Count us in
Crossposted from All Home Facebook Join us for Count Us In 2018, the annual Point in Time Count of people experiencing homelessness! Volunteers will be asked to work in teams of 2-3 to conduct a visual count of individuals experiencing homelessness across King County in the early hours of Friday, January 26. Sign up to be a volunteer: http://allhomekc.org/king-county-point-in-time-pit-count/
South Plant gets to the heart of energy efficiency
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Water is heavy, and moving it around takes a lot of energy. King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is responsible for 54 percent of total energy use for all King County facilities, so even small energy savings make a big difference. The pumps are vital to plant operations and vital to energy efficiency, and after 50 years of service, it was time for three pumps to be replaced. While the pumps were reliable and easy to operate throughout their lifespan, they were also inefficient. These pumps liked to… Read More
To each and every one of our King County employees
Happy Holidays to every single King County employee! Please stay warm and safe during this busy time. We value each of you and the amazing impact you have through your work at King County.
‘Walk safe’ works to improve pedestrian safety
Crossposted from Metro Matters We want everyone in our community to make it home safely. Please look and listen before crossing the street, never run to catch a bus, make yourself more visible in the dark and cross the street after the bus leaves the zone. Safety Gets Us All Home! Read more at Metro Matters
Airport gets national recognition for energy savings
Crossposted from the Centerline The Airport’s Main Terminal is our iconic centerpiece, one that has played a vital role in the history of Northwest aviation. Today – nearly 90 years after its completion – our terminal also serves as a model for what local governments can do with their aging buildings to reduce energy use. This week, King County International Airport/Boeing Field celebrated its recent improvements at the historic building to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption as part of a special recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more at Centerline
King County’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit (ARFF)
King County International Airport is one of the busiest non-commercial airports in the world. Meet some of the Sheriff’s Deputies, Fire Fighters and Certified Emergency Medical Technicians – members of the King County Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit – who work 24/7 to keep the airport and its users safe. Click image above to play video
Social Media Spotlight: Recicla más Facebook
Recycle more is a program designed to provide information on recycling in Spanish for free, accessible and always available to you. Follow the Recicla más Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: Human Resources Director
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/18 11:59 PM Salary: $146,689.00 – $185,937.00 Annually Location: King County Administration Building – 500 4th Ave, Seattle Job Type: Appointed Division: Department of Executive Services – Human Resources Division Description: King County is searching for an executive to serve as its Human Resources Director. King County is one of America’s fastest-growing regions. Executive Dow Constantine is building partnerships and working with employees to meet the key challenges facing the Northwest–equity and social justice, climate change, and regional mobility. The Human Resources Director leads the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Division (HRD) and serves as a member of Executive Constantine’s Cabinet. This… Read More
From King County intern to Deputy Prosecutor
Crossposted from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook Deputy Prosecutor Anela Ramic’s earliest memories are of her parents sitting her down with an Etch A Sketch to teach her the English alphabet before she started preschool in the United States. “My parents barely spoke English, and I didn’t know how to write anything, so it was just hours and hours of me crying, and them crying, but they were trying to show me the basic letters because that’s how it was in their country. You learned how to read and write before… Read More
Top 10 stories of 2017
Our top stories, videos, and social media posts for 2017 Hundreds of story leads and ideas are submitted throughout the year to the Employee Communications team regarding employee accomplishments, County initiatives and priorities, and how the work of employees helps to protect the beauty of our region and enhance the lives of the 2.1 million people who call King County home. We invite you to revisit the top 10 stories of 2017; you just might run into a story about yourself, your colleague or your department, and as always, submit your story ideas to KCEmployees@kingcounty.gov. 10…. Read More
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