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COVID-related Paid Administrative Leave extended to June 2021
King County is extending the eligibility period for accessing Paid Administrative Leave (PAL) for COVID-related reasons to June 2021 for non-represented employees, and is bargaining the same extension for represented employees. This is an extension of the timeframe in which the existing 80 hours of Paid Administrative Leave for COVID-related reasons can be used (see COVID-related Paid Administrative Leave for details); additional hours are not being awarded. For non-represented employees, this extension will last until either June 25, 2021, or June 30, 2021, depending on whether the employee’s pay period is biweekly or semi-monthly. Represented employees… Read More
Executive Constantine statement on updated COVID-19 restrictions
King County Executive Dow Constantine delivered the following statement at Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference announcing new guidance on how to slow the spread of COVID-19, and new restrictions in place until Dec. 14: “Like everywhere in the state, our case counts are soaring, and that is also true nationally. The number of hospitalizations in King County last week increased by over 70 percent compared to the previous four weeks. “In fact, it was just earlier this week that I was reflecting that our hospitalizations had not increased dramatically, and then later that afternoon I… Read More
November 2020 proclaimed Native American Heritage Month in King County
As part of our celebrations for Native American Heritage Month, the Metropolitan King County Council and King County Executive Dow Constantine have proclaimed the month of November 2020 Native American Heritage Month in King County. Native American Heritage Month was initially proposed in 1990 as American Indian Heritage Month by U.S. House Joint Resolution 577, and in 1991 by Congress Senate Joint Resolution 172, before November was ultimately proclaimed as “Native American Heritage Month” by President George H.W. Bush in 1991. “Whereas, in King County, we honor the unique government-to-government relationship that… Read More
Health officer statement on new COVID-19 measures
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Statement from Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, on Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement of new measures to control the surging outbreak of COVID-19 in Washington state: COVID-19 transmission and the number of people being infected are at all-time highs in King County and the outbreak is growing in size faster than ever. In the past week, hospitalizations have increased by 70%. Cases are on a trajectory to continue to increase and will be followed by even more hospitalizations and deaths. Read more.
Featured Job: Fare Policy Lead (Transportation Planner IV)
Salary: $100,134.11 – $126,926.18 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: MTD – Metro Transit Job Number: 2020MC12281 Division: Mobility Closing: Continuous Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Representation of Native Americans in Law and Justice webinar tomorrow, November 18
Please join the King County Superior Court in celebration of Native American Heritage Month at a Presentation of Native Americans in Law and Justice Panel Presentation. The event will feature a facilitated question and answer session with guest panelists, including keynote speaker Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, Ms. Sarah Roubidoux Lawson, Professor Gregory Silverman, and Mr. Rion Ramirez. This presentation is sponsored by the Superior Court’s 2020 Courts and Community Committee. Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Register here. Space is available and pre-registration is required. For more information view this flyer or contact Beth Taylor at Beth.Taylor@kingcounty.gov.
Join the Executive Department at the Harvest Festival II: Ultimate Zoom tomorrow, November 18
The Executive Department Senior Leadership Team is excited to invite employees to Harvest Festival II: Ultimate Zoom, which includes a drawing to benefit organizations doing important work in the community and on issues critical to King County’s priorities. Donations can be turned into drawing tickets until 11 a.m. tomorrow. Make a donation and be entered into the drawing here. Prizes include bottles of wine and a tasting voucher, state and national parks passes, board games and puzzles, and a stay at the downtown Fairmont Olympic. Winners will be announced tomorrow. Hear from Executive Constantine, the Senior Leadership… Read More
Training Spotlight for November 17
Race: The Power of an Illusion – Online – This training is provided by an external consultant, and will use the three-part video series “Race: The Power of an Illusion” to explore the construct of race, how it has been used to channel benefits to those viewed as white, and why racial inequities persist. This training takes place on Nov.19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $150.00 and space is limited. Register here Please visit our King County Eventbrite page website for more opportunities. Winter courses will be posted soon. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or… Read More
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
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