Crossposted from DES Express  As we navigate our pandemic present, DES, along with other Executive Branch departments, is creating a plan for how work could be done in the future. Since the mandatory telecommuting order was issued earlier this year, about half of the DES team has been telecommuting and the other half have been reporting to worksites that look and feel very different. In addition, the county, led by our Facilities Management Division, will be moving operations out of the Administration Building and consolidating space where possible for countywide budget savings. Read… Read More

System updates are now complete. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Hi, my name is Bella!  I’m a 10 year old female Pit Bull mix.  I weigh 59 pounds and am super friendly and loving, but also very strong and active. I am still working on my manners, so I would do best with a family who is willing to work with me and help me become the best dog I can be.  You can find out more about me and my friends at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Have you or someone you know adopted a pet from RASKC? Let us know. We’d love to tell your story. … Read More

Winter classes  are now available. Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for available opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning. 

To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23.   During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance.   This work will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec 24.    The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication sent out to all County staff when the system becomes available.   We… Read More

This one-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out.  Learning objectives include:   Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective   Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications   How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position   Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments  This workshop will take place Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 1-3 p.m. Register here.   For additional online workshops offered… Read More

A special session for those working the front lines during this pandemic, in this one hour workshop, we will review the various aspects of mindfulness practice, the ways mindfulness can help reduce stress, reactivity and burnout, and the science that supports the practices. This training is free and takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 10–11 a.m. Register here using the password ERkingcounty.   Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning. 

This 60-minute, virtual, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is ideal for participants who have attended the Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques workshop or have watched the 10 minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website.  This workshop will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Register here.   For additional online workshops offered by King County Career Support Services (CSS), visit their Eventbrite page. For more information about CSS along with links to career related… Read More