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Jennifer Hills named Public Risk Manager of the Year
Congratulations to Jennifer Hills, director of King County’s Office of Risk Management Services! She’s been named Public Risk Manager of the Year by PRIMA, a risk management association for public agencies. Jennifer received the award during PRIMA’s annual conference in Indianapolis. Jennifer has been a King County employee for nearly 20 years and has spearheaded several initiatives, including implementation of Enterprise Risk Management. ERM is moving King County from being a risk-averse organization to one that takes smart risks that enhance value. The award also honors Jennifer’s staff at ORMS who have… Read More
Featured Job: Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship
Closing: 06/28/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) $21.54 – $27.39 Hourly Seattle, WA Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Human Resources Division Job Number: 2018LL08197 Ruth Woo (photo by George Liu for Northwest Asian Weekly) King County has an exciting fellowship opportunity for those who have a demonstrated commitment to public service. The Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship is named after the revered community leader who was not only a community leader, but a mentor to many elected officials, and she dedicated her life to public service. In her honor, King County… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Metro on Twitter
June is Ride Transit Month, and King County Metro keeps you informed! Metro provides transit service to 122 million riders each year across King County, and uses Twitter to update riders. Stay informed, and get important information about any changes to service on your route! Join more than 125,000 others and follow King County Metro on Twitter today @kcmetrobus!
Pet of the Week: Thor
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC By thunder, Thor is our Pet of the Week! This young Australian Shepherd mix was brought in by his previous owner because they could not keep him. They described Thor as playful, timid, and protective. Thor is definitely a handsome boy with an overbite that makes him cute and unique! He is also smart and knows how to sit, stay, come, down, and shake. Since Thor is an independent boy who likes to do his own thing, he’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets – full of… Read More
Introducing Balanced You
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams launched Balanced You last week, the successor to the County’s award-winning Healthy Incentives℠ program. Balanced You offers a variety of health and well-being tools to support employees so they can feel good, get the most out of life, and do their best work for the people of King County. Balanced You is built from the ideas and recommendations of employees across the County. Learn more about Balanced You in this short video and on the Balanced You website at KingCounty.gov/BalancedYou.
Big Backyard 5K 2018 in photos
Crossposted from King County Parks Plog Thank you to all of our participants and partners for your support! Your involvement helps make your King County parks a better place. We appreciate your involvement and thank you for making Your Big Backyard that much more awesome. Visit the Parks Plog and @iheartkcparks on Twitter to check out a few of the photos we’ve shared, and we’ll see you next year for the 10-year anniversary of the BBY5K!
Pride T-shirt orders due Friday
If you want to pre-order a King County Pride T-shirt, orders and payment are due to Public Health by Friday, June 8. For guaranteed delivery of a specific size, download and complete the order form. T-shirts are $9 each and available in adult and children’s sizes. A limited number of T-shirts in adult sizes will be available for free on parade day, June 24, on a first-come, first-served basis. Completed forms and cash/checks can be delivered to Mariah Taylor, 12th floor of Chinook, CNK-PH-1250.
Executive Constantine releases statement on passing of Executive Revelle
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement on the passing of Executive Randy Revelle, who served from 1981-1985: “I considered Executive Randy Revelle’s legacy of public service last month when I announced a plan to protect tens of thousands of acres of farmlands, forests and shorelines. It was Executive Revelle who first launched the Conservation Futures Program in 1982, following a proposal from Executive Spellman. For many decades, we have protected green space in our county, and I am honored to have the opportunity to build on his original plan…. Read More
EcoConsumer Repair Event at Kent Library June 12
The next King County community repair event, Kent Repair Time, is at the Kent Library Tuesday, June 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. The King County EcoConsumer public outreach program sponsors free repair events around King County, where residents can bring small household items and clothing and our experienced, all-purpose fixers and sewers will work on them. You can learn repair tips as well! People bring in items such as lamps, vacuums, fans, chairs, tools, VCRs, music players, blenders, toasters, toys, pants, dresses, hijabs and more. Our overall success rate at these… Read More
Applications for 2018 Bridge Fellowship Program due Friday
If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your skills, grow as a leader, and gain a deeper understanding of King County government, why not apply to be part of the 2018 King County Bridge Fellowship Program. The fellowship is an 18-week professional development program that expands participants’ mindsets, strengthens current competencies, and helps participants develop new skills. Applications for the 2018 Bridge Fellowship Program are due this Friday, June 8, 2018. Debra Baker, a Bridge Fellow herself, now manages the program and says, “The Bridge Fellowship Program is an energizing… Read More
2018 Equity & Social Justice Speaker Series
You’re invited! The next event in the ESJ Speaker Series is MOHIA, sponsored by KCIT, and takes place June 19 from noon to 1 p.m. in room 123 of the Chinook building.
King County is now a leading producer of clean, renewable biofuel that can be used by commercial vehicles
King County — which has converted methane to natural gas for more than 30 years — is now a leading producer of clean, renewable biofuel that can be used by commercial vehicles. Converting waste into clean energy The purified renewable natural gas produced at King County’s South Treatment Plant in Renton can replace diesel fuel in commercial vehicles, capitalizing on a federal program designed to power more transportation with renewable energy. Renewable natural gas sales last year yielded more than $6 million in revenue for King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division. “We are… Read More
Metro’s 42nd Annual Metroadeo
Shared from Metro’s For employees site King County employees: join Metro General Manager Rob Gannon and Metro’s Safety team on Saturday, June 16 to recognize the skills of our fantastic bus operators! There are three ways King County employees can participate. Bus operators can sign up now to compete in the Metroadeo. Employees can bring their antique, classic or special interest cars, trucks, motorcycles or any other vehicle to the 30th Annual Employee Car Show. Save the date and attend the event. Bring your family and friends! Metroadeo Operators can sign up now… Read More
30th Annual King County Employees Car Show June 16
The Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association is sponsoring the 30th Annual King County Employees Car Show in conjunction with the 42nd King County Metro Transit Metroadeo on Saturday, June 16 at the Metro Transit Safety and Training Center, 11911 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila. All King County employees, their families and friends are invited to show off their antique, classic or special-interest vehicles. There will be great prizes and giveaways, registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. The event begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with an awards ceremony at 1:30… Read More
Kudos! to Medic One
Puget Sound Fire gave a great Thank You to Public Health’s Medic One on Twitter during National EMS Week “for being the best and setting the standard for emergency medical care.” Thank you Puget Sound Fire, and thank you Medic One!
Tech Tip: How to submit the perfect KCIT help ticket
KCIT’s Help Desk team spends a lot of time figuring out help tickets and getting in touch with the employees who need support to do their best work. In case you missed it, this 2:30 video shows you exactly what KCIT needs to process your help ticket and fix your problem as quickly as possible. Whether you submit by phone, email, or through the self-service center, these tips make it easier to help you.
King County wins lawsuit, blocks federal government from terminating science-based teen pregnancy prevention program
King County won an important victory in U.S. District Court after demonstrating that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) acted unlawfully in abruptly cancelling its Teen Pregnancy Prevention grants two years early. “We sued the federal government because they are attempting to eliminate funding for programs based on science and evidence in favor of right-wing ideology that is out of touch with reality,” said Executive Constantine. “We stood up for our youth and for teachers who depend on the FLASH curriculum, one of the most respected sexual health education… Read More
RASKC employee secures ASPCA grant to help cats
Records and Licensing Services’ Nickie Ford, Animal Services Coordinator with RASKC, did the due diligence and good work necessary to gain approval for a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals worth $6,700. The grant will cover the cost of retrofitting stainless steel kennels with portals, joining adjacent kennels and creating multi-room “kitty condos” similar to those recently purchased through a Petco Foundation grant. The ASPCA grant will cover the cost of 50 portals installed, and the installation should be complete by the end of summer. The… Read More
Educating the community about restoring felon voting rights
Crossposted from Election Connection It’s important for voters to make their voice heard. Here in Washington State we take extra steps to ensure that all people who can vote, know they have the right to do so. This extends to felon voting rights, and helping each person understand their right to vote and need to register. Recently, a woman in Texas made headlines for voting in a general election while still on probation. She had broken a state law that does not allow convicted felons to vote until their entire sentence has… Read More
Featured Job: Communications Specialist IV
Closing: 06/11/18 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) Salary: $85,015.42 – $107,762.10 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hours per week Department: Department of Public Defense Job Number: 2018IVB08157 Description: King County Department of Public Defense is seeking a Communications Specialist IV to manage DPD’s communications within the restrictions required by the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with strong communications, a proven background in storytelling and writing, expertise managing leadership communications, ability to think strategically, outstanding relationship-building skills, a demonstrated commitment… Read More
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