Featured Job: Residential Appraiser I
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 05/08/17 4:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $28.40 – $36.00 Hourly, $2,153.69 – $2,729.93 Semi-Monthly Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 35 hrs/week Location: Assessments – 900 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, Washington Department: Department of Assessments Description: The Department of Assessments is looking for an action oriented, creative thinker for the role of Residential Appraiser. The position will allow for the individual to expand interest in real estate, work within a culturally and generationally diverse environment, collaboratively set fair and equitable residential property values and use communication skills with the public to convey property assessment policies and procedures Learn more about… Read More
May Day events Monday, May 1
Several community groups are planning rallies, marches, and other events to mark May Day this Monday, May 1. These events include (see map below): May Day March – Some King County employees will participate in this year’s May Day March which focuses on labor and immigrant rights and begins at Judkins Park, starting at 11:30 a.m. holding the banner pictured. The march to downtown Seattle starts at 1 p.m. Veteran Anti-War march – Starting at 9 a.m. at the Garden of Remembranceat 2nd & University in Seattle, with a march to Judkins Park… Read More
Cross-department collaboration tells the true story of the SoundGuardian
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) is a treasure trove of untold stories. Employees across four divisions work hard every day carrying out a broad mission to foster environmental stewardship and strengthen communities. It is hard to stop progress to recount our adventures and triumphs. But when it was time to chronicle a legendary journey, employees across DNRP pitched in to help. The County’s Environmental Lab has monitored streams, rivers, and Puget Sound for over 40 years. Field scientists sample, survey, carry out special projects, and respond to environmental… Read More
Kudos to employees who care about our residents and our environment!
This piece was featured in the Seattle Times’ Rant and Raves list. Kudos to a DNRP employee for saving a bird’s day! “RAVE To the woman working for King County who took my Saturday call about a coot (bird) trapped in a storm drain in Covington. She reached someone in Covington public works, who called me and said they were closed, but they were there first thing on Monday freeing the trapped animal. Public-sector heroes!
Social Media Spotlight: Assessor John Wilson
This is the official Twitter account for King County Assessor John Wilson. Our department strives to deliver excellent customer service, accountability, fair and equitable valuation Follow Assessor John Wilson on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Free auto leaks workshops throughout Puget Sound
Does your car drip? Ever wondered if a ‘spot’ on the ground came from your car? Want to learn how to properly maintain your car? Join the experts for a FREE Auto Leaks workshop – a $125 value. Or use the $50 coupon at one of the over 200 participating repair shops. At this workshop you’ll: Get a free professional car health assessment from a certified automotive instructor. Learn how to identify and prevent leaks. Receive tips on repairing minor common leaks. Learn preventive maintenance. Leave the class with a FREE Vehicle… Read More
Social Security 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, April 26
This event, presented by the Social Security Administration, will answer many of your of your questions regarding Retirement Benefits and Eligibility Requirements, Early Retirement Effect on Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Medicare, Disability and Spouse Benefits and much more! Attendees are asked to bring a printed Social Security Statement, which can be accessed at http://www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Wednesday, April 26, noon to 1:30 p.m. City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
GoGreen and “The Future of Transportation”
Crossposted from Inside Transportation by Harold S. Taniguchi, Director, King County Dept. of Transportation Local action will continue to be our path forward on climate, sustainability, mobility and equity in King County, as we saw at the recent GoGreen Conference in Seattle. Thanks to the leadership of King County Executive Dow Constantine, we are addressing these challenges and partnering with businesses and the community for shared success on green building, wind and solar energy, transit-oriented development, and the nation’s leading commitment on electric buses. This was the fifth year of King County’s… Read More
County floodplain managers work together to understand a fast-moving river
Crossposted from The Downstream Blog On a gray day last month, a small group of King County and King County Flood Control District (Flood District) employees stood on the forested edge of the Tolt River upstream of Carnation. Geologically speaking, this is a young river – sinuous, fast-moving and largely unconstrained as it courses from its headwaters in the Cascades to its confluence with the wide, slow-moving Snoqualmie River. Chase Barton, an engineer with the King County’s River and Floodplain Management (Rivers) Section in the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), looked… Read More
Commemorating May Day and International Workers Day April 26
Employees are welcome to participate in a celebration focused on protecting immigrants and refugees by commemorating May Day and International Workers Day. The event will feature guest speakers, a spoken word artist and is co-sponsored by the Executive Branch, King County Office of Equity and Social Justice and members of the King County Council. Wednesday, April 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Chinook Rooms 121-123 View the flyer for more information.
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