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Tech Tip: Skype for Business (S4B): How to set up and add people to a group
S4B groups are like email groups only better. With S4B, you can Instant Message, make a quick call, or set up skype meetings for the future – just to that group. The group an include internal and external team members. This video shows how to create then add members to your group.
Kudos from a Vets 4 HIRE participant to DNRP section
This kudos comes from James Ott, who participated in the Vets 4 HIRE Program this year with the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. My experience was incredible. I elected to do my entire time at the Bear Creek District due to child care. The crew there is wow, wow, wow. Parks District Maintenance Coordinator Joseph Hughes is a great leader and easily on par with any of the best military leaders I’ve worked with. I have decided to pursue a degree in Parks Management at the University of Montana. You certainly helped me figure out what I’m going to… Read More
Tails from the Community: Photo shoot @ Zulily Studios
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC RASKC, along with other pet agencies, were selected to take part in a fun, community service project held at Zulily‘s studios. The project was created in the hopes of raising awareness of shelter pets by donating their time and expertise to capture the pets in a softer light, namely in a home-like setting. Zulily, which provided exclusive access to their studios and creative staff, set three beautiful backdrops ranging from playful room, to the “We’re going on vacation!” feel, and finally “This is home” vibe. Below is an interview… Read More
Mariners discount for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, September 9 games
Enjoy Seattle Mariners baseball with fellow King County Employees, family and friends. Come out to the ballpark and watch the Mariners take on the Houston Astros on Friday, June 23 with a postgame fireworks show and again on Saturday, September 9 against the Los Angeles Angels for Robinson Cano Bobblehead Night (first 20,000 fans). Just visit the Mariners discount website and enter promo code KING. The deadline to purchase all tickets is 5 p.m. the day before. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage
Remembering and honoring our fallen heroes
Each year on Memorial Day we pause as a grateful nation to honor the service and the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives fighting to preserve freedom here at home and around the world. As we honor those we have lost, let us also remember the thousands of dedicated men and women who continue to put their lives on the line every day to protect us all. Our gratitude and respect for the fallen moves us to act upon our duty to their families and their brothers… Read More
BSK core team complete with new Trauma-Informed Advisor
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog Sarah Wilhem is the new Best Starts for Kids Strategic Advisor for Trauma Informed Systems. The title is a mouthful but in a nutshell–Sarah’s role is to provide a trauma-informed perspective and lens that will influence all BSK strategies. With Sarah joining the BSK team, our core staff team is complete! The core BSK team is now 10 staff strong, but many more supporting positions will be popping up, so stay tuned for job postings. In this blog post, Sarah shares her understanding of her BSK… Read More
Gordon Hirabayashi Memorial celebrates his legacy
The late Gordon Hirabayashi is honored with a plaque where he was imprisoned for refusing to comply with Executive Order 9066, which ordered the forced removal of Japanese-Americans. To read more about the memorial, read more in the official press release, or watch the video below.
Life on the line: Meet a voice of 911
Crossposted from Public Health Insider For National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week (May 21 – 27), we’re honoring the local heroes that make up our EMS/Medic One system in King County. Each day, we’ll be sharing a unique perspective on saving lives from the people doing this work every day. Today, the spotlight is on Emergency Medical Dispatch. Dispatchers are the first point of contact with the public, asking medically-based questions to determine the appropriate level of care to be sent, providing instructions and even guiding callers through providing life-saving steps, such as CPR and using a defibrillator,… Read More
Breaking down barriers with Supported Employment: Ting Chou
Ting Chou is a 17-year King County employee in the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention whose positive attitude and work ethic spreads sunshine through the correctional facility walls. Ting is a supported employee through King County’s Supported Employment Program, which matches job seekers with developmental disabilities to jobs by identifying efficiencies and unmet needs throughout King County government. He is proud of everything the program has helped him to achieve. “If you set a goal for it then you can accomplish a lot of new goals and achievements,” said Ting. Watch the short video below… Read More
Renewing King County’s commitment to veterans and helping the region’s growing senior population
King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced an initiative to strengthen the county’s capacity to connect veterans to opportunity, help veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations gain or maintain affordable housing, and add new services to help the region’s rapidly growing senior population. If approved by voters in November, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy will replace the existing levy, which will expire Dec. 31. The current levy – which King County voters overwhelmingly renewed in 2011 – has connected hundreds of thousands of veterans, active service members and vulnerable populations to… Read More
Are you really being secure online?
From the desk of Ralph Johnson, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer Browsing the web and interacting with websites in a secure fashion is immensely important in today’s connected world. Everyday things like online banking, shopping, and submitting your taxes involve sharing financial and sensitive information online. This makes browsing securely something that everyone should consider more closely. In this article we explore some ways to connect to the Internet and browse websites securely, as well as how you can double check that you are being secure. Use a Secured Wi-Fi Network… Read More
Six things you may not know about car seats: Test your knowledge!
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Whether you are a seasoned parent who installs car seats often, a grandparent who pulls out the car seat from the basement when your little ones come to town, or you are expecting the arrival of a new baby, installing car seats correctly can be tricky, but Public Health is here to help. Parents and caregivers can get support fitting their children securely in car seats at events hosted by Public Health and partners starting in May. See below for all the details. And now for our… Read More
Walk in the Shoes – Othello Encampment
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to join Walk in the Shoes of a County Employee winners Mary Dunbar and Della Lorenzen from Public Health – Seattle and King County for an afternoon on the job. Mary has been a social worker with the Kids Plus program in our Downtown Public Health Center for the past three and a half years. Della is a Personal Health Services Supervisor there. As part of the Health Care for the Homeless Network, their team of three social workers and two Public Health nurses are… Read More
Featured Job: Administrative Specialist III
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 06/02/17 4:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $22.94 – $29.08 Hourly, $1,739.75 – $2,205.24 Semi-Monthly Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 35 hrs/week Location: King County Administration Building – 500 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Assessments Description: The Department of Assessments is seeking an administrative professional who is action orientation with strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills. This role involves providing technical and administrative support to the Division Director, on a variety of property accounts. The ability to be flexible, have the ability to adapt to a… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Parks – Your Big Backyard on Facebook
King County Parks stewards 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails and 28,000 acres of open space, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, and the world-class Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks provides recreational opportunities for King County residents and protects our region’s public lands, leaving a legacy for future generations. Follow King County Parks – Your Big Backyard on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
New aircraft rescue and firefighting facility honors fallen firefighters
King County honors the heroic sacrifice of firefighter Luther Dean Bonner with a new airport fire station that captures his story.
Tech Tip: Update on ransomware cyberattack
By now you have all probably heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. This did NOT affect any King County Computers, laptops, tablets or devices. This is the benefit of “Enterprise Security” and having all our devices on the same King County system. When IT/Microsoft rolls out a patch, it patches your device and you don’t even know it. But let’s move onto your personal devices. It’s very important to install security patches when the alert pops up on your phone/laptop/desktop/tablet. It’s also important to have an anti-virus protection installed and up-to-date. Think… Read More
Kudos! LHWMP wins award
The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) won a 2017 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award in the Supporter Category. Safer Choice is an EPA program that helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. LHWMP is a multi-jurisdictional program that focuses on reducing public and environmental exposure to hazardous materials. The award acknowledges LHWMP’s efforts to support the Safer Choice program through Safer Choice-related communications and safer chemistry innovation which included promotion via the LHWMP website, publications, presentations, technical… Read More
Yesler Bridge Rehabilitation Project: Update, May 2017
Contractor crews have been hard at work completing a major milestone, pouring the new bridge deck. Earlier this week, the east sidewalk of 4th Ave S was reopened, while the west sidewalk was closed to resume construction on the west bridge abutment. With summer just around the corner a large portion of the construction is expected to be completed. Please expect sidewalk closures to continue for the remainder of May and to see closures along 4th Ave S between now and the anticipated opening of the completed bridge this coming fall. The… Read More
New discount available for pet owners
PetBucket offers flea, tick and worming treatments for dogs and cats. They are proud to offer a 10% discounts to employees of King County. Simply use the promo code KING10COUNTY during checkout and enjoy 10% off your entire order. The minimum order amount is $50. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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