Changes for offices of Civil Rights, Risk Management and ESJ
The Civil Rights Program within the Department of Executive Services (DES) will be moving to the Equity and Social Justice Office. Board and Commission support will also be in the Executive’s Office. The Public Records Program, King County Investigation and Resolution Office (KCIRO), and the Ethics Program and Board of Ethics will join the Office of Risk Management. With this change comes a new name for the combined office in DES: “The Office of Risk Management Services.” This new combination represents the new public records, ethics, and investigations services offered. Some benefits… Read More
TEDx Seattle Talk featuring King County Superior Court Judge Wesley Saint Clair
As a Chief Justice in the juvenile court system, Wesley Saint Clair has come to believe the system is is better at sentencing people than reducing crime. He asks that we rely less on the power of the justice system, and more on human connection with Restorative Practices as a solution. View the TEDx Seattle Talk in the video below or view all TED talks here.
Passing of Kenny McCormick, Metro employee and President of ATU Local 587
King County Executive Dow Constantine wrote to employees in the Department of Transportation on the sudden passing of Kenny McCormick, Metro employee and President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. You can read the Executive’s message below: Dear fellow King County employee, This past weekend we lost Kenny McCormick, a long-time Metro employee and President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. Kenny was a relentless advocate for the people he worked alongside and the thousands of ATU 587 members who safely get the people of King County where they need to go every day. His mantra… Read More
Tight-knit team works to protect community, one petri dish at a time
The staff in the King County Public Health Lab, tucked into the basement of Harborview’s West Clinic wing, literally hold people’s lives in their hands. In fact, at times they even hold entire cultures. Working with the public and performing tests every day, the lab runs tests on tuberculosis to the flu virus and everything in between. Staff also coordinate with other public health clinics and offices, STD and TB clinics, law enforcement and even the Washington State Public Health Lab to ensure community health. “We’re keeping the community safe, making sure… Read More
Featured Job: Labor Equity Program Manager
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 02/06/17 11:59 PM Salary: $80,412.80 – $101,920.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Finance & Business Operations Division Description: We are seeking a high energy candidate to help execute King County’s new Priority Hiring Program, which is a labor equity program that prioritizes the hiring of underrepresented construction workers on King County Public Works projects. Underrepresented workers include residents living in economically distressed ZIP codes based on income, education and employment data. This brand new position will provide program… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Public Health – Seattle & King County Instagram
Your local source for timely and useful health information you can trust — from Public Health – Seattle & King County. Website: www.kingcounty.gov/health. Follow the KC Pub Health on Instagram today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Skype for Business Desktop Sharing
KCIT released a survey about Skype for Business and nearly 1,000 of you responded. Thank you! We learned that many of you really want to use the Skype for Business Desktop Sharing, but had some trouble figuring it out. You also said you like handouts with step-by-step directions. So, here you go. Step-by-step directions on how to share your desktop with Skype for Business. As always, let us know if you have questions.
Have a question about the Kids Health Survey currently in the community? We’ve got the answers.
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog We’d like to thank the 4,000+ parents and caregivers who have completed the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Health Survey! The BSK Health Survey is still open, and we’ve extended the deadline to late January to make sure all voices are heard. We asked Sheila Capestany, King County Strategic Advisor for Children and Youth and lead of Best Starts for Kids, to answer some of the common questions we are hearing from families. Read more at Best Starts for Kids Blog
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park
Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park with LUZIA, a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich and vibrant culture of Mexico. Like in a waking dream, LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul. King County employees can get 15 percent off on price level 1 and 2 seats during the first three weeks of the show, through this link. Premium seats are also available, but offered at regular price. No code needed with link. Opens March 30, under the Big Top, at King County’s… Read More
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