Helping inmates succeed through education
This is the story of a female inmate who was incarcerated in our Seattle jail in March 2015. She had previously started community college at Seattle Central College (SCC) but dropped out of her classes because she became incarcerated. Dropping out left her with a bill of over $400 that prevented her from reenrolling until paid. She enrolled in the women’s GED course at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) where she was connected with the SCC’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (IBEST) program. This is a college level certification program… Read More
Guía de malas hierbas nocivas e invasoras
The headline translates easily from Spanish to English: Guide to Noxious and Invasive Weeds The household names for those weeds, however, do not always translate so easily – and this can present a barrier for our small business community. Professional landscapers and their clients in the area now have a great tool to address that potential barrier, courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNR). Embracing two of the County’s ‘best-run government’ guiding principles, DNRP upped the ante on Civic Engagement and Service Excellence in April and co-hosted a workshop… Read More
Tech Tip: What is the difference between Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365?
Microsoft Office 2013 is a package of tools that help you do your work. They include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc. We are all familiar with these tools because they have been around a long time and haven’t changed much. You can use any of these software applications on desktops, laptops and to even open documents on your phone. You can also download Office 2013 for Apple products like an iPad or a Mac. The software lives in an actual place on your device, like your desktop. Office 365 is the avenue… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Recycle More. It’s Easy To Do. Facebook
The Recycle More. It’s Easy to Do campaign encourages increased recycling among residents and businesses in King County, Washington. Follow Recycle More. It’s Easy to Do on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: 911 Communications Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/19/16 4:30 PM Salary: $22.03 – $32.55 Hourly Job Type: Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk Location: Regional Communications & Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) – 3511 NE 2nd St, Renton, Washington Department: King County Sheriff’s Office Description: Excellent opportunity for a career in Law Enforcement, partnering with our men and women in the field! Make the difference in someone’s life, become a 911 Operator (Communications Specialist). Communications Specialists serve as Call Receivers and Dispatchers. As a new Communications Specialists you will receive classroom and hands-on training and work as… Read More
Third annual veterans and military spouses career expo, Aug. 10
The Third Annual Working with our Troops Career Expo will take place Wednesday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Sixth Floor, Seattle. The event is a partnership between the King County Veterans Program, WorkSource Seattle / King County, and the Washington State Convention Center. In addition to King County, more than 100 employers will be in attendance – including major corporations, small businesses, and Federal, State, County and City agencies. There will also be one-to-one resume writing and review sessions tailored for… Read More
Kudos! FMD gets kudos for installing new ballot boxes
Crossposted from DES Express King County Elections recently opened a number of new ballot drop boxes at locations all over King County, more than doubling the number of places where citizens can exercise their right to vote. This was a major undertaking, as many of those new boxes needed to be open in time for the August primary election. The Facilities Management Division was tasked with installing the drop boxes, which they did in plenty of time for an “unveiling” ceremony in mid-July. Nate Valderas, an administrator for Elections, sent this note to… Read More
Influential Individuals: Developing Lean leaders to transform our organization
Crossposted from Lean in King County Lean leaders aren’t always in a position of authority – but they are in a position to influence (as we all are to one degree or another). Regardless of their formal role, Lean leaders are trained to nurture continuous improvement through facilitation and coaching, which can positively impact and promote culture change. Employees trained in Lean leadership have learned the comprehensive elements of Lean and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. Lean leaders can guide teams through improvement processes and teach them to use Lean tools to build… Read More
Turning Gold into Platinum
Crossposted from King County WTD From Gold to Platinum, King County Wastewater Treatment Division is moving up the periodic table! Each year the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognizes member agency facilities for their dedication in maintaining compliance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) limits. All of our plants are receiving awards this year, but we’re especially excited to announce that our Vashon Plant has now moved up the ranks from Gold to Platinum within NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards. The Platinum Awards category recognizes 100% compliance with permits over a consecutive… Read More
Featured Job: Landfill Gas Operator I
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 08/09/16 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $27.59 – $33.56 Hourly, $57,387.20 – $69,804.80 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Cedar Hills Landfill – 16645 228th Ave SE, Maple Valley, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Director’s Office Description: This position is responsible for performing extensive and complex work with landfill gas extraction systems. This position operates, monitors, and maintains the landfill gas collection system at Cedar Hills Regional landfill and monitors and maintains landfill gas collection systems at closed landfills. The Landfill… Read More
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