Kudos! to DPER for process improvements
In the last 12 months, about 60 percent of Department of Permitting and Environmental Review’s single-family building permits have been approved in less than six weeks, a marked acceleration from the preceding 12 months in which 35 percent of the same permits were approved in less than six weeks. Additionally, card payments was launched at DPER during June 2017. Today, 45 percent of payments received for permits are made with Visa credit cards. Kudos, DPER!
Executive’s modular housing announcement generates interest
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced plans for three pilots of modular construction in a news release that was distributed Aug. 22. Several outlets picked up the story: King County will try modular housing to shelter homeless KUOW, Aug. 21 King County orders modular units for shelters and housing, Curbed Seattle, Aug. 21 Despite hurdles, King County moves ahead with $12M in modular housing for homeless, The Seattle Times, Aug. 23
AngaLee Alexander and her path to financial wellness
Crossposted from Balanced You You may think financial coaching isn’t relevant to you. You think, “I don’t need any financial help.” Like many, once you really stop and look at your personal finances, there are many ways to improve. AngaLee Alexander, a King County Business and Finance Officer, is a Health Hero. Like many of us, Alexander thought she had a handle on her finances until she decided to learn more about King County’s My Secure Advantage program. My Secure Advantage (MSA) is a free benefit available to all County employees that… Read More
King County Water Taxi sets single-day record
Crossposted from Captain’s Blog By Brent Champaco, King County DOT Event organizers for Sub Pop Record’s 30th anniversary celebration on Alki Beach praised King County Water Taxi’s flexibility for helping thousands of concert-goers enjoy the biggest one-day event in West Seattle’s history without having to fight traffic congestion. King County Water Taxi set a single-day ridership record during Sub Pop Records’ 30th anniversary celebration on Alki Beach, working with event organizers to provide additional service for the biggest one-day event in West Seattle’s history. It is the latest milestone for King County’s water… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Metro on Twitter
@kcmetrobus shared Metro Matters Youth mural returns to Rainier Beach, and it’s a great story! It’s great to see this mural back in #RainierBeach! Thanks to the Transit Justice Youth Corps @rainierbeach @SenSaldana @KCCouncil Larry Gossett @kcexec http://bit.ly/2MzCRoB Follow King County Metro on Twitter today.
Featured Job: Travel & Expense Fiscal Specialist III
Closing: 09/10/2018 11:59 p.m. Salary: $22.99 – $29.28 Hourly Location: Chinook Building, Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full-Time, 40 hours per week Department: Executive Services – Finance & Business Operations Division Job Number: 2018-LW08542 The Procurement and Payables Section of the Finance and Business Operations Division is looking for a Travel and Expense Specialist who will work as a Fiscal Specialist III in Accounts Payable. FBOD is looking for a detailed-oriented candidate who has expertise in expense report or employee reimbursement processing, is a team player, can work independently, and enjoys finding… Read More
Employee Giving Program first ambassador training Tuesday at Chinook
Build your resume AND make a difference? Yes, you can have it all. The first training is next Tuesday, Sept. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chinook Building! Join our rock star Ambassador team and celebrate 30 years of Giving Together! Ambassadors are the most important element of our Employee Giving Program team. You will be the key to making sure that every King County employee has a quality opportunity to support a cause they care about through the program. Literally bringing transformative moments of meaning to your colleagues. You… Read More
Pet of the Week: Roomba
Shared from King County Adoptable Animals Roomba is a 1 year-old, female, black Pit Bull / Labrador mix (#A558570). Her personality color is RED, meaning she is a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality! She’s cautious in new situations, but once you gain her trust she will show you what a spunky and fun dog she can be! This sweet girl is hoping to find an understanding family who can work with her on her confidence building, and will probably do best in a home without young children. Once she warms up,… Read More
Superior Court CASA Program needs volunteers
Open House Sept. 5. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will have an impact on a child’s life, the King County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is calling your name. CASA volunteers are the independent voice that judges and others depend on to represent the best interest of children under 12. Currently, we have more than 600 children who need someone to speak for them in court. “I have been a CASA for 11-plus years; it is the most meaningful, life-changing, soul-nurturing work I have ever done,” said Biz… Read More
King County Water Taxi extended sailings for tonight’s Seahawks game
The King County Water Taxi offers additional nights of extended evening service on its West Seattle route for Mariners, Sounders and Seahawks home games during their spring and summer schedule. Aside from normal extended service on Friday and Saturday nights, there will be extended evening sailings today, Aug. 30, for the Seahawks preseason game. Learn more at http://www.kingcountywatertaxi.gov, and view the extended evening sailings schedule here.
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