King County Council and King County Executive proclaim Juneteenth
The King County Council and King County Executive Constantine have formally proclaimed June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth.
“Juneteenth is an important opportunity to honor the principles of the Declaration of Independence and to celebrate the achievements and contributions African Americans have made, and continue to make, in King County and across the nation” the Council and Executive proclamaimed. View the official proclamation here.
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Pride Parade is back, and King County is marching
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 26 to join with colleagues to represent King County in the 2022 Seattle Pride Parade. Participants will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to participate.
Marchers can join the King County contingent on 4th Ave, between Columbia and Cherry, between 1 and 1:30 p.m. To get the full logistics and stay up to date on all things related to the Pride Parade, email leah.holland@kingcounty.gov with the subject line "PRIDE Info."
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Allen Nance prepares to lead Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
Allen Nance is scheduled to take over as the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention director this month. Nance has served as juvenile division director since late 2019.
Nance brings decades of experience in adult, youth, and community corrections settings with a sustained commitment to reform. Read more.
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King County District Court events celebrate Pride month
King County District Court (KCDC) invites all King County employees to attend the final session in the series of informative and inspirational events in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
QLaw presents "Pronoun Inclusion and In-Depth Review of Name Change Procedures":
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Tuesday, June 28 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
There is no sign-up for this Pride event. County employees can simply join via Zoom.
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Understanding Organizational Change Management
Change is exciting. It is an opportunity to improve how we work, make new connections, and solve problems. However, organizational change can be surprisingly difficult to implement and can negative impact employee morale. Research has shown only 30% of change projects are very or moderately successful. Fortunately, organizational change management helps ensure projects achieve their intended results and positively impacts employee engagement.
If you are experiencing organizational change or are leading work that is changing how we work, watch this 19-minute video, Introduction to Best-run Government: Organizational Change Management. In it, you will learn how people experience change, what intentional organizational change management is, why it is important, and what organizational change management looks like for King County.
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Coffee Connections: Pet Meet and Greet
Would you like to introduce your furry friends to colleagues and share some laughs? Join Balanced You virtually for Coffee Connections: Pet Meet and Greet V.
If you have joined us in the past, then you know how fun this is, and if you are joining us for the first time, then you are in for a treat!
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Retirement webinars
Dreams of Retirement: How can you be confident about sustaining the retirement lifestyle you envision? My Secure Advantage provides the tools to help ensure your retirement dreams are realistic.
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.
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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Mindfulness Classes
Introduction to Mindfulness: Receive simple practices to use at work and home in this hands-on workshop.
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Career Support Services
Creating Effective Application Materials: This two-hour online workshop will provide tips and strategies on how to make application materials stand out. Learning objectives include:
- Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions, and how to make each of them more effective
- Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications
- How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position
- Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments and transferable skills.
There are multiple dates available, and the next workshop will be:
Administrative Professionals event: Optimizing LinkedIn to link to your career and goals
Enhance your career with super user and KCIT Digital Engagement Manager, Warren Kagarise. Warren will share peer-to-peer insights on getting started with LinkedIn, managing a proficient profile, developing a brand page that gets views, and so much more.
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Environmental Scientist IV (Senior Environmental Health and Safety Scientist/Industrial Hygienist)
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King County Headlines
Best Starts for Kids: Child Care Health Consultation Evaluation report
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