have served in the military or are currently serving in the Guard or Reserve. It is important for employers to value their military personnel and support them to take leave for military operations, while allowing for them to stay gainfully employed. To highlight this, we have profiled a King County employee who is also currently serving in the Reserve. Elizabeth Inglese, a Visual Designer with King County’s Department of Information Technology (KCIT), shares her experience while serving as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Marine… Read More
Making diversion programs more culturally responsive
Crossposted from Zero Youth Detention Community Accountability Boards (“CABs”) have served as a diversion program – or alternative to the formal court process – for first-time juvenile misdemeanor cases in King County since 1959. CABs are made up of trained community volunteers who hear juvenile cases and devise a tailored plan of accountability for each young person. Read more from Zero Youth Detention
Martin Luther King, Jr. calendars arriving at worksites
The 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. calendars will start arriving at King County distribution points this week through the end of the year. Please contact your team’s administrative professionals for information on how you can get one at your worksite. Any additional questions can be asked of Tynishia Walker at 206-263-0534 or TWalker@kingcounty.gov.
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