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Creating Effective Application Materials online workshop, November 17 and December 14
This two-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 Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 1-3 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 14 from 1-3 p.m. Register here. … Read More
Making Life Easier resources for supporting well-being through the election season
Making Life Easier (MLE) has developed resource guides for supporting well-being during this election season. To access them, login to www.KCMakingLifeEasier.com with username: King County, click on Navigate 2020 from the main menu, and select Election Season. Supporting Your Well-Being This Election Season In this guide, you will find common emotions and responses that may be experienced in this season, self-care strategies; tips for coping with stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, considerations for communicating with your co-workers, and how your MLE services can support you and your family in these times. How Managers & HR Can Support Well-Being This Election Season In this… Read More
Unexpected PeopleSoft outage today at 9:30 a.m.
Some employees are experiencing difficulties accessing the PeopleSoft system this morning. In an effort to restore service, PeopleSoft will be down starting at 9:30 a.m. for approximately 1 hour. We are working with our support partners to restore service and will send an update when the system is available again for all users. Thank you for your patience.
Remaining focused on our priorities and values
Dear fellow King County employee, I know that many of us are feeling anxious and uncertain about the future of our nation and our world right now as we wait for a result in yesterday’s presidential election. For many, the prospect of weeks of recounts and legal actions only compounds what has been some of the most stressful times in our nation’s history, and our own lives. We must remain patient, vigilant, and steadfast. The record voter turnout in King County showed that, in this corner of the nation, we are united… Read More
Training Spotlight for November 3
Brain-based Time Management – Online – What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells us we have 10 brain skills and each one of us has skills that are strong (and skills that are not strong). In this class, you’ll hear about each of these skills so you can identify where the weak areas are for you and most importantly, learn what you can do about it. This three hour class is $50 and space is limited. The next session will be held… Read More
Tips and resources for coping with election stress
Today is Election Day and many Americans are waiting anxiously for the results. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the 2020 U.S. presidential election is a significant source of stress in their life. And those feelings are being experienced throughout the King County workforce, as well. A recent survey of employees involved in the COVID-19 response showed that the presidential election is their primary source of stress. Election stress will show up in different ways for different people. Some examples include panic… Read More
Make your voice heard and vote today
Don’t forget to vote if you haven’t returned your ballot already. Registered voters can return their ballot: At a ballot drop box. Find your nearest ballot drop box—no stamp needed! King County’s 73 drop boxes are open up until Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. sharp. At one of the accessible Vote Centers. This year there will be seven locations: Elections Headquarters in Renton, CenturyLink Field Event Center, the Dempsey Indoor Center on the UW Campus in Seattle, Bellevue College, Showare Center in Kent, the Federal Way Performing Arts Center and Kenmore City Hall. For more information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections, contact King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683), or visit the Election… Read More
Make the most of your King County benefits
Open Enrollment for next year’s benefits is Nov. 1-15, so now is the time to review your benefit options for 2021. Make sure you get the most out of your robust King County employee benefits package by learning what’s offered during Open Enrollment and how you can make changes: Check out the new online enrollment tool: This year, we’re using an updated PeopleSoft tool featuring a new look and feel and a mobile-friendly interface – making it easier for you to complete Open Enrollment using a smartphone or tablet. For details and step-by-step… Read More
Supporting children and youth through the 2020 Annual Giving Drive
This week, we are highlighting nonprofits whose work supports children and youth. These and hundreds of nonprofits are participating in this year’s Annual Giving Drive. Children’s Home Society of Washington (9244): A voice for children since 1896, we stand as the premier service provider to ensure the safety, security and success of Washington state’s children. Children’s Hunger Fund (2871): Our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Children’s Institute for Learning Differences (9280): Once-failing students learn to regulate themselves, develop relationships, and be learners with CHILD’s life-changing interventions, so they achieve… Read More
King County e-procurement is live
King County’s new e-procurement system is now live, and will streamline the procurement process and enhance engagement with suppliers. Procurement and Payables (P&P) is dedicated to supporting each employee as they learn the new system. Here are a few of the resources prepared: To assist agency staff, the agency website has been enhanced to provide details and answer questions. For help, please visit the agency website to collect more information and find user guides to assist with the new system. Questions can also be emailed to Procurement.Web@kingcounty.gov In preparation to support the supplier community, P&P has created a supplier specific landing… Read More
Featured Job: IT Lifecycle Scheduling, Reporting and Asset Coordinator
Salary: $52,781.87 – $66,904.24 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: KCIT – Information Technology Job Number: 2020-12360 Division: Ops and Infrastructure Closing: 11/9/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Reminder: Fall and winter mindfulness classes available
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees, via both employee-specific and community classes. In alignment with social distancing recommendations, all in-person classes have temporarily shifted to online platforms. For the fall and winter, we have expanded our mindfulness class menu to include classes for employees involved in the COVID-19 response, classes for parents, classes for mindful eating, classes for emotional resilience, and more. A sample of upcoming classes include: Mindful Morning for King County Employees, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Register… Read More
Welcome to Open Enrollment!
Open Enrollment starts today Take a fresh look at your benefits Make the most of your robust King County employee benefits package by making informed decisions for next year during Open Enrollment, Nov. 1 – 15. Learn more Use the following resources to learn more, and ensure you are selecting the right benefit options for you and your family: See what’s changing next year. Register for a live Open Enrollment information session. Watch the Open Enrollment Overview Find out about the updated PeopleSoft Open Enrollment tool: Watch the Completing Open Enrollment with… Read More
Featured Job: Criminal Information Processing Technician
Salary: $25.68 – $32.57 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Regular, Full time, 35 hrs/week Department: KCSC – Superior Court Job Number: 2020-12329 Division: Court Ops Support Services Closing: 11/3/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Employees need for Balanced You Well-being Advisory Committees
Do you have ideas on how King County can better support the well-being of you and your colleagues? In response to employee surveys and listening sessions, Balanced You, is developing two new well-being advisory committees: one for telecommuters and one for essential employees working onsite. Anyone interested is invited to apply. Visit this Balanced You blogpost for more information.
Metro’s “Gold Tire” ceremony celebrates retirement of fleet’s diesel only coaches
Crossposted from Metro Matters After 21 years of service to the residents of King County, King County Metro is celebrating the “retirement” of the last diesel-only coaches in its fleet, continuing the agency’s commitment to a zero-emission future. After the first “1100” model coaches joined Metro in 1999, the fleet had 1,100 diesel-only coaches. Today, that number is zero. All Metro coaches are now either fully-hybrid (diesel-electric) or zero-emission coaches (electric trolleys and battery-electric coaches). Metro proudly joins only a handful of large transit agencies in the U.S. that have a fleet that… Read More
When staying home isn’t safe: Domestic violence in King County during a pandemic
Crossposted from Public Health Insider The Governor’s Stay Home Order, business closures and other strategies helped slow the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, the social isolation and stress resulting from these efforts, combined with less access to external supports, may be increasing the occurrence of family violence. Using data from emergency department visits, the legal system and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Public Health – Seattle & King County released a new report comparing 2020 domestic violence patterns to the prior year. Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, people continue to seek out domestic violence… Read More
Access paratransit brings food to 10,000 families in need during pandemic
Crossposted from Metro Matters October is Disability Awareness Month – a month to honor individuals whom our King County Metro Access paratransit team celebrates all year long. Metro’s Access paratransit service provides around one million trips each year to our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) customers, allowing them to maintain independence and have access to whatever they need to thrive. It’s just one way Metro lives out its mission to provide mobility for all. In a pandemic, that mobility has looked a little different: Access paratransit has mobilized both people and the food… Read More
Pet of the Week: Maxwell
This senior boy is a super sweet adventure cat! He was brought in by his previous family this spring because they were moving. While with us, he’s wandered around the cat building checking things out (with supervision of course), and wasn’t bothered by the other kitties. Unlike many cats, Maxwell would love to go on walks outside on a leash and harness. Maxwell lived with another cat, and his previous family described him as shy but loving. We’ve noticed that he’s definitely an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up… Read More
You returned your ballot, now track it
Our democracy works best when everyone has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Now make sure your vote counts. You can track your ballot to make sure that your vote was counted. Use the My Voter Information tool on the King County Elections website. If an issue with your signature comes up, you’ll be able to see that there and get it fixed so we can count your vote. If you have any questions, reach out. Contact King County Elections by email at elections@kingcounty.gov or call 206-296-VOTE (8683). Feel free to share that you’re tracking… Read More
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