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Updated guidance for mandatory telecommuting (updated Oct. 29, 2020)

Emergency childcare for first responders & essential workers 

Help needed to support COVID-19 efforts

Cleaning and disinfecting facilities during COVID-19 

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Posted on December 16, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Countywide web refresh will help users quickly, easily access information and King County services

Big changes are coming to King County’s web experience. The King County Website Refresh project aims to modernize the existing King County website experience to create a better user experience, align with the County’s mission and provide easy access to content.   KingCounty.gov is the primary source of information for community members, employees, agencies and the general public. However, the current site doesn’t fully reflect King County’s mission to provide quality local and regional services to the community, largely because some information is difficult to find and understand.  A major goal of the new site is to provide residents with a fast, convenient and equitable user-centered experience. Information will be easier to find,… Read More

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Training Spotlight: Mentorship Lunch and Learn

Online – Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence. This Lunch and Learn is free and the next session is on Thursday, Dec. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. Register Here  Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or… Read More

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Summit at Snoqualmie discount program on pause

The Summit at Snoqualmie has hit pause on their discount program, due to COVID-19 and Washington State guidelines. For season passes, sales will be significantly limited, and discounts for partners, such as King County, will not be offered. For daily lift tickets, sales will begin in the coming weeks, and partner discounts will not be available until early to mid-January. Discounts will only be available on lift ticket reservations made after this launch date. The Summit at Snoqualmie advises guests wishing to reserve specific dates to make reservations as soon as public… Read More

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Making Life Easier webinars for the holiday season

King County employees can choose from these upcoming live and on-demand webinars. Register early for the live session as space is limited; otherwise, the recording will be available on-demand 48 hours after the live session.   Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season, Wednesday, Dec. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here.   Moving Forward From Here: Navigating Uncertain Times, now available on-demand. Register here.   Supporting Yourself This Season: The Winter Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder, now available on-demand. Register here.   To learn more about these webinars, login to kcmakinglifeeasier.com with your username: King County, click on the Current… Read More

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Stress less this holiday season

The holiday season will look different for many people this year. Many of us will still find ways to cultivate joy and cherish time with loved ones, whether virtually or safely in-person. Many of us will also undergo sadness and fatigue from experiencing holidays during a pandemic. Balanced You and King County’s Making Life Easier program offer the following recommendations so you can enjoy the season to the fullest.   Read this Balanced You blogpost for more information. 

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Video: COVID-19 vaccine planning update from Dr. Jeff Duchin (Dec. 11, 2020)

Crossposted from Public Health Insider  With COVID-19 cases surging in King County, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin shared the most recent data and responded to questions from the media and the community about vaccine planning and how we can all help stop slow the spread during the holiday season.  For more on COVID-19 data trends, visit our data dashboards: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx  For more on COVID-19 vaccine planning in King County: www.kingcounty.gov/covid/vaccine 

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Your vision benefits don’t expire at year-end

If you’re panicking because your regular vision provider has been closed or is booked solid during the long COVID-19 pandemic, fear not; your vision benefits, through Vision Service Plan (VSP), make it easy for you to get the eye care you need. And best of all… vision benefits are calculated on a rolling 12-24 month period, as follows, meaning you don’t need to rush out before year-end.   *Allowance for Regular and Transit ATU 587 employee benefit group is $200, allowance for all other benefit groups is $130. You may use any eye… Read More

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

With new COVID-19 cases reaching all-time highs, please consider donating to the Emergency Leave Program

The Emergency Leave Donation Program was developed to aid employees who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and have exhausted their paid leave. Access to donated leave has helped them focus on recovering their health or caring for loved ones. So far this year, nearly 300 employees have generously donated personal leave to support their colleagues.  The program is asking employees to again consider donating personal leave to the program, as the paid leave available is running low. Donating leave is an especially good option for employees who may find themselves in a “use-it-or-lose-it” position with an excess vacation balance… Read More

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lindsay Pryor

Get help correcting your at-home ergonomics

With many King County employees working remotely through the pandemic, and potentially beyond, you may find yourself missing your perfectly adjusted ergonomic workstation in the office. King County has certified ergonomists in the Department of Human Resources (DHR) that can provide assessments for your at-home workstation. They can’t come to your home, but a virtual assessment can help pinpoint issues and save you pain down the road. “It’s not too late; even if it’s been several months since you started working from home, you should assess any new workstation,” Rob Stafford, Safety… Read More

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Planning for COVID-19 vaccine access at King County

Message from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer, & Brenda Bauer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer Dear employee, The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Washington state this week. This is an exciting development in the pandemic response, and the county, particularly Public Health staff, are working hard on plans, preparations, and communications to ensure equitable access to the vaccine in King County. Who will receive the early doses? Initial doses of the vaccine have strict “ultracold” storage requirements with special freezers that are typically found only in certain hospitals…. Read More

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Hope and Joy Campaign: December 16 Coffee Connection 

As part of the Hope and Joy Campaign, the Balanced You team is hosting a series of virtual zoom sessions, called “Coffee Connections”, to provide spaces for employees to connect over fun topics and events. The second Coffee Connection’s theme is “Quarantine Holiday Celebrations”  Join us then to share the unique way you and your family will celebrate the holidays this year. It will be held on December 16, from 10-10:30 a.m. Click here to Register.  You can check out other upcoming Coffee Connections on the Balanced You Blog here.

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques, December 17 

This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives include:  How to prepare for a virtual job interview  The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked  The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses  General tips and strategies  This workshop will take place Thursday, Dec. 17 from 1–3 p.m. Register here.   For additional online workshops offered by King County Career Support Services (CSS), visit their Eventbrite page. For more information about CSS visit www.kingcounty.gov/CSS. 

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Road to Retirement session offered December 15 

Are you planning to retire in the next six months? If so, join your Retirement Team for this informative 90-minute online class on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 1–2:30 p.m.  We’ll discuss procedures and forms, medical coverage options, and pension plans—so you’ll be on a smooth road toward a happy retirement.   Please register for Road to Retirement at Eventbrite. Sessions for 2021 are also listed, so chose a class that works best for your schedule. After you register, you will receive an email with a Zoom link for the class you selected.   To learn more before the class,… Read More

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy, online webinar 

The webinar on “Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy,” hosted by the Council of State Governments (CSG) and the State Exchange on Employment and Disability, is available for viewing. The webinar, which was held as part of the CSG 2020 National Conference, features discussions on how states can include individuals with disabilities in broader policymaking, including a disability perspective in commissions on transportation, the future of work, and other state initiatives. It was the final episode in an ADA30 series produced by CSG that explored the origin and legacy of the… Read More

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities webinar series, December 16, January and February 2021 

The Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation presents the COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities webinar series. The following dates and topics are available for employees to register for:  Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. to noon. Register here for “A Closer Look: Mental Health and Resilience within the Disability Community During COVID-19” – explore the mental health and resilience of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and ways service providers can access relevant resources  Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon. Register here for “Making Social Media Accessible for… Read More

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Employees may not relocate out of Washington while working remotely 

Many King County employees are telecommuting through July 5, 2021, as we continue our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Telecommuting employees may not relocate out of Washington state. Employees may work at a location outside of the home, provided the location is within a reasonable distance to the employee’s primary county worksite. Our policy continues to be that employees need to obtain prior approval if they want to temporarily work outside of their normal work/home area. Unless travel has been preapproved, employees are expected to remain close enough to physically report to work, if necessary. … Read More

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback, December 15 and January 12 

This 60-minute, virtual, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is ideal for participants who have attended the Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques workshop and/or have reviewed the STAR-LA method found on the Career Support Services website.   This workshop will take place Thursday Dec. 15 from noon to 1 p.m., and Jan. 12 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Register here.   For additional online workshops offered by King County Career Support Services (CSS), visit their Eventbrite page. For more information about CSS visit www.kingcounty.gov/CSS. 

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Creating Effective Application Materials online workshop, December 14 and January 13 

This one-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out.  Learning objectives include:   Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective   Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications   How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position   Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments   This workshop will take place Monday, Dec. 14 and Jan. 13 from 1-3 p.m. Register here.   For additional online workshops… Read More

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Testing and traveling during the holiday season 

Crossposted from Public Health Insider  The holiday season has arrived as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our communities. Two major ways to help protect our communities is by limiting our travel and testing for the coronavirus.  We’re sharing some of the questions we’ve been fielding about testing and traveling to help with your decisions to have a safer holiday season.  Read more. 

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Featured Job: Attorney – Unified Family Court 

Salary: $85,066.00 – $108,103.00 Annually  Location: Kent, WA  Job Type: Regular, Full time, 35 hrs/week  Department: KCSC – Superior Court  Job Number: 2020-12519  Division: Family Court Ops  Closing: 12/21/2020 11:59 PM Pacific  Learn more about this position or view all available positions. 

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