KCIT deploying new tool this month to protect data and systems
KCIT will deploy a new security tool later this month that will help protect the entire King County network from cybersecurity attacks. The new tool will operate behind the scenes, helping to protect all of our data and systems from both external and internal cyber threats. This deployment should affect neither your computer nor your day-to-day business operations. If you are blocked from a work-approved website or application, either submit a Help Desk Ticket to HelpTicket@KingCounty.gov or escalate the issue through your technical support group.
BRC PeopleSoft improvements
King County’s PeopleSoft team is at the forefront of adopting new Oracle PeopleSoft features and enhancements. Every quarter, the Business Resource Center continues to deliver new features, improvements and bug fixes to PeopleSoft! This month’s July 23 release offers a lot of improvements, including: Simplified, easy-to-remember URLs (update your bookmarks or favorites) kingcounty.gov (Login from Work – internal King County network) kingcounty.gov (Login from Home – employee self-service) Classic Plus provides a better user experience by delivering pages that look and ‘feel’ more like mobile pages. ElasticSearch is a new-and-improved search engine… Read More
Metro tops 3,000 bus drivers for first time ever
Crossposted from Metro Matters This new class of bus drivers is one for the Metro record books. Among them is Nathaniel Housman (pictured front and center), who joins his father, Tom, and his brother, Jonathan, in driving for Metro. When Nathaniel and his class graduated from their training program on June 22, Metro topped 3,000 drivers for the first time in our history. Just a year ago, Metro was close to 2,850 drivers. Now we have more drivers than ever before, and we’ll continue growing and growing to meet this region’s hunger… Read More
Kudos! to Parks and Metro for Trailhead Direct recognitions in Seattle Magazine
Seattle Magazine ran a great Northwest Travel and Outdoors feature story covering Parks’ and Metro’s Trailhead Direct program. With the support of sponsors REI Co-op and Clif Bar, and many partners throughout the region, Trailhead Direct eases vehicle congestion, reduces safety hazards and expands access to hiking destinations along I-90. Seattle Magazine’s piece provides a great overview, a little bit of history, a few impressive KPIs, and news that the program is gaining the attention of other municipalities. Kudos, Parks and Metro!
Discover personal savings strategies to create the retirement you want
You and your spouse or significant other are invited to learn more about the King County Deferred Compensation Plan at education sessions offered throughout the year. In-person sessions are coming up July 17-19. Go online for details and registration. For the complete education schedule and list of webinars, go to the Deferred Compensation web site. If you have any questions, email KCDeferredComp@KingCounty.gov.
School’s out and summer is in session, but let’s keep recycling!
Crossposted from GO, Green Team! Though summer is upon us and school is out, remember to keep up the good habits of being environmental stewards you’ve practiced during the school year. During the summer, you can focus your recycling, composting, and reducing at home. Donate any old clothing, including single socks and shoes that have lost their mates. Or use old clothes as cleaning rags. For more information, check out our Threadcycle In need of summer clothes or swim wear? Give clothes a second life, go to your local Goodwill and see… Read More
Employees recognized for service by Executive, Council
Congratulations to all of the employees who were recognized at Monday’s Service Awards ceremony in County Council chambers:
Featured Job: Landmarks Coordinator / Preservation Architect
Closing: 07/27/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) Salary: $83,012.80 – $105,235.52 Annually Location: King Street Center, Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hours per week Department: Natural Resources & Parks – Director’s Office Job Number: 2018-08298 The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks is looking for a dynamic and innovative preservation professional to serve as King County’s Landmarks Coordinator. Established in 1978, King County’s Historic Preservation Program’s mission is to preserve and protect the county’s significant historic and archaeological resources and enhance public access and appreciation of them…. Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Metro Matters on WordPress
If you haven’t already, it’s time to check out and subscribe to Metro Matters. Receive new blog posts as soon as they are published! See what Metro Operator Heidi Barack fashioned out of transfer slips as a tribute to MLK Jr. and Metro. Meet Susan and Jeff; a couple who met on the bus as students – 25 years ago! Learn more about the educational campaign Metro initiated to end sexual harassment and misconduct on their services. Metro took the best of the Metro Matters blog and gave it a fresh, new… Read More
Bringing the Data Together
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog Part 5 of our Community Owned Data blog series This is the fifth and final post in our month-long Community Owned Data series we are doing to highlight our learnings from the Best Starts for Kids Health Survey. If you are interested in the previous posts, we link to them all at the end of this post so make sure you make your way to the end! Putting it all together Last week, we shared what we heard from community members about each of the five key topics we… Read More
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