Transition Fairs provide connection and opportunity for youth with developmental disabilities
The King County School-to-Work Program provides students with developmental disabilities the resources to plan a bright future after high school. The program is currently planning its 13th annual Transition Resource Fairs: two one-day conferences attended by families, teachers, local agencies, and potential employers intended to help students with developmental disabilities find employment before leaving their high school programs. Several years ago, Microsoft approached the School-to-Work Program to be a partner in hosting and coordinating the Transition Resource Fairs. This partnership has helped it become one of the most informative and resourceful events for students with disabilities… Read More
Five questions with Lluvia Ellison-Morales, Animal Services Administrator, Department of Executive Services
Why and when did you start in your role with King County? I started in September 2014 in a 3 month STT Project Manager role with Records and Licensing Services focusing on implementing the new TNC legislation (Uber, Lyft, etc.). My position was extended and I took on various other projects during this time. In July 2016 I was hired at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) as an Administrator III in a career-service role. What do you do in your role? My central role is in Communications and Community Engagement,… Read More
Overcoming a life changing injury with strength, dignity and a committed team
October is Disability Awareness Month in King County. We will be featuring stories that highlight the experiences and contributions of employees experiencing disabilities to our King County community throughout the next few weeks. In early December 2017, King County employee Todd Johnson experienced a tragic accident. A truck driver with the then Roads Division in the former Department of Transportation (DOT) for 21 years, Todd was working with a backhoe digger when his right hand got caught in the machine. After a coworker rushed him to the hospital, Todd underwent multiple surgeries… Read More
Upcoming dates for 2019 EGP Nonprofit Expo Roadshow Tour
Join us at several upcoming expos for the Employee Giving Program (EGP) Roadshow and discover your why! You will have a chance to meet amazing nonprofits, for example: Sarvey Wildlife Center, Wing Luke Museum, El Centro de la Raza, and Mary’s Place. Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Chinook Building, Rooms 121/123 Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., King Street Center, 8th Floor Conference Room Thursday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., King County Elections, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 8… Read More
PeopleSoft weekend outage beginning 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available this weekend, beginning at 3 p.m. October 11 through October 13. During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply updates and maintenance. This work will begin on Friday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14. Please ensure that you have entered your time into PeopleSoft before 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, where appropriate. The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window…. Read More
Discount available for employees at Wilco Coop
King County employees can now take advantage of a 20% discount on outdoor work clothing, boots and other work-related purchases at all Wilco Coop farm stores. To receive the discount, visit any store location and mention the Service Employee Discount with King County and be prepared to show a pay stub or ID badge. View all available discounts at www.kingcounty.gov/employeediscounts.
10 Years of Water Taxi
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog My, how the years have sailed by. The year was 2007. Washington State Ferries operated two morning runs and two evening runs to and from Vashon Island, and its passenger-only ferry was the only direct access for Vashon residents to downtown Seattle. Read more from the Captain’s Blog
Get Ready to Shake Out, Oct. 17
On October 17 at 10:17 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Federal, state, and local emergency management experts agree that this is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down or drops something on you. The annual ShakeOut drill is your opportunity to practice how you’ll safely respond. Learn what to do, and what not to do.
Featured Job: FMD HR Manager
Salary: $106,889.33 – $135,488.70 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: DES – Executive Services Job Number: 2019RS10605 Closing: 10/13/2019 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Pet of the Week: Sadie
Hi! My name is Sadie and I am available for adoption. I am a genteel older lady who looooooves to stop and smell the roses. I want to sniff over there, and over there, and right there, too! I don’t really care about treats or toys: my priorities are quality time with you, and quality time with every interesting smell I can find. Once we’re home, you’ll see that I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you! I will stare up at you adoringly for being so nice… Read More
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