Public Defense staff join forces with Operation Nightwatch
On a blustery Saturday night last month, seven volunteers served a home-cooked meal to 150 homeless men and women at Operation Nightwatch, a ministry located in Seattle. The volunteers included stalwarts in the Department of Public Defense as well as their relatives – DPD Division Director Donald Madsen and his wife, Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, DPD Senior Staff Attorney Jonathan Newcomb and his daughter Natalie, DPD Seattle Municipal Court Supervisor Karen Murray and DPD financial controller Anne Dolan and her husband Cary. As that night’s coordinator, Karen had checked the kitchen pantry… Read More
Featured Job: LAN Administrator – Journey
Closing Date: Wed. 04/30/14 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $63,856.00 – $80,953.60 Annually Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: King County Information Technology – Public Health is seeking an individual with strong technical and customer service skills. This individual will be comfortable working independently as well as in teams with other technical staff. The ideal candidate will have a broad IT background and strong problem solving skills. This position will be responsible for performing complex, though generally routine, tasks in the… Read More
Kudos! IT Service Center, KCIT
Here are some kudos from employees about the customer service they received from the IT Service Center: Speedy response. Stayed on the line with me to make sure it worked, and snap, I was in. Thanks, Service Center. — J. W. I had a pleasant experience this time. I did not have to wait long to get someone on the phone and the person who helped me is very helpful and knowledgeable. Good job KCIT! — L. S. Service was perfect! Thank you — T. O. That was the best experience I have had… Read More
Earth Day 2014: Executive Constantine Employee Message
Dear fellow employee, Earth Day offers us a chance to stop and think about the decisions we can make to protect and sustain our environment, economy and quality of life. At King County many of us get to work on actions to confront climate change not just on Earth Day, but every day: creating walkable and healthy communities, protecting and restoring our forests and farms, providing affordable and convenient commuting options like transit and trails, or supporting waste reduction and recycling. Many work behind the scenes to create energy efficiencies by monitoring and… Read More
New Rural Services Center open to Vashon Residents
King County has opened a Rural Services Center on Vashon Island to provide residents with a one-stop shop for King County services. The Vashon Rural Services Center is home to the King County Sheriff’s Office, King County District Court, the Vashon Community Service Center, and services provided by the Department of Permitting and Environmental Review and the Community Service Area Program. The new center was made possible through a partnership between King County and Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR). “King County is the local government for Vashon-Maury Island but they’re separated… Read More
Five Questions with Pam Jones, Juvenile Division Director, Adult & Juvenile Detention
1. What is the Juvenile Division responsible for? The Juvenile Division is responsible for the safe and secure housing of juvenile offenders. While detained, juvenile offenders are provided comprehensive services such as medical and mental health services, education provided through Seattle Public Schools, access to a library on site staffed by the King County Library System and the option of participating in other regularly-scheduled programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Powerful Voices, PONGO poetry and other special programs. 2. What do you like most about your job? Everything. I like working… Read More
Take Action to Save Puget Sound
Stormwater, or polluted runoff, is the leading contributor to reduced water quality in Puget Sound. Learn more about its impacts on the environment, how King County is addressing the issue, and how you can help. Visit the public involvement website for more information, including videos, and an opportunity to provide feedback on our stormwater management program.
Employees Help Local Stores Ditch Noxious Weeds
Employees from the King County Noxious Weed Program are helping to keep invasive weeds off local store shelves, with City People’s Garden Store in Seattle being the first to pledge to stop selling any of the invasive plants or noxious weeds that appear on King County’s Noxious Weed and Plants of Concern lists. “These noxious weeds and invasive plants threaten our natural ecosystems by choking out native species,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “I commend City People’s for stepping up as the first store in King County to pledge not to sell these… Read More
ESJ Lunch and Learn – Debriefing the Governing for Racial Equity Conference
Employees are invited to a lunch and learn to hear what a panel of their colleagues learned at the recent Governing for Racial Equity Conference in Portland, OR. Several King County employees attended the third Governing for Racial Equity (GRE) Conference on March 25 and 26 to learn more about what other governments are doing to achieve racial equity and eliminate institutional and structural racism. Join King County members of the GRE Planning Committee, conference presenters and other attendees as they share their learnings from the conference and help plan the next steps… Read More
Coming Soon: New KCWeb
Last November, we asked what employees would name the new King County Intranet. Almost 1,400 employees submitted suggestions, and the overwhelming choice was KCWeb. A team of King County employees is now building a new Intranet site that will make it easy for you to find the resources you need for your job, the tools you use every day, and the news to help you stay informed – all in one central location. We wanted to share an early design of the site which includes the new logo for the intranet, the main… Read More
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