Top 22 accomplishments of 2022
From connecting people with affordable housing to building a new plan to address the behavioral health crisis to providing free transit for young people to putting battery-electric buses on the road, we’ve made big progress this year.
Read all about the Top 22 accomplishments of 2022 from Executive Constantine here.
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Be prepared for high winds and potential power outages
A high wind warning is in effect today, Tuesday, Dec. 27, from approximately 1 p.m. until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, with a risk of power outages in King County.
For helpful emergency preparedness resources and information, read more.
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Annual Cybersecurity Training deadline Dec. 31
Cybersecurity Training is an important safeguard that protects King County systems, and the number of employees who complete training each year impacts our insurance rates.
When your training is assigned, you will receive an email from kc-knowbe4@kingcounty.gov with a direct link to your required training modules. If you can’t find the email, check your Junk folder or login with your work email here.
All employees must complete annual Cybersecurity Training by Dec. 31, 2022 unless your agency has specified a different deadline. Thank you for doing your part to protect King County. Read more.
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The contract between Regence and Optum, the parent company of Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic, is approved effective immediately. If you are enrolled in the Regence KingCare PPO, there will be no disruption to your coverage.
If you have questions, please call Regence BlueShield at 800-376-7926 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. You can also contact the King County Benefits team at 206-684-1556 or email KC Benefits.
Your patience and understanding in this process has been appreciated.
County offices closed Monday, Jan. 2
King County government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year's Day observed holiday, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Click here for Metro Transit bus schedules.
If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor. Have a safe and healthy holiday.
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Safety Tip: Plan before trouble hits
Our top priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities.
This video gives tips on how to be aware about your surroundings and having an action plan in case you run into potentially troubling situations.
Check out the video and watch for additional videos with safety tips this year.
For more information on employee safety programs and resources, see the Future of Work Personal Safety at Work intranet page (employees only) and the Safety at Work page.
Help Metro improve service with this survey
King County Metro is conducting a study and wants your feedback on trip planning tools like maps, schedules, and alerts. See if you qualify for the study by taking a short survey.
If you complete this survey, you can enter for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards. If you are selected to participate in the study, you will receive up to $150.
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More holiday spirit, less holiday stress with WeightWatchers
Reach your goals—and still enjoy every delicious moment—with a truly livable program from our partner, WeightWatchers.
All employees and benefits-covered spouses and domestic partners can join now for as low as $8.48 per month on select plans—that’s 50% off the retail price. Visit WW.com/us/KingCounty to sign up.
Join by Dec. 31 and get a free WW Easy Everyday Cooking cookbook with your membership. Learn more at WW.com/us/KingCounty. Then, get your WW cookbook at WW.com/cookbookoffer.
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Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
Equity Express, a new periodic feature showcasing equity work in Records and Licensing Services (RALS), hosted by D’Alice Craig, RALS Equity and Social Justice Change Team member.
This first segment highlights the Pet Food Bank at Regional Animal Services. Watch the video here.
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Training Spotlight:
Brain-based Time Management – Online – This hands-on, 3.5 hour class will show how to support your brain to be more efficient with time, more effective in planning, and experience less stress and feeling overwhelmed. The fee is $50.
STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback – Online – This one hour 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 for participants who have attended the Career Support Services led Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques online workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website at www.kingcounty.gov/CSS.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website, our Learning and Development website, and our Career Support Services 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.
Code Writer (Project/Program Manager III)
Salary: $96,703.57 - $122,577.31 Annually
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Department: DLS - Local Services
Job Number: 2022VS17626
Division: Permitting
Closes: Jan. 2 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time
This is a unique opportunity to help shape environmental protections in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best available science to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County’s bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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