Protect yourself, your family, and your co-workers
King County wants employees to be healthy so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the community we serve. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months and older get a yearly flu vaccine and the most current COVID-19 vaccine. Each year, King County’s Balanced You arranges onsite flu shot clinics for employees. This year we will also be offering the most current COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics for King County employees are scheduled at various sites around the County from… Read More
King County’s ultimate frisbee team brings employees together
This summer, King County employees formed an ultimate frisbee team for DiscNW’s corporate league (with the team name “zzGrp, KC Ulti”). King County departments represented on the team included Natural Resources and Parks (including players from Water and Land Resources Division, Wastewater Treatment Division, and Parks), Information Technology, Public Health, Executive Services, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, plus several significant others who consistently showed up as well. While most other teams in the league came from tech companies that sponsored them, King County’s squad was composed of enthusiastic County employees who covered league costs themselves. Games… Read More
Drug Court celebrates 30 years on Sept. 16
Cross-posted from King County Superior Court. King County Drug Diversion Court (KCDDC) will hold an in-person 30th anniversary celebration on September 16 in the Presiding Courtroom (E-942) of the King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle to celebrate three decades of “Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities.” “Drug Court provided me with the treatment and resources that transformed my life. Since graduating, I have devoted my time to helping others by returning to work at the same program that saved me, supporting those who are facing similar struggles,” said Joe Barsana, a KCDDC… Read More
All employees must complete cybersecurity training
All employees and vendors with access to King County systems must complete Cybersecurity Training by Dec. 31, 2024. Log in here to complete your assigned training with our education partner, KnowBe4. Training takes about 60 minutes. Annual security training is an important activity that safeguards King County systems, and the number of employees who complete training each year impacts our insurance rates. Thank you for doing your part to protect King County! For assistance, contact the KCIT Helpdesk.
A highly successful paint recycling program shows how extended producer responsibility reduces waste, protects human and environmental health
Cross-posted from Department of Natural Resources and Parks. The success of a statewide rule that holds producers responsible for their own products, such as leftover paint, is a key component of Re+, King County’s initiative to prevent pollution, protect human and environmental health, and keep waste management costs in check. A state law that went into effect in 2020 promoting product stewardship dramatically reduced the amount of oil-based paint sent to the regional landfill in Maple Valley, preventing waste and protecting the natural environment in King County. An estimated 15,000 gallons of… Read More
King County employee discounts for Husky Football
Husky Football is excited to offer local Washington government employees discounted tickets to three exciting games this year. This special offer is exclusively available to you as a local Washington government employee! Join UW as Coach Fisch, Will Rogers, and the Dawgs take on Weber State, Northwestern, and UCLA this season. To purchase discounted tickets, click here. Discounted tickets are available for the following games, UW vs Weber State, Saturday, Aug. 31; UW vs Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 21; UW vs UCLA, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
King County employee discount for 2024 Washington State Fair
King County employees can save on admission and ride tickets for the Washington State Fair. Have a blast with tons of free entertainment, fabulous Fair food, rides, farm animals and more. To purchase your discount tickets visit thefair.com/corporate, click the “Buy Tickets” button, enter access password: king24, under “Corporate Perks – 2024” click “Buy Tickets” for Admission & Ride deals. Get full details here. 2024 Washington State Fair takes place, Aug. 30 – Sept 22. See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Facilities Management streamlines customer service under new section
Crossposted from the DES Express The Facilities Management Division welcomed the Customer Experience Section (CES) to their division last month. This new group oversees customer-facing services: the Customer Care Team (CCT), Print Shop, ID Access, Chinook 13 Program, and the Parking Program. From day one, CES has been dedicated to discovering ways they can improve the customer service their partners receive. “What initially attracted me to this role was the opportunity to engage in process development within a new team structure that focuses on the experience of all those involved,” said Shannon… Read More
Tech Tip: USB Sticks (User Snare Bait)
Have you ever found a USB Stick/Thumb Drive, or a CD on the ground or in a parking lot? Hopefully you did not put this into your computer.While you may be tempted by curiosity to see what data is on there, or perhaps to identify the owner, Do Not insert any of these found objects into your computer. You may think that it is your lucky day… ‘Hey, Free USB Stick!’, but in fact it could turn out to put you in a hot seat with your IT department. This is a common… Read More
Join the Balanced You Well-being Advisory Committee
Do you have ideas on how King County can better support the well-being of you and your colleagues? Balanced You is seeking employees interested in joining our Balanced You Employee Well-being Advisory Committee! Any King County employee who is interested is invited to apply. Inspired by employees, Balanced You equips us to live healthy and safe, know and use our benefits, and find balance in life and work. We’re Investing in YOU to help you feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County. Read… Read More
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