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VIDEO: Interim DNRP Director Mo McBroom shares her path to public service
KCSO in the spotlight: Air support
Welcoming new neighbors: King County invests in vital support for immigrant and refugee communities
King County, Plymouth Housing, and City of Kirkland celebrate opening of new permanent supportive housing community, Sheila Stanton Place
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Tight-knit team works to protect community, one petri dish at a time
The staff in the King County Public Health Lab, tucked into the basement of Harborview’s West Clinic wing, literally hold people’s lives in their hands. In fact, at times they even hold entire cultures. Working with the public and performing tests every day, the lab runs tests on tuberculosis to the flu virus and everything in between. Staff also coordinate with other public health clinics and offices, STD and TB clinics, law enforcement and even the Washington State Public Health Lab to ensure community health. “We’re keeping the community safe, making sure… Read More
Featured Job: Labor Equity Program Manager
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 02/06/17 11:59 PM Salary: $80,412.80 – $101,920.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Finance & Business Operations Division Description: We are seeking a high energy candidate to help execute King County’s new Priority Hiring Program, which is a labor equity program that prioritizes the hiring of underrepresented construction workers on King County Public Works projects. Underrepresented workers include residents living in economically distressed ZIP codes based on income, education and employment data. This brand new position will provide program… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Public Health – Seattle & King County Instagram
Your local source for timely and useful health information you can trust — from Public Health – Seattle & King County. Website: www.kingcounty.gov/health. Follow the KC Pub Health on Instagram today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Skype for Business Desktop Sharing
KCIT released a survey about Skype for Business and nearly 1,000 of you responded. Thank you! We learned that many of you really want to use the Skype for Business Desktop Sharing, but had some trouble figuring it out. You also said you like handouts with step-by-step directions. So, here you go. Step-by-step directions on how to share your desktop with Skype for Business. As always, let us know if you have questions.
Have a question about the Kids Health Survey currently in the community? We’ve got the answers.
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog We’d like to thank the 4,000+ parents and caregivers who have completed the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Health Survey! The BSK Health Survey is still open, and we’ve extended the deadline to late January to make sure all voices are heard. We asked Sheila Capestany, King County Strategic Advisor for Children and Youth and lead of Best Starts for Kids, to answer some of the common questions we are hearing from families. Read more at Best Starts for Kids Blog
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park
Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park with LUZIA, a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich and vibrant culture of Mexico. Like in a waking dream, LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul. King County employees can get 15 percent off on price level 1 and 2 seats during the first three weeks of the show, through this link. Premium seats are also available, but offered at regular price. No code needed with link. Opens March 30, under the Big Top, at King County’s… Read More
Interested in speaking with alumni of diverse universities
Are you a graduate of a HBCU, or a Native American or Tribal College or University? Are you a Morehouse Man or a Spelman Woman? Did you graduate from Diné College or Northwest Indian College? The county’s Workforce Equity Manager would love to talk to you about recruiting at your alma mater. For more information, please contact Paula Harris-White at paula.harris-white@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-2444.
Who is the EGP Committee? Find out!
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving If you are interested in joining the EGP Committee, know that coffee is on us! What? You read that right. A cup of coffee on us. The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) is currently recruiting for 5 open slots on the EGP Committee. The Committee is made up of King County Employees from across the County and provides the strategic vision of the program and are key participants in its success. Additionally, the Employee Giving Program provides leadership and development opportunities that may not otherwise… Read More
2017 MLK celebration draws crowd and highlights work being done to achieve fairness and opportunity for all
On Thursday, January 12, King County’s 30th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration was held at the 5th Avenue Theatre in downtown Seattle. The celebration recognizes the impact that Dr. King had on our community and our nation, and reminds us to keep striving toward his dream of equity and justice. The event featured keynote speaker Alexs Pate of the Innocent Classrooms program, which strives to help teachers connect more effectively with students of color, and the Seattle Women’s Steel Pan Project as guest performers. For more information about the annual celebration of King County’s namesake, visit the King County website…. Read More
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