King County recognized as leader in national sustainability
King County’s work in enhancing the sustainability and livability of local communities has been recognized for national excellence by an independent certification program. STAR Communities granted King County a Certified 4-STAR Community Rating and recognized the County for national excellence in sustainability. “King County embraces a comprehensive approach to sustainability, coordinating our environmental, land-use, transit and cultural resources to help build strong communities,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We also look for opportunities to expand equity and economic opportunity in all that we do. We are proud of our partnership with… Read More
Kudos to employees who worked over the Thanksgiving holiday!
We value and appreciate the many employees who gave up their holiday and time with family and friends to serve our King County community. Whether you are a jail guard, sheriff, medic or other employee, we THANK YOU for your commitment. Your promise to serve King County on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and all other 362 days and nights of the year highlights your dedication to public service and commitment to creating a warm and welcoming home for all.
Thank you for making this recognition possible
Dear fellow King County employee, Each day, you help set an example of what a creative, forward-thinking government can accomplish. You do it not for the public recognition, but for the satisfaction of knowing we’re making our community a better place to live. Still, it’s nice when our work is recognized, particularly on a national stage. Tonight at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., I will receive a Public Official of the Year award from Governing magazine. I will be joined by the Governor of Massachusetts, the Mayor of Denver, and a few… Read More
Bridge graduates embody King County’s spirit of service
The 13 employees who recently completed the 16-week Bridge Fellowship program developed new skills, expanded their leadership abilities, and came away better positioned to grow their careers in service of the people of King County. The November 16 graduation ceremony was attended by almost 100 leaders, colleagues, former graduates and friends from around the County to congratulate the employees who competed the intensive professional development program. “We have 13 employees from across the County who signed up for this Bridge Fellowship, and they were selected to participate in the program as part… Read More
Committee adds equity in the workplace and offers career advancement opportunities
The Employee-Based Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Committee recently held a reunion to celebrate their work and connect with current and former members. On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 the group met in the Chinook Building and held an informal networking event and potluck where departments from all across the County were represented. Current members were introduced, with committee Chair Ceci (Cynthia) Chiu (Department of Public Defense) kicking off the event. She was joined by Vice-Chair Velma Valdez (Department of Transportation), Secretary Lorrie Alfonsi (Department of Transportation), At-Large officer Breen Lorenz (Department of… Read More
Cat café going strong, partnership proving a ‘paw-sitive’ experience for all
With fall officially here, the Meowtropolitan Cat Café is a popular place to relax and enjoy the rain. Located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, the café is a partnership between Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), located in Kent, and two private owners. Officially opened in December 2015, the café has been an instant success. Some weekends are even booked full with reservations, which are needed to visit and enter the ‘Cat Lounge.’ Cats are fostered from the RASKC Pet Adoption Center, and hang out in a separate area, behind… Read More
Tech Tip: Have a minor edit for the King County website?
Have you ever noticed outdated or incorrect information on the King County website? Are you unsure about who can fix or make changes to it? Here’s how you can request an edit be made to current content on a website page. Submit a request to our Web Team Support through this online form. Please note you must be logged in to SharePoint to do so. When sending an edit, be as specific as possible and always include the following information: The link to the page that needs the change The revised, correct… Read More
Kudos! Thanks for participating in the Annual Giving Drive
This is one of the many “thank you” notes our employees received during the Annual Giving Drive!
Featured Job: User Centered Design and Civic Engagement Manager
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 12/05/16 4:30 PM Salary: $52.69 – $66.79 Hourly, $109,595.20 – $138,923.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: Currently, we are seeking a User Centered Design and Civic Engagement Manager to lead our eGovernment team. This position will be accountable for making decisions to improve the overall customer and employee experience with our technology solutions and platforms while implementing strategies, tools and models that align with the business needs of… Read More
Up-close and personal with Airport director Randy Berg
Crossposted from The Centerline Thanks to the Puget Sound Business Journal, aviation writer Andrew McIntosh, and photographer Anthony Bolante for their up-close and personal look (sign-in required to read the full interview) at our new Airport Director, Randy Berg in the November 18 issue. Andrew and Anthony sat down with Randy last month, and drew out Randy’s story of coming full circle from his first career job 40 years ago at the Auburn Municipal Airport, and his very first job in high school as a “gas boy” at the Van Nuys Airport… Read More
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