Community Supported Agriculture program proves County employees and local farms make a great pear
The farm-to-table effort has steadily grown in popularity over the last few years, giving rise to a new movement that brings together farms and local employers called farm-to-work. King County joined this movement earlier this year when it launched its Farm Fresh Local Program, bringing healthy, delicious produce to employees at select worksites. The Farm Fresh Local pilot is a collaboration between the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) and the Human Resources Division’s Employee Health and Well-Being program. Together they brokered relationships to test delivery at eight King County worksites… Read More
Featured Job: Payroll Administrator
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/30/16 11:59 PM Salary: $27.12 – $34.38 Hourly 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: Join Our Team! The King County Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations Section (BPROS) in the Finance and Business Operations Division is recruiting to fill twoPayroll Administrators to be part of the Central Payroll team which provides critical support to county departments and agencies to pay our 15,000 employees. Our ideal candidate will possess… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) Twitter
PSERN will replace the current aging emergency radio communications network that first responders use with a new one. This account is not monitored 24/7. Follow PSERN on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Are you unwittingly putting King County at risk of a cybersecurity event?
Do you realize how easily you could compromise King County’s security without meaning to? As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness month several partners have collaborated to bring you the Workplace Security Risk Calculator. This calculator is an educational quiz which will provide you with a determination of your riskiness. Play the game by clicking on the link above to find out how some of the things you do every day that could be exposing King County to risk. Discover how behaviors like sharing passwords, or using your computer to check personal emails… Read More
Kudos to Mario Bailey! Employee mentioned in local paper for great work coaching high school football and mentoring youth
A social worker in the Department of Community and Human Services, Mario Bailey was recently highlighted in The Seattle Medium, a local news outlet, for his stepping into the head coach position at Franklin High School. His coming forward allowed the students to play football this season, instead of possibly forfeiting after the original head coach had to step down. He is quoted in the article as saying: “When you’re a football coach you’re more than a ‘football coach,” says Bailey. “You’re like an uncle, a father, a best friend, a big brother – you’re… Read More
School based clinics in King County
Soon more school kids will be able to get medical care without missing school. King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative will help fund more school-based clinics. View the video below to learn more about how we are changing the lives of children in King County.
Oct. 30 is the last day for public feedback on Metro’s late-night bus service plan
Crossposted from Metro Matters There are only 12 more days for the public to weigh in on Metro’s proposal for expanding and improving late-night bus service in Seattle. The proposal would offer new transit options for those getting to or from jobs, the airport and nightlife between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Metro has about 40 routes with some level of late-night service throughout King County. Of these, 20 provide trips after 2 a.m., including three Night Owl routes that loop through some Seattle neighborhoods only between 2:15 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The Seattle Department of Transportation… Read More
2017 Benefits: Open Enrollment November 1-15
Covering a spouse/partner on your medical plan? Learn about the Benefit Access Fee If you cover a spouse or domestic partner on your King County medical plan, a Benefit Access Fee is automatically applied each year. If you qualify for an exemption, you must confirm it annually during Open Enrollment—Nov. 1 – 15. The Benefit Access Fee is a monthly deduction from your paycheck. The amount depends on your benefit group and the medical plan you select. See the Benefit Access Fee flyer for a list of amounts and exemptions. If you… Read More
Celebrating engagement efforts with chicken and waffles
Human Resources Division’s Safety & Claims section held itsfirst annual Employee Engagement party on Thursday, Oct. 13, to celebrate the year-long commitment to build engagement in the workplace. The “Chicken & Waffles” celebration included waffle making, raffle prizes, and team-building exercises using KEVA planks. The party was an opportunity to solicit feedback from each of the staff members on the effectiveness of the Employee Engagement Committee in addressing employee needs and concerns. It was a great way to celebrate, reflect and think ahead on continuing to build engagement in the section.
The newest Captain in the Water Taxi family!
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog Officer on deck! West Seattle Water Taxi riders already recognize deckhand Nick Williams, and know him for his great sense of humor and unflappable and easygoing attitude. Get ready to salute, though. Nick recently received his captain’s license from the United States Coast Guard, and last week started driving the West Seattle route as a relief Captain for the King County Water Taxi. “It was great to have all the support and all the compliments when I started driving. But it also will be great to not… Read More
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