Executive Constantine Proclaims April is Records and Information Management Month in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine proclaimed April as Records and Information Management Month. The Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) first proclaimed Records and Information Management month in 1995. This month-long observance promotes record keeping best practices, provides awareness of the records management profession, and highlights the benefits of proper records and information management on daily operations. Rapid technological changes have transformed how King County conducts business, creating both challenges and opportunities for managing records and ensuring records remain accessible as long as required to support county business. King County employees… Read More
2018 State of the County address
Dear fellow King County employee, It seems that everywhere around us there’s change. Changes along our skyline and in our neighborhoods. Businesses are opening or expanding, and hiring. Our communities are growing, with people from around the nation and across the world coming to King County in search of opportunity and a welcoming community. They’re looking for a change for the better. The needs and expectations of our residents are changing too, from the types of services they want us to deliver to the way they want to access them. At King… Read More
Kudos to Metro operator for making passengers smile!
A commuter recently shared their appreciation for their metro operator by tweeting:
Reminder: Rev Up For Retirement seminar, April 25
Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! 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 retirement climate and projections for the future, and the resources available to you through King County. The seminar will take place Wednesday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighth Floor Conference Center, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle Registration is required. Due to… Read More
King County employee participates in book club featured on KING 5
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter For nearly 27 years, Liz Causby-Miles (Director’s Office) has been part of a book club with other African-American women. They meet regularly to discuss books by African-American authors, have traveled together, and occasionally attend other cultural events. The book club recently published a book of their own, Life Matters. To view the feature on King 5 profiling the book club and their recent book signing event, click here. To learn more about what DCHS is doing in our community, read the most recent issue of the Touching Base Newsletter (on SharePoint).
Social Media Spotlight: King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Facebook
With over 1,000 employees, the KCSO serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. Our commitment to meeting the needs of all residents means that services such as helicopters and bomb disposal are available to King County’s 1.6 million residents. Follow King County Sherriff’s Office Air Support on Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Developing new ideas and technology solutions that help our community
When KCIT isn’t managing HelpTickets or delivering new products, teams are partnering with both internal and external partners to bring new ideas to King County employees and our community. In January, KCIT and Microsoft partnered to host a Government Hackfest. It was a first for us! Check out our video.
Featured Job: Confidential Secretary I
Salary: $28.64 – $36.30 Hourly Location: Renton, WA Job Type: Appointed Department: Department of Elections Job Number: 2018-07916 Closing: 4/9/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Description: The Department of Elections is recruiting a Confidential Secretary I who will provide direct support to the Deputy Director and Elections Leadership Team by handling numerous daily administrative tasks and duties with a high degree of autonomy and decision making discretion. Contact: For more information contact Queniya Lassiter at 206-477-3773 or Queniya.Lassiter@kingcounty.gov. Learn more about this position or all available jobs.
Way to Shine! Celebrating King County’s EGP Ambassadors
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Thank you, everyone who attended our Celebration event for the 2017 Annual Giving Drive on February 15, 2018. We were delighted to be joined by a full audience of King County employees, county leadership, and nonprofit representatives. Our annual Celebration event is our way of recognizing employees for their hard work, dedication, and general awesomeness. It is their moment to shine because they helped someone else’s star shine a little brighter! Read more at KC Employee Giving
Meet Errol, the country’s 100th Courthouse Dog
King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Page Ulrey was a handler for Ellie, the nation’s first Courthouse dog, trained by Canine Companions for Independence. Ellie died peacefully on her 13th birthday last November. This week, Page introduced Errol to the courthouse staff, along with service dogs Molly and Gabrielle from Canine Companions for Independence who came to Errol’s welcome party. Read more at the King County Prosecuting Attorney Office website.
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