School based clinics in King County
Soon more school kids will be able to get medical care without missing school. King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative will help fund more school-based clinics. View the video below to learn more about how we are changing the lives of children in King County.
Oct. 30 is the last day for public feedback on Metro’s late-night bus service plan
Crossposted from Metro Matters There are only 12 more days for the public to weigh in on Metro’s proposal for expanding and improving late-night bus service in Seattle. The proposal would offer new transit options for those getting to or from jobs, the airport and nightlife between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Metro has about 40 routes with some level of late-night service throughout King County. Of these, 20 provide trips after 2 a.m., including three Night Owl routes that loop through some Seattle neighborhoods only between 2:15 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The Seattle Department of Transportation… Read More
2017 Benefits: Open Enrollment November 1-15
Covering a spouse/partner on your medical plan? Learn about the Benefit Access Fee If you cover a spouse or domestic partner on your King County medical plan, a Benefit Access Fee is automatically applied each year. If you qualify for an exemption, you must confirm it annually during Open Enrollment—Nov. 1 – 15. The Benefit Access Fee is a monthly deduction from your paycheck. The amount depends on your benefit group and the medical plan you select. See the Benefit Access Fee flyer for a list of amounts and exemptions. If you… Read More
Celebrating engagement efforts with chicken and waffles
Human Resources Division’s Safety & Claims section held itsfirst annual Employee Engagement party on Thursday, Oct. 13, to celebrate the year-long commitment to build engagement in the workplace. The “Chicken & Waffles” celebration included waffle making, raffle prizes, and team-building exercises using KEVA planks. The party was an opportunity to solicit feedback from each of the staff members on the effectiveness of the Employee Engagement Committee in addressing employee needs and concerns. It was a great way to celebrate, reflect and think ahead on continuing to build engagement in the section.
The newest Captain in the Water Taxi family!
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog Officer on deck! West Seattle Water Taxi riders already recognize deckhand Nick Williams, and know him for his great sense of humor and unflappable and easygoing attitude. Get ready to salute, though. Nick recently received his captain’s license from the United States Coast Guard, and last week started driving the West Seattle route as a relief Captain for the King County Water Taxi. “It was great to have all the support and all the compliments when I started driving. But it also will be great to not… Read More
Defense team works to clear name of man wrongly accused and imprisoned
Crossposted from For The Defense Update: Ezequiel Apolo-Albino was released from immigration detention yesterday, Oct. 5, and his immigration case has been terminated. Ezequiel Apolo-Albino spent eight years in prison wrongfully accused of a crime that never happened. Thanks to the tenacity and legal acumen of Department of Public Defense attorney Amy Parker and DPD investigators Molly Gilbert and Bettye Witherspoon, a Superior Court judge recently signed an order vacating his conviction on two counts of child molestation. Read more at For The Defense
Earthquake drill
On Thursday, October 20, King County will join with employers and other organizations statewide participating in the annual Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill. At 10:20 a.m., a PA announcement will go out in many County buildings asking employees to practice what they should do in an earthquake: DROP to the floor Take COVER under a desk, table, or other sturdy furniture HOLD ON until the shaking stops (or the earthquake drill ends). If you or your workgroup are not able to join in the drill on October 20 at 10:20 a.m., pick… Read More
We’re listening: 2016 Employee Survey closes Friday, Oct. 21
With less than a week to go in the 2016 King County employee survey, just over half of employees have given their feedback on how we can make King County a better place to work and a more effective provider of services. Have you had your say? What do you think about career advancement opportunities at King County? Is your workgroup open to new ideas? Do your leaders communicate a clear vision for your department or agency? Now is your time to have your say – the survey closes end of day… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Regional Animal Services of King County Twitter
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) helps pets find forever homes! Follow Regional Animal Services of King County on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Removing barriers from job posting increases opportunities
Access to career advancement opportunities was a key theme in last year’s Employee Survey, with only 50 percent of employees saying they were satisfied with opportunities to achieve their career goals. One way that King County is making job opportunities accessible to more employees is by removing unnecessary minimum qualifications from job postings. “Shifting the focus from an education-based approach to a skills- and experience-based one “screens in” more applicants who have the skills to be successful in a role but don’t have a degree or certification that really isn’t needed,” said… Read More
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