Public service in action
When you think of government or public service, do you think of a white-domed building in Washington, DC, or Olympia? Or maybe your local government office, regional park, or nearest health clinic? The words “public service in action” make me think of blue crystals on a sidewalk. Here’s why. On a recent morning, after navigating the icy, snow-dusted streets in my neighborhood to get to work, I arrived to find sidewalks near the Chinook building in downtown Seattle covered in sparkly, blue, deicer crystals, making it safe for the hundreds of employees… Read More
Tech Tip: Beware phishing and spam emails
KCIT is seeing an increase in phishing and spam emails being delivered to King County employees. This is not an uncommon occurrence this time of year. “Bad guys” like to use the holiday period to target organizations like ours. KCIT would like to remind you that phishing is an attempt to obtain information from you which gives outsiders access to King County systems. Remember, if you receive an email asking you to provide any information, especially your login name and password, this could be phishing and you should be suspicious. In addition,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: KC News Twitter
Learn about the King County services you can use, and tell us how we can serve you better. Follow KC News on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
New employee hourly parking rates for Goat Hill garage, effective January 3, 2017
Goat Hill garage hourly rates will change beginning in 2017. The chart below lists the rates that will be effective on January 3, 2017. For more information about the Goat Hill garage, please visit the Facilities Management Division’s intranet page. Be advised that the rates listed on the Goat Hill garage webpage have the current hourly rates. The rates beginning in 2017 will be posted on Friday, December 30, 2016. Click the chart to expand the image.
Social Media Spotlight: King County Parks Plog
King County Parks Plog, showcases some of the 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, 215 miles of backcountry trails, and 28,000 acres of open space that Parks Division manages, one of the largest regional parks and trails systems in the country. Follow the King County Parks Plog on WordPress today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Happy New Year: A time you may embrace
We wish all our employees a safe and joyous Happy New Year, full of exciting moments and wonderful opportunities! As The Byrds said, there is a time for everything, so enjoy this new season and the chance to start a new.
Featured Job: Communications Specialist III – Best Starts for Kids
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/02/17 11:59 PM Salary: $33.58 – $42.56 Hourly Job Type: Career Service Location: Chinook Building, Downtown Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Administrative Services Description: In support of the Best Starts for Kids initiative, two Communications Specialist III positions are being recruited for the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and Public Health – Seattle & King County Communications Teams, with one position serving in each department. S/he will carry out a wide range of external and internal communications functions that support department-wide and program area goals and activities, with particular attention… Read More
White Center Teen Program: 25 years of burnt toast, ballin’ and being awesome
Crossposted from King County Parks Plog This year, King County Parks’ White Center Teen Program (WCTP), which takes place at the “Log Cabin” (a.k.a. White Center Community Center) at Steve Cox Memorial Park, has been commemorating its silver anniversary (that’s 25 years, for you non-Hallmark card-types!) with lots of reminiscing and festivities and a serious tallying up of some impressive accomplishments. Since its start in 1991, King County Parks’ White Center Teen Program (WCTP) has given White Center youth a safe, positive place to get involved in year-round recreation and educational programs… Read More
Kudos to the the Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS) program!
Compared to the same nine-month period last year, juvenile domestic violence case filings have dropped 62% since the FIRS program launched in January 2016. The program, offers youth arrested for family violence incidents space at an overnight respite center instead of secure detention. FIRS staff offer de-escalation counseling to safely reunite youth with their family. At no cost to them, families are offered in-home family counseling, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and the Step-Up Program, which specifically addresses adolescent family violence. Read more about the program and its success here.
Summit at Snoqualmie discount ends Dec. 31
The Summit at Snoqualmie Corporate season pass sale ends December 31, 2016. After that King County employees will have to pay regular, full price rates for a 2016-2017 season pass. Please make a note to purchase your pass using the employee discount, if needed, before December 31. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount Webpage.
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