Making the King County website accessible for all
This article is featured courtesy of the King County Department of Information Technology To make the King County website more accessible and useful for residents with visual and hearing challenges, King County Information Technology (KCIT) staff met with deaf and blind residents and advocates on April 26 to learn how to make existing and planned websites and mobile apps more user-friendly. KCIT Director and Chief Information Officer Bill Kehoe took part in the conversation, along with the KCIT Business Solutions teams, and King County’s ADA Compliance Officer Melony Joyce. Their discussion was… Read More
Kathmandu to King County: Risk-taking Army veteran finds his niche
Throughout his travels in Nepal, Utah and Washington, Yub Giri has stayed focused on his priorities. First it was pursuing a degree in civil engineering at Brigham Young University. Then he joined the U.S. Army, working as a dental assistant, map reading instructor and Barrack Maintenance Supervisor in addition to other duties. Now he’s intent on making the most out of his Vets 4 HIRE Fellowship, and credits the people he’s met along the way for getting him started on a successful transition to civilian life. “Here at King County people want… Read More
Cutting red tape speeds up hiring process for King County
For human resources professionals, there is nothing more frustrating than overseeing an extensive recruitment process, only to lose your top candidate thanks to unnecessary delays in the hiring approval process. That’s what was happening to King County recruiters when they sought to hire successful candidates above step one of a position’s pay scale. The process often took weeks, with the County code requiring an approval process that often involved 15 to 19 handoffs before it could be completed. It was time-consuming and by the end of it, hiring personnel found that they were losing candidates. “Many people told us it was going to be impossible… Read More
Kudos! Metro driver starts the morning off right for her passengers
This bus rider appreciates her driver for always having a cheerful morning message for her riders, and welcoming them at the start of their commute. Kudos to this Metro driver for her upbeat, positive early morning attitude!
Social Media Spotlight: King County Wastewater Treatment Facebook
We protect public health and enhance the environment by treating and reclaiming water, recycling solids and generating energy. Follow King County WTD on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: Data and Evaluation Manager- Health Care for the Homeless Network
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 05/17/16 11:59 PM Salary: $37.81 – $47.92 Hourly Job Type: Career Service Location: Chinook Building, Downtown Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Community Health Services Description: Public Health- Seattle & King County’s Healthcare for the Homeless Network (HCHN) is searching for a Data and Evaluation Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to manage the HCHN data integration and analysis functions. It plays a lead role, with collaboration from other HCHN team members, in federal and local reporting, as well as program evaluation. This position is critical to HCHN’s capacity to perform… Read More
Kudos! King County “loans” outstanding E-911 manager to state
Crossposted from the DES Express blog King County employees are some of the best anywhere in the country. When you have such a deep pool of talent, sometimes other organizations take a dip in that pool, calling on King County staff to them develop and grow. E-911 Program Manager Marlys Davis is the latest to be called up to help out. Marlys has been tapped to apply her skills to assist the Washington State E-911 Coordinator’s Office (SECO). Through an Executive Loan program, Davis will work in SECO through 2016 to lend… Read More
Garden Questions? Call the Garden Hotline
Crossposted from the HazWasteHelp blog Is this the right time to plant tomatoes? Where can I find good soil for my raised beds? How can I win my battle with slugs? Home gardeners and landscape professionals can get expert advice by calling the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Read more at HazWasteHelp
One-on-One: Veterans program builds on military expertise and experience
Adjusting to change can be hard. Moving, starting a family or going back to school are difficult transitions. Returning to civilian life after spending time in the military is equally, if not more challenging, especially when it comes to getting a job. King County’s Vets 4 HIRE Fellowship Program tackles this issue head on, allowing veterans to transition to civilian life by connecting them with skill-building experiences at King County. With each department able to identify and create a fellowship position, the opportunities are endless. Furthermore, the Veteran and Human Services Levy… Read More
Newly-elected assessor works in a King County state of mind
When new King County Assessor John Wilson was elected last November, he was very clear about his goals. “We want to embrace the Executive’s issue of being the best-run government and be recognized nationally as the best assessment department,” he said. “We can do this by setting fair and equitable property values, and creating and sustaining a stable revenue stream for the government to operate.”
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