Read the newly released Local Food Initiative Report!
The King County Local Food Initiative 2018 Annual Report highlights significant accomplishments and tracks our progress toward building a stronger local food system over the year, including: Protecting more than 920 acres of farmland and getting more than 630 acres of fallow land back into food production in King County since 2016; Increasing farmer sales at King County’s farmers markets by nearly 5 percent year-over-year since 2017; Enrolling 26 aspiring farmers in training programs in 2018; and Supporting the Fresh Bucks Benefits program so that nearly $500,000 in Fresh Bucks were redeemed… Read More
Last chance! Don’t forget to register for the 2019 BBY5K by May 31
The Big Backyard 5K (BBY5K) fun run and walk presented by Kaiser Permanente is set for Sunday, June 2 at King County’s Marymoor Park and will feature a 10K race option to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Registration for the 2019 run is easy – sign up online at www.bby5k.com through May 31 and in-person on race weekend. King County Employees can create or join a King County Team and use the promo code KC5 to receive $5 off their registration. The event promotes fitness and community involvement and has raised more than $300,000 for King County Parks in the past nine years. … Read More
Ready, set, get to know the CSA@Work Program
Crossposted from Balanced You CSA@Work sign-ups are currently open through early June! Learn more about the program here, check out a few frequently asked questions (FAQ) below or reach out to Balanced You for more support. What is a CSA? CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) are a great way to support local farmers and keep our region thriving while enjoying fresh seasonal produce delivered right at/near work. Individuals can subscribe or sign up to receive boxes of fresh goods directly from farmers who offer a “share” in their harvest. Typically, the share consists of a weekly… Read More
Transforming how the region funds employment and job training to connect more people to high-demand careers
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan are transforming how the region funds employment and job training, uniting the efforts of local governments, businesses, labor and philanthropies to connect more people to high-demand jobs. Here are highlights of the transformation: Prioritize employment and training for those who face the most barriers to opportunity. Improve coordination between employers, labor, and educators to make sure job seekers are prepared for the best career opportunities available right now. Better align local, federal, and philanthropic funding to maximize the impact and produce… Read More
Supported Employment in Transit: Brandon Sims
King County’s Supported Employment Program matches job seekers with developmental disabilities to jobs by identifying efficiencies and unmet needs throughout King County government. Department of Metro Transit’s Vehicle Maintenance Division partnered with Christina Davidson, Supported Employment Program Manager, to hire through the Program to meet their business needs at the Non-Revenue Base detailing vehicles. Big thank you to Transit leadership for their commitment in building an inclusive workforce! Brandon Sims started working with the Transit in July of 2018 to provide support around the shop as well as detail non-revenue vehicles, all none bus… Read More
Training Spotlight: Mental Health Accommodations and Excel 1: Getting Proficient
Mental Health Accommodations, May 29: The Disability Services Section within the Employee Health & Safety Division of DHR is hosting an interactive training on mental health accommodations. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This session will last 1.5 hours, including time for a Q&A. This training is designed for HR professionals. Register and learn more. Excel 1: Getting Proficient, June 8: Learn to work with Quick Access Toolbar, customize your Ribbon, and work with Dialog box launcher. Expand your knowledge on Relative and Absolute References, Sort and Filters, plus controlling page Headers and… Read More
Tech Tip: Update your browser
How to access the training: To start your Cyber Security Awareness Training please login at: https://sso.securingthehuman.org/kingcounty/ Your account for Securing the Human: Username: King County email address Password: King County email password For more information about Cyber Security please visit our Sharepoint site: https://kc1.sharepoint.com/teams/ITISRC/ISRCPUB
Third payday of the month, May 30
Almost all King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis, every-other-Thursday—resulting in 26 pay periods per year. Most months, you receive two paychecks, but there are two months each year when you receive three paychecks. This year, May 30 and Oct. 31 will be your third payday of the month. The net dollar amount of these “third” paychecks may be larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations are not deducted from these checks. For more information… Read More
Featured Job: Project Program Manager I – Program Coordination Assistant
Salary: $32.75 – $41.51 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2019AB09614 Closing: Continuous The HIV/STD Program is seeking to hire a Project/Program Manager I to assist with project coordination and participate in data collection for a new National HIV survey in the King County area that will focus on transgender women, with a priority of Black, Latinx, and other trans women of color. Seattle is one of eight sites nationally that will be participating in this survey that… Read More
Discounts available for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of an available discount for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances through July. Performances include Cirque Goes Broadway, The Music of Queen, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert, conductor Ludovic Morlot’s last concert with the Seattle Symphony, and more. To order tickets visit www.seattlesymphony.org and enter the promo code CONDUCTOR19 prior to selecting seats, order by phone at 206-215-4747 or 1-866-833-4747 and give the operator the promo code, or purchase tickets in person at the Benaroya Hall Box Office located at the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6… Read More
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