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Social Media Spotlight: King County Historic Preservation Facebook
This Facebook page is dedicated to the exploration and discussion of historic preservation activities in King County, Washington. Follow King County Historic Preservation on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Employee Discounts: Save 15% to Seattle Symphony
Employees can save 15% off regular priced seats to the Seattle Symphony’s Rachmaninov “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” using promo code Conductor1617. Dates: Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. How to buy tickets: Online: Visit the website and use promo code Conductor1617 before selecting your tickets. Phone: Call 206-215-4747 or 1-866-833-4747 (toll-free) In Person: Visit the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall, on the corner of Third Ave and Union Street. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount Webpage.
Kudos! Office of Risk Management Services featured in national magazine for significantly improving employee engagement scores
In 2015, the Office of Risk Management Services scored 66% on the countywide employee engagement survey. While a positive score, Director Jennifer Hills sought to improve it. “What I realized was that we really needed to invest in becoming a more cohesive team,” Jennifer said. “We were an agency of strong individual performers but we really needed to come together as a team and start to build trust and have healthy conflict and have commitment around our goals and hold one another accountable to achieve the results that we were looking to… Read More
After 25 years of work, a geomorphologist has a deep understanding of how rivers change
Crossposted from The Downstream Blog For a quarter of a century, Terry Butler has been observing the way rivers course through King County. He has seen some, like the Tolt, transform overnight, when an avulsion – the rapid abandonment of a river channel to create a new one – has occurred. He has seen others migrate gradually, moving laterally across a basin over the course of years. He has watched side channels become main channels, witnessed erosion and sedimentation and has seen the dramatic changes a landslide can trigger. “That’s why my… Read More
April is Records Management Month
Every day, King County generates thousands of records. Keeping track of all this information, and making sure it’s accessible, is a monumental task. Records can be in any format: paper, electronic, audio/video recordings, photographs, magnetic, microfilm, and more – and each has unique storage needs. In addition, depending on the content of the record, it may need to be retained for a few years – or in perpetuity. King County is celebrating April as Records Management Month. This celebration, established in 2002 by ARMA International, a not-for-profit professional association for records managers… Read More
Another successful year for King County’s Annual Transition Resource Fairs
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter The Department of Community and Humans Services’ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) sponsored its 10th Annual Transition Resource Fairs on March 11 and March 14 this year. With growing turnout each year, the popular fairs provide information for youth with developmental disabilities and their families to help them prepare for the student’s successful transition from high school to adult living. The Transition Resource Fairs took place on March 11 at Highline College and March 14 at Microsoft, drawing more than 1,650 people out to the two events!… Read More
New philosophy makes animal adoptions more successful
Regional Animal Services of King County has just adopted a new philosophy, along with several new policies and procedures, as part of the Humane Society’s Adopters Welcome program. “This new program is challenging us to be more open-minded about adoptions,” said Nickie Ford, RASKC Animal Services Coordinator. “It has really made us take a step back and realize that on the whole, people love their animals and want to do the right thing.” Adopters Welcome is a Humane Society of the United States philosophy that embraces community members, encourages them to adopt,… Read More
Featured Job: Diversity and Equity & Social Justice Intern
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 04/12/17 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $16.07 – $20.37 Hourly, $1,285.60 – $1,629.60 Biweekly Job Type: Intern Location: King County Administration Building – 500 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Human Resources Division Description: King County Human Resources has a fantastic summer opportunity for a college student who has an interest in diversity, inclusion, equity & social justice and working in government. This intern will participate and assist the Department’s Workforce Equity Manager with key initiatives. The County has a strong commitment to equity and social justice, continuous improvement, service excellence,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Council Twitter
Updates and news from the Metropolitan King County Council. Follow King County Council on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Skype Bites: How to forward your phone using Skype for Business
No one can be at their desk 24/7/365. Skype for Business allows you to forward your calls to many places including your personal cell, an individual or an entire call group. Learn how in 94 seconds.
Public Health Lunch and Learn April 5: Lead Poisoning in King County – Is this an issue?
As we celebrate National Public Health week let’s look back as what some describe as one of the biggest public health success stories – childhood lead poisoning. Come learn more about lead and current lead issues in King County with discussion of approaches to prevent and reduce lead exposure. This free event will feature trainers Dr. Kyle Yasuda and Nicole Thomsen and does not require attendees to register. Wednesday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chinook Rooms 121-123
Rev Up For Retirement seminar, May 1
With increased concern over the future of Social Security and the stability of retirement plans, you’re never too young (or too old!) to prepare. Bring a sack lunch and hear what the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington, the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors and the Social Security Administration have to say about planning, PERS, Medicare, and Social Security. Monday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eighth Floor Conference Hall, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle Registration is required. Due to space limitations, only county employees may attend. To register, please e-mail KC.Orientations@kingcounty.gov.
Hands on Technology Day, April 4
Your King County Information Technology teams welcome you to our first 2017 Hands on Technology Day on Tuesday, April 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Chinook foyer, rooms 115, 120 and 124. It’s a perfect way to spend your lunch! Among the highlights: Bring any device (used to conduct King County business) to our mobile Customer Support Services group. Team members will be on hand to resolve any/all HelpTickets, answer questions, work with your hardware, software and help make your computer run just a little bit better. (Room 115) Our Business Analysts will roam the… Read More
Public Health Week April 3-7, Open House April 7
King County employees are invited to a Public Health Open House on Friday, April 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in Chinook Rooms 121-123 to celebrate Public Health Week. Meet with Public Health experts and learn more about how they help keep us safe and healthy. Check out the new food safety rating system, tour the mobile medical van and a Medic One truck, speak with a disease detective or public health veterinarian and much more! No RSVP is required, just stop by. For anyone unable to make it, the Open House will be featured on a Public Health Facebook Live video with Director Patty Hayes at facebook.com/KCPubHealth. Click… Read More
Boeing Field is a giant classroom for high school aviation students
Crossposted from The Centerline A group of budding aviation students from the San Juan Islands recently turned King County International Airport/Boeing Field into a giant classroom. On March 12, the seven grinning students from an introductory aviation class at Friday Harbor High visited the Airport in one of the coolest field trips ever. The students were joined by their instructor Mari Peterson, an Assistant Chief Pilot for Westwind Aviation in Friday Harbor who regularly flies out of Boeing Field. They toured the Airport, conducted an airfield inspection, ate lunch at the Museum… Read More
PeopleSoft Fluid Navigation coming April 3
The new Fluid Navigation will be a welcome addition to PeopleSoft functionality beginning Monday, April 3. This new technology offers a modern, intuitive navigation structure boasting a new tiled homepage design that can be individually customized. The look and feel of the homepage and navigation will change, but the functional pages and process flow remain the same. Users will experience the best of both worlds; technology and functionality. Watch this brief video below providing a demonstration of PeopleSoft Fluid Navigation. For additional educational resources refer to the Fluid section of the PeopleSoft Knowledge Center in the… Read More
Listening to employees to build a learning organization
Access to learning and advancement opportunities was a major theme in the 2016 Employee Survey so King County Executive Dow Constantine invited some employees to his latest Listening Session to hear about the challenges and successes employees face in growing their knowledge and careers at King County. “I want employees to be able to learn new skills so we can not only get better at what we do and serve our customers better, but you can also take advantage of opportunities to advance,” Executive Constantine told the group. “I want to hear… Read More
King County employees support West Point crews and operators
This article is featured courtesy of Monica Van der Vieren, Communications Specialist, Department of Natural Resources and Parks The first question King County employees asked when they heard about the unprecedented West Point Treatment Plant flooding was, “What can I do to help?” King County Wastewater Treatment Division has been all hands on deck working around the clock to restore high quality service to the treatment plant since unprecedented flooding damaged the plant Feb. 9. Operations and maintenance crews from other treatment plants, offsite facilities and downtown pitch in at West Point…. Read More
Why King County is leading with racial justice
Yesterday King County Executive Dow Constantine announced that King County is prioritizing racial justice in our work and the implementation of our Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Strategic Plan. We all benefit from having an equitable and just society where everyone has a fair shot at success and is able to contribute, where no one is held back because of the color of their skin. The Office of Equity and Social Justice has put together a short Q&A to answer some questions that you may have. Why is King County focusing on… Read More
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