Featured Job: Economic Development Program Manager
Salary: $97,219.20 – $123,219.20 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Department of Transportation – Director’s office Job Number: 2018MCK09050 Closing: 1/6/2019 11:59 PM Pacific The Economic Development Program Manager is a key resource within the Department of Local Services and will provide strategic planning, coordination and support for economic development activities within unincorporated areas of King County. This new position will work out of the Director’s office, reporting to the External Relations Manager, and will provide leadership in the development of innovative economic development programs and… Read More
Kudos! DPER employee appreciated by customer!
Pesha Klein, an Environmental Scientist with the Department of Permitting and Environmental at the Vashon Island Office, received the following note of appreciation from a visitor to the Vashon Office: “Thank you very much for your insightful assistance today. I came in there expecting to hit a wall and leave frustrated. What I found was just the opposite. You were entirely helpful and actually concerned that I was taking in all the information that you shared with me. Yes I did, yes I have and I am moving forward. All the best!” Kudos to Pesha for… Read More
Did you know you had this benefit? King County offers medical coverage options for employees who are retiring
If you retire before age 65, King County offers two types of coverage, COBRA and Retiree Medical. Learn more here.
Achieving net-zero at King County Parks North Utilities Crew Shop
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green How do you solve a problem like achieving net-zero energy use? If you’re the King County Parks team working at the North Utilities Trails Crew Shop near Marymoor Park, you do it through solar panels, new lights and efficient heat pumps and air conditioners. By utilizing these tools they were able to solve the design and financial puzzle of achieving net-zero energy on two buildings with limited roof space available for solar power. For their efforts the Parks team was awarded the inaugural King County Executive Performance Excellence… Read More
Solid waste management equipment highlighted for Star Wars resemblance
My Northwest recently ran a story that highlighted “The Mole,” which was a piece of equipment used by the Solid Waste Division back in the 1960s. The Mole bears a striking resemblance to a prop used in Star Wars, and the article sought to get to the truth. Read the full story here. Learn more about how the trash-eating monster was once used to clean up King County in the video below.
Go Public with Hannah
This week our ongoing series featuring employees talking about why they chose a King County career and how they are making a difference in our community features Hannah Johnson, a Communications Specialist with the Best Starts for Kids Program in the Department of Community and Human Services. Learn more about our careers at www.KingCounty.gov/jobs.
Public Health Actually: What we love about 2018
Crossposed from Public Health Insider Love is all around us–at least love for public health, that is! We’re nearing the end of 2018, and that means it’s time to look back at our department’s hard work with partners throughout the year for a healthier community. Peruse our (not exhaustive) list of achievements, but before you do, take a few moments to watch a video inspired by the 2003 holiday-themed romantic comedy, Love Actually, that celebrates our staff and our mission – and has a little fun along the way. Read more at Public Health Insider
Celebrating the successes and challenges of working women
The recently held Washington Women in Trades “Dream Big Dinner” honored the legacy of “Rosies” – a nickname for “Rosie the Riveter” – women who worked in factories during World War II. The award ceremony recognized the successes and challenges of working women, as well as students, advocates, and workplace leaders. The event was attended on behalf of King County by Joe Baca, a Community Workforce Agreement Administrator in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Wastewater Treatment Division, and Samantha Kealoha, Labor Equity Program Manager with the Department of Executive Services Finance and Business Operations Division. The two were… Read More
Thank you to you, our readers
Our top stories, videos, and social media posts for 2018 Throughout 2018, the Employee Communications Team highlighted the professional accomplishments, County opportunities and important events, challenges and successes of our employees, sharing these in our weekly Employee News e-newsletter, the KC Employee News blog, our Twitter account, LinkedIn account, and YouTube channel. Thank you to all our readers for engaging with our content, sharing it with others, and continuing to show us how we can provide you the information you need to succeed in your career, live a healthy life, and do great work for our… Read More
Pet of the Week: Kermit
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC He’s a dog, not a frog – meet Kermit, our Pet of the Week! This handsome young pittie mix is very sweet and snuggly! Kermit also loves to play and have fun. He can be a bit shy when meeting new people or being in new environments, but once he warms up he is a big ol’ sweetie who loves to do zoomies all over the yard! Read more at Tails from RASKC
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