Featured Job: Environmental Intern
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/09/16 10:30 PM Salary: $17.70 – $22.43 Hourly Job Type: Intern Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Solid Waste Division Description: The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks have an opening for a graduate intern in their Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section. The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses, local governments, and schools…. Read More
Celebrating Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month beginning September 15 “Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County. “I urge all County residents to join me in celebrating the many contributions of people of Latino heritage to our community,” Executive Constantine said in his Proclamation. More than 55 million people of Latino/Latina ancestry live in the United States, with almost 200,000 calling King County home. You can read the Executive’s proclamation here (SharePoint).
Challenge: Take Your Commute to New Heights
You could win a custom adventure by participating in Washington’s Wheel Options campaign during the month of October! As a King County Employee, you can participate in the Washington State Ridesharing Organization’s annual Wheel Options campaign. Commute via bicycle, transit, carpool, vanpool, walking or telecommuting for at least six days next month and – in addition to reducing congestion and saving money – you’ll be eligible to win a customizable adventure! Wheel Options encourages commuters across Washington to reduce their number of drive-alone trips. Visit Wheel Options to register, learn more about… Read More
King County leaders discuss 2016 Employee Survey
The 2016 King County Employee Survey is now underway, and we’ve been asking some County leaders why the survey is important to them and their employees, and how they will act on the results. In this first video, we talk to Caroline Whalen, Director of the Department of Executive Services, Harold Taniguchi, Director of the Department of Transportation, Commander William Hayes, Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, and John Wilson, the King County Assessor. Watch the video by clicking the image below (captions coming soon).
Executive Unveils $11.3 Billion Proposed Budget
On Monday, King County Executive Dow Constantine transmitted his 2017-2018 proposed biennial budget to the Metropolitan King County Council. The proposed $11.3 billion, two-year budget invests in Metro Transit, human services, and other important programs that reflect the values of King County residents and again maintains costs below the rate of population and inflation. Find out more by watching the Executive’s address below or read more on the budget website.
Track department results of 2016 Employee Survey
The King County employee survey is now underway through Friday, October 21. Track how well your department is participating by checking out the data on the survey website. Surveys were emailed to most employees from 2016KCEmployeeSurvey@orcsurvey.com on Monday, Sept. 26. The email is unique to each employee and cannot be forwarded to others. If you did not receive a survey email, please contact KCEmployeeSurvey@kingcounty.gov. Please note your responses are completely anonymous to King County and the consultant only shares analyzed results, never individual responses. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and can be taken during… Read More
100%ers!
Three work groups have already reached 100 percent participation! In DNRP: Water and Land’s Science and Technical Support Group has a Science and Admin work group that got there day one The Continuous Improvement Team in Performance Strategy and Budget in the Executive’s Office In HRD the Comp and Employment Group. In HRD, Director Susie Slonecker is treating Comp and Employment to lunch. Go teams!!
KCIT uses 2015 survey results to empower employees through career exploration
One of the three key areas that came out of the 2015 King County Employee Survey was the need for career development. Employees were eager for training to improve their skills and for opportunities to advance in their careers. It is with this in mind that King County’s Department of Information Technology (KCIT) formed its Employee Engagement Committee (EEC), to help create ways to improve the employee experience, and give each person the skills needed to advance their career. With members from different KCIT teams and units, the EEC is able to… Read More
Featured Job: Project/Program Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 10/04/16 4:30 PM Salary: $42.56 – $53.95 Hourly, $88,534.78 – $112,223.07 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King County Courthouse – 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description: The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD consists of approximately 900 employee and operates the largest county jail in the State of Washington, housing an… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Parks Twitter
King County Parks offers 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, 215 miles of backcountry trails, and 28,000 acres of open space, so King County residents can get out and bike, hike, picnic, and play in one of the largest regional parks and trails systems in the country! Follow King County Parks on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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