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Executive Constantine names Rhonda Berry to lead Zero Youth Detention efforts
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced that Deputy Executive Rhonda Berry will lead inter-agency and community coordination and strategy to further reduce the number of youth in detention. “Rhonda is an effective leader able to bring people together,” said Constantine. “Her extensive experience working with all county and partner agencies that impact youth, her reputation for inclusion and effectiveness, and her established commitment to equity and social justice, will give us the best chance to make the vision of zero youth detention a reality. Her passion for youth and families led her to… Read More
Bloodworks Northwest is holding an Apheresis and Whole Blood Drive, August 11
On Friday, August 11 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, all registered donors will receive a treat from Bloodworks Northwest in the form of a voucher for a free pint of Snoqualmie Ice Cream! 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… Read More
King County Employee Day at the Races and Sounders discount
King County employees and one guest will get free admission to Emerald Downs Racetrack on Sunday, August 13, which features the 82nd running of the Longacres Mile, activities for children and displays showcasing the array of agricultural goods produced in King County. Employees must show their King County ID at any of the 12 gates which will provide an employee and one guest tickets that include free admission, Official program, and chips and soda. Children 17 and under get in free. For more information about King County Employee Day at the Races on Sunday, August 13 click here. Employees can also to take advantage of discounted tickets to the Seattle… Read More
Exec, FMD celebrate completion of Courthouse electrical project
Last summer, the Facilities Management Division (FMD) learned that the bus ducts in the King County Courthouse were well past their service life and needed to be replaced immediately. Bus ducts contain large metal bars that conduct electric current through a building. The ducts are used in large commercial buildings because they can carry far more energy, and are easier to install, than the wires used in a typical home’s electrical system. The Courthouse bus ducts, which were more than 50 years old, had areas where electric current had jumped across the… Read More
DPD internship program brings on qualified, invested lawyers committed to County priorities
With the arrival of summer comes the annual onboarding of interns in workplaces across the country. While some internships may just be grabbing coffee and making copies, King County is proud to develop interns and employees for a career in public service. One notable example is within the Department of Public Defense (DPD). Across the four divisions, DPD has expanded a program to attract third-year law students locally and across the country with the idea that they will stay on as public defenders full time after graduation. Summer internships are full time… Read More
Planning pays off: Long awaited paramedic services proving successful for residents and employees
Since this past February, King County Medic One (KCM1) has provided ongoing, excellent paramedic services to the Vashon Island community. Long in coming, this new service delivers to residents the best in emergency response through a seamless transition from Vashon Island Fire and Rescue to KCM1. “For citizens of Vashon Island, the change will hardly be noticeable. If you call 911 and need paramedics, a medic unit will still arrive and provide excellent ALS (Advanced Life Support) care,” said Eric Timm, a Paramedic for KCM1. “The only difference is that the medic unit will be… Read More
Being prepared for the upcoming August 21 solar eclipse
As if heat and wildfire smoke weren’t enough to raise public concern, some are not aware of the dangers of looking at the August 21 solar eclipse without special protective eyewear. Please take a moment to read this important information about protecting your eyesight. Click here.
An interview with Councilmember Larry Gossett
By Jimmy’a (jih-MY-uh) Carter, a summer intern for the Executive’s Office Customer Service team. Jimmy’a, a 16 year old who will be a junior this fall at West Auburn High School, plans to attend a four-year college and get a degree in youth counseling. She joins us from the Bridge to Prosperity mentoring program. Last month, I was so excited to do an interview with King County Councilmember Larry Gossett because I had heard he has done good things for our community, and through his policies and activism he has had a huge impact on… Read More
Tech Tip: Resetting password and unlocking your account with Self-Serve Account Management (SAM)
In the coming weeks, King County employees will be required to enroll in the Self-Serve Access Management (SAM) program. This program allows employees to reset their own password and unlock their account/mail/device if locked out of the system. Employees will no longer need call the HelpDesk. If they’re locked out, they can do it themselves. Many employees have already voluntarily enrolled in SAM and use it frequently. If you have not enrolled, it’s easy to do and takes less than two minutes. Directions: Go to http://www.kingcounty.gov/SAM Click the Enrollment tab. Answer five security… Read More
PlazaFest: Enjoy sunshine and local food, August 8
Spend time outside in the great weather and connect with friends and colleagues at the next PlazaFest, organized by the Facilities Management Division. Food cart vendors will be available on the Administration Building plaza Tuesday, August 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vendors will include specialty hot dogs from Dirty Dog and nachos and tacos from Nach’yo Average Food. For questions about PlazaFest on August 8, email Judy Hairston.
Social Media Spotlight: GIS and You blog
The King County GIS Center provides quality service and exceptional value for our clients with the most capable GIS organization in the Pacific Northwest. Unlike most consultants, our professional staff members are not merely theoreticians, but practicing users of the types of GIS solutions government and business require. Why do we offer our services to outside customers? We have a long-term interest in the success of city and county GIS. We know that our success depends on satisfied clients and we are committed to delivering quality GIS business solutions that provide value for… Read More
Reminder: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Minnesota United August 20 employee discount
King County employees can get discounted tickets to the Seattle Sounders FC vs. Minnesota United at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, at CenturyLink Field. Tickets start at $25. Click here to buy tickets. All fans will receive their tickets via email 48 hours before the event. Questions? Call Jordan Long at 206-965-8787 or email him at jordanl@soundersfc.com. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Featured Job: Wastewater Construction Management IV
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/18/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $41.57 – $52.69 Hourly, $86,465.60 – $109,595.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Multiple locations in King County, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division Description: The Department of Natural Resources & Parks is seeking a candidate for the role of Wastewater Construction Management IV. This role will plan, organize and supervise the administration and inspection of specific construction projects, ensure compliance with plans, specifications, code and relevant regulatory laws, and direct the work of the inspectors. This role will also provide inspection… Read More
Love, Chaos and Dinner returns this fall to King County’s Marymoor Park!
Get your Teatro ZinZanni tickets NOW before they go on sale to the general public on August 15 with this special pre-sale offer for King County Employees. Receive $15 off General Admission tickets on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday performances for performances between October 19 – November 30, 2017. Click on this exclusive pre-sale link now through Aug. 14 and get your tickets today!
Website planning in a mobile-responsive era
As more people turn to their mobile devices to access King County information, departments are working to ensure their web content is mobile responsive and user friendly. While desktop users still account for the majority of visits, mobile visits to King County’s website now account for 43% of all traffic. “The ability of our King County employees and residents to access County information and services at any time with any device is the future and the future is now,” said Bill Kehoe, King County Chief Information Officer. Two of the most popular webpages are… Read More
New ESJ iMap tool brings together community and capital projects for employees
Back in 2013, the Water and Land Resources Division wanted to find a more efficient way of determining the characteristics and statistics of the populations they serve or would impact when doing capital projects. The information is critical to supporting King County’s equity and social justice goals and better project or program outcomes. Developed over the last three years through a partnership with King County GIS Center, the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) iMap application was developed to allow employees to access and view census and demographic data with a geographic context for their projects, programs and… Read More
Working together on our priorities
People choose a career at King County because they want to make a difference in their communities and the lives of the people who live and work in them, and their efforts are guided by four key priorities. “Over the last several years we have been working in four priority areas – best-run government, regional mobility, confronting climate change and building equity and social justice – to make King County a better place to live, work and raise a family,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said in a recent email to employees…. Read More
Application period is now open for project funding from the ESJ Opportunity Fund
The Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) is now accepting applications for the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is a competitive process that provides resources to King County employees to develop and implement projects that work to advance equity and social justice and that complements the ESJ Strategic Plan. For the 2017-2018 biennium, there is a total of $100,000 in one-time funds available and grants ranging from $500 to $7,500 will be awarded to projects that the Funding Committee determines best meet the outlined criteria. For more information, read… Read More
Lead mechanic Derek Harris is Metro’s Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year
Crossposted from Metro Matters Through 23 years with Metro, lead mechanic Derek Harris has always put customer service first, whether he’s rebuilding engines to keep buses moving or searching with a flashlight to find a driver’s lost wedding ring. Harris was named Thursday as Metro’s Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year. As he accepted the award, coworkers reiterated his focus on customers, and his patience, leadership and always challenging others to find the best solution. “What I enjoy most about Metro is working with all different types of people and coordinating with… Read More
Triple digits Thursday? Excessive heat expected this week
Crossposted from KC Emergency News The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for western Washington through 9 p.m. on Friday, August 4. Unusually hot weather will affect the region for the next few days, with record highs possible on Wednesday and Thursday. Many areas in King County could see temperatures of 100 degrees or more on Thursday. Waterfront and higher-elevation areas will only be slightly cooler, with temperatures there in the mid to upper 90s. Temperatures this high can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old, and people with certain… Read More
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