October 31: Test of KCInform employee alert system
King County will test KCInform, our employee emergency notification system, on the morning of Tuesday, October 31. This system allows us to reach County employees by phone, text, and email with timely information in an emergency or natural disaster to keep you, your co-workers, and your customers safe. In January this year you received an email from noreply@codered.com asking you to register your personal contact information (work cell phone and home phone, email, and/or cell phone) into KCInform (CodeRed is the platform we use to manage KCInform). New employees have received subsequent invitations to register in KCInform. As we enter storm… Read More
Featured Job: EBS Functional Analyst (Functional Analyst 3)
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 11/05/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $78,520.00 – $99,528.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Business Resource Center Description: King County’s Business Resource Center (BRC) is looking for two new members to join our fast-paced and highly successful Oracle EBS Team! The team is excited to announce two Career Service Positions maintaining Oracle EBS, one of the world’s most popular financial software. These Functional Analyst III position will work closely with our developers to create cutting edge solutions that support King County’s robust… Read More
Bridge participants use professional skills to address workgroup challenges
The 2017-2018 King County Bridge Fellowship cohort, which started in June, are continuing to explore leadership and development opportunities for themselves and for the organization. Twenty three employees are working through the course, participating in classroom learning, group projects, presentations and career development activities, as well as interviews and site visits to explore the County’s agencies and their priorities. The fellowship is expected to wrap up in November, with a formal graduation and presentation. The program is supported by the Learning and Development Team in the Department of Executive Services and is… Read More
5 ways to stay safe for fall biking
Crossposted from King County Parks Plog The inevitable turn of the seasons brings a whole host of hazards for people commuting by bicycle to work and school. The turn of foliage into autumn’s gentle hues also means leaves will soon start piling up in the bike lane, sticking to rainy streets and generally making a nuisance out of themselves. Add this hazard to oily streets, rainy conditions, and darker times during the commute, and you’ve got quite the gauntlet to run on the way to and from your destination. While some of… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Best Starts for Kids Twitter
Best Starts for Kids puts every child and youth in King County on a path to lifelong success. Best Starts for Kids is an initiative to improve the health and well-being of King County by investing in prevention and early intervention for children, youth, families, and communities. Follow Best Starts for Kids on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: End Outlook prompts multiple times
Many of you say that Outlook prompts you to put in your credentials several times a day. This video shows how to put an end to that.
Big changes proposed for 2018 Washington State Noxious Weed List
Crossposted from Noxious Weeds Blog The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board is considering several significant changes for next year’s state noxious weed list. These include adding small-flowered jewelweed (Impatiens parviflora) and European coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) as Class A and B noxious weeds, respectively—additions originally proposed by the King County Noxious Weed Control Program. Small-flowered jewelweed is a widespread invasive annual in Europe, native to parts of Asia, that was recently discovered in Washington. It often grows in shady areas like forests, riverbanks, and also disturbed or cultivated sites. The plant is usually 1 to 3 feet tall and has… Read More
Watch your mailbox for General Election ballots
King County Elections today mailed ballots to nearly 1.3 million registered voters. This General Election includes candidates for state and local offices as well as nine ballot measures. Make sure to read and follow directions on your ballot, sign the return envelope, and get it back before the November 7 election day deadline. Here’s how to return your ballot: By mail: Put a first-class stamp on your ballot and mail it back to King County Elections. Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day. Ballot drop box: Return your ballot to any one of… Read More
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Environment conservation
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Whether you want to be part of the change in a child’s life or a defender of the environment, the Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive provides a plethora of prescreened nonprofit organizations to choose from. As part of the Annual Giving Drive, week three highlights nonprofit organizations that are preserving the environment for generations to come. Earthshare WA (2500) 1402 Third Avenue Suite 525 Seattle, WA 98101 – Together, championing Washington’s future. Since 1987, EarthShare Washington has helped companies and employees connect with, contribute to, and volunteer for outstanding environment…. Read More
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