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
Featured Job: Registered Nurse – Juvenile
Closing: 09/30/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) Salary: $35.36 – $49.51 Hourly $73,548.80 – $102,980.80 Annually Location: King County Youth Service Center – 1211 East Alder Ave, Seattle Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Adult & Juvenile Detention Job Number: 2018CB08318 Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, in partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County, is recruiting for Registered Nurses who have a strong interest in working with our community’s justice-involved youth. As Public Health nurses, we strive to provide the highest quality of care through a trauma-informed… Read More
Employee workgroup takes on equity challenges
This article is by Corinne Easter, Administrative Specialist with the King County Office of Risk Management Services When thinking about Equity and Social Justice (ESJ), most people immediately think about age, ethnicity, and gender. Fewer people look deeper and realize that job classification can also be an ESJ issue. Shawn Abernethy, Human Resources Manager for the Department of Executive Services (DES) has been leading a group focused on just that: equity within workgroups. Shawn summarizes their 2018 action items by saying, “In 2018, we have been focused on three main goals. We are building an… Read More
Pet of the Week: Lila Rose
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Lila Rose is a 3 ½ year-old, black, longhair female cat (#A555163). This beautiful girl is an affectionate love bug once she warms up to you. She loves hanging out with her favorite people, and once she get comfortable she can talk up a storm! Lila Rose’s personality color is RED, meaning she is a spirited and fun-loving girl who likes to get attention on her own terms. She can get a bit overstimulated with petting, so it’s best to keep an eye out for signs… Read More
Training Spotlight: Introduction to Organizational Performance Measurement
If you have a desire to improve your skills and knowledge of organizational performance measurement, this course is for you. This introductory course is for participants who want to gain a practical understanding of organizational performance measurement. No prerequisites are required. Participants should come curious, ready to engage in exercises, and experiment with new concepts and ideas. Learn more and register on Eventbrite. Visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/learning to learn more about trainings and other opportunities to invest in YOU!
Green space for all: King County moves to speed up open space investments and improve access
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Across the street from a grassy private lot fenced off with razor wire, kids play tag in a gray concrete Tukwila parking lot, sometimes dodging honking cars and making the apartment manager nervous about his liability. The closest park playground is a hot 20-minute summer walk from the apartment building along busy arterials. These kids are among a half million King County residents without easy access to green space, parks or trails (within a 10-minute walk). It’s a stunning truth in a county renowned for… Read More
Brewing up clean water
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Beer brewing is a growing industry that creates local jobs and supports King County’s economic diversity, and now these operations are helping in our efforts to protect water quality through their commitment to responsible waste management. There are two concerns with brewery wastewater: the concentration of waste in the water and the pH. Imagine if all the wastewater from your house came from the garbage disposal. That would be much more concentrated than the wastewater from showers, washing machines, and toilets. Since breweries use a lot of… Read More
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