Executive Constantine visits KCIT to learn from and thank employees
King County has recently been experiencing a wave of phishing attacks on its data and information systems, so King County Executive Dow Constantine visited the County employees who are working to protect our data to learn more about the attacks and thank them for their efforts. Executive Constantine met with King County Information Technology Operations and Security, Risk, and Compliance staff in the Chinook Building to learn more about how KCIT handles cybersecurity before, during, and after an incident and get an update on KCIT’s security strategy and vision to be better… Read More
Tech Tip: Username format for new employees
King County changed the username format for new employees in March 2017 to a single, universal sign on. The new format is simpler to remember, easier to automate for new account creation, and it increases the county’s ability to protect against phishing, scams and other cyber threats. What is the new username? For PCs or email, it is the first letter of first name plus the last name. For example, Juan Hernandez would be JHernandez to sign into a PC, laptop, all work stations, and – eventually – PeopleSoft. Juan’s email address… Read More
Expanding mental health services in King County middle schools
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids From coping with stress and social pressure to the appearance of mental health needs, many middle schoolers benefit from mental health support as they find their way through adolescence. We’re thrilled to announce that beginning this fall, middle school students in over 40 King County schools will have more access to mental health screening and services at their school. Best Starts for Kids and the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency levy will combine funds to invest $12.6 million over three years to expand Screening, Brief Intervention,… Read More
Voter Education Fund kickoff was a success!
Crossposted from Election Connection It was a long day of training and information but the recipients of our Voters Education Fund program were happy to participate! Thank you to every organization who came to our kickoff today and who is doing great things to help expand voter education and outreach to underserved communities throughout King County! The Voter Education Fund is a government, philanthropic and community partnership led by King County Elections and Seattle Foundation to remove barriers to voting in underserved and underrepresented communities. Through this partnership, 33 organizations are receiving… Read More
Kudos! to Judges Helen Halpert and Veronica Alicea-Galván
King County Superior Court Judges Helen Halpert and Veronica Alicea-Galván will be honored at the 2018 Judicial Appreciation and Honors Luncheon sponsored by the King County Chapter of the Washington Women Lawyers. Judge Halpert will be receiving the Judge of the Year Award, and Judge Alicea-Galván will be receiving the Vanguard Award. The luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 27 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
The unique niche (and diverse roles) for Public Health nurses
Crossposted from Public Health Insider When nurses come to work at Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC), they come with a purpose. “The nurses who choose public health as their practice are strongly rooted in service. They want to be of service to those who are vulnerable,” says Amy Curtis, a Registered Nurse who leads recruiting efforts for Office of Nursing at PHSKC. “There is a strong commitment to equity and social justice.” Despite the national shortage in nursing, we are still finding extraordinary nurses for PHSKC because the work… Read More
Deadline for US – The Untold Story Project submissions extended to June 1
US – The Untold Story Project invites employees of color to share their untold story of racism, and has extended the deadline for story submissions to June 1. Stories can be submitted online or hand-delivered to project team members John Miller, Donna Miscolta or Julia Yen. Stories will be available to all King County employees this summer on the project site. The purpose of the project is to provide an opportunity for King County employees of color to share their experiences of racism in a space dedicated to their voices, and it… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County DNRP Wastewater Treatment Division’s Facebook page
The #GoPublic employees of King County’s DNRP Wastewater Treatment Division protect public health and enhance the environment by treating and reclaiming water, recycling solids and generating energy. Sitting behind a desk all day definitely isn’t for everyone! @kingcountywtd hires mechanics, electricians, treatment plant operators and more. Besides great pay & benefits, the skilled trades offer a rewarding career path. Follow King County Wastewater Treatment Division on Facebook today.
Featured Job: Transit Systems (HASTUS) Business Lead (Functional Analyst IV)
Closing: 5/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Salary: $94,320.51 – $114,026.43 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Job Number: 2018RL08095 Description: This position will be a representative of Metro’s “business side” needs. It will be located in Metro’s Scheduling group, but with clear organizational ties to all logistical/operational support teams including, but not limited to, Scheduling, Operations Systems Support, and Rail) involved with the HASTUS suite of products. The position requirements include leading, facilitating, and organizing Metro’s HASTUS User Community, sometimes… Read More
Explore King County this month with two wheels instead of four
Crossposted from Employee Health and Well-Being Hit the road for Bike Everywhere Month! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, put on those helmets, tighten those gears and hit the road for Bike Everywhere Month! According to Cycling Weekly, there are many health benefits of biking including: improved mental health, improved lung health and much more! In addition to improved physical health, biking is great for boosting your social circle with other passionate cyclists around the sound. Washington Bikes offers a great list of bike clubs throughout the Puget Sound… Read More
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