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Pet of the Week: Elvis
Hi! My name is Elvis and I am available for adoption. I am a very smart dog! At the shelter I am practicing how to sit. I also know how to open chain link gates! I am an independent dog who likes to do my own thing! I enjoy affection, but I really love to use my sniffer to smell all the smells! I am full of energy! I tend to calm down more when the people around me stay calm. I do best when I have lots of exercise and something to keep my… Read More
We can make a difference through the Annual Giving Drive
Dear fellow King County employee, This year’s Annual Giving Drive comes at a time of enormous need. Communities around the world are struggling to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in the United States, more than 240,000 people have already lost their lives to the virus, and the numbers continue to grow at an alarming rate. Devastating wildfires once again raged across California and Oregon this year, and hurricanes ravaged communities around the Atlantic. Just this month, Hurricane Eta killed more than 150 people across Central America and the southeastern United States, while… Read More
Resolved: KCIT Customer Support delays
KCIT Customer Support Services has resolved its intermittent outages with its phone system. If you have a technical issue, you may open a ticket in the Cherwell portal for support or call our support desk staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Guidance on temporary statewide restrictions announced by Governor
On Sunday, Nov. 15, Governor Jay Inslee announced temporary restrictions to be in effect statewide until Dec. 14 to slow the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. The new restrictions, with the exception of changes to restaurant operations, go into effect on Monday, Nov. 16 at midnight (12:01 a.m. Tuesday); restaurant changes go into effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Indoor gatherings with people outside the household will be prohibited unless they quarantine for the 14 prior to the social gathering or quarantine for the seven days prior to the gathering, and receive… Read More
2020 Employee Giving Drive ends Friday, Nov 20
King County’s annual Employee Giving Drive ends this Friday, Nov. 20 (2020). This week, we’re featuring nonprofits whose work supports the LGBTQ community: Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center (9216) – As the leading provider of HIV/STI testing in King County, our mission is to cultivate access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation, and joy in our communities Lambert House LGBTQ Youth Center (9332) – Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth programs for ages 11-22. Develops leadership, social, and life skills through 48 programs in 9 locations in King County. LGBTQ Allyship (0971) – Builds power among LGBTQ… Read More
KCIT Customer Support experiencing delays
KCIT Customer Support Services is experiencing intermittent outages with our phone system. Users calling in are not able to immediately connect with staff and may experience dropped calls or delays. KCIT is working to restore services as quickly as possible. If you have a technical issue, please open a ticket in the Cherwell portal for support instead of calling in. We will send an update when systems are restored. Thank you for your patience.
Featured Job: Administrative Specialist II
Salary: $48,004.94 – $60,849.36 Annually Location: WA 98166, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2020DB12366 Division: Community Health Services Closing: 11/22/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Keep the plumber off your holiday guest list – and grease out of your (and our) pipes!
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Did you know plumbers refer to the day after Thanksgiving as “Brown Friday” because of the uptick in business they get from feast-clogged pipes and sewer lines? Fats, oils and grease (also known as “FOG”) can cause major home plumbing issues – as well as problems in the sewer system. Just as fatty foods clog arteries, FOG sticks to the inside of pipes causing blockages and backups of raw sewage, that can put your family’s health and the environment at risk. Read more.
Featured Job: Customer Service Specialist II – Property Tax
Salary: $22.04 – $28.07 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DES – Executive Services Job Number: 2020JM12413 Division: FBOD-Finance & Business Ops Closing: 11/22/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Join DDECSD at their 31st Annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum, November 23
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County’s annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD), is marking its 31st year. Join us on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, from 7–8:30 p.m. for this community conversation. On this special evening we will hear stories from community members and present King County’s related legislative priorities that will help all people live full, integrated and productive lives. Last year, we hosted close to 600 community members at this event and welcomed 30 state legislators. Read more.
Moving to Teams: Making 911 calls on the right phone
When employees are working remotely, or teleworking (i.e. not at a King County location), and need to call 911, they are reminded to use their home phone or cell phone – not their Teams phone or Skype phone if possible – to place their 911 call. When employees use Teams or Skype to call 911 when not in a King County building, the call is first routed to a regional 911 center in Colorado, where the employee will need to provide their location before being transferred to the correct local 911 center. While the… Read More
Reminder: Automated, online Employment and Income Verification services available to all employees
We want to remind you that all King County employees can use InVerify, an Income and Employment Verification service, to access verification of County employment. In order to better serve you, King County has partnered with InVerify to meet all of your verification of employment needs. By automating this process, we are ensuring speedy, secure, auditable, and legally compliant responses to assist you in obtaining: Loans, home mortgages, new jobs, rental qualifications, and Social Service benefits such as temporary assistance, housing assistance, child support, or nutrition assistance. It’s one more way we’re Investing in YOU by providing… Read More
Fleet Services to launch pilot project Nov. 16
Crossposted from DES Express Fleet Services is rolling out a pilot project to help meet evolving business-related transportation needs for employees in the new COVID era. With mandatory telework now extended through July 5, 2021, the county vehicles at Goat Hill and King Street Center garages are no longer easily accessible for many. Fleet has a series of pilot programs to address these new needs. A pilot project with Roads Services employees launches Nov. 16. County vehicles will be parked at the Shoreline District Court. Eligible employees would register, obtain a key fob… Read More
Employee Annual Giving Drive calendar of events, and upcoming Harvest Festival with Executive
There are many events taking place around the County in support of the Employee Annual Giving Drive, from Online Nonprofit Expos to Ambassador led, cause specific events. Learn more and view all upcoming events on the Employee Giving Program event calendar. One event coming soon is the Harvest Festival II: Ultimate Zoom on Nov. 18. Join King County Executive Dow Constantine and the Executive Department Senior Leadership for a 10-day drawing to benefit six local and national organizations doing important work in the community and on issues critical to King County’s priorities. This event will… Read More
Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month
Crossposted from Metro Matters Every month, operators from King County Metro’s seven transit bases select their fellow drivers who make positive contributions to Metro and recognize them as Operators of the Month. The operators selected demonstrate safe driving skills; show courteous and helpful attitudes toward customers; and pay conscientious attention to job requirements such as attendance, appearance and discipline. We want to introduce you to some of our recent Operators of the Month. Please join us in congratulating them. Additionally, the Operators of the Month later come together to vote on who… Read More
Last chance to complete Open Enrollment
Elect your 2021 benefits by Sunday If you haven’t already done so, complete Open Enrollment before midnight, Sunday, Nov. 15. For information about your benefit choices—and what’s changing next year—go to Open Enrollment. Last-minute help available The Benefits team will be standing by to help you with last-minute issues on Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 206-684-1556 or KC Benefits. You can also attend a live Open Enrollment information session on Friday, Nov. 13. Go to PeopleSoft The updated PeopleSoft tool is mobile-friendly, so you can complete Open Enrollment from… Read More
Records management guidance and resources for teleworking
As King County continues to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, county employees are facing unprecedented changes. In particular, much of the county workforce is either adapting to long-term telework or facing space consolidations and office moves. These changes have highlighted the importance that records and information play in our everyday work. All county employees access records and information in order to do their jobs and changes to our work environment can present challenges to accessing that helpful information. Luckily the King County Records Management Program provides various resources and services to… Read More
Reminder on wearing masks at work
As we try to slow the spread of COVID-19, please remember that all Executive Branch employees must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths if they are likely to be in contact with another individual and distancing of six feet is not able to be maintained. If an employee has a medical condition that impacts the employee’s ability to wear a mask, they should contact their HR Manager. The county may not be able to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee’s request that they be exempted from the requirement to wear a… Read More
Video: As COVID-19 cases spike, an update from Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin
Crossposted from Public Health Insider In recent days, King County has seen the highest COVID-19 case counts we’ve experienced to date. In light of these increases, we’re sharing Dr. Jeff Duchin’s November 6th, 2020, press briefing where he discusses the rising numbers and what we need to do to turn around this outbreak. View the update below.
Pet of the Week: Tinsy
Hi, I’m Tinsy, and I am looking for my forever home! I am an affectionate, talkative and independent lady! I like getting attention on my own terms. I can get overstimulated with petting, so please move carefully with me and keep an eye out for signs that I might need a break. My personality color is RED. I am a spirited cat with a fun-loving personality! I may be sensitive to handling, so I would do best in a home with a cat savvy family who knows when to give me some space. … Read More
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