Executive brings together funding partners to help maintain public health services in Auburn
King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced that he has brought together funding partners from local cities, tribes, nonprofits, and companies to help maintain services at the Auburn health clinic for the next two years. He will work with the Metropolitan King County Council to identify the additional funds needed to continue operations during the 2015-2016 biennium. The Auburn Public Health Center – which includes satellite offices in Enumclaw and the Muckleshoot Reservation – provides health services to 10,000 clients, 97 percent of whom live below the federal poverty line. The Public… Read More
LEAN work leads to drop-in locations for Assessments staff
Following the completion of a LEAN session with department staff, the Assessor’s Office has been working in 2014 to place drop-in office locations around the county for appraisal staff as they complete their work in the field. Three of these drop-in locations are now up and running as appraisal staff begin their physical inspections. These sites are located at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Shoreline District Court, and on Vashon Island at the Community Service Center and the Fire Station. Fleet vehicles are placed at these sites for convenient pick-up, along with working… Read More
Open enrollment closes November 15
If you’re eligible for benefits with the County, you should have received important information about this year’s benefits open enrollment, which will run Nov. 1 – Nov. 15. 2015 benefit highlights Regence BlueShield is issuing new KingCareSMmedical cards for next year. SmartCare Connect (Group Health) has added a cardiac rehabilitation program. You can enroll in a health care flexible spending account with debit card reimbursement. You can carry up to $500 of unused health care flexible spending account funds into 2015 and still elect the maximum $2,500 for 2015. Options during open enrollment Change medical plans…. Read More
Need help logging into new KCWeb?
The new KCWeb Intranet is now live and is your new one-stop shop for employee news, information and the tools you use every day – all in one central location. If you are unable to log in, here are the five steps to follow: Open your browser (recommended: Internet Explorer 9 or above). Go to SharePoint.kingcounty.gov. Type your King County alias followed by “@kingcounty.gov” and, if allowed, your network password into the fields. Make sure to check “Keep me signed in” (this will reduce having to login again and again). Click “Sign in.” Get complete instructions here. If… Read More
Coverage Is Here King County enrollment reopens Nov. 15
The second open enrollment season for enrolling in Apple Health (Medicaid) or Qualified Health Plan coverage through WA Healthplanfinder runs from November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015. In King County, we expect an increase in the number of insurance carriers and Qualified Health Plans from which individuals will be able to choose, and small businesses will also be able to begin purchasing coverage for their employees through WA Healthplanfinder. In preparation for the new enrollment season, Public Health-Seattle & King County — the lead In-Person Assister Organization for King County —… Read More
Discounts to A Christmas Story, Summit at Snoqualmie
5th Avenue Theatre – $25 Tickets to A Christmas Story, November 25-30 (check dates). To get this special deal, use the promotion code FAMILY when you place your order. Click the link: http://www.5thavenue.org/FAMILY. Summit at Snoqualmie – Get discounts for yourself and your family with your King County ID. Adult Day Ticket (Ages 13+) = $50 (Regular $68), Adult Night Ticket $33 (Regular $41). See all discounted rates and instructions. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount Webpage.
Kudos! Margaret Thompson, Printing Production Specialist/Technician
Margaret Thompson is a Customer Service Hero because customer service is her primary focus even though she is “behind the scenes”. She understands that what she produces in the Print Shop helps other county agencies accomplish their mission of promoting the programs and services King County delivers. Margaret goes above and beyond the norm by immediately contacting her customers when she finds a discrepancy in the work order request. Her patience and dedication to create the best products are displayed when she helps the customer resolve issues associated with their work order… Read More
Featured Job: Registered Nurse (Juvenile Division)
Application deadline: Fri. 11/28/14 4:30 PM Salary: $32.43 – $45.40 Hourly (20 hours) Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description: The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to occupy the position of Registered Nurse for our Juvenile Division. This position is responsible for providing nursing services to detained youth that may possess a wide range of physical, mental health and behavioral problems. Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
RACE: Are WE so Different?
The King County Employee-Based EEO/AA Advisory Committee presents “Bravery in Equity: Are you brave enough to have a conversation about equity?” Beginning in November 2014, this project will bring a selection from the Pacific Science Center’s “RACE: Are WE So Different?” exhibit to King County facilities for one year. Each location will host four educational panels that will be rotated every three months. These panels provide a brief history of equity and social justice facts in King County and surrounding areas. We hope this exhibit challenges King County employees and patrons to… Read More
Motorcycle accident can’t stop employee from returning to work
John Sharp worked as a truck driver for King County’s Solid Waste Division since 1990, something that he loved doing. But in 1999, he lost an arm in a motorcycle accident. Even with his disability, John wanted to get back to driving grapples, packers and other heavy machinery. So with the help of King County’s Disability Services Program, he was equipped with specially-designed accommodations that allowed him to operate heavy machinery at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and get back to work. Watch this short KCTV video on John’s story.
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