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Tech Tip: National Data Privacy Day, January 28
By Ralph Johnson, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer January 28 is National Data Privacy Day, an educational initiative focusing on raising awareness among businesses and individuals about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information. With more and more information being collected by companies, websites, and social media, this is something everyone should consider. To understand the importance of Data Privacy day, it is vital to understand Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and exactly what privacy is. PII is any combination of data points that can lead to the identification of a specific… Read More
Streamlining reporting code eliminates redundancies, improves efficiency
During her first year as a County Councilmember in 2016, Claudia Balducci noticed that every Friday her inbox would receive a mini-flood of reports being forwarded by the Clerk’s Office. The reports were prepared by County employees in response to a variety of requirements in the County Code. Some of the reports provided valuable information that Councilmembers used to make policy decisions. Others, well, their usefulness was less clear. In 2017, Councilmember Balducci asked Council staff to review the entire code and determine how many ongoing reporting requirements existed and whether or not the reports were… Read More
Café Cocoa in Redmond features RASKC senior cats
Cat-loving Redmond residents now have Café Cocoa in their backyard, a local cat café featuring Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) senior cats available for adoption. Café Cocoa is helping shelter cats find forever homes thanks to a collaboration between RASKC and The Whole Cat and Kaboodle. RASKC Manager Dr. Gene Mueller supports the RASKC team as they seek out partnerships to help animals, such as working with local cat cafés to showcase shelter cats in our communities. “Regional Animal Services is committed to engaging with its many community partners to… Read More
KCIT PC rollout using ‘high touch’ approach
Responding to employee feedback, KCIT recently deployed new, Windows 10 PCs using a ‘high touch’ customer service approach with Fleet Division work teams to ensure that employees are using the right tools, the right way from day one. IT Enterprise Manager Charlie Bozonier leads various teams who support digital transformation. Charlie said that employee workstations and laptops are now equipped with tools like Office 365 and OneDrive, “capabilities that they might not know how to use or would’ve had to discover by themselves had not someone helped them out.” KCIT coordinated the delivery of… Read More
Featured Job: Project/Program Manager III
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 01/19/18 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $81,806.40 – $103,708.80 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Road Services Division Description: The King County Road Services Division is recruiting for a highly professional Project/Program Manger III to assist the Program and Project Support Services Unit with project control and reporting, contract administration, engineering and construction documentation, capital improvement program oversight, implementation of processes and procedures and identifying areas for continuous process improvement. This position requires the application of standardized… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Have a say at KC Metro Facebook
Learn more and get involved in Metro’s plans for the future and the current projects underway. for more information about King County Metro, please visit www.kingcounty.gov/metro. Follow Have a say at KC Metro on Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: King County Information Technology alerts employees to two new security flaws
King County Information Technology is managing two new security flaws that you may have seen or heard about in the last several days. “Meltdown” and “Spectre” could allow hackers to lift passwords, photos, documents and other data from smartphones and PCs. These flaws affect most computers, laptops, smartphones, and servers. All major tech companies are aware and managing the problem. Microsoft and Apple have both released patches for PCs, iOS, Macs and Apple TV. Cell carriers will deploy patches to smartphones. KCIT is currently deploying patches to all King County devices. King… Read More
King County is updating its 20-year plan for how to manage garbage and recycling – tell us what you think
King County, together with its 37 partner cities, has developed a long-term plan that presents strategies for managing waste. Public review and comment is now being sought on the draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (draft plan) and draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS). Public comments on these two far-reaching documents will inform policy maker decisions on how garbage and recycling is managed in King County for the next six to 20 years. The public can make their voices heard by completing an online survey, sending an email to the Solid Waste… Read More
Chinook Emergency Preparedness Fair draws a big crowd
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter DCHS’s Safety and Emergency Management Committee and King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) teamed up to bring an Emergency Preparedness Fair to Chinook on Nov. 30, 2017. The fair was a big hit, drawing more than 160 King County staff during the two-hour period. Attendees had the opportunity to get resources and learn from seven exhibitors: King County OEM Public Health FMD Security DNRP’s Flood Warning Center Safety and Claims Management Puget Sound Energy Supply vendor American Preparedness All exhibitors received a lot of traffic… Read More
Video of Executive Dow Constantine at King County’s 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
King County Executive Dow Constantine delivers the keynote address during King County’s 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at The Sanctuary in downtown Seattle. Click here to read a full transcript of the Executive’s prepared remarks. View the entire King County 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration below.
Construction on Water Taxi’s future home hits milestone, on track for fall 2018 completion
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog This year will be a big one for King County Water Taxi as we inch closer toward operating out of a new, weather-protected facility on the Seattle waterfront. But first things first – we need to build it. Our contractor reached a milestone last month when they installed the final pile under our future passenger-only ferry terminal on the south end of Colman Dock (check out these photos of the work). While the Washington State Department of Transportation will continue installing piles under other portions of Colman Dock as… Read More
Executive Constantine names Casey Sixkiller as Chief Operating Officer
In naming Casey Sixkiller to his senior leadership team, King County Executive Dow Constantine added an experienced leader and public policy expert with strong ties across the region. Sixkiller is founder and managing partner of his own public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. “I am thrilled to have Casey join our team. His background and experience will bring a new perspective to our senior leadership, and help us fulfill my agenda for an inclusive, equitable, and prosperous community,” said Executive Constantine. “As one of King County’s advisors in the other Washington, Casey provided insight and strategy… Read More
Reminder: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 11
King County employees are invited to attend the annual King County Martin Luther King Jr. event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. this Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Sanctuary, located at 811 5th Ave. in downtown Seattle. Many employees in downtown Seattle work within walking distance of the event venue, and we encourage you to walk or take public transit. The building has an ADA accessible entrance on 5th Ave. and an attendant will be standing by to offer assistance to anyone who should require it. We encourage employees coming from outside downtown Seattle to… Read More
Spotlighting the Civil Rights Program during MLK celebration week
Fulfilling the dream of King County’s namesake is the focus of the office of Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) and its Civil Rights Program. Matthew Butler is the Civil Rights Program manager here in Martin Luther King County. “Being the Civil Rights Program manager in the county named after our country’s most prominent Civil Rights leader is an honor that means a lot to me and that I take great pride in,” Matthew said. The Civil Rights Program is one resource for County employees who feel they have been discriminated against based on race,… Read More
Michael Bennett – Real man, real mentor, real inspiration
This article is shared from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s In Depth column and is featured courtesy of Linda Robson, Communications Specialist with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Moments with the Seattle Seahawks star at Juvenile Detention that ESPN didn’t show There’s no doubt that two-time Pro Bowl Defensive End Michael Bennett is larger than life when he’s suited up and crushing opponents at CenturyLink Field. But Bennett looms larger than life off the field, too, even when he’s not wearing the imposing helmet and pads or the giant… Read More
Employee receives workplace support, creates amazing video project
Valuing King County employees means listening to their concerns and providing opportunities. When employees are interested in advancing their careers, it’s important to be attentive to their needs and together discover a way to address them. The Investing In YOU initiative helps identify the tools and support employees’ needs to innovate, achieve their career goals and ultimately do their best work. One such employee is Paul Israel, a Parks Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP). Working outside, Paul’s usual duties involve everything from playground installation and culvert replacement, to standard maintenance… Read More
Featured Job: E911 Program Manager
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/21/18 12:00 AM Pacific Time Salary: $112,070.40 – $142,064.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: E911 Program Office, 20811 84th AVE S Kent, WA 98032, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: King County’s Information Technology Department (KCIT) is seeking an E-911 Program Manager who is responsible for leading and managing the strategic direction of the E-911 and Radio programs for King County. Building collaborative relationships with regional Public Safety Access Points (PSAP) partners and Radio System Managers will be critical to regional success. This position also represents the E-911… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Office of the King County Exec Instagram
King County is a great place to live, work and play. This is the official account of the Office of Executive Dow Constantine and his staff.bit.ly/2oZSJ9d Follow the Office of the King County Exec on Instagram today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: New online request form for King County Archives
The Archives just rolled out a new form on its home page to facilitate efficient response to requests for King County recordings held in the collection. Not only is the form easy to use, but it is designed to ensure that requestors provide sufficient information required to locate needed documents. The new form, combined with a recently implemented online-payment option, greatly improves customer service by streamlining transactions and by allowing clients to conduct business with the Archives from any location and at any time of day. Thanks to Derek Sheppard and the KC Web Team for… Read More
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