Rev Up For Retirement seminar, April 25
Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! This retirement overview is for anyone who thinks they may retire in the next few years. With increasing concern over the future of Social Security and the stability of retirement plans, it’s a good idea to stay informed and prepare in advance. Join us for a three-hour seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare choices and options, and representatives from the Social Security Administration and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington. We’ll also talk about the current… Read More
Meet the Archives
Crossposted from Bytes and Boxes Those of us in the archives profession are often surprised (shocked!) to discover that there are people in the world who don’t know what an archives is or what archivists do. So, to help demystify archives in general, and to let everyone see what a friendly and approachable bunch we really are, in this post we share a series of brief interviews with us, the staff of the King County Archives. And now, we invite you to meet the Archives team…in alphabetical order! Jill Anderson, Assistant Archivist… Read More
Puget Sound Engineering Council names King County employee 2018 Government Engineer of the Year
On Feb. 3, the Puget Sound Engineering Council honored Wastewater Mechanical Engineer Lead, Jeff Lundt as the 2018 Government Engineer of the Year. Jeff is in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division. Jeff was recognized for his many contributions to improving the region’s wastewater infrastructure. His dedication and tireless efforts in providing training for professionals in all areas of water and wastewater treatment have benefited thousands, ensuring operators and engineers understand and are informed of best practices, current trend in the industry, fundamental concepts and new technologies so utilities can – now and in the future – have the staff and knowledge… Read More
United Way’s 2018 free tax prep campaign for King County employees
Tax season is upon us and King County would like to highlight United Way of King County’s free tax preparation services as a convenient option available to you, your family members, and your community! Tax time can be stressful and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be; consider taking advantage of this free service so you can avoid costly tax preparation fees and maximize your refund. United Way offers free tax preparation services at over 30 locations throughout King County and online from now through April.Households making under $66,000 can have their taxes prepared by a certified tax… Read More
Our youth are speaking, and we need to listen
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog Building a community where young people are valued, respected, and engaged as leaders of today is fundamental to our collective vision for Best Starts for Kids. Next month on this blog, we’ll begin a series of posts about how we can support the young people in our lives and communities. We’ll discuss concrete actions you can take, resources and tips for adults, and reflections on what it means to build this community together. If you have a question, want to suggest a topic for this… Read More
It’s Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Crossposted from the Noxious Weeds Blog As spring approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on what we can do this year to help the natural world here at home. Learning about and taking action to help stop the spread of invasive species is one great way to give Washington’s natural world a hand. In honor of Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb 25-Mar 3), the Washington Invasive Species Council has given us an excellent list of ways we can help fight invasive species. Below is a short excerpt of their ideas (with some King… Read More
Read across America
Crossposted from Go, Green Team! “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax On March 2, students across the United States will celebrate and encourage reading. March 2 also happens to be Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Let’s all celebrate learning and reading together. What’s your school doing for Read Across America? Read more at Go, Green Team!
We must act now to end gun violence
Dear fellow King County employee, On February 14 – Valentine’s Day – 14 children and three adults in Parkland, Florida, lost their lives in a manner that has become all too familiar in America: a senseless school shooting. This horrifying event is another tragic reminder that we must act to end the epidemic of gun violence that has engulfed our nation, to stand up for those who have had their lives brutally taken, and to fight to keep our children and public places safe. Last month I testified in Olympia for two… Read More
Reminder: Tell us what you love about public service!
Our team is looking for County employees to share their stories via our social media to promote King County as a great place to work, live and play. To participate as a King County ambassador, email the following to KCEmployees@kingcounty.gov: Selfie (photo of yourself) Your workplace role One to three sentence blurb explaining why you love working for King County. Our team will share your testimonials on our social media accounts.
Featured Job: Electro-Mechanic
Closing Date/Time: Sat. 03/31/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $34.07 – $37.86 Hourly Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Multiple locations in King County, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: Electro-Mechanics perform journey-level electrical, electronic and mechanical work on either light rail vehicles or streetcars and associated equipment. Link Light Rail, operated by King County Metro Transit, is a 20.4 mile light rail line from University of Washington Station to Angle Lake Station. Current system expansion will add an additional 50 miles of track by 2023. Currently… Read More
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