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Sheriff’s Office team effort shuts down fentanyl trafficking organization
Over the past several months, the King County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team (SET) has been conducting a long-term conspiracy investigation involving a fentanyl trafficking organization. This case is a great example of seamless collaboration to keep our communities safe. The work originated in Burien and it spanned throughout the King County region. On March 2, 2022, the investigation took action when the Precinct 4 SET conducted an operation involving a series of warrants. They received assistance from several other teams in the region inlcuding the SeaTac SET, Shoreline SET,… Read More
Disability awareness resources, recorded trainings from 2021, and planning ahead for 2022
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated every October by King County to honor the many contributions made by people with disabilities, and how these individuals strengthen our workforce, our communities, and our country. This past year, the Disability Awareness Committee organized a wide series of articles and events to highlight these contributions, including: Universal Design for Meetings, Events and Trainings: This event was hosted by the King County Department of Human Resources and featured Blayne Amson, City of Bellevue Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI Program Administrator. Amson discussed his… Read More
County leaders wants to hear from you through the 2022 Employee Survey
King County leaders want to hear from you about what is going well and where we need to improve. The 2022 Employee Engagement Survey is your opportunity to speak up, be heard, and make a difference. The survey is available in six languages this year: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Amharic, and Somali. King County Executive Dow Constantine, King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci, Assessor John Wilson, Elections Director Julie Wise, and Interim King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall shared why participating in the Employee Engagement Survey is so important in the short video below…. Read More
Changes to mask requirements coming March 12
King County’s current mask requirements for Executive branch employees remain in place through March 11, but changes are coming March 12 that employees need to know about. Through March 11: Employees must wear a mask in indoor settings and enclosed spaces that are accessible to the public. This applies to all King County buildings, facilities, and structures that the public can enter, including public lobby and meeting spaces, public indoor recreation spaces, public service counters, and similar spaces open to the public. Masks are not required in areas that are not accessible to the public or… Read More
Supporting the people affected by the war in Ukraine
Dear fellow King County employee, We are all shocked and outraged by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Each day we’re seeing the devastating impacts of this decision: the senseless loss of life, bombardment of civilians, destruction of communities, families torn apart and forced to flee the violence, and the uprooting of more than a million people from their homes and homeland. We’re also seeing the bravery of the Ukrainian people, standing up to this dictator, fighting for their country, and fighting for the future of democracy in Europe and around the… Read More
Clean Water Plan building partnerships with community-based organizations
The Clean Water Plan has partnered with eight community-based organizations (CBOs) to understand the needs and interests of historically underrepresented communities in planning for our region’s clean water future. Why partner with CBOs? King County Wastewater Treatment Division recognizes that community-based organizations are trusted advocates and are experts on the best ways to engage historically underrepresented populations. The Clean Water Plan will guide King County’s investments in our regional wastewater system for the next 40 years, so hearing from diverse communities is important. Click here to read more about this essential program.
Vets 4 HIRE fellowship program creates savings and opportunities
The Vets 4 HIRE Program provides hiring managers a supplement to their budget by placing a military veteran in a temporary fellowship assignment using funds from the Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy. It also gives veterans an opportunity to provide their skills and unique experience while filling a need within King County. As this video illustrates, it often leads to a full-time hire of a well-qualified individual who knows the meaning of duty and commitment. For more information, managers can reach out to their human resources representative or contact Vets 4 HIRE Program Manager Susan Navetski.
Dr. Ben Danielson answers parents’ questions about vaccines for kids
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Are you still hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine for your child? Maybe you have some questions or concerns that still haven’t been answered. Beloved local pediatrician Dr. Ben Danielson is here to help! In these videos, he answers some common questions from parents about the vaccines for kids, including: Read more. Is the vaccine safe for kids? Are there long-term effects?
Data dashboard shows how vaccinated and boosted people have weathered the omicron surge
Crossposted from Public Health Insider King County residents who have gotten a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccines are far less likely to get seriously ill than people who aren’t fully vaccinated, according to a newly updated data tool from Public Health – Seattle & King County. Public Health has been tracking how well the vaccines are protecting King County residents against the worst outcomes of COVID-19 – hospitalizations and deaths. The data reported on the Outcomes by Vaccination Status dashboard has shown consistently that the vaccines are working. Now, the dashboard has incorporated… Read More
King County marks two years of COVID outbreak, looks ahead to next phase of pandemic response
March 1 marked the two-year anniversary of King County Executive Dow Constantine’s emergency declaration in response to the COVID outbreak in King County, the first community in the nation to face an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, shortly after the nation’s first case was discovered in Snohomish County. Relying on trusted health leaders to chart the course forward and keep the community safe, King County has gone from the epicenter of the outbreak, to now one of the nation’s highest vaccinated communities with the some of the lowest cases and death rates two years later. Read… Read More
Employee Appreciation Day is March 4
King County values the many contributions of each and every single one of our employees. Thank you for your hard work providing services for King County residents, and your dedication during these challenging times. We appreciate your efforts to continue growing, building, and leading the way in making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
2022 Engagement Survey starts March 7, and email to participate
Between Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 9, most employees will receive an email in their King County inbox from KC Employee Survey (kcemployeesurvey@us.confirmit.com) with the subject line “Welcome to the King County 2022 Employee Survey” inviting them to have their say in this year’s Employee Engagement Survey. Here is what the email will look like: The 2022 Employee Engagement Survey will take place from March 7-25, and it is a great opportunity to let County leaders what is going well and where we need to improve. Remember that changes happen from your suggestions. … Read More
Celebrating 2022 Women’s History Month
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month of March Women’s History Month in King County, and encouraged all residents to participate in events to commemorate and honor women and their contributions to our community and nation. “The 2022 Women’s History Month theme is ‘Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” – a tribute both to the work of women as caregivers and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to the role that women have played in providing healing and hope throughout history,” Executive Constantine said in the Proclamation. “Despite the innumerable contributions… Read More
Updates to mask requirements and other COVID-19 restrictions
Starting today, March 1, restrictions on in-person work and In-person meetings will be removed for King County employees, and updated mask requirements and other guidance come into effect: Employees must wear a mask in indoor settings and enclosed spaces that are accessible to the public. This applies to all King County buildings, facilities, and structures that the public can enter, including public lobby and meeting spaces, public indoor recreation spaces, public service counters, and similar spaces open to the public. Masks are not required in areas that are not accessible to the… Read More
2022 Engagement Survey starts March 7
King County’s Employee Engagement Survey is back in 2022. Every year, the County’s Employee Engagement team recommends improvements to the data and survey process. Many of these improvement ideas come directly from employees. Their feedback helps us improve the employee experience and data quality, and to provide better analysis. Here’s what you can expect in 2022: All employees will take the survey electronically, saving 80 reams of paper – or roughly five trees each year. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Amharic and Somali. The most important elements… Read More
Three required trainings must be completed this quarter
King County Executive branch employees are required to complete three mandatory trainings by the start of April 2022: Harassment Prevention for Employees: complete by March 30, 2022 King County Immigrant and Refugee Ordinance: complete by April 1, 2022 Cybersecurity: complete by March 31, 2022. For employees assigned the courses as part of New Employee Orientation, due dates are 90 days after your hire date rather than the dates listed above. To find both the Harassment Prevention for Employees and Immigrant and Refugee Ordinance trainings, go to your KC eLearning NEOGOV Learn dashboard…. Read More
Meet new county employee and Health Hero, Amber Heyward
For Black History Month, Balanced You is excited to recognize our many talented Black employees in different bodies of work around the county. Welcome new county employee, Amber Heyward. With a background in HR, Learning and Development and Organizational Development, she started at King County four months ago as an Organizational Development practitioner. In this video she talks about her team’s goal to build equitable and enjoyable workplaces and why she was drawn to government work and King County specifically. Watch this video to learn more.
Metro celebrates Black History Month with special event featuring Dr. Terrence James Roberts
Metro’s Office of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is honored to continue the celebration of Transit Equity Day and Black History Month with a special Lunch and Learn event featuring Congressional Gold Medal recipient, scholar, and Civil Rights figure, Dr. Terrence James Roberts. Dr. Roberts is one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of nine black students who enrolled at formerly all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in September 1957. The nine students’ attendance put to test the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education United States Supreme Court ruling that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional…. Read More
Black History Month Stories of Hope: Abdirahman Hashi
The King County MLK Day Committee is sharing Stories of Hope first presented during the 2022 Martin Luther King Day celebration in honor of Black History Month. Watch this video to meet Abdirahman Hashi, Project/Program Manager for Public Health – Seattle & King County, and hear in his own words a story of hope.
New programs offered to get you on the path to feeling better
King County is offering several new Health Support Programs through Regence BlueShield to employees and family members covered by KingCare and KingCare Select medical plans. These programs provide extra support when you need it. For example, you may need help understanding a new diagnosis, managing a chronic condition, or handling an illness. Click here for more information.
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