777X first flight lands at King County International Airport
In a long-anticipated trip delayed two days by windy weather, Boeing’s new 777X took its first flight on Saturday, Jan. 25 from Paine Field in Everett. It landed about four hours later at King County International Airport (KCIA), after flight testing over Eastern Washington and a flight-to-flight photo session over Mount Rainier. The jet roared down the runway, leaving a trail of spray from the rain as it ended its journey.
At least 40 media representatives – videographers, photographers and reporters – stood in a roped-off area near the control tower to record the end of the historic flight.
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Focus on values: We lead the way
Dear employee,
“We lead the way” is an attitude that we bring to our work, and one of our eight Executive Branch values. Everything that we accomplish is due to your hard work and innovative thinking, and as an organization, we are creating a culture where you feel empowered to push for new and better ways of doing things.
As we focus on our “We lead the way” value this month, please take a moment to watch the “We lead the way” video. Your supervisor will make time to discuss what this value means for your team and how it applies to your work.
Thank you for leading the way in your work and inspiring all of us to do the same.
Sincerely,
Rachel Smith,
Deputy County Executive | Chief of Staff
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View your W-2 form online
Your 2019 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. A paper copy of your W-2 form was mailed last week by ADP to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft.
To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft from work, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms by registering at the ADP website. If you need help with PeopleSoft, call the KCIT Service Center at 206-263-4357.
Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home address by ADP. This form is informational only—it shows whether you were offered health insurance by King County last year.
For questions about the information on your W-2, please see W-2 Form Guide or contact your payroll representative. If you have questions about Form 1095-C, please see About Form 1095-C or contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or KC.Benefits.
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New additions to the January – March 2020 mindfulness calendar
Balanced You’s Jan. to March 2020 Mindfulness Calendar is now open for registration. Classes are filling quickly and new classes have just been added. On Feb. 13, “Meeting Mindfulness,” a six-hour workshop that teaches the origins of mindfulness and allows participants to practice the skill, will be held. On Feb. 18, “Mindful Eating,” a four-hour class that helps participants become wiser and more joyful in their approach to eating, will be offered to employees.
Classes are free for King County employees. Visit the Balanced You blog for more information.
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Employees who open a new My Secure Advantage account will be entered to win $100 gift card
My Secure Advantage (MSA) offers free money coaching and education, including tax advice, to King County employees. Employees who open a new MSA account and take the financial wellness survey before Feb. 14, will be entered by MSA into a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
To hear more on how to save on taxes, join MSA’s webinar “Making Tax Returns Less Taxing” on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. and noon. You can register for the webinar by opening an MSA account.
Visit the Balanced You blog for more information.
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Woodland Park Zoo discounts available
King County employees can now purchase discount zoo tickets online and avoid the ticket line at Woodland Park Zoo. Visit www.zoo.org, click the “Tickets” button on the top of the page, select “Buy” in the General Admission box, and enter promo code metro14 when prompted to receive a 20% discount. Purchased tickets can be printed at home or shown on a mobile device.
See all available employee discounts at www.kingcounty.gov/employeediscounts.
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2020 Employee Survey coming soon
The King County Employee Engagement Survey kicks off March 9 and is a great opportunity to hear from you about what is going well and where we need to improve.
Employees who participated in previous surveys have helped us make King County a better place to work, and a more effective service provider for our residents. This year we’re making some enhancements to make the survey work better for everyone:
- Everyone will take the survey electronically
- Data will be available four weeks sooner
- There will be more time for action planning
- Demographic questions will be more specific
For questions or more information contact KCEmployeeSurvey@kingcounty.gov.
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Featured Job: Social Services Specialist – Certified Peer Support Specialist (Peer Bridger)
Salary: $25.01 – $31.70 Hourly
Location: WA 98188, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department: DCHS – Community & Human Services
Job Number: 2020AC11246
Division: Behavioral Health and Recovery
Closing: 2/9/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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Walking the streets for Count Us In 2020
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined hundreds of volunteers, including many King County employees, for the annual Point in Time Count.
“Many of us know how seeing homelessness makes us feel—but it’s vital that we also see the first-hand experience of homelessness and what our unsheltered neighbors are up against every day,” Executive Constantine said. “Joined by hundreds of volunteers, service providers, and lawmakers, we walked the streets early on the morning of January 24 to collect data about the needs of our unsheltered population.”
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Pet of the Week: Oreo
Hi! My name is Oreo and I am available for adoption. I was brought in by my previous owner on April 26, 2019 because there was too much activity in the home.
I am a very sweet and affectionate boy and I just love hanging out with my favorite people! I particularly enjoy getting head scratches and playing with wand toys. After having some litter box issues in my previous home, I was diagnosed with a urinary tract disease. This is being managed through a prescription diet and reducing stress in the household, and my foster mom reports that I am doing fantastic and I haven’t had any accidents.
Read more and view all available pets at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet.
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