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Connect with health care professionals using telehealth tools
Your King County medical plan offers you and your covered family members several ways to obtain medical advice and care from the comfort and safety of your own home. These telehealth services are offered at little or no additional cost to you. For Regence BlueShield members (KingCare and KingCare Select) Doctor on Demand, available 24/7. Cost is $10 per visit. Connect with a board-certified physician or therapist from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Download the Doctor on Demand app from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll need your Regence member ID number to register…. Read More
Help stop the spread of novel coronavirus
With the announcement of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the loss of five lives in King County, it is critical that we each do our part to stop the spread of the virus. Public Health – Seattle & King County has issued the following advice, and will continue to update you as advice changes: Do not go to the emergency room unless essential.Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular… Read More
Increased cleaning service in response to COVID-19, March 2
Dear King County colleagues, Effective immediately, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has implemented additional cleaning protocols in efforts to sanitize highly touched surfaces such as door handles, elevator controls, and conference rooms. These protocols will be utilized on a reoccurring basis as we respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Thank you for your support of these additional actions. For steps you can take to prevent spread of germs, click here. For facilities questions or concerns, please contact FMD Customer Care Services at 206-477-9400. Customer Care is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30… Read More
Minimizing the spread of novel coronavirus
*This post was updated March 2* It is important that we each do our part to minimize the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others, and make use of sick leave. Please ensure you discuss absences with your supervisors and follow your department’s sick leave policies. Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact… Read More
Watch coronavirus press conference at 11 a.m today, March 2
Dear employee, You can tune in to this livestream at 11 a.m. today, where state and local officials will provide updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. King County Executive Dow Constantine will announce an Emergency Declaration, and immediate actions to assist in treatment. Speakers include: Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health – Seattle & King County King County Executive Dow Constantine Officials from EvergreenHealth Hospital Dr. Kathy Lofy, State Health Officer, Washington State Department of Health Patty Hayes, Director, Public Health- Seattle & King County. Watch the livestream here (starts at… Read More
Employee discount for Hausera
King County employees will receive a 5% discount on kitchen faucets, bar faucets, and bathroom sink faucets from Hausera. Enter coupon code HAUS2020P at checkout. Not valid on shipping and handling charges. Not valid on prior purchases. Offer may not be combined on any other purchases, offers, discounts, or coupons. Single use only. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount page.
Join us at the King County School-to-Work Transition Fair 2020
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections These two great events are coming up soon and we need your help to promote them. Our goal is to reach more parents, students and teachers to join us at the fair. Even if you are not involved in this community per se, check out the fair–it truly is special! The first fair will be held at the Microsoft Commons on Thursday, February 27, and the second at Highline College on Saturday, March 14. Help us by sharing this blog post Share our YouTube video–it’s less than a minute long! Watch… Read More
Census awareness campaign underway
Crossposted from DES Express Every ten years, the federal government counts every person living in the U.S. through a national census. The results help determine how funding is distributed for the next decade — for things like our schools, affordable housing, hospitals, and public transportation. The count also determines how many representatives our state will have in Congress, and how district lines are drawn for legislative bodies like the King County Council. Read more from DES Express
Preparing now to reduce impact of novel coronavirus
Dear employee, As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread to more countries, the likelihood that eventually there will be more cases in the United States increases. King County is getting prepared now in order to reduce the number of illnesses and negative effects that could occur in our community. Department leaders are working with the Executive’s Senior Leadership Team and the Office of Emergency Management now on response planning – short term and long term – in line with our Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). Every one of us have… Read More
Pet of the Week: Hemlock
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC A hale and hearty hello to Hemlock, our Pet of the Week! This handsome boy was brought in by a good Samaritan in mid-December. Hemi, as he’s also known, is the sweetest old man you’ll ever meet. He is a huge cuddle bug who drools when he’s happy. Hemlock purrs almost on contact and will rub his face all over you. At 12 years young, Hemlock still loves to play, especially with teasers and chase toys! He is sweet and gentle, and non-reactive to other cats, but he… Read More
Featured Job: Climate and Energy Project Manager
Salary: $77,840.67 – $98,667.50 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment Department: DNRP Job Number: 2020-11392 Division: Director’s Office Closing: 3/9/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Security update: Downtown area around the King County Courthouse
Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 on Third Avenue near the King County Courthouse in which two people suffered non-life threatening injuries. The incident, which occurred after regular working hours, did not involve any King County employees. Our first priority is your safety and security at work. King County continues to work closely with other local jurisdictions, including the Seattle Police Department, to improve security in the downtown area around the King County Courthouse. Some recent steps: King County Security, King County… Read More
Keeping our workspaces safe
We are all responsible for the security of our workspaces, so please be aware of others when you are using your King County ID card to access County buildings or closed office spaces. Key card access is designed to allow access only to individuals who have been assigned to a designated space. A recent theft of a bicycle from a secured area in the Chinook building highlights this issue. Do not prop open secure doors, or allow unknown persons to “tailgate” behind you through a secure door. Tailgating is when an… Read More
Coronavirus response update, February 26
As we continue to respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health is committed to providing up-to-date information to King County employees. Below you’ll find links to our most recent blog post, an update on the current risk in King County, travel recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and an anti-stigma social media tool kit recently developed by Public Health. What happens if coronavirus spreads here? With continuing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to more countries, it is increasingly likely that we will see a worldwide spread… Read More
Five questions with Judge Jim Rogers, Superior Court
Why did you start in your role with King County? I was elected as a Judge in 2004. I ran because I was interested in the job through my prior work as a law clerk. I had tried many cases in civil and criminal arenas and I wanted to stay in the courtroom. What do you do in your role? My current role is as Presiding Judge, which means I work on the case flow (distribution) of the work of the Court, setting policies and overseeing the budget process. As a trial… Read More
King County Affinity Groups provide an opportunity for connection and impact
In July 2019, King County’s Executive Branch adopted a policy for employees to participate in Employee Resource Groups during their work time. These Employee Resource Groups, also called Affinity Groups, are led by employee volunteers, and are formed around protected categories set by local and federal anti-discrimination law. Some of the categories included are race, gender, and sexual orientation, among others. “The groups promote equity and social justice, foster employee engagement, strengthen workplace effectiveness, improve leadership abilities, and enhance personal and professional growth within King County,” said Janine Anzalota, Equity and Civil Rights… Read More
Apply to the 2020 Balanced You Worksite Fund
How do YOU want to be healthy and well at work? Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 Balanced You Worksite Fund to help you and your co-workers bring your own creative ideas and solutions to to creating a work-place that feels healthy and supportive . During 2019, the Worksite Fund supported 43 projects designed by and for employees across King County. Projects included a certified therapy dog to help employees reduce stress, self-defense classes to help employees feel safer, physical activity equipment and yoga classes to help… Read More
Featured Job: Superintendent – Vehicle Maintenance
Salary: $116,486.45 – $140,823.49 Annually Location: Multiple locations in King County, WA Job Type: Multiple job types-career service and/or temp Department: MTD – Metro Transit Job Number: 2020TB11350 Division: Vehicle Maintenance Closing: 2/27/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Pet of the Week: Dapper
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Who is this handsome gentleman? Why it’s Dapper, our Pet of the Week! This affectionate lovebug would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home. Dapper is a young pittie mix who is full of energy and loves to play. He tends to calm down more when the people around him are calm. Because he has lots of energy, Dapper does best when he gets lots of exercise and something to keep his mind busy. Read more. View all available pets at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet.
Reflecting on the history of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. logo
This month during Black History Month, we are reflecting on why King County adopted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. logo, and what it means to be the only county in the United States named after the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King County changed its logo in 2007 from a gold crown to an original graphic image of civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King is an international icon for justice, equality, and peace, and the logo is symbolic of those same… Read More
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