Application period is now open for project funding from the ESJ Opportunity Fund
The Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) is now accepting applications for the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is a competitive process that provides resources to King County employees to develop and implement projects that work to advance equity and social justice and that complements the ESJ Strategic Plan. For the 2017-2018 biennium, there is a total of $100,000 in one-time funds available and grants ranging from $500 to $7,500 will be awarded to projects that the Funding Committee determines best meet the outlined criteria. For more information, read… Read More
Lead mechanic Derek Harris is Metro’s Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year
Crossposted from Metro Matters Through 23 years with Metro, lead mechanic Derek Harris has always put customer service first, whether he’s rebuilding engines to keep buses moving or searching with a flashlight to find a driver’s lost wedding ring. Harris was named Thursday as Metro’s Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year. As he accepted the award, coworkers reiterated his focus on customers, and his patience, leadership and always challenging others to find the best solution. “What I enjoy most about Metro is working with all different types of people and coordinating with… Read More
Triple digits Thursday? Excessive heat expected this week
Crossposted from KC Emergency News The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for western Washington through 9 p.m. on Friday, August 4. Unusually hot weather will affect the region for the next few days, with record highs possible on Wednesday and Thursday. Many areas in King County could see temperatures of 100 degrees or more on Thursday. Waterfront and higher-elevation areas will only be slightly cooler, with temperatures there in the mid to upper 90s. Temperatures this high can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old, and people with certain… Read More
King County Bureaufasts conquer 200-mile Ragnar Relay
The King County Bureaufasts, a 12-person King County employee running squad, completed the Reebok Ragnar Northwest Passage Relay July 14-15, spanning 200 miles of relay running from Blaine to Langley, WA. With some new faces on the team this year, the King County team shared two days of bonding, cheering, fatigue, and most importantly, a weekend in the Ragnar Bubble. The team trekked through some of the most breathtaking scenic views that the Pacific Northwest has to offer including Mount Baker and Olympic Mountain to Deception Pass and Puget Sound. Each member ran… Read More
Paid Parental Leave: New-parent approved
Newborn, adopted and foster-to-adopt children now get to bond with their King County-employed parent for up to 12 weeks thanks to the Paid Parental Leave Program. King County Executive Dow Constantine initially proposed a paid parental leave pilot as a way to support early childhood development by giving parents time to nurture and connect with their little ones. The Paid Parental Leave Program was made an on-going benefit in 2017. “I’m proud that King County is among the leading employers in the nation to offer a program that has a positive, lifelong… Read More
Hot weather on the way – help us keep cool!
We’re expecting unusually hot weather this week with record high temperatures likely Wednesday and Thursday, and the possibility of 100-degree weather in and around King County. The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is committed to your safety and comfort at work, and to running King County buildings as efficiently as possible. To help us all keep cooler as the weather heats up, here are a few tips: Lower the blinds in your work area to reduce sunlight streaming in Keep windows and doors closed when the air conditioning is on Dress for the weather conditions … Read More
Whitney Abrams announces Dave Sarju appointed Director of Human Resources Division
Dear King County Employee, I am excited to announce that King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed Dave Sarju as Director of Human Resources Division, starting full-time on August 14. Dave has more than 25 years’ experience in developing people, teams and workplace culture in public, private and non-profit organizations and delivering more value to customers. Dave will report to me as Director of Employee Engagement and Support, and play an integral role in implementing Executive Constantine’s Investing in You strategy to ensure we are building a workplace where you have the… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Regional Animal Services of King County Facebook
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is a joint effort between 25 partnering municipalities and unincorporated King County to advance public health, safety, and animal welfare in the communities we serve. Follow King County Pets on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Kudos! RASKC receives $75,000 grant from Petco Foundation
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC RASKC recently received a $75,000 grant from Petco Foundation. The award came shortly after RASKC was recognized for being one of the highest-performing animal care agencies in the nation. Read the full story below or click to view the stories aired on KING 5 News. King County Executive News Release KING 5: More Pets Finding Homes in King County (interview with Dr. Gene Mueller) KING 5: “Cat condos” coming to King County Animal Shelter Read more from Tails from RASKC
Featured Job: CH Special Projects Manager PPM-III
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 07/31/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $38.66 – $49.00 Hourly Job Type: TLT (Term-Limited Temporary) Location: Chinook Building, Downtown Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Community Health Services Description: Public Health- Seattle & King County’s Health Care for the Homeless Network is seeking a Health Care for the Homeless Special Projects Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to provide project management capacity needed to complete several critical special projects related to federal governance requirements, program evaluation, input from program consumers regarding planning and evaluation, and the oversight and strategic input provided the program by… Read More
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