Executive Constantine proclaims Sept. 5 - 9 as National Payroll Week
King County Executive Dow Constantine is recognizing the dedication and expertise of King County's payroll professionals by proclaiming Sept. 5 through Sept. 9, 2022 as National Payroll Week.
"I encourage all County residents to join me in recognizing hardworking Americans across our nation, and in honoring all payroll professionals for their contributions to our economy and quality of life," Constantine states.
Read the entire proclamation here.
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King County’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan survey
King County is starting a once-a-decade update to its Comprehensive Plan, which guides where people live, work, and play in unincorporated King County. To ensure that King County will be a welcoming community where every person can thrive, the 2024 update will focus on policies related to racial equity, affordable housing, and climate change.
To achieve this goal, King County employees and residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to provide input. Click here to learn more.
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King County employee performs emergency CPR
Last month, Solid Waste Division employee Kevin Dahl was unhooking his trailer before leaving Cedar Hills for his final garbage load of the night. That’s when he noticed something unusual.
After investigating, he found a coworker passed out in the corner of the restroom. So he immediately took action. Read more.
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Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
Representatives from community and ethnic media outlets met with regional public information officers and communication professionals recently to develop better relationships and improve communication to all communities in the King County region.
More than 90 people attended the open house, coordinated by King County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Read more.
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Get a flu shot this fall
The county makes it free for employees and anyone covered by your benefits to get a flu shot at one of our onsite clinics, or at your doctor’s office or local pharmacy. The Balanced You team is again organizing free onsite flu shot clinics for those workers onsite.
Read about free onsite flu shot clinics and schedule your appointment here. Flu shot clinics for next week:
- East Transit Base: Monday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
- King County International Airport – Boeing Field: Monday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Seattle Streetcar: Wednesday, Sept. 14 from noon to 3 p.m.
- South Treatment Plant: Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 8 a.m.
- Maleng Regional Justice Center: Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- North Transit Base: Friday, Sept. 16 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Benefits-covered employees who are telecommuting and their insurance-covered family members may find it more convenient to go to their healthcare provider’s office or a local pharmacy for their free flu shot. Learn more about how to get a flu shot through your provider or local pharmacy.
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Register for September retirement classes
Check out the following educational opportunities to help you prepare for retirement. These online classes will be held on Zoom or Teams and are provided by your King County Retirement Team.
Your PERS Pension: Learn about your Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension. Guest speaker Jim Mendoza from DRS will discuss your options as a King County employee and answer your questions.
Road to Retirement: This 90-minute class is designed for employees who are planning to retire from King County in the next six months. It covers procedures, forms, medical coverage options, and pension plans—so you’ll be on a smooth road toward a happy retirement.
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Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 1 to
2:30 p.m. Register here.
Registration is required. Use the registration links above, then select the date you’d like to attend. Before classes start, you’ll receive a meeting invitation at the email address you register with.
Please note, attendance at retirement classes is strictly voluntary, on your own time, and non-work related.
For additional information, visit the King County Retirement page, refer to the Retirement Guide, or contact Carmen Johnson, retirement navigator.
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Upcoming mindfulness events
Emotional Resiliency: Feeling overwhelmed? Worn down by serving others? Do you need in-the-moment tools to decrease stress?
By cultivating mindfulness and compassion, we’re able to know our emotions more fully, respond to strong emotions more wisely, and cultivate and strengthen positive emotions—all of which builds resilience.
Introduction to Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. Participants will try simple practices to use at work and home in this hands-on workshop.
To see the complete mindfulness summer calendar, click here.
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Training Spotlight:
Communication and Problem Solving Skills. This two-day, online training will address communication and problem-solving skills with the public and with coworkers. The class covers skills for effective listening, speaking, handling conflicts, and managing defensive behavior. The fee is $65 and attendance at both days is required for completion of the class.
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Tuesday, Sept. 13 and Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register here.
New Seattle College classes. Check out the King County Eventbrite page for an array of new classes through the three Seattle College Campuses (North, South, and Central). Classes vary from Accelerated Project Management and Level I Spanish to Secrets of Powerful Writing.
Visit our King County Eventbrite page and scroll through to view all opportunities and to register.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Health Program Assistant II - CDIP
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