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Senior leaders meet with Veterans Program employees
Two members of King County Executive Dow Constantine’s leadership team visited the King County Veterans Program facility in Belltown, Seattle, last week to learn more about how employees are helping local veterans live healthy and productive lives after their military service has ended. Senior Deputy County Executive Fred Jarrett and Gary Kurihara, Lean Transformation Director, met with Program Manager Bryan Fry and Pat Lemus, Assistant Division Director for Community Services Division, to tour the facility, talk with some employees and find out more about their work. The King County Veterans Programs serves veterans and current service… Read More
Keeping employees safe delivers cost savings
“Prevention is the best cure” might sound like a cliché but it’s an important part of keeping King County employees safe at work and decreasing injury-related costs. King County’s Safety and Claims section is implementing a multifaceted approach to reduce costs on workers compensation claims and lost work days as a result of occupational injuries and illnesses, and their efforts are delivering an estimated $7 million in annual savings in liabilities – funds that can go to providing services to more customers. “It’s not any one thing in isolation that is moving… Read More
Tech Tip: Saying no to 9
Please do not dial “9” when making a “206” area call. A resident with the number “920-6263” is getting many calls intended for King County agencies, as most agency numbers begin with the prefix 263. When sending a fax, employees who have not yet migrated to using IP fax, should still dial 9 first. For any issues, please contact the KCIT Service Desk at 206-263-HELP or log a ticket at helpticket@kingcounty.gov
Social Media spotlight: All Home Twitter
All Home is a community-wide partnership to make homelessness in King County rare, brief and one-time. Follow All Home on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Employee learning priorities: Online resources survey
Your learning and growth are important to us. If you haven’t had a chance to complete our quick survey yet, please do. It will help us in the short-term to tailor our online learning portal, KC eLearning. Results also will be used to identify priorities for future development of learning resources. Access the survey here. Complete the survey by July 25 and be entered to win a prize! Details can be found using the survey link above.
Explore farm fresh food in King County
A new virtual tour of farm fresh food in King County will spark inspiration in foodies and newbies alike. Explore the farmers markets, farm stands, and CSA programs in our community with a dash of history and helpful shopping tips. Click here to take the tour.
You belong here: Welcome Inclusion Symposium supports 2018 Special Olympics
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter The Special Olympics USA Games are coming to Seattle/King County in 2018! Thousands of athletes and their families will travel to the Pacific Northwest to compete in the games. Businesses and governments across King County are actively preparing for those visitors. More than 300 people attended the Welcome Inclusion (WIN) Symposium hosted by Microsoft at their Redmond Campus on June 27, 2017. Sponsored by the Arc of King County, WIN is a public awareness campaign to promote a community of inclusion for children and adults with intellectual, behavioral and… Read More
The 2017 King County Trans Resource and Referral Guide is now available
The Department of Community and Human Services is excited to announce that the 2017 version of the King County Trans Resource and Referral Guide is now available! Thanks to Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) funding provided last year, the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence, in partnership with several community organizations and with support from King County, was able to produce this updated guide. The online version is available here and is live – available in both Spanish and English versions now. The web hosting has been donated by a community member and will be updated ongoing. In 2014, the Coalition was… Read More
KCIT named top large county IT organization in the U.S.
King County Information Technology (KCIT) took first place in the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey. King County was recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. “This is an important award,” said Bill Kehoe, Chief Information Officer and IT Director. “It validates the real, day-to-day work that our employees do. They are the reason King County is known as one of the Best Run Governments in the country.” The Digital Counties Survey comes from the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties. The national… Read More
Reuniting families through Reunification Day 2017
King County celebrated the efforts of parents to reunite with their children that were once placed in foster care at the eight-annual Reunification Day on June 30, 2017. Judge Helen Halpert, Superior Court Chief Dependency Judge, kicked off the celebration which was attended by several Superior Court Judges and Commissioners, and featured Presiding Judge Laura Inveen, a Reunification Day Proclamation by King County Executive Dow Constantine and parents sharing the stories of their journeys to reunification. “I listened to those wonderful words from [parents] Scott and from Natalie, and I think they couldn’t have… Read More
Video Voters’ Guide: 2017 Primary – King County/Port of Seattle
Hear directly from candidates participating in the August 2017 Primary.
Featured Job: Transit Electrical Designer IV
Closing date/time: 07/30/17 11:59 PM Salary: $27.69 – $37.43 Hourly Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle Job type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Division: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: Come help build the future of Transit in King County! Over the next few years King County Metro Transit will be expanding our fleet to provide greater transit service which will include a fleet of all electric buses. We are recruiting for a Transit Electrical Designer IV to help build the infrastructure that supports that new fleet. That infrastructure will include: the design and installation… Read More
Kudos to officers during Probation and Parole Week, July 16-22, 2017
The following is a kudos from Catherine Thompson, a Probation Manager with King County District Court: We would like to recognize King County District Court Probation Officer’s (P.O.’s) during National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, focusing on Empowerment through Partnerships. An important part of supervision is understanding how we can work together to give clients the best chance of successfully reentering the community. We are continuously mindful of how to best utilize current and potential partnerships to the benefit of our clients. Probation services are provided to any defendant who is sentenced to probation by a judge, including primarily high impact and… Read More
Free entry: King County Employee Day at the Races
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. This year’s Longacres Mile (Grade III) is the 82nd running, with a purse of $200,000. Horses from all over… Read More
Bridge Fellowship kicks off third year program with expanded group, more development opportunities
Twenty four employees from across King County have been selected to participate in the 2017-2018 Bridge Fellowship Program as part of the County’s Investing In You commitment to provide leadership and development opportunities to employees. The Fellowship, open to all full-time and TLT employees, was reestablished in 2013-2014 by King County Executive Dow Constantine. The program was expanded in 2017. Bridge participants underwent a rigorous application and interview process before joining this year’s cohort. Over the course of the program, participants engage in classroom learning, group projects, presentations and career development activities, as well as interviews… Read More
Employee uses communications background to connect with community
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. For more than 15 years, Marie Trigona has spent her career using media as a tool for advocacy and engagement. For the last two years, she has done this work as part of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP)…. Read More
Improving outcomes for incarcerated veterans
King County is helping incarcerated veterans get back on their feet and preventing recidivism through a new pilot program that is showing encouraging results for participants. “The transition from military to civilian life can be a difficult one for many veterans and sadly some veterans end up involved in the criminal justice system,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said. “With this program we are making sure that these veterans get the support and services they need to thrive and succeed here in King County.” Veterans coming into contact with the criminal justice… Read More
Fresh Bucks RX addresses health disparities
Electronic Benefits Transfer-eligible clients can now enjoy more fruits and vegetables with Fresh Bucks Rx prescriptions redeemable at participating farmers markets in King County. “Fresh Bucks Rx addresses health disparities in low-income communities across Washington,” says Mara Andrus, RD, CD. “Prescriptions were dispensed at Columbia Public Health Center and Kaiser-Rainier Valley.” Thanks to Fresh Bucks Rx, 41 families will be able to redeem Fresh Buck Rx throughout the summer – a value of $15,000 for local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Public Health – Seattle & King County is a partner of the Washington… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Council Facebook
The Metropolitan King County Council governs the 13th most populous county in the nation and the second largest government in Washington state. With over 2 million people living within 2,200 square miles, King County has a larger population than 14 U.S. states and more land area than the state of Rhode Island. Every day King County provides quality regional services to all county residents. King County is also the local government for the 350,000 residents of urban and rural unincorporated areas, and provides services by contract to many of the county’s 39… Read More
Featured Job: County Records Analyst
Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $27.90 – $35.50 Hourly Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Location: King County Records – Graybar Building, 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, 98104, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Records & Licensing Services Division Description: The Records and Licensing Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic records management professional to join our Records Management Program team. We are looking for a candidate who brings records management knowledge, skills, and experience along with passion, inspiration and a strong desire for excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of… Read More
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