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Workforce Magazine Presents 2018 Game Changer Award
For someone new to HR, Zackary King has the drive, humility and forethought of a true Game Changer. The Public Health, Seattle & King County Education Engagement Strategy (EES) Program nominated Public Health Human Resources Analyst Zack King for Workforce Magazine’s Game Changer Award. King is now one of 25 recipients of this national recognition. The Game Changer Award recognizes King’s support of strategic plans for Public Health Environmental Health Services Division’s Office of Equity. The EES Program conveyed appreciation and seeks to expand its partnership with Public Health’s HR team. Zack’s activities supported: Public Health’s focus… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Environmental Lab on Instagram
Welcome to the King County Environmental Lab’s Instagram! This is the SoundGuardian, King County’s high-tech, fully equipped research vessel. If you visit the Ballard Locks on the right day, you might see it and the crew on their way to collect samples out in Puget Sound. (Photo: Vigor Ballard) King County Environmental Lab helps safeguard the region’s water quality, and the Environmental Lab’s research vessel SoundGuardian plays a significant role in that effort. SoundGuardian is currently deployed in the north Puget Sound area supporting the orca recovery efforts! Follow kcenvirolab on Instagram… Read More
Featured Job: EMS Instructor I and II – Short Term Temporary
Closing: 09/09/18 11:59 PM Salary: $38.06 – $48.25 Hourly Location: Multiple locations in King County Job Type: Short Term Temporary, Part Time, Standard Weekly Hours Vary Department: Public Health – Seattle & King County Job Number: 18NH08502 The EMS Instructors I and II will teach basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills to students completing basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and CPR Training. This recruitment will be used to build a pool of Short Term Temporary EMS Instructors level I & level II. Who May Apply: This position is open to the general… Read More
Pet of the Week: Mark
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Gentle giant Mark is our Pet of the Week! This five-year-old Siberian Husky loves to be around people. His personality color is “Bashful Blue,” meaning he can be a little shy at first. But, once he gets comfortable, Mark is a very happy and easy-going boy. Mark has been in a foster home for a few months while he was recovering from some digestive issues. He lived with two dogs, a cat, and children ages 9 and 15. He got along well with everyone, but did want… Read More
Finding hidden value at the bottom of a sediment tank
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories What’s the real cost? Have you ever been undecided when buying an appliance, trying to choose between a standard or select model? You probably wished you had some data to help you make an informed choice. Well, by studying costs and crunching the numbers, maintenance engineers at West Point determined that what looked like a higher priced option for certain replacement parts was actually the best value in the long run. The cost of equipment isn’t just the cost of buying it. We work on being smart… Read More
Teams trying to save ailing orca practice feeding live fish off Lummi Nation boat and SoundGuardian
The King County SoundGuardian was featured in a recent article by the Associated Press, highlighting its participation in efforts to save a sick orca whale in Puget Sound. Teams taking drastic measures to save a young, ailing killer whale loaded up two boats with fat live salmon as the sun rose Friday and rushed to waters off Washington state’s San Juan Island, preparing if needed to test-feed the critically endangered orca a day after injecting it with medicine. By early afternoon, it appeared the 3½-year-old female orca called J50 was too far north… Read More
Boogie up the Block with the Archives Saturday!
Archives will be participating in the Boogie up the Block Urban Arts Festival, coordinated by our neighbors at Washington Hall. The walls of the Archives and Records Center will once again provide a surface for the Graffiti Mural Competition. Images from last year’s event can be seen on Bytes and Boxes. Archives will also have a table at the Street Arts Festival, featuring their new “photo booth” that allows people to become part of King County history today!
CHOMP! in Your Big Backyard Saturday
Enjoy a full day of activities at CHOMP!, King County’s celebration of local farming, food, and sustainability, Saturday at King County’s Marymoor Park! King County Parks is has another great music line-up this year! Enjoy free performances by Matisyahu, Caspar Babypants, The True Loves, and more. For more details about CHOMP!, visit chomplocal.org and follow updates via the event Facebook page. Eat Well. Live Well. at CHOMP! See you Saturday!
Training Spotlight: Lean Basics
Have you heard about Lean? 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. Objectives: Become familiar with the 4 key principles of Lean Learn why Lean is important to King County Recognize the beliefs and mindset that drive Lean behavior Apply Visual Management and Waste Elimination… Read More
Internship program breaks barriers for young people most affected by inequities
King County is helping to break down barriers to well-paid jobs and career success for young people through an innovative internship and mentorship program that intentionally prioritizes young people with the greatest needs. The Lift Every Youth Employment & Mentorship Program aims to help youth and young adults who are disproportionately affected by discrimination, bias and oppression. These conditions lead greater barriers to meaningful employment, post-secondary education opportunities, and impact overall health and life outcomes. “One of the meta-goals is to ensure the county is playing its role as an employer to… Read More
More food trucks, games, music and more at City Hall Park
Today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Paparepas food truck will be out at City Hall Park next to the Courthouse Building serving Venezuelan arepas, empanadas, and its famous quesillo dessert and tequeños. Thursday, the Mobile Mayan will be at the park serving fresh, authentic Mexican food. And Friday, check out Don Lucho’s as they serve traditional Peruvian dishes as sandwiches. The trucks will be in City Hall Park from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. between 3rd and 4th Avenues, just south of the Courthouse Building. You can see the upcoming… Read More
Beware of Caller ID spoofing
Caller ID spoofing – the practice where a caller masquerades as someone else by falsifying the number that appears on the recipient’s caller ID display – is on the rise. King County phone numbers are randomly being impacted by the robocallers using these spoofed numbers. KCIT is aware of the issue – so there is no need to inform the Help Desk – but they are unable to stop the calls. If you know the call is a spoofed phone number, do not answer the call. Below are some tips from the Federal Communications Commission… Read More
Monitoring beach water keeps people and animals safe
Before heading out to your favorite swimming hole this summer you may want to check in on King County’s Swim Beach Monitoring Program to see if there is any bacteria or algal lurking in the water that could make you sick. “There may be multiple bacterial sources for high fecal coliform counts,” states Debra Bouchard, senior limnologist and water quality planner with King County Water and Land Resources Division. “Potential sewage spills are the highest concern because of the increased risk of transferring disease from a human source.” Other risks include fecal… Read More
Employees of Color Share Their Stories of Racism
Earlier this year the King County ESJ Literary Project invited employees of color to share stories of times they were affected by racism. The project reflects King County’s commitment to addressing the historical and persistent inequities in our communities that result from race. Such inequities are experienced by the county’s own employees, both on and off the job. The project received more than two dozen stories, which are available now to read at http://untoldstoryproject.blog. Sign up to attend one of the performances in which local poets and performance artists will read aloud… Read More
Employee Discounts to Husky Football
Employees can buy discounted seats for two upcoming University of Washington football games this season: Saturday, September 29, against Brigham Young University, and Saturday, November 3, against Stanford. Click here to go directly to the discounted seats, which are scattered across Husky Stadium. In addition to discounted ticket prices, employees will also avoid the normal single game prices and fees. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
The importance of STEM
KCIT Chief Information Officer Tanya Hannah delivered a baccalaureate address July 25 to graduates and students attending Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle. Hannah urged the young people to consider careers in STEM fields, noting that artists, geographers and writers can combine technology with their passions for well-paying, absorbing careers. “It’s all part of STEM. STEM careers offer fun, compelling, important work,” Hannah said. “It’s work that pays well. It’s work that can change the world. And it’s time people of color take their rightful place at the technology table to help… Read More
The community that farms together, stays together
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Hidden on the South Treatment Plant lies a small oasis known as the CitySoil Farm. This pleasant surprise comes as a vast scenic change from the surrounding industrial area and brings a different sense of life to the plant. Located on a previously unused 1.5 acre plot, the CitySoil Farm has transformed the vacant space into urban agriculture that is dedicated to environmental education and sustainable farming. Through this teaching farm, King County and its non-profit partners hope to see a future where environmental education can lead to an… Read More
Kudos! to FMD for the DPD moves
Staff from Public Defense’s The Defenders Association Division moved in with the rest of their colleagues at the Dexter Horton Building last month. TDA Division leadership shared their appreciation for the great work Facilities Management Division did in a note: “FMD movers did an outstanding job moving a majority of containers and furniture Friday night. They were methodical, professional and skilled in doing the move job. IT team members were patient, calm and very helpful. The DPD Operations team and FMD team members were busy answering questions and helping staff find their offices and items. Due… Read More
King County District Court Community Court Program
King County Community Court seeks to go beyond punitive actions to identify and address the underlying challenges of court participants that may contribute to further criminal activity. The hearings are held at Redmond Library instead of a traditional courtroom. This setting is less intimidating and allows the judge to be seated at eye-level with those being spoken with. The court addresses things like theft, shoplifting, trespassing, and other low-level offenses. Traditionally punitive action is taken against crimes like these, which don’t address why the crime is happening. In this courtroom members have… Read More
Her passion now: Preparing nurses to build resilience in our community
Crossposted from Public Health Insider This article was originally posted on campaignforaction.org. As the chief nursing officer at Public Health Seattle-King County, Washington, Dorene Hersh, MSN, RN, is responsible for clinical practice oversight for over 350 public health nurses employed in management, supervisory, advanced practice, field nursing, ambulatory care, and correctional health roles. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leader and Culture of Health Breakthrough Leader in Nursing. Why did you decide to become a nurse? I became a nurse by accident, literally. In the summer of my… Read More
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