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King County Executive and employees volunteer at Jefferson Day Center
Recently, Executive Constantine and members of his office staff volunteered at the Jefferson Day Center. “We brought and served breakfast and, more importantly, got to spend time with some of our neighbors who we are helping to transition out of homelessness,” he said.” Hear more about the experience in this video, posted to Executive Constantine’s Facebook.
PeopleSoft weekend outage beginning 3 p.m. Friday, June 7
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available this weekend beginning 3 p.m. Friday, June 7. During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance. This work will begin on Friday, June 7, at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, June 10. The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication sent out to all County staff when the system becomes available. We realize that this outage impacts PeopleSoft… Read More
Supporting and advancing immigrant rights
Bookda Gheisar has been the Immigrant and Refugee Policy Advisor for King County in the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ). This is Bookda’s last week before she transitions to take a new position at the Port of Seattle as their first Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. In this article, Bookda shares some of her reflections and learnings while at the County and provides resources that are available to support King County employees as we all work towards more equitable work places and communities. In 2015, the King County Council and King County Executive formed the… Read More
Mark Rowe is the new Deputy Director for King County Local Services Permitting Division
Crossposted from Local Services Recently, King County Local Services Permitting Division welcomed Mark Rowe as its new Deputy Director. It’s somewhat of a homecoming for Rowe, who had two prior stints with the county. He first spent six years as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist for Public Health-Seattle & King County before joining AT&T Broadband, where he managed the teams that established high-speed data and voice networks in the state. In 2003, he rejoined Public Health as Program Manager for Emergency Preparedness, then as Food Protection and Water Recreation Facilities Section Manager. Read… Read More
Solidarity with our Virginia Beach colleagues
Dear fellow King County employee, On Friday, our nation witnessed another mass shooting, this time at a municipal building in Virginia Beach. Most of the people who lost their lives were public employees, dutifully serving the people of their community. Public service is important work, and it only compounds the tragedy that these individuals died while working to improve the lives of their fellow Virginia Beach residents. Each time a shooting occurs and lives are senselessly cut short, it erodes our sense of safety. Sometimes it is worshipers. Sometimes schoolchildren. This time… Read More
Pet of the Week: Miss Daisy
Hi! My name is Miss Daisy and I am available for adoption. I was brought in by my previous owner on May 24, 2019 because they could no longer house me safely. I lived in a home with another dog named Miss Leena, we are best friends and would love to find a home together! I’m a social butterfly and I am the party of the room everytime! I’m such a sweet little gal with so much love in my heart! My personality color is GREEN. I am an adaptable dog who loves… Read More
Featured Job: User Experience Designer
Salary: $106,889.33 – $135,488.70 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: KCIT – Information Technology Job Number: 2019-09564 Closing: 6/7/2019 11:59 PM Pacific King County is looking for an experienced UX designer to join our growing User Experience team. As a UX designer, you will own the design of a product from start to finish: from conducting user research and creating elegant designs that help users achieve their goals, to validating designs through usability testing. We’re looking for someone who will bring a deep… Read More
Training Spotlight: Lean Basics
Lean Basics, July 18: Have you heard about Lean before? Have you wondered if Lean could be applied on your job? Come and join us in the Lean Basics course where you will become familiar with the fundamental principles of Lean; such as Waste Identification, Visual Management, and Continuous Improvement. Students will engage the materials through instructor lead classroom discussions, and interactive hands-on learning. Register and learn more. View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Tech Tip: Use common sense
How to access the training: To start your Cyber Security Awareness Training please login at: https://sso.securingthehuman.org/kingcounty/ Your account for Securing the Human: Username: King County email address Password: King County email password For more information about Cyber Security please visit our Sharepoint site: https://kc1.sharepoint.com/teams/ITISRC/ISRCPUB
Apply now! 2019 Balanced You Worksite Fund
Crossposted from Balanced You How do you want to be healthy and well at work? Apply now for a Balanced You Worksite Fund grant to help you and your coworkers bring your own innovative ideas and solutions to life. When you apply through the Balanced You Worksite Fund, you have an opportunity to create positive change for you and your coworkers. The Worksite Fund is a competitive grant process that will award approximately 20-30 projects across County agencies to improve health, well-being, and safety in our worksites. Grants up to $5,000 will support a variety of… Read More
Read the newly released Local Food Initiative Report!
The King County Local Food Initiative 2018 Annual Report highlights significant accomplishments and tracks our progress toward building a stronger local food system over the year, including: Protecting more than 920 acres of farmland and getting more than 630 acres of fallow land back into food production in King County since 2016; Increasing farmer sales at King County’s farmers markets by nearly 5 percent year-over-year since 2017; Enrolling 26 aspiring farmers in training programs in 2018; and Supporting the Fresh Bucks Benefits program so that nearly $500,000 in Fresh Bucks were redeemed… Read More
Last chance! Don’t forget to register for the 2019 BBY5K by May 31
The Big Backyard 5K (BBY5K) fun run and walk presented by Kaiser Permanente is set for Sunday, June 2 at King County’s Marymoor Park and will feature a 10K race option to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Registration for the 2019 run is easy – sign up online at www.bby5k.com through May 31 and in-person on race weekend. King County Employees can create or join a King County Team and use the promo code KC5 to receive $5 off their registration. The event promotes fitness and community involvement and has raised more than $300,000 for King County Parks in the past nine years. … Read More
Ready, set, get to know the CSA@Work Program
Crossposted from Balanced You CSA@Work sign-ups are currently open through early June! Learn more about the program here, check out a few frequently asked questions (FAQ) below or reach out to Balanced You for more support. What is a CSA? CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) are a great way to support local farmers and keep our region thriving while enjoying fresh seasonal produce delivered right at/near work. Individuals can subscribe or sign up to receive boxes of fresh goods directly from farmers who offer a “share” in their harvest. Typically, the share consists of a weekly… Read More
Transforming how the region funds employment and job training to connect more people to high-demand careers
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan are transforming how the region funds employment and job training, uniting the efforts of local governments, businesses, labor and philanthropies to connect more people to high-demand jobs. Here are highlights of the transformation: Prioritize employment and training for those who face the most barriers to opportunity. Improve coordination between employers, labor, and educators to make sure job seekers are prepared for the best career opportunities available right now. Better align local, federal, and philanthropic funding to maximize the impact and produce… Read More
Supported Employment in Transit: Brandon Sims
King County’s Supported Employment Program matches job seekers with developmental disabilities to jobs by identifying efficiencies and unmet needs throughout King County government. Department of Metro Transit’s Vehicle Maintenance Division partnered with Christina Davidson, Supported Employment Program Manager, to hire through the Program to meet their business needs at the Non-Revenue Base detailing vehicles. Big thank you to Transit leadership for their commitment in building an inclusive workforce! Brandon Sims started working with the Transit in July of 2018 to provide support around the shop as well as detail non-revenue vehicles, all none bus… Read More
Training Spotlight: Mental Health Accommodations and Excel 1: Getting Proficient
Mental Health Accommodations, May 29: The Disability Services Section within the Employee Health & Safety Division of DHR is hosting an interactive training on mental health accommodations. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This session will last 1.5 hours, including time for a Q&A. This training is designed for HR professionals. Register and learn more. Excel 1: Getting Proficient, June 8: Learn to work with Quick Access Toolbar, customize your Ribbon, and work with Dialog box launcher. Expand your knowledge on Relative and Absolute References, Sort and Filters, plus controlling page Headers and… Read More
Tech Tip: Update your browser
How to access the training: To start your Cyber Security Awareness Training please login at: https://sso.securingthehuman.org/kingcounty/ Your account for Securing the Human: Username: King County email address Password: King County email password For more information about Cyber Security please visit our Sharepoint site: https://kc1.sharepoint.com/teams/ITISRC/ISRCPUB
Third payday of the month, May 30
Almost all King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis, every-other-Thursday—resulting in 26 pay periods per year. Most months, you receive two paychecks, but there are two months each year when you receive three paychecks. This year, May 30 and Oct. 31 will be your third payday of the month. The net dollar amount of these “third” paychecks may be larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations are not deducted from these checks. For more information… Read More
Featured Job: Project Program Manager I – Program Coordination Assistant
Salary: $32.75 – $41.51 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2019AB09614 Closing: Continuous The HIV/STD Program is seeking to hire a Project/Program Manager I to assist with project coordination and participate in data collection for a new National HIV survey in the King County area that will focus on transgender women, with a priority of Black, Latinx, and other trans women of color. Seattle is one of eight sites nationally that will be participating in this survey that… Read More
Discounts available for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of an available discount for multiple upcoming Seattle Symphony performances through July. Performances include Cirque Goes Broadway, The Music of Queen, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert, conductor Ludovic Morlot’s last concert with the Seattle Symphony, and more. To order tickets visit www.seattlesymphony.org and enter the promo code CONDUCTOR19 prior to selecting seats, order by phone at 206-215-4747 or 1-866-833-4747 and give the operator the promo code, or purchase tickets in person at the Benaroya Hall Box Office located at the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6… Read More
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