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DCHS-led Health Through Housing initiative hits major milestone
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Tap to pay: Puget Sound region transit systems to accept credit and debit cards, and digital wallets as fare payment
Major ‘Revive I-5’ repairs continue for Ship Canal Bridge
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Tech Tip: Clearing your cache to access the new and improved PeopleSoft
PeopleSoft was upgraded over the weekend. Just a reminder that users may experience PeopleSoft performance issues after this update. The system may be missing homepages, freeze, or show a spinning wheel for an extended period of time. Confirm that you are using a valid web browser, and then follow these instructions to delete temporary internet files (also called cache).
Pet of the Week: Domino
Say hello to Domino, our Pet of the Week! This sweet boy was brought in by a good Samaritan earlier this month. He is an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! Domino is an “Easy Going Green” cat that loves to be petted non-stop. He also enjoys climbing up onto high things to guard the room, but the moment you walk in he will run to you and give you all of his love! Read more and view all available pets at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Have you or someone… Read More
Access to King County systems restored
KCIT has been working with its vendors to restore access to King County’s systems, and you should now be able to access all of your online services and systems. We are waiting for further information from the vendor that the issue has been fully resolved, and will update you when we receive final confirmation. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you.
Outage of several King County systems
King County is currently experiencing an outage to several major services, including Outlook email, SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics, Power BI, and other Microsoft services. In addition, other dependent services such as eCommerce, PRISM, and NeoGov are down. We are working with Microsoft to identify a resolution. We will send an update when systems are restored. Thank you for your patience.
Featured Job: Elections Worker (Temporary)
Salary: $19.99 – $22.57 Hourly Location: WA 98057-2906, WA Job Type: Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 35 hrs/wk Department: KCE – King County Elections Job Number: 2020RL11914 Closing: Continuous Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
DES featured in new book, “Solving the People Problem”
Crossposted from the DES Express A new book, “Solving the People Problem; Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Succeed in Today’s Workplace,” will be published at the end of the month. The book features several examples of how DES, specifically the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD) and the Business Resource Center (BRC), have had success using the tools associated with the DISC profile to improve communication, relationships and productivity. The book includes an example of how the BRC has improved communication and increased productivity across the organization, while raising engagement, using… Read More
Register for the Procurement Technology Modernization Open House on October 1
The Procurement Technology Modernization (PTM) project is well underway and fast approaching some major milestones. This project includes two system implementations: Oracle Procurement and Concur Travel and Travel Expense Reimbursement. The Oracle Procurement system includes a new service request and solicitations module, along with a self-service supplier registration module. It is scheduled to launch on October 26. Right now, the project team is focused on executing a phased training approach including Procurement and Payables staff, agency representatives, and eventually all relevant agency users. The second system implementation of the PTM project, the… Read More
Utility of the Future Today and awards for outstanding performance
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has received national recognition as a Utility of the Future Today for its beneficial use of Loop® biosolids. WTD is one of 65 water utilities being recognized for transformational work in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. The Utility of the Future Today concept is being promoted as water systems face challenges such as aging infrastructure, water pollution, workforce shortages, and impacts of climate change, including drought, floods, storms, and sea level rise. The Utility of the Future… Read More
Emergency Management awarded a grant to plan for catastrophic disasters
Crossposted from the DES Express Following a major earthquake, the supply chain that delivers life-sustaining products to our region will be impacted. King County Emergency Management received nearly $930,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program to establish a framework that lays out alternative modes of delivering these much needed products, specifically using our region’s waterways. Equity and social justice is a large component of the grant, and the framework will work to ensure that it includes distributing goods and services to the diverse and traditionally… Read More
Halloween tips from Public Health
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Holidays are going to be different this year, no question about it. But we all need to have some festivity, especially in the midst of the all we’ve had to deal with this year. Halloween has some good celebration options since many activities can be outside and mask wearing is part of the holiday, but there are still some risks with COVID circulating. Public Health has tips to prevent illness, help our community stay on track for reopening, and still retain some of the spooky and sweet flavor of Halloween. … Read More
Featured Job: Administrative Specialist III
Salary: $25.38 – $32.17 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Department: DJA – Judicial Administration Job Number: 2020JF12150 Division: Judicial Admin Closing: 10/2/2020 4:30 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Resources for caregivers during COVID-19
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. Employees who are caregivers for adults and elders are some of the unsung heroes of the pandemic. While caregiving can be joyful and rewarding, it can also be overwhelming or stressful for even the most resilient people. The pandemic, which has increased social isolation and decreased or changed availability of social services, has made the role of caregiving even more challenging. A recent study from the Centers… Read More
Update on the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
Executive Dow Constantine transmitted his 2021-2022 Proposed Budget to the King County Council this week. Dwight Dively, Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, recorded a short video about the budget for employees, including a brief overview of three important initiatives—anti-racism, Health Through Housing, and the COVID-19 response. Council expects to adopt the budget on Nov. 17 after extensive deliberations and public comment. For more information, view the video below.
Upcoming Making Life Easier – Wellspring webinars
Choose from these upcoming webinars. Register early for live interactive sessions as space is limited; otherwise, recordings will be available on-demand 48 hours after the live session. Suicide Awareness & Prevention: A Learning and Conversation Session, Sept. 23. This live presentation and panel will take place Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more and register here. Pandemic Loneliness: How to Seek More Connection, Oct. 7. This live presentation will take place Wednesday, Oct. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more and register here. Connecting With Your Wisdom & Strength: Tools for Persisting In These Times, Oct. 27. This live… Read More
Pet of the Week: Benji
Looking for a handsome, high-energy pal? Our Pet of the Week Benji may fit the bill! This young Australian cattle dog mix was brought in by his former owner because he was overwhelmed by the children in the home. Based on that history, the caretakers at the Pet Adoption Center feel that a home with adults or older, dog-savvy kids would be the best fit for this amazing boy. Read more and view all available pets at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Have you or someone you know adopted a pet from RASKC? Let us know. We’d love… Read More
A conversation on hope and hopelessness
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Adjusting to the changes COVID-19 has imposed has been very difficult for everyone. Some are navigating different layers of grief and loss. Many are feeling varying waves of hope and hopelessness. For those with mental health conditions, this time has been a continuation and possibly, an amplification of those thoughts and feelings. Mental health affects us all, and brings with it various challenges and concerns. If you or someone you know is in need of support, you are not alone. Support is available. We talked with Diana Cortez Yanez, a King… Read More
Be cautious: Local and nationwide phishing campaigns on the rise
Sophisticated cybercriminals are using phishing emails to break into computer networks and systems, and these attacks are on the rise both locally and nationally. It is up to all of us to be vigilant when using County email and internet resources. Never click a link in an email if you have any doubts about its origins. Scammers are experts at tempting people into clicking on fake emails, and have become very sophisticated with their cyber attacks. Here’s what to look for when you receive an email you aren’t sure about: Do not ever… Read More
PeopleSoft HCM outage this weekend, September 25-27
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available the weekend of Sept. 25-27. During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance. PeopleSoft will have a new look and feel after the updates. Employees will notice the new design and color scheme on the login screen and homepages. Get a sneak preview of the new look and feel here. This work will begin on Friday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. The system will not be available for… Read More
Virtual Resource Center offers easy online access to dozens of community service providers in King County
To provide King County residents with ready access to dozens of community service providers during the COVID-19 Pandemic, King County District Court is making available a Virtual Resource Center (VRC). Operated as part of the court’s community court program, the VRC is open to anyone in the community to visit via Zoom videoconference or by telephone. Services at the VRC include access to education, work training, substance abuse treatment, transportation discounts, Public Health/the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and many more. Prior to COVID-19, King County District Court operated in-person community… Read More
Is your information correct in PeopleSoft?
It’s important to review and update your personal information in PeopleSoft to ensure: You will get important Open Enrollment and other employee benefits information mailed to you at the address you provide. Your emergency contact can be notified if something happens to you at work. You can be notified of building closures, safety directives, etc. You can receive information at the email address you prefer. Here’s how: Sign in to PeopleSoft. You can also access PeopleSoft from your personal device at ess.kingcounty.gov. Go to Personal Details. Make sure all items are up-to-date. Save any changes … Read More
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