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Pet of the Week: Maya
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Active, playful Maya is our Pet of the Week! This young Rhodesian Ridgeback mix was brought in by her previous owners because she was a bit too rowdy. So, she’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets – very independent, full of energy, and loves to play! Read more at Tails from RASKC
Featured Job: Administrative Specialist III – Construction Management
Salary: $25.84 – $32.77 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Job Number: 2018JI08872 Closing: 11/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific The Design and Construction section is currently recruiting for a career service Administrative Specialist III (AS III) to provide a variety of technical and construction contract related clerical support services to the Transit Construction Management office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an administrative professional with experience in a construction management environment. Primary job duties include the self-directed performance of essential… Read More
Training Spotlight: Introduction to Career Development and Lean Basics
Introduction to Career Development, Dec. 10: In this workshop you will learn the key elements of career development, identify your individual interests and values as they relate to career options, explore similar job classifications, learn the importance of competencies when identifying career options, leverage tips for engaging in conversations with your leadership, and gain the knowledge of how to research and seize career opportunities. You will choose a partner and participate in various exercises together. Register and learn more. Lean Basics, Jan. 8: Have you heard about Lean before? Have you wondered if Lean could… Read More
Festival of Frights raises more than $3,000 for Annual Giving Drive
More than 100 employees, including Executive Constantine and members of his Senior Leadership Team, attended the Executive Department’s Halloween-themed Festival of Frights on October 31, many in costumes, raising more than $3,000 for two charities, Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets and Project SeaWolf through this year’s Employee Giving Campaign. Employees participated in games, snacked on treats, and learned more about the two nonprofits, all while raising $2,178.25, which, with a donor match, brought the total donation to $3,178.25 which will be split between the two nonprofits. Kudos to Brooke Reyes who led… Read More
Janna Wilson talks employee engagement and health in PSBJ article
Janna Wilson, Interim Manager of Employee Health and Well-Being, is featured in an article on employee engagement and health in the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). The November 2 article examines the link between healthy employees and a healthy bottom line. “We can provide information and tools to help employees make thoughtful choices,” Janna says in the article. “Employers that send signals that they care about and invest in their workforce can attract and retain more engaged employees.” Read the full article at the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Health Hero on the spot: Shawna Johnson
Crossposted from Balanced You Shawna Johnson is a positive force who works to make it easy for you to protect yourself, your family, and your co-workers. Shawna organizes our onsite flu shot events. Take a look in the video below! And still need to get your flu shot? Click here.
King County District Court Judge shares profound impact of county’s Regional Veterans Court
The Seattle Times published an opinion piece from King County District Court Judge Ketu Shah on November 12. The article highlighted how in Regional Veterans Court, those who served in the Armed Forces can participate in the treatment court process with their fellow veterans, affirming that they are not alone in their struggle, and receive the opportunity to succeed. “Honoring our veterans means ensuring they have stable housing, employment and educational opportunities. It means treating their invisible wounds of war just as earnestly as we treat their physical wounds,” he said. Read the full article… Read More
King County 2019-2020 budget approved by Council
King County Executive Dow Constantine’s proposed 2019-20 budget was approved by County Councilmembers Tuesday, Nov. 13. “I thank members of the King County Council for their careful review of my proposed 2019-2020 budget, and for supporting our shared priorities. For an environment in crisis – I proposed and we are funding real solutions to restore and protect natural habitat. For the homeless – shelter and services that lead to a better life. “For the hundreds of thousands of commuters – expanding Metro and deploying innovations to make transit work even better. For… Read More
Complete Open Enrollment by Nov. 15
Don’t miss your opportunity to evaluate your benefit choices and make changes. If you haven’t already done so, make sure the right benefit options are in place for you and your family next year. If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment, your current elections automatically continue for next year—except your Flexible Spending Accounts and your Benefit Access Fee exemption, which must be selected each year. Learn: Review the information on the Open Enrollment web pages, including 2019 Key Benefit Changes. If you’re in the Regular employee benefit group, check out the new Short-term Disability Plan. Choose: Consider changing medical plans. If you cover a spouse or… Read More
U.S. Department of Defense presents awards to King County and DAJD
The Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented King County, the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), and several County managers with awards, Nov. 8, in recognition of their support of County employees who currently serve in the Reserve and National Guard. King County was nominated for the “Freedom” Award by Senior Master Sergeant Michelle Helpenstell, a corrections officer with DAJD, who also serves in the Air Force Reserve. The ceremony opened with the presentation of colors by King County’s Adult and Juvenile Detention Honor Guard followed by remarks by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Erik Campbell with… Read More
Program offers diverse community opportunities in trades and apprenticeships
The King County Priority Hire Program is helping people in economically distressed communities across King County receive the training and skills they need to access rewarding employment and training opportunities in the construction industry. This work is building opportunities and creating a more diverse and trained workforce that will help this region prosper and grow. “There are opportunities for people in the trades and this program is a great strategy to implement that will help diversify the workforce,” said Samantha Kealoha, Labor Equity Program Manager. “It’s important to help people get into this industry… Read More
Training Spotlight: Report Writing and Document Design and Lominger Competency and Skill Assessment
Report Writing and Document Design, Nov. 14: Want to see immediate improvement in your report writing projects? Learn to write for specific audiences, design documents for readability and clarity, and write concisely using plain English guidelines. Discuss and share ideas in this interactive workshop and learn to produce reports, simple or complex, that grab attention and get results. Register and learn more. Register and learn more. Lominger Competency and Skill Assessment, Dec. 12: During this class, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your professional skills and generate a list of self-identified competencies that reflect your… Read More
Superior Court behind the scenes: The Jury Room
Crossposted from King County Superior Court blog This is the second in the Walk in the Shoes series with Chief Administrator, Paul Sherfey, Presiding Judge, Laura Inveen and Communications Manager, Jamie Holter. Judge Inveen, Paul Sherfey and I visited the Jury Room Monday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 a.m. as jurors started to trickle in. Over the next hour, Jury Room Court Operations members Daisy Rios and Santiago Villanueva will check in more than 200 people using a barcoded postcard which doubles as a juror badge. Read more at King County Superior Court blog
Anita Khandelwal confirmed as Director of Public Defense
The Metropolitan King County Council removed the interim title from Anita Khandelwal, giving its support to her appointment to a four-year term as the King County Public Defender and Director of the Department of Public Defense. Khandelwal will be the Department’s second director since voters approved the Charter amendment creating the position in 2013. Read more in the official press release.
Rev Up For Retirement seminar, Nov. 15
Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! With increasing concern over the future of Social Security and the stability of retirement plans, it’s a good idea to stay informed and prepare in advance. Attendance is strictly voluntary but registration is required. Learn more and sign up here. Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Eighth Floor Conference Center, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle
Pet of the Week: Gerti
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We’d like to introduce you to Gerti, our Pet of the Week! This eight-year-old tortie is extremely affectionate and would love to curl right up in your lap. Her personality color is “Easy Going Green,” meaning she is a fun little lady who loves to go with the flow. Read more Tails from RASKC
Featured Job: Special Duty Equipment Operator
Salary: $29.60 – $35.99 Hourly Location: Renton, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment Department” Department of Transportation – Road Services Division Job Number: 2018MD08844 Closing: 11/12/2018 11:59 PM Pacific The Road Maintenance Section is responsible for providing road maintenance services to associated infrastructure within the unincorporated areas of King County and contract cities, in order to maintain and enhance the current condition of roadways and facilities in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public’s investment and facilitate safe travel. The Equipment Operator position is skilled work, requiring the operation of… Read More
Meet our Elections translators: KC Jung, Korean
Crossposted from Election Connection We’re highlighting the great work our translators do helping to make our elections and services accessible to every member of the community. Here we sit down for a brief Q&A with KC Jung, our Korean language translator. What is your background and what brought you to working in local government at King County? I am originally from Seoul, South Korea. I first came to the U.S. to study English and decided to adopt this country as my new homeland because of the diverse background of people and places…. Read More
Employee discount: Pacific Northwest Ballet “The Nutcracker,” WildLights at the Zoo and Snoqualmie Summit
Employees can receive a 10% discount to the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s performances of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” and discounted tickets to Woodland Park Zoo WildLights and the Summit at Snoqualmie. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Chief Technology Officer provides insight on cloud technologies
Recently, Aaron Barak, Chief Technology Officer for King County Information Technology shared his experience with cloud technologies through an editorial piece for CIO Review. The article mentioned how cloud technology can help employees shift from operations and maintenance tasks to more innovative activities that allow for increased value to line of business services. “Staff, previously anchored to legacy bespoke, on-premise solutions, can now, thanks to the ease and efficiency of cloud computing, spend their time developing emerging skill sets and innovative projects that benefit local government and residents,” he said. Read the full article… Read More
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