Featured Job: Transit Electrical Designer IV
Closing date/time: 07/30/17 11:59 PM Salary: $27.69 – $37.43 Hourly Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle Job type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Division: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: Come help build the future of Transit in King County! Over the next few years King County Metro Transit will be expanding our fleet to provide greater transit service which will include a fleet of all electric buses. We are recruiting for a Transit Electrical Designer IV to help build the infrastructure that supports that new fleet. That infrastructure will include: the design and installation… Read More
Kudos to officers during Probation and Parole Week, July 16-22, 2017
The following is a kudos from Catherine Thompson, a Probation Manager with King County District Court: We would like to recognize King County District Court Probation Officer’s (P.O.’s) during National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, focusing on Empowerment through Partnerships. An important part of supervision is understanding how we can work together to give clients the best chance of successfully reentering the community. We are continuously mindful of how to best utilize current and potential partnerships to the benefit of our clients. Probation services are provided to any defendant who is sentenced to probation by a judge, including primarily high impact and… Read More
Free entry: King County Employee Day at the Races
King County employees and one guest will get free admission to Emerald Downs Racetrack on Sunday, August 13, which features the 82nd running of the Longacres Mile, activities for children and displays showcasing the array of agricultural goods produced in King County. Employees must show their King County ID at any of the 12 gates which will provide an employee and one guest tickets that include free admission, Official program, and chips and soda. Children 17 and under get in free. This year’s Longacres Mile (Grade III) is the 82nd running, with a purse of $200,000. Horses from all over… Read More
Bridge Fellowship kicks off third year program with expanded group, more development opportunities
Twenty four employees from across King County have been selected to participate in the 2017-2018 Bridge Fellowship Program as part of the County’s Investing In You commitment to provide leadership and development opportunities to employees. The Fellowship, open to all full-time and TLT employees, was reestablished in 2013-2014 by King County Executive Dow Constantine. The program was expanded in 2017. Bridge participants underwent a rigorous application and interview process before joining this year’s cohort. Over the course of the program, participants engage in classroom learning, group projects, presentations and career development activities, as well as interviews… Read More
Employee uses communications background to connect with community
By Jimmy’a (jih-MY-uh) Carter, a summer intern for the Executive’s Office Customer Service team. Jimmy’a, a 16 year old who will be a junior this fall at West Auburn High School, plans to attend a four-year college and get a degree in youth counseling. She joins us from the Bridge to Prosperity mentoring program. For more than 15 years, Marie Trigona has spent her career using media as a tool for advocacy and engagement. For the last two years, she has done this work as part of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP)…. Read More
Improving outcomes for incarcerated veterans
King County is helping incarcerated veterans get back on their feet and preventing recidivism through a new pilot program that is showing encouraging results for participants. “The transition from military to civilian life can be a difficult one for many veterans and sadly some veterans end up involved in the criminal justice system,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said. “With this program we are making sure that these veterans get the support and services they need to thrive and succeed here in King County.” Veterans coming into contact with the criminal justice… Read More
Fresh Bucks RX addresses health disparities
Electronic Benefits Transfer-eligible clients can now enjoy more fruits and vegetables with Fresh Bucks Rx prescriptions redeemable at participating farmers markets in King County. “Fresh Bucks Rx addresses health disparities in low-income communities across Washington,” says Mara Andrus, RD, CD. “Prescriptions were dispensed at Columbia Public Health Center and Kaiser-Rainier Valley.” Thanks to Fresh Bucks Rx, 41 families will be able to redeem Fresh Buck Rx throughout the summer – a value of $15,000 for local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Public Health – Seattle & King County is a partner of the Washington… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Council Facebook
The Metropolitan King County Council governs the 13th most populous county in the nation and the second largest government in Washington state. With over 2 million people living within 2,200 square miles, King County has a larger population than 14 U.S. states and more land area than the state of Rhode Island. Every day King County provides quality regional services to all county residents. King County is also the local government for the 350,000 residents of urban and rural unincorporated areas, and provides services by contract to many of the county’s 39… Read More
Featured Job: County Records Analyst
Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $27.90 – $35.50 Hourly Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Location: King County Records – Graybar Building, 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, 98104, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Records & Licensing Services Division Description: The Records and Licensing Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic records management professional to join our Records Management Program team. We are looking for a candidate who brings records management knowledge, skills, and experience along with passion, inspiration and a strong desire for excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of… Read More
Tech Tip: Stay up-to-date with KCWeb
King County’s intranet, KCWeb, is your one-stop shop for employee news, information and the tools you use every day. Make KCWeb your home page: In Internet Explorer, make sure you’ve closed all open tabs, then open Internet Explorer for the desktop. Tap or click Tools, and then tap or click Internet options. Under the General tab, enter the web address https://kcw.kingcounty.gov/, and then tap or click Apply. You’ll need to restart Internet Explorer to see your new home page. You can change your home page at any time, or set up multiple home pages that will… Read More
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