Snow could impact commute Monday morning and evening
With snow forecast for many parts of King County beginning Monday morning, make sure you have a plan for your commute and for your family, and expect slushy or icy road conditions for the Monday morning commute. King County is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon Monday which means that periods of snow could cause traffic difficulties. The Advisory will be elevated up to a Winter Storm Warning for Monday afternoon through late Monday night which means that there is potential for snow, sleet or ice accumulations to impact travel. Intermittent… Read More
Featured Job: Project/Program Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 01/15/17 4:30 PM Salary: $42.56 – $53.95 Hourly, $88,524.80 – $112,216.00 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 currently seeking a Project/Program Manager. This position provides technical expertise, strategic planning services, and leadership to senior management and multi-agency teams in the areas of criminal justice research, planning, conducting complex analysis in support of departmental projects (e.g. annual budget) and county wide data development, legislative analysis,… Read More
How is the Office of Emergency Management preparing for climate change impacts?
Join us in a monthly Lunch and Learn Series to discuss Climate Preparedness and what King County is doing to prepare. Thursday, December 8, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Sixth Floor, Rooms King/Chinook All King County employees are welcome. For more information, please email Jessica Engel or call 206-477-3132.
King County recognized as leader in national sustainability
King County’s work in enhancing the sustainability and livability of local communities has been recognized for national excellence by an independent certification program. STAR Communities granted King County a Certified 4-STAR Community Rating and recognized the County for national excellence in sustainability. “King County embraces a comprehensive approach to sustainability, coordinating our environmental, land-use, transit and cultural resources to help build strong communities,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We also look for opportunities to expand equity and economic opportunity in all that we do. We are proud of our partnership with… Read More
Kudos to employees who worked over the Thanksgiving holiday!
We value and appreciate the many employees who gave up their holiday and time with family and friends to serve our King County community. Whether you are a jail guard, sheriff, medic or other employee, we THANK YOU for your commitment. Your promise to serve King County on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and all other 362 days and nights of the year highlights your dedication to public service and commitment to creating a warm and welcoming home for all.
Thank you for making this recognition possible
Dear fellow King County employee, Each day, you help set an example of what a creative, forward-thinking government can accomplish. You do it not for the public recognition, but for the satisfaction of knowing we’re making our community a better place to live. Still, it’s nice when our work is recognized, particularly on a national stage. Tonight at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., I will receive a Public Official of the Year award from Governing magazine. I will be joined by the Governor of Massachusetts, the Mayor of Denver, and a few… Read More
Bridge graduates embody King County’s spirit of service
The 13 employees who recently completed the 16-week Bridge Fellowship program developed new skills, expanded their leadership abilities, and came away better positioned to grow their careers in service of the people of King County. The November 16 graduation ceremony was attended by almost 100 leaders, colleagues, former graduates and friends from around the County to congratulate the employees who competed the intensive professional development program. “We have 13 employees from across the County who signed up for this Bridge Fellowship, and they were selected to participate in the program as part… Read More
Committee adds equity in the workplace and offers career advancement opportunities
The Employee-Based Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Committee recently held a reunion to celebrate their work and connect with current and former members. On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 the group met in the Chinook Building and held an informal networking event and potluck where departments from all across the County were represented. Current members were introduced, with committee Chair Ceci (Cynthia) Chiu (Department of Public Defense) kicking off the event. She was joined by Vice-Chair Velma Valdez (Department of Transportation), Secretary Lorrie Alfonsi (Department of Transportation), At-Large officer Breen Lorenz (Department of… Read More
Cat café going strong, partnership proving a ‘paw-sitive’ experience for all
With fall officially here, the Meowtropolitan Cat Café is a popular place to relax and enjoy the rain. Located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, the café is a partnership between Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), located in Kent, and two private owners. Officially opened in December 2015, the café has been an instant success. Some weekends are even booked full with reservations, which are needed to visit and enter the ‘Cat Lounge.’ Cats are fostered from the RASKC Pet Adoption Center, and hang out in a separate area, behind… Read More
Tech Tip: Have a minor edit for the King County website?
Have you ever noticed outdated or incorrect information on the King County website? Are you unsure about who can fix or make changes to it? Here’s how you can request an edit be made to current content on a website page. Submit a request to our Web Team Support through this online form. Please note you must be logged in to SharePoint to do so. When sending an edit, be as specific as possible and always include the following information: The link to the page that needs the change The revised, correct… Read More
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