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How Biosolids are Preparing us for Climate Change Lunch and Learn January 12
Hear from our Wastewater Treatment Division about the biosolids programs and how biosolids are preparing us for climate change. Learn how biosolids sequester carbon and how the biosolids team does their carbon accounting. Thursday, January 12, from noon to 1 p.m. King Street Center, 6th Floor, King and Chinook Rooms All King County employees welcome, but space is limited. Please sign up here.
New Year, new you: Employee exercise classes build community
With the New Year comes a time to change and a season for starting fresh. Plenty of people take on health-related New Year’s resolutions that range from eating better to quitting smoking. While each resolution comes with its own challenges, King County employees can count on being supported in their resolution to stay physically fit, even at work. The Healthy Incentives Healthy at Work program promotes fitness opportunities, healthy eating and other ways for employees to stay in great shape, but one of the most popular activities is a cardio-kickboxing class. Held… Read More
Public Health outreach approach hailed as statewide model
The County’s Department of Public Health Access and Outreach team has earned designation as a Washington Connections Community Partnership Champion! Washington Connection advances health and reduces inequities by helping people access medical, food, and other types of assistance, and Public Health’s team was recognized as a leader by the state’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). “This recognition is extremely gratifying because our goal is to improve the lives of King County residents, and Washington Connection is one of the tools to help us do this,” said Daphne Pie, Access and… Read More
Featured Job: Environmental Scientist III
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/24/17 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $38.71 – $49.07 Hourly Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Water and Land Resources Division Description: This position will be part of a team of river engineers, scientists, planners, and other program staff in the River and Floodplain Management Section (RFMS) in the Water and Land Resources Division. In collaboration with other professionals, the position will participate in design, permitting, monitoring, construction management, and technical analyses to support the implementation of projects and… Read More
Spike in King County flu cases
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Influenza is hitting hard in King County. We caught up with Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, to get his take on the flu season so far. What kind of levels of flu are you seeing in King County right now? Over the past two weeks we’ve seen flu activity take off with marked increases in positive laboratory tests for flu and people seeking medical care. The number of people seen at hospital emergency departments with flu-like illnesses to-date is more… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Medic One Twitter
King County Medic One (KCM1) is a publicly-funded Emergency Medical Service that provides world class Advanced Life Support (Paramedics) in King County, WA. Follow the King County Medic One on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Use it or lose it: Last chance to use your excess vacation hours!
Reminder: If you have accrued vacation in excess of 480 hours, you must use it by Jan. 13, 2017, unless contract provisions provide otherwise. King County allows employees who work 40 hours/week to accrue up to 60 days of vacation (prorated to reflect schedules less than 40 hours/week). Any time over 480 hours after Jan. 13, 2017 will be forfeited. Work with your supervisor to schedule some time off and reduce your balance so that you won’t have to forfeit time
Reminder: CPR classes available this winter
King County employees are welcome to sign up for available CPR classes hosted in the Chinook building January- April. Class dates are as follows: Basic Heartsaver CPR/AED Training (Open to all King County employees), register with andrew.burns@kingcounty.gov: Monday, January 9, 2017- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chinook Bldg., Room 126 Wednesday, February 22, 2017- 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Chinook Bldg., Room 126 Thursday, March 23, 2017- 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 pm, Chinook Bldg., Room 126 Monday, April 12, 2017- 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 pm, Chinook Bldg., Room 126 Refresher Heartsaver CPR/AED Training (Open to all King county employees) register with andrew.burns@kingcounty.gov: Monday, January… Read More
Featured Job: Noxious Weed Control Specialist II
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/6/17 11:59 PM Salary: $25.22 – $31.97 Hourly Job Type: Seasonal, benefit-eligible, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Location: King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington 98104 Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Water and Land Resources Division Description: The King County Noxious Weed Control Program works to prevent and reduce the economic, environmental and social impacts of noxious weeds in King County. The program’s focus is to achieve voluntary control of noxious weeds through education and technical assistance to landowners. Where this fails, regulatory compliance procedures may… Read More
County launches Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative with grants to 27 local agencies; Executive also announces $41M for affordable housing and homeless services
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter The first strategy funded by Best Starts for Kids, the Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative (YFHPI), was formally launched at a news event on Dec. 15 at Mother Africa in Kent, one of the 27 agencies selected through a competitive process to administer $4 million in funds in the community. The new initiative is designed to help families on the verge of being homeless. The individualized approach is based on a highly successful pilot project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Agencies… Read More
2016 Employee Giving Drive sets new record!
The Employee Giving Program’s Annual Giving Drive was a great success! King County employees donated $1,906,726.09, exceeding the goal of $1.82 million and besting the 2015 drive by nearly $150,000! Additionally, we welcomed more than 625 New Connections. This is the largest increase in dollars in more than 15 years. The Executive’s office led by example, with a 61% team participation rate. King County Council followed with 39% of Council employees contributing. More than 800 nonprofits received a pledge including favorites such as Northwest Harvest, the SHERRIF Fund, and Regional Animal Services…. Read More
Public service in action
When you think of government or public service, do you think of a white-domed building in Washington, DC, or Olympia? Or maybe your local government office, regional park, or nearest health clinic? The words “public service in action” make me think of blue crystals on a sidewalk. Here’s why. On a recent morning, after navigating the icy, snow-dusted streets in my neighborhood to get to work, I arrived to find sidewalks near the Chinook building in downtown Seattle covered in sparkly, blue, deicer crystals, making it safe for the hundreds of employees… Read More
Tech Tip: Beware phishing and spam emails
KCIT is seeing an increase in phishing and spam emails being delivered to King County employees. This is not an uncommon occurrence this time of year. “Bad guys” like to use the holiday period to target organizations like ours. KCIT would like to remind you that phishing is an attempt to obtain information from you which gives outsiders access to King County systems. Remember, if you receive an email asking you to provide any information, especially your login name and password, this could be phishing and you should be suspicious. In addition,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: KC News Twitter
Learn about the King County services you can use, and tell us how we can serve you better. Follow KC News on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
New employee hourly parking rates for Goat Hill garage, effective January 3, 2017
Goat Hill garage hourly rates will change beginning in 2017. The chart below lists the rates that will be effective on January 3, 2017. For more information about the Goat Hill garage, please visit the Facilities Management Division’s intranet page. Be advised that the rates listed on the Goat Hill garage webpage have the current hourly rates. The rates beginning in 2017 will be posted on Friday, December 30, 2016. Click the chart to expand the image.
Social Media Spotlight: King County Parks Plog
King County Parks Plog, showcases some of the 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, 215 miles of backcountry trails, and 28,000 acres of open space that Parks Division manages, one of the largest regional parks and trails systems in the country. Follow the King County Parks Plog on WordPress today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Happy New Year: A time you may embrace
We wish all our employees a safe and joyous Happy New Year, full of exciting moments and wonderful opportunities! As The Byrds said, there is a time for everything, so enjoy this new season and the chance to start a new.
Featured Job: Communications Specialist III – Best Starts for Kids
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/02/17 11:59 PM Salary: $33.58 – $42.56 Hourly Job Type: Career Service Location: Chinook Building, Downtown Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Administrative Services Description: In support of the Best Starts for Kids initiative, two Communications Specialist III positions are being recruited for the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and Public Health – Seattle & King County Communications Teams, with one position serving in each department. S/he will carry out a wide range of external and internal communications functions that support department-wide and program area goals and activities, with particular attention… Read More
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