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Now recruiting Ambassador teams
Crossposted from Employee Giving Program By Junelle Kroontje Build your resume AND make a difference? Yes, you can have it all. Join our rock star Ambassador team for our 30th Anniversary year! Ambassadors are the most important element of our Employee Giving Program team. You will be the key to making sure that every King County employee has a quality opportunity to support a cause they care about through the program; literally bringing transformative moments of meaning to your colleagues. You get to: Meet new people, Advocate for your favorite cause, and… Read More
King County represents at Reebok RAGNAR Northwest Passage ‘200-ish’ mile relay
By Al Dams, Chief Deputy Assessor The King County Bureaufasts completed their third Ragnar Relay this month, coming in fifth place overall in the Corporate Division. The 200-mile relay race is always a test of determination for your King County runners, but this year proved to be even tougher than usual as the team faced very hot temperatures, an injury during the race, and other challenges. Nonetheless, the Bureaufasts endured and still managed a respectable time and a good number of “road kills” for passing other teams on the course that winds… Read More
Kudos! to Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent
The U.S. Census Bureau returned to MRJC last month to conduct a Community Survey of sampled inmates. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention facilities are periodically selected for the surveys, and DAJD makes special efforts to facilitate. DAJD received this written Thank You from the interviewer, a field representative from the Los Angeles Regional Office of the American Community Survey: Thank you for all your help in accomplishing the American Community Survey at MRJC today. It is always a pleasure to deal with your community of dedicated and efficient professionals. Your… Read More
Announcing Community-Designed Home-Based Programs and Practices Awards
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog We’re thrilled to announce ten awardees for the prenatal-to-5 Community-Designed Home-Based Programs & Practices funding opportunity. With a total investment of $5,825,000 million over 2.5 years, these awards to community-based organizations will expand the availability of home-based services that draw upon local community knowledge and practice to develop approaches that are designed for and valued by specific communities, and/or addressing populations not well-served by other programs. Congratulation to our new partners: United Indians of All Tribes East African Community Services Atlantic Street Center Centro Rendu… Read More
Biosolids and digesters and sludge, oh my! Summer interns tour South Plant
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories By Isabelle Trujillo, WTD intern What do brisk walking, new facts, and interesting sites all have in common? They are all part of the South Treatment Plant tour! As a summer intern at WTD, many options are given to us to get to know the different facilities in the regional system. One of them being a tour of the South Treatment Plant located in Renton. Expanding over 80 acres and covered in patches of trees, the South Plant facility gave similar first impressions to some of the… Read More
Aw shucks! It’s pretty risky to eat raw and under-cooked oysters
Crossposted from Public Health Insider By Lindsay Bosslet As waters warm up, shellfish beds become breeding grounds for bacteria, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus or “Vibrio,” one of the most common causes of illness related to raw oyster consumption. And this year, we’re setting records. Why are so many people getting sick? We sat down with Vance Kawakami, our communicable disease epidemiologist, to better understand the risk of eating raw and under-cooked oysters. Vance, is there any safe way to eat raw oysters? Will Tabasco sauce or vodka kill the bacteria? Please say yes…. Read More
Featured Job: Transit Administrative Support Specialist III – FMLA Support (four TLT or SDA positions)
Closing: 08/13/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) Salary: $26.04 – $31.48 Hourly Location: King Street Center, Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Department: Transportation – Transit Division Job Number: 2018EM08420 Metro Transit is seeking four talented administrative specialists to join our Operations team on a temporary, six-month-pilot basis to support the processing of FMLA/KCFML and Workers Comp FMLA. These fully benefited positions may be filled either as Term-Limited Temporary or by providing a Special Duty Assignment to an existing King County career service employee who has completed their… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: @CareersKC content on Twitter transitioning to @kcemployees
If you’ve been following Careers @ King County on Twitter, @CareersKC, you will soon be able to view all of our content – including employee news and career opportunities – at our existing @kcemployees handle. We will be decommissioning @CareersKC soon, but including select career opportunities with the great lineup of content we already share via @kcemployees. Join the conversation and enjoy our content – follow King County Employees on Twitter @kcemployees today!
Water you waiting for? Learn these five tips for staying safe in the water
Crossposted from Public Health Insider By Ashley Bullock If the past few weeks are any indicator, it’s going to be a hot summer here in King County. The National Weather Service is predicting higher than normal summer temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and we expect to see record numbers of people flocking to the water for relief from the heat. Unfortunately, with the increase in beach and river goers, we are also likely to see an increase in drownings, both fatal and non-fatal. So how can you make sure your day at… Read More
Employee Discount: 2018/2019 Seattle Symphony Season (ends today!)
Ending today, Aug. 3, employees can buy seats to the 2018/2019 Seattle Symphony Season before ticket sales open to the General Public. When you decide on the concert(s) enter Promo Code: CONDUCTOR19 for a 15 percent discount on most Seattle Symphony concerts and National Geographic LIVE presentations. Order online: Corporate and concierge customers, enter the 2018/2019 Promo Code: CONDUCTOR19 at seattlesymphony.org prior to selecting seats. Order by phone: 206-215-4747 or 1-866-833-4747, toll-free Order in person: Visit the ticket office at the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street between 10 a.m. and… Read More
CHOMP! is less than a month away!
Crossposted from King County Parks Plog Enjoy a full day of activities at CHOMP!, King County’s celebration of local farming, food, and sustainability, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 in the Willowmoor Farm area of King County’s Marymoor Park. Join King County Parks as we celebrate all that is fresh, delicious, local and sustainable. In its fourth year, this free, all-day event will feature cooking demonstrations by Beecher’s Foundation Sound Food School, hands-on workshops, kids’ activities, a farmers market, local vendors and makers, live music, and so much more.
It’s time to vote!
NO POSTAGE REQUIRED In-person registration for the Aug. 7 election has closed, accessible voting centers are open, ballots have been sent out, and it’s time to cast them! If you haven’t received your ballot, call elections at 206-296-VOTE so they can get a ballot to you. Ballots have prepaid postage for mailing, or can be brought to a drop box by 8 p.m. on election day. Read Election Connection’s new post to learn about new drop box locations. If you follow @kcelections on Twitter, you already know it is legal to take… Read More
Pet of the Week: Penelope
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Penelope is a 1 ½ year-old, brown torbie, shorthair female cat (#A550272). Her adoption color is RED, meaning she is a spirited cat with a fun-loving personality. Penelope is an affectionate lovebug who likes getting attention on her own terms. This sweet girl has a big personality! She can get a little overstimulated with petting, so keep an eye out for signs she may need a break. Penelope can be a little shy and would do best in a calm, quiet home. She may also do best… Read More
Training Spotlight: King County Mentoring Program Lunch & Learn
Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence. If either interests you, join the County’s mentoring program by signing up for one of our monthly Lunch & Learn sessions to uncover more about mentoring and search for a Mentor! The next session takes place Aug. 9 at the… Read More
Seafair Fleet Week and Seafair Weekend are here!
Seafair has hosted Fleet Week on the Seattle waterfront since 1950, and is doing it again this week! Seafair, the Seattle Navy League and the Port of Seattle welcomed ships and personnel from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy to the Seattle waterfront Tuesday, July 31 during a majestic Parade of Ships. Ship tours are operating Aug. 1-5. The Centerline has published a blog post covering the Aug. 3-5 Seafair Weekend; featuring the annual sun-soaked showcase of hydroplanes, pirates and aerial displays – headlined by the Blue Angels’… Read More
Ready: Airport links injured tsunami victims with area hospitals during disaster scenario exercise
Crossposted from The Centerline By Brent Champaco; photos by Cameron Satterfield As the main ramp of the C-17 Globemaster touched the tarmac at Boeing Field, crews of three and four medical personnel rushed gurneys onto the airfield. One by one, the victims were taken out of the aircraft and transported inside the Airport’s Arrivals building, where crews checked their vitals and eventually whisked away the injured to waiting ambulances. The July 12 exercise might have involved a fictional scenario – a Patient Reception Area (PRA) exercise that King County International Airport/Boeing Field… Read More
My internship experience at King County International Airport
By Sydney Brusnighan Sydney Brusnighan is a Tukwila resident, Raisbeck Aviation High School student and Finance and Business Administration Intern with King County International Airport / Boeing Field. Her internship aligns with KCIA’s support of the King County Aerospace Alliance. As I approach the halfway point of my time here at the airport, I have begun to reflect on what I have completed and what events lie in the future. Through daily tasks, I have been able to gain a holistic view of Finance and the airport’s inner workings. Everyone on the… Read More
Funding victory gets staff back to doing what they do best
When funding for a major five-year study of Public Health’s pioneering FLASH sexual health education program was restored last week, employees who work on the program took a collective sigh of relief. “We were starting our third year of the project when we received notification that our study, which is funded by the Office of Adolescent Health’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program, was going to be terminated two years early, so we weren’t going to have the final two years of our funding to complete the study,” Andrea Gerber, Health Educator and… Read More
Employee Spotlight: Governor Inslee appoints Maureen McKee to King County Superior Court
In a July 20 news release, Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Maureen McKee to the King County Superior Court bench. McKee has been serving with King County Department of Public Defense as the Managing Attorney of The Defender Association Division, and has served with the division for 12 years. “Throughout her career, Maureen has developed a strong understanding of the inequities existing within our justice system,” Inslee said. “King County Superior Court will benefit greatly from having someone with her experience and perspective on the bench.” During her time with The Defender Association… Read More
King County Parks: An opportunity to serve
King County’s Park and Trail Ambassadors Program – and the Adopt-a-Park or -Trail Programs – allow the local community to enjoy the outdoors while serving, maintaining and stewarding their own Big Backyard. Maintaining a network of 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, 215 miles of backcountry trails, and 28,000 acres of open space is a big challenge, and community volunteers help King County preserve these lands for visitors today and into the future. King County Parks receives on average 8,000 volunteers per year and, together, they donate more than 55,000 volunteer… Read More
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