What Does Respect Mean to You?
We recently asked King County employees to tell us what respect in the workplace means to them in one word. The way we treat one another is just as important as the way we treat our customers, and helps define the type of workplace that we want. Some of the words that resonated the most with employees were Consideration, Kindness, Communication, Trust, Listening, Value, Acknowledgement, Dignity, Acceptance and Appreciation. You can see all the results displayed in a Word Cloud below.
New Video: What does it mean to be a King County Employee?
What does being a King County employee mean to you? What values do we embrace as an organization? What do we want new and prospective employees to know about working at King County? A new video featuring employees from across the County highlights five key elements of King County culture – Outstanding Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Equity and Social Justice, Healthy Employees, and Teamwork and Collaboration. The employees featured in the new video discuss what it means to them to work at King County, and how they incorporate the County’s core values… Read More
Metro Sets PACE for Comprehensive Equity
When the leaders of ATU Local 587, King County Metro, and Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 launched the Partnership To Achieve Comprehensive Equity, or PACE, in September of 2013, it signaled a binding commitment to build and enhance the processes, tools, and standards for advancing diversity and equal opportunity for all Metro employees. Since this landmark agreement, employees and managers serving on the Steering Committee have met regularly and have worked together to create a work plan for the coming year. Because the work of this effort is substantial, and because… Read More
Recorder’s Office Moves to Fourth Floor of Administration Building
The King County Recorder’s Office is now located on the fourth floor of the King County Administration Building, making it easier for customers to access documents, records, and marriage licenses and certificates. The Recorder’s Office made the move from the third floor of the Administration Building to put its services in easy reach of customers who enter the building from Fifth Avenue. “Our previous location on the third floor of the Administration Building was not easy for some customers to find, and the third floor had a split level with two separate… Read More
Helping Foster Kids Find Forever Families on Adoption Day
On National Adoption Day King County Superior Court Judge Dean Lum presides over the King County Presiding Court as dozens of King County foster parents legally adopt their foster kids. For Judge Lum, this festive day holds a special place in his heart. Watch a short KCTV video to learn more.
Featured Job: Administrative Specialist III
Application deadline: Monday 3/24/14 Salary: $21.51 – $27.27 Hourly / $1,720.80 – $2,181.60 Biweekly Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description: This position with the King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Community Corrections Division, provides administrative support to the Community Work Program (CWP) which includes supporting one program manager, two program coordinators, and eight work crew supervisors. The position is critical to the functioning of the Community Work Program. Duties include performing lead clerical, data entry, filing, and office support utilizing independent judgment in working with complex and/or sensitive information…. Read More
Kudos! Priscilla Harper, King County Recorder’s Office, Dept. of Executive Services
Hi Jon (Scherer, Recording Manager), I wanted to give a big thank you to Priscilla Harper for helping me with a critical situation and I asked for your information that I might let you know what she did for me. I believe recognition is important and here’s my story: My wife and I were married back in May, 2013 and we went through the normal process to send in our application and certificate of Marriage. Somehow, our documentation never arrived at the Recorder’s Office in time. I had paid for and kept receipts of when… Read More
Juvenile Detention Teen Poetry Program Gets National Attention
On February 11, 2014, PBS NewsHour visited Juvenile Detention to film a story about Pongo Teen Writing – a volunteer, nonprofit organization – and the therapeutic impact of poetry on at-risk youth. Richard Gould, the founder and Executive Director of Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project, has been helping troubled teens express themselves through poetry and has published their work in anthologies since mid-1970. He has volunteered his services at Juvenile Detention since 1998. Detained youth have responded to Mr. Gould’s encouragement and help by writing about traumatic events in their lives, such… Read More
Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2014
On March 18, King County Executive Dow Constantine and bus riders across the county celebrated the contributions of our hard-working bus drivers, Access drivers and rail operators on Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Drivers work hard to drive safely, help riders board and exit, give directions and travel advice and stick to their schedules through tough traffic – and many riders around the county took the opportunity to recognize drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day. See below for the video of the official proclamation of the event given by Executive Constantine to Metro’s… Read More
Bus Driver Appreciation Day is March 18: Have you thanked your bus driver lately?
For hours on end, bus drivers manage to keep a schedule, check fares, give directions, remember stop requests and more, all while safely maneuvering an extra-large vehicle through unpredictable traffic, adverse weather conditions and some really tight spaces! The fact is, bus drivers don’t have an easy job; they just make it look that way. On Tuesday, March 18, join us in celebrating the contributions of our hard-working bus drivers, Access drivers and rail operators. It can be as simple as a smile when you board the bus, and a “thank you”… Read More
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