Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
King County will open its new Customer Service Center to the public on Thursday, April 20 at 8:30 a.m.
The center, located on the second floor of King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St. in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, is designed to be a “one stop shop” for many of the most-requested services offered by King County, including many offered by DES agencies. Read more.
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West Seattle Water Taxi service suspended April 15-16 for maintenance
As the King County Water Taxi team prepares for the start of its summer sailing season on April 17, service for the West Seattle Water Taxi will be suspended for the weekend of April 15-16 to conduct training and maintenance. Read more.
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KCIA hosts first Airport Managers of Puget Sound meeting
Cross-posted from Plane Talk
King County International Airport hosted the first quarterly meeting of a new group, Airport Managers of the Puget Sound (AMPS), last month. Representatives from 11 airports around the region attended.
"It's to discuss local issues, concerns and updates," said Dave Decoteau, deputy director at KCIA, who helped launch the group along with Tim Mensonides of Auburn Municipal Airport and Joshua Marcy of Paine Field. "This month we had a discussion on the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the World Cup upcoming in 2026, the transition to unleaded fuel, and hangar wait lists."
Decoteau explained that the group chose the name, in part, because the acronym, AMPS, is apt given aviation's move toward electrification. The group is based on a similar one, the Bay Area Airport Managers, that Decoteau participated in when he worked in the San Francisco Bay area.
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Metro Operators of the Month for January and February 2023
When they’re in the driver’s seat, they are the kind, courteous, and helpful smile that greets you.
Outside of work, they’re volunteering in the community, cycling and hiking the trails, and sprinting on the soccer pitch and the basketball court.
They represent over a century of experience behind the wheel. The operators who drive your bus are as unique as you, and all of them love driving and giving back to their community. Read more.
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MLK Committee volunteers needed
The employee-led MLK Committee is seeking volunteers. The committee shares responsibility for organizing the annual MLK Celebration and designing the MLK Calendar for 2024.
There are many opportunities available for those who would like to participate. This includes serving as a Larry Gossett Award ambassador, helping decide speakers and performers, artwork selection for the calendar, and much more.
If you are interested, submit your information here by April 24. For questions, reach out to Jasmine Harbor in the Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice.
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Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
If you work in person at a county site managed by the Facilities Management Division (FMD), even on a part time or hybrid schedule, you now have access to self-paced, online evacuation training.
This is a shift from when each floor had “floor wardens” who were trained and assigned to help in emergencies. The change comes as a result of the county’s hybrid work environment.
This expanded training ensures that the first capable person to access the floor warden kit during an emergency is able to act as the floor warden for that event. For more information, click here.
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Retirement resources for Financial Literacy Month
As part of the King County’s commitment to employee wellness, Balanced You is observing Financial Literacy Month. Financial wellness is a key component to overall wellness.
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but there are classes available that offer the information you need. Read more.
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April Wellness and Self-Care Challenge
Join Balanced You and fellow King County employees for a Wellness and Self-Care Challenge during the month of April.
Today's Challenge: Make an appointment with your Primary Care Provider
Research shows that having a primary care provider (PCP) can increase your health outcomes and even save you money. King County offers great medical benefits to employees. If you are in need of a PCP, our benefits team can help. Find out more here.
We will give attention to our wellness by incorporating three self-care habits a week. Follow along in Employee News and Wellness Wednesday each week for the challenge of the day or download the wellness challenge journal to track your progress and take notes.
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KC employees can help residents preserve their Apple Health insurance
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider
Thousands of King County residents who have health insurance through Apple Health risk losing coverage in coming months. Public Health—Seattle & King County and its partners in the community are leading an effort to help them take action in time.
Beginning this spring, many clients will need to verify that they’re still eligible for Apple Health. The good news: There are options for people to keep health insurance coverage – if they act in time.
Learn more and download the flyer here.
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Security Tips: Post-its are not for passwords
Do you keep a login and passwords written down on a a sticky note or piece of paper near your desk? If so, you should get rid of it using a paper shredder to dispose of the information. Do not simply place it in the trash.
While it may be tough to remember a login and password for all of the sites and portals you belong to, writing the passwords down on a piece of paper, or keeping them in an unsecured document on your computer, is a bad habit to have. This can put you and King County at risk.
Try to use passwords that are easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess. If you have any questions, please reach out to kcitcsat@kingcounty.gov.
Training Spotlight:
Brain-based Planning – Online – Are you overwhelmed by your To Do list(s)? Find out what your brain needs to: keep all your tasks in perspective, prioritize, and have a clear path to get them finished.
This class includes information about multitasking, a mindfulness practice to reduce physical stress, and techniques to work with interruptions and distractions. We will also practice effective weekly planning.
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Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees apply. Register here.
Facilitating Effective Meetings – Online – This two-day training covers the skills used by a facilitator to design and run an effective meeting. How to be a better participant is also discussed. Topics include specific facilitation skills, group decision making skills, and how to deal with disruptive behaviors. This class does not cover use of Zoom or other electronic meeting platforms, but lightly touches on certain aspects of video calls. In this class you will learn how to navigate difficult behaviors and keep meetings on track.
- Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Register here.
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.
ESJ Fundamentals Webinar – Online – Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Fundamentals is the first in a series of trainings designed to support King County employees in learning about equity and social justice and in particular racial justice at King County. Using videos, small group conversations and sharing of information and resources, participants will be able to: Explain the concepts of equity and inequity; Examine King County disparities related to race and racism; Summarize King County’s commitment to equity and social justices, especially around race; Identify ways you can advance equity in your everyday interactions.
Content Creation with Canva for Beginners – Online – Learn the ins and outs of this graphic design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites, and other visual content such as video, presentations and even book publishing. Learn how to effectively utilize this platform for both personal and professional content needs. Students need a Canva account.
Please visit the King County Eventbrite website, Learning and Development website, and 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.
Pet of the Week: Lowa
Hello, I'm Lowa, a one-and-a-half year old male, Siberian Husky. I'm an independent character who likes to do his own thing. I get along with other dogs when I've had a slow introduction.
You can find out more about me and my friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has moved back to walk-in services. Find out more information about our adoption process on our website. If you have more questions, contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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Featured Job: Human Resources Manager III
Salary: $128,523.20 - $162,926.40 annually
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department: DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Job Number: 2023JER17922
Division: Human Resources Service Delivery
Closes: April 26 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time
This role provides leadership in developing highly skilled workforce. They allocate staff and resources, coach and mentor direct reports. The manager implements systems for recruitment and oversees employee relations issues.
Learn more about this position and view all available positions.
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