Reminder: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 11
King County employees are invited to attend the annual King County Martin Luther King Jr. event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. this Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Sanctuary, located at 811 5th Ave. in downtown Seattle. Many employees in downtown Seattle work within walking distance of the event venue, and we encourage you to walk or take public transit. The building has an ADA accessible entrance on 5th Ave. and an attendant will be standing by to offer assistance to anyone who should require it. We encourage employees coming from outside downtown Seattle to… Read More
Spotlighting the Civil Rights Program during MLK celebration week
Fulfilling the dream of King County’s namesake is the focus of the office of Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) and its Civil Rights Program. Matthew Butler is the Civil Rights Program manager here in Martin Luther King County. “Being the Civil Rights Program manager in the county named after our country’s most prominent Civil Rights leader is an honor that means a lot to me and that I take great pride in,” Matthew said. The Civil Rights Program is one resource for County employees who feel they have been discriminated against based on race,… Read More
Michael Bennett – Real man, real mentor, real inspiration
This article is shared from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s In Depth column and is featured courtesy of Linda Robson, Communications Specialist with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Moments with the Seattle Seahawks star at Juvenile Detention that ESPN didn’t show There’s no doubt that two-time Pro Bowl Defensive End Michael Bennett is larger than life when he’s suited up and crushing opponents at CenturyLink Field. But Bennett looms larger than life off the field, too, even when he’s not wearing the imposing helmet and pads or the giant… Read More
Employee receives workplace support, creates amazing video project
Valuing King County employees means listening to their concerns and providing opportunities. When employees are interested in advancing their careers, it’s important to be attentive to their needs and together discover a way to address them. The Investing In YOU initiative helps identify the tools and support employees’ needs to innovate, achieve their career goals and ultimately do their best work. One such employee is Paul Israel, a Parks Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP). Working outside, Paul’s usual duties involve everything from playground installation and culvert replacement, to standard maintenance… Read More
Featured Job: E911 Program Manager
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/21/18 12:00 AM Pacific Time Salary: $112,070.40 – $142,064.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: E911 Program Office, 20811 84th AVE S Kent, WA 98032, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: King County’s Information Technology Department (KCIT) is seeking an E-911 Program Manager who is responsible for leading and managing the strategic direction of the E-911 and Radio programs for King County. Building collaborative relationships with regional Public Safety Access Points (PSAP) partners and Radio System Managers will be critical to regional success. This position also represents the E-911… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Office of the King County Exec Instagram
King County is a great place to live, work and play. This is the official account of the Office of Executive Dow Constantine and his staff.bit.ly/2oZSJ9d Follow the Office of the King County Exec on Instagram today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: New online request form for King County Archives
The Archives just rolled out a new form on its home page to facilitate efficient response to requests for King County recordings held in the collection. Not only is the form easy to use, but it is designed to ensure that requestors provide sufficient information required to locate needed documents. The new form, combined with a recently implemented online-payment option, greatly improves customer service by streamlining transactions and by allowing clients to conduct business with the Archives from any location and at any time of day. Thanks to Derek Sheppard and the KC Web Team for… Read More
Kudos! Welcome to the new King County Sheriff, Mitzi Johanknecht
Pictured here is new King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht, with Judge Laura Inveen, being sworn in Tuesday morning at the King County Courthouse. It’s official! Please join us in welcoming Mitzi Johanknecht as our King County Sheriff!
2017 brings a bond rating boost, lower costs for vital infrastructure
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Operating a regional wastewater utility requires more than a dedicated workforce and highly specialized equipment. It also takes money, especially when it comes to funding new facilities to make sure our system keeps pace with population growth. Just like you might borrow money to invest in a new home, or remodel a kitchen, we borrow money to build new facilities, or to upgrade or expand our system, by issuing bonds. Read more at Clean Water Stories
Visualizing King County: Timber cruise reports from 1907-08
Crossposted from Bytes and Boxes New online! The King County Archives recently completed a project to image and rehouse 45 volumes of Assessor’s timber cruise reports dating from 1907-08. Valued by researchers for their detail and accuracy, the reports are a unique resource for this time period in King County. We are thrilled to make high-quality copies of these records easily accessible through our public search site. The imaged reports document natural topography like ridges, swamps, and waterways; vegetation and soil types; human impacts such as areas that have been burned or… Read More
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