Getting creative: Local 17 supervisor uses visual mapping to engage employees in the decision-making process
This article original appeared in the PTE Local 17 Insight Magazine. We have been given approval from L17 to use this article. When Local 17 member Keith Siebler started working at the Auburn Public Health in King County nearly five years ago, he encountered a few conflict situations between employees. And while it’s not unusual for supervisors to manage conflict, Siebler wanted to come up with a creative and productive way to address some longstanding issues. As a Public Health Administrative Support Supervisor (PHASS), Siebler supervises Administrative Support staff and is in… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Metro Instagram
King County Metro Transit provides transit service across King County. Reach customer service at 206-553-3000 or visit metro.kingcounty.gov. Follow KCMetrobus on Instagram today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Free Home Ownership Program classes
Are you interested in buying a home but want to keep your down-payment to a minimum? This seminar is presented by HomeStreet Bank to help you learn about low down-payment programs and strategies, how to use down payment assistance and the eligibility requirements, which down payment assistance programs are in your area, and how to assess your eligibility for programs. This class will be held at: Thursday, April 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Chinook Building Tuesday, April 18, from noon to 1 p.m. King Street Center Registration is required. Please call the HomeStreet Hotline at 206-628-0207, or… Read More
Featured Job: Transit Vehicle Maintenance Technical Information Processing Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 04/04/17 11:59 PM Salary: $20.21 – $28.87 Hourly Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Location: Multiple locations in King County, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: This position assists the Transit Vehicle Maintenance Section in support of Metro Transit and Sound Transit revenue vehicle maintenance employees. The Technical Information Processing Specialist is responsible for verifying, entering and tracking a variety of technical data with multiple computer systems/programs, including payroll, work orders, supplies, and other applications. Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
Employee discounts available for Silverwood Theme Park and T-Mobile
Two new discounts are available to employees: At Silverwood Theme Park employees get discounts of up to $9 per ticket. Go to www.silverwoodthemepark.com, click on the ‘BUY TICKETS NOW’ graphic in the upper right-most corner of the page, then type in promo code KING17. June 10 through July 14 discounted price is $39.00, regularly $48.00 (ages 8-64), and $20.00 (ages 3-7 & 65+), regularly $25.00, plus 6% tax. July 15 through July 30 discounted price is $40.00, regularly $49.00 (ages 8-64) and $21.00, regularly $26.00 (ages 3-7 & 65+), plus 6% tax. August 1 through September… Read More
Kudos! Palliative Mobile Care Program featured in national news
This project, coordinated by King County’s Health Care for the Homeless Network and UW Medicine’s Harboview Medical Center was recently spotlighted for its life-saving work to provide care to King County’s homeless population. The Palliative Mobile Care Program aims to reduce unnecessary or unwanted end-of-life care and to give homeless people a say in the process. Since January 2014, has served more than 100 seriously ill men and women in the Seattle area, tracking them down at shelters and drop-in clinics, in tents under bridges and parked cars. Read more about this amazing program in the original article at USA Today.
That plume you see is sediment, not sewage
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories The power of imagery was on full display in a March 12 front page Seattle Times aerial photograph of West Point Treatment Plant and its adjacent waters. The photo purported to show a plume of sewage and stormwater that had discharged from the plant’s emergency outfall before the bypass gate was closed early in the morning of Feb. 16. The accompanying story began: “A mighty river of brown, raw sewage and stormwater makes a plume offshore at Discovery Park, plainly seen from the air…It’s from the West Point Treatment plant, gushing untreated wastewater… Read More
A promising local solution to ensure a fair shot at local jobs
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog Earlier this month, staff from King County’s Natural Resources and Parks were busy getting ready for the upcoming spring and summer season when Pacific Northwesterners experience our parks in full force. This time of year also marks hiring for important jobs to ensure our parks are ready for the season. This hiring event took place at the local community center in White Center. The event is part of a purposeful effort to address the growing disparities we see in our region between those that have opportunities to… Read More
Women’s History Month Celebration March 24
Please bring your lunch and join us in County Courthouse Room E-942 for our second annual “Women’s History Month Celebration.” This event is part of the Legislative Branch Equity and Social Justice Committee’s Lunch and Learn series, co-hosted by the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Friday, March 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. King County Courthouse Room E-942 The event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Councilmember Kohl-Welles. Click here or on the image below for more details and information about the guest speakers. If you would like more information about this… Read More
Featured Job: Sustainability Program Coordinator – Project/Program Manager III or II
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 3/24/17 4:30 PM Salary: We are seeking someone qualified at a III level (Range 63: $84,304 – $101,918), but may modify the position to a II (Range 58: ($74,877 – $90,522) if need be. Job Type: Special Duty Assignment Location: 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104 Department: Department of Transportation Description: This special duty assignment this is a 6 month position to backfill during parental leave and is open to all King County career service employees. This position will coordinate management for the Metro Transit Divisions’ sustainability program and be instrumental in moving forward the 2017 work program. The position provides… Read More
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