Pet of the Week: Figaro
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We’re singing the praises of Figaro, our Pet of the Week! This senior black and white boy is a shy and timid cat who likes to take things slow, so he’s one of our “Bashful Blue” personality pets. However, with just a little time, Figaro will be a devoted friend! Read more at Tails from RASKC
Training Spotlight: Lean Problem-Solving and Stories that Lead
Lean Problem-Solving, Oct. 10: In order to effectively solve problems once and for all, they must be solved at the root. Participants I this course will learn basic A3 Problem Solving, the powerful method borrowed from the Toyota Production System (TPS), techniques to incorporate problem solving and continuous improvement in daily work and build on existing Lean practices within your organization. Learn more and register on Eventbrite. Stories that Lead, Oct. 18: This one-day class explores stories as creative strategies that can help you create a workplace—and a life—that inspires profound results.Through reflective processes and story sharing,… Read More
Shots aren’t super-flu-ous, they keep our community healthy!
Crossposted from Public Health Insider We can no longer deny the signs, the sun is setting earlier, and kids are back in school, summer is coming to an end. Now is the perfect time, before bugs start spreading in your kids’ class and sneezes begin echoing through your office, to get your recommended yearly flu shots. To help you decide when, where, and how to get vaccinated, we compiled answers to some of the most common questions we see regarding to flu vaccinations below. Read more at Public Health Insider
Featured Job: Legislative Records Specialist
Salary: $37.20 – $50.03 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Appointed, Part-Time Department: King County Council, Office of the Ombuds Job Number: 2018-08597 Closing: 9/19/2018 11:59 PM Pacific The King County Ombuds Office is seeking a resourceful, detail oriented Legislative Records Specialist with knowledge of the Washington Public Records Act (PRA) to join our team. The Legislative Records Specialist is a part time, benefited position that will manage public records requests made to the Ombuds and Tax Advisor Offices and assist the Ombuds in the retention of Ombuds records to the County’s Records Center and Archives and of electronic records to the County’s electronic records… Read More
State retirement plan contributions increased Sept. 1
Employee and employer contribution rates for the following retirement plans increased Sept. 1, 2018, as approved by the State Legislature. In addition, the King County employer contribution rate for PERS Plan 3 and PERS JBM Plans 1 and 3 increased to 12.83%. Law Enforcement Officers Fire Fighters (LEOFF) plans do not have a rate adjustment. New contribution amounts will be deducted from the second paycheck: If you are paid on the 5th and 20th of the month, your new contribution will appear on your September 20 paycheck. If you are paid every other Thursday,… Read More
GPS locators coming to fleet vehicles
This fall, King County is installing Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, also known as the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System, in most County vehicles. KCIT is overseeing implementation of this technology. AVL is designed to enhance internal services and public service delivery, as well as advance the Executive’s Best Run Government and Combating Climate Change initiatives. The AVL System will automate and expand data collection to drive decisions on issues such as right-sizing our fleet, minimizing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and helping us better manage field operations. Implementing this technology… Read More
Discount available for Seattle Symphony performances, Sept. 12, 13 and 15
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of an available discount for upcoming Seattle Symphony performances tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. Sept. 12 and 13 – For Distant Worlds: Final Fantasy the music will be performed by the Seattle Symphony while the video game plays on the giant screen above. Buy tickets to Final Fantasy and the symphony will waive the handling fee when promo code FANTASY19 is entered. Purchase tickets here. Saturday, Sept. 15 – The Opening Night concert will kickoff music director Ludovic Morlot’s final season and feature pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing. Buy tickets and receive 20% off using promo code LUDO20. Purchase tickets… Read More
City Hall Park line up
Food trucks will be in City Hall Park from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. between 3rd and 4th Avenues, just south of the Courthouse Building. Today, Wednesday, Fish Basket NW. More info here. Tomorrow, Thursday, Plum Bistro Mobile. More info here. Friday, Kukree. More info here. Every weekday a park concierge will be on-site from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be games, outdoor seating and buskers from noon to 4 p.m. View the upcoming schedule here.
First Untold Story performance to be held Sept. 20 in Renton
The first of three performances for US – The Untold Story will be held Thursday, September 20 at the Department of Elections in Renton. It will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Alvine Room. Each of the performances will feature stories submitted by King County employees of color who responded to the question, “What’s your untold story of racism?” These stories are available to read on the Untold Story Project blog. Local poets and actors will perform the readings under the direction of Seattle actor and storyteller Jekeva Phillips. The discussion to follow will be facilitated by conceptual… Read More
Employee Survey coming spring 2019
Dear fellow King County employee, Through our Investing in YOU work we’re continuing to build a workplace where you have the tools, support, and opportunity to do your best work. For the past three years we’ve used the annual Employee Engagement Survey to hear from you about how can we make King County a better place to work, and how we can provide services more effectively to our residents. Using what we’ve learned on our engagement journey and in response to your feedback, we’re making improvements to the engagement survey process. First,… Read More
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