From the Hip: Pat McLaughlin, King County Solid Waste Division Director
‘Book ‘em’, and they will come We are in the midst of collecting responses for the 2016 Employee Engagement Survey. I cannot express just how important it is for each and every one of us to complete this survey (I know I’ve already submitted mine). As King County Executive Dow Constantine has shown, your opinions directly influence the changes division, department, and county leadership implement to make your work life more enjoyable. The Solid Waste Division is no exception, and for the past four years we have used the results of the… Read More
Kudos to the Business Resource Center team for working to improve response times!
Consultant Tracy O’Rourke gives a Twitter shoutout to the King County BRC team as they strives to provide stable and efficient systems that continue to meet ongoing needs. Kudos to the staff for taking the time to learn new skills and provide top-notch services and technical support!
Who’s in your wallet: Identity Theft classes
When everything around us is connected, how can we protect ourselves? This seminar is presented by HomeStreet Bank to help you learn safeguarding your personal information, avoiding ID theft online, protecting your financial credit, and restoring your identity and managing loss. This class will be held on two dates: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – Chinook Building Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center Registration is required for each event. Call the Hometown Hotline at 888-425-6990, or go online to: http://www.homestreet.com/KingCo
Ongoing Climate Preparedness Lunch and Learn Series
Join us in a monthly Lunch and Learn Series to discuss Climate Preparedness and what King County is doing to prepare. Learn about preparedness tools that may help your program, and find out how you can help get the county prepared! The next few Lunch and Learn Series dates are: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Seventh Floor, Rooms North/South Wind Thursday, December 8, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. – King Street Center, Sixth Floor, Rooms King/Chinook Thursday, January 12, 2017 from noon – 1 p.m…. Read More
New Zealand Restorative Justice presentation and discussion
In the 1980s, the New Zealand criminal justice system began listening to the indigenous Maori people to understand why Maori youth were overrepresented in the courts, jails, and prisons. In 1989 legislation was passed that significantly changed the youth justice system for the entire country. Join us in learning about the story of New Zealand youth justice and what it means for those interested in restorative justice today. Thursday, October 6, 2016 from noon to 1:30 p.m. – Highline College, Building 2 Banquet Room, 2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA. Register… Read More
Come see us at the Northwest Film Forum’s Archival Screening Night!
Crossposted from Bytes and Boxes The King County Archives is delighted to be participating in a screening of clips from local archives and cultural organizations at the Northwest Film Forum, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event is being held in honor of Archives Month and promises to be a treat. The King County Archives is contributing a variety of clips, including some local sports history, 1930s silent film, and more! We hope to see you there!
#AskAnArchivist Day is October 5
Curious about archives or what archivists do all day? On Wednesday, October 5, archivists around the country will be taking your questions on Twitter – including staff at the King County Archives! The day-long event is part of American Archives Month and helps to celebrate the importance of preserving and researching historical records. Follow @KingCoArchives and tweet at us using #AskAnArchivist with your questions about archives or King County history. For more information about #AskAnArchivist Day or American Archives Month, visit the Society of American Archivists website.
Featured Job: Environmental Intern
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/09/16 10:30 PM Salary: $17.70 – $22.43 Hourly Job Type: Intern Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Solid Waste Division Description: The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks have an opening for a graduate intern in their Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section. The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses, local governments, and schools…. Read More
Celebrating Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month beginning September 15 “Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County. “I urge all County residents to join me in celebrating the many contributions of people of Latino heritage to our community,” Executive Constantine said in his Proclamation. More than 55 million people of Latino/Latina ancestry live in the United States, with almost 200,000 calling King County home. You can read the Executive’s proclamation here (SharePoint).
Challenge: Take Your Commute to New Heights
You could win a custom adventure by participating in Washington’s Wheel Options campaign during the month of October! As a King County Employee, you can participate in the Washington State Ridesharing Organization’s annual Wheel Options campaign. Commute via bicycle, transit, carpool, vanpool, walking or telecommuting for at least six days next month and – in addition to reducing congestion and saving money – you’ll be eligible to win a customizable adventure! Wheel Options encourages commuters across Washington to reduce their number of drive-alone trips. Visit Wheel Options to register, learn more about… Read More
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