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Featured Job: Patient Services Representative – Float Pool
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/14/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $21.23 – $28.25 Hourly Job Type: Various – See Supplemental Information Statement Location: Various Locations Throughout King County, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Community Health Services Description: Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking Patient Services Representatives to become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and diverse team in our Float Pool. The Patient Services Representative is generally the first point of contact for patients, both in person and over the phone; s/he must consistently maintain excellent customer service standards. Our clients are culturally, socially,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Youth Justice blog
The King County Youth Justice blog updates you on work the County and its partners are taking on to reduce youth interaction with the juvenile justice system – especially for youth of color who are disproportionately represented in it. Each post highlights the County’s continuous efforts to improve its support of lasting, positive youth development. Follow the KC Youth Justice blog today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Survey said! Results of the Employee Health & Well-Being Survey
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives King County is overhauling the Healthy Incentives program based on what we heard from employees. In 2017, you provided valuable input that will help us shape the new program to support your diverse interests and wellness goals in a more meaningful way. We’ve previously shared an overview of what we heard from you and now we’re sharing more detailed information including how we’re working to ensure the new approach is more responsive to all employees. Read more at Healthy Incentives
Employees can now view their W-2 form online
Your 2017 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. A paper copy of your W-2 form was mailed this week by ADP to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose “My Payroll” and then “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” If you need help with PeopleSoft, read PeopleSoft Sign-on Instructions or contact the Help Desk at 206-263-3430. Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home address by ADP. This form will arrive by March 2 and shows… Read More
King County and surrounding cities host first discussion on homelessness
The OneTable campaign, announced last month, held it’s first workgroup meeting Monday to discuss ways to solve the regional homeless problem. The group comes from various backgrounds, including housing, behavior health and the criminal justice system, with leaders suggesting multiple ways to resolve the issue. “That is going be one of the main outcomes of this conversation,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “What we need to do and what we’re willing to do to get to that prevention side of the equation.” Monday’s meeting was highlighted in several news outlets. Here is a King 5 article entitled “King County… Read More
Administrative Professionals Development Program seeking members for work group
With the sponsorship of the Administrative Professionals Advisory Committee and the support of Career Support Services, administrative professionals are invited to take part in an important project that will benefit administrative professionals and employees across the county. Members are needed to take part in a work group that will identify and navigate the network of King County meeting and conference room spaces. There are three vacancies in this work group, with the commitment being 1-2 hours per month, including meeting time and follow-up work. Employees are needed from across the county, and specifically from departments that include, but are not limited to: DNRP, DOT, DJA, Assessments,… Read More
Two emergency notification systems to keep you safe
On Saturday, January 13, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a false Wireless Emergency Alert by mistake, causing widespread panic among island residents, and bringing into question safeguards for issuing public emergency notifications. Early reports suggest human error was to blame. While King County and jurisdictions across our region administer similar public alert systems, we have safeguards in place to prevent this type of misstep. Strict procedures are in place and ongoing training is required of those authorized to issue emergency alerts. We will also look closely at Hawaii’s processes to see what else… Read More
DPD’s Lorinda Youngcourt elected to national steering committee
Congratulations! Lorinda Youngcourt, the King County Director of the Department of Public Defense, has been elected to the Steering Committee of the National Association for Public Defense. The Steering Committee is comprised of member-leaders who have risen to distinction through their contributions to the National Association for Public Defense NAPD. It guides the organization with a primary goal of shaping it into a self-sufficient and self-governing entity. Lorinda was a unanimous electee, and her term is effective as of January 18.
PSB deputy director receives rare boats and chance of a lifetime
Recently Michael Jacobson, the Deputy Director for Performance and Strategy with the County’s Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB), was highlighted in a radio and online piece by KNKX. The piece, entitled “Almost 30 years In The Making, A Seattle Man Gets Ahold Of Two Boats From Taiwan,” shared Michael’s passion for the tatala, an indigenous boat from Taiwan. “It is made up of 21 pieces of wood that have been very carefully custom carved to fit together. There’s pegs holding these pieces of wood together. You see the puzzle shaped nature of this. There’s no… Read More
Breaking down the Employee Survey Results: Leadership
The results of the 2017 Employee Survey are out and we’re sharing some of the findings in key areas of the survey. This week we’re looking at leadership. Q5. County leadership has/have a clear vision for the organization: 56% agree | 25 % neutral | 12% disagree. This is a 4 percentage point increase from last year. Q6. County leadership communicate(s) the organization’s mission and goals: 58% agree | 24% neutral | 12% disagree. This is a 4 percentage point increase from last year. Q7. County leadership is/are visible to employees: 39%… Read More
From the Hip: Christie True, Director, Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Let’s get growing: One million trees by 2020 As someone who has lived her whole life in the Evergreen State, I have always had a strong affinity for the trees that define our landscape and so much of our lives. As a kid I remember being amazed that you could determine the age of a tree by counting its rings. As a college student learning about our Native American history and the first settlers, I was struck by photographs of enormous Douglas firs that grew right up to the edge of… Read More
Enhancing service delivery in unincorporated King County
Dear fellow King County employee, Today I am announcing a proposal to create a new Department of Local Services that would enable us to provide more effective services to the 250,000 people who live in unincorporated communities in King County. Serving the people of this incredibly vast and diverse area is challenging, with its mosaic of rural communities, urban neighborhoods, farmland and forests, islands and mountains. Our employees work hard every day to deliver the services that residents rely on, even as General Fund revenues struggle to keep up with population growth… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Environmental Lab Instagram
The kcenvirolab page highlights how King County is helping safeguard the region’s water quality green2.kingcounty.gov/marine/Photo Follow kcenvirolab on Instagram today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: Personal Recognizance Investigator
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 01/21/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $32.54 – $41.24 Hourly, $67,683.20 – $85,779.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King County Correctional Facility – Downtown Seattle or Maleng Regional Justice Center – Kent, Washington Department: Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention Description: Incumbent will work within the secure perimeter of an adult detention facility and will have direct contact with the inmate population. Duties include conducting one-to-one interviews with persons who have been newly booked into jail to determine release eligibility and make appropriate program and release recommendations. Staff works collaboratively with a variety of… Read More
Employee discount to UW Local Government Appreciation basketball game, February 3
King County employees are welcome to take advantage of a discount on tickets to the UW Husky basketball game against the University of Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. The event is for Local Government Appreciation Day. To access the discount visit this link here. For more information contact JRothbaum@pac-12sales.com. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Kudos! King County recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
For the 36th year in a row, King County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award focuses on superior performance in producing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). In addition, GFOA also recognized King County with the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award (PAFR) for the seventh year running. The review committee lauded King County for producing a useful report for its residents that is easy to understand and accurate in summarizing complex financial information. Congratulations to Cheryl Lee and her Financial Management Section accounting team, as well… Read More
Celebrating our county’s namesake
Approximately 400 people attended King County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at The Sanctuary in downtown Seattle on Thursday, January 11. The celebration acknowledged the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and emphasized the need to continue pursuing peace, equity and justice for all. The event featured keynote speakers King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, as well as a musical performance by King County employees. Deputies Michael Hepburn and Jill Higgins Hendrix from the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney performed a medley of the songs “We Shall Overcome” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”… Read More
‘Tools to not only succeed, but to soar;’ Bus driver’s art honors Metro, MLK Jr.
Crossposted from Metro Matters To say that Heidi Barack loves working for Metro calls for all caps. She LOVES working for Metro! “I’ve never felt so welcome, or worked in a place where people wanted so much for me to succeed,” she said. Heidi is a transit operator and the artist behind two Martin Luther King Jr. portraits on display in the Metro General Manager’s Office. She was inspired to use bus transfer slips to create the portraits. “King County’s Martin Luther King Jr. logo is something we all stand for.” Heidi… Read More
Bloodworks Northwest is holding an Apheresis and Whole Blood Drive, January 19
On Friday, January 19 Bloodworks Northwest is hosting a blood and apheresis drive on the first floor of the Chinook Building, Room 123. The blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed between 11 to 11:45 a.m. Additionally, this is the last chance for all registered donors to enter in the Bleed for the Blue and Green Sweepstakes, winning a chance to meet Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner. To donate apheresis or blood: Make an appointment, click here or call 1-800-398-7888. To donate platelets or plasma: Make an appointment, click here or call 1-800-398-7888. For more information visit www.BloodworksNW.org/drives (Sponsor Code: 6500). Make a New… Read More
Executive Constantine releases statement on passing of Gov. Spellman
King County Executive Constantine released the following statement on the passing of Gov. Spellman, who served as King County Executive from 1969 to 1981. Executive Spellman ushered in the modern era in King County. In his twelve years as our first Executive, John Spellman led the transformation of King County into a strong regional government. He drove the construction of the Kingdome that brought us the Mariners and Seahawks. Gov. Spellman was an effective public servant who throughout his career led with honor and grace. I invited him to attend my State… Read More
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