PeopleSoft outage Friday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m.
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available starting on Friday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be back online by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.
During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance.
The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication sent out to all County staff when the system becomes available.
This outage impacts all PeopleSoft users. Your understanding and support is appreciated.
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Emerging Metro leader who lifts community voices is recognized for completing Ruth Woo fellowship
Crossposted from Metro Matters
Metro is proud to announce Alex Madrigal Ramirez’s participation in King County’s 2022-2023 Ruth Woo Emerging Leader Fellowship program.
“Alex has also taken a leadership role in launching Metro’s first Employee Resource Group dedicated to immigrants and refugees, and he is the voice of Metro in onboard announcements about the Free Youth Transit Pass,” said Rachel Wilch, a Metro Government Relations Administrator.
Ramirez called the fellowship an amazing career development opportunity. Read more.
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Connections that bridge: King County Parks' MET interns
Crossposted from King County Parks
For the second summer in a row, the King County Parks’ Mobile Engagement Team (MET) program is hosting a group of college interns who are passionate about working with parks, government, and community outreach. Galit Berezansky, Malefia Gustafsson, Annabelle “Bee” Kisky, and Luc Tworek have conducted safety and accessibility surveys with pedestrians and disc golf players at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park, as well as other sites. At Marymoor Park, the interns have engaged with concert goers to share more information about outdoor recreation opportunities at different parks across King County. They have also supervised a Skyway Park Sport Sampling Camp organized in partnership with King County Play Equity Coalition and professional Seattle sports teams. As part of this program, the interns oversee a group of 100+ local neighborhood kids as they play and try out different sports and activities. Read more.
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Explore King County’s 41 farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 6 – 12
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green
Farmers markets across King County are at their most vibrant as we head into the last push of summer and then fall harvest season. August is prime time for vegetable variety and summer’s finest produce. Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6 to 12, is a great reason to get to a market and support local farmers and growers.
You’re never far from farm-fresh food in King County. Many markets offer SNAP/EBT matching through the SNAP Market Match program, and you can make the most of your visit by shopping early for greater selection. Find out more.
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This year, the King County Solid Waste Division launched Re+, with an ambitious goal to reduce the amount of waste going to our regional landfill by 70% by 2030. The plan outlines actions to reduce waste at every point in the lifecycle of the products and items we use. In addition to reusing more, reducing single-use items, and expanding access and effectiveness of our recycling and composting programs, the County is investigating a new technology, called mixed waste processing, that can capture and divert valuable resources from the stuff that does end up in the garbage bin. Read more.
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King County Disability Equity Network Aug. 11
The King County Disability Equity Network (KCDEN) will host its next business meeting:
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Friday, Aug. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. Live captioning is available. Future KCDEN business meetings will occur on the second Friday of each month at noon.
Representatives from the Department of Human Resources Disability Services and Metro Transit Disability Services will provide an overview of King County’s reasonable accommodation process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please email disabilityequity@kingcounty.gov.
King County Disability Equity Network meetings are open to King County employees. The purpose is to center and support those employees who self-identify as a person with a disability. Employees will not be asked to disclose any information regarding one’s disability.
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Pacific Northwest Admin Awards hosts Launch Event, award nominations extended to Aug. 15
The 2023 Pacific Northwest Admin Awards Launch Event comes to Seattle in preparation for the Awards Gala in September. This complementary informational event provides an opportunity to learn more about this prestigious nation-wide program and how its mission serves to dismantle outdated stereotypes.
- Friday, Aug. 18, 9-11 a.m., Washington Athletic Club. RSVP here.
Additionally, the awards nomination period has been extended to Aug. 15. Admin Awards is a nationally recognized public celebration of administrative excellence reserved for extraordinary Administrative Professionals. Finalists and awardees will be announced during the Admin Awards Gala in September. Click this link to submit a nomination and visit the Admin Awards website for more information.
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Balanced You self-care webinars: Discussion on menopause with Dr. Sarah Oman
Earlier this year, Balanced You held a discussion on Women’s Health and Wellness that was a huge success. One of the more popular topics was on perimenopause and menopause. Balanced You welcomes back Dr. Sarah Oman, OBGYN for Kaiser Permanente’s Capitol Hill Team. Dr. Oman will be joining host Karla Clark, Employee Health and Wellness Specialist for a candid discussion about this topic, and Dr. Oman will also be available to answer your questions live during the webinar.
For questions or more information, contact balancedyou@kingcounty.gov.
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Upcoming mindfulness classes
Mindful Parenting 1: Being Present as a Parent
Parenting through mindfulness isn’t about applying techniques or becoming the “perfect parent.” It’s about encountering our children with awareness and presence, starting with awareness of our own experience. In this workshop, we’ll bring the lens of mindfulness to bear on what some say is the “world’s hardest job.” Learn how to be more present and self-aware with yourself and your kids. Explore what gets in the way of a loving connected presence with our children and how to meet the stress of parenting with increased self-awareness and more kindness.
Mindful Relationships 1: How Do You Relate?
How do we cultivate the feelings of safety, security, and well-being we need to feel connected? Mindfulness can help. We feel it, and neuroscience proves it: human beings need connection to thrive in all relationships–at home, at work, and in the world. By bringing mindfulness to our interactions, we can enrich all our relationships through the cultivation of safety, security, and well-being. Get to the root of harmful relationship patterns such as blame, defensiveness, avoiding conflict, and shutting down in this workshop on bringing mindfulness to how you relate to others.
View the full mindfulness schedule here.
Security Tip: HTTPS the 'S' stands for Secure
If you have ever signed in to a website such as Facebook or Amazon, you will notice that on the login page, the URL will change from 'http' to 'https'. What that little 's' stands for is secure. It means that your web browser and the website have both agreed to communicate securely so that no other individuals will be able to 'listen in' on your conversation.
If you needed to communicate some sensitive information such as a password to someone else, you would not shout out in the open 'HERE IS MY PASSWORD'. Typing sensitive information into a browser when the URL does not have https, is like shouting out that information for others to hear.
Just remember to look for that little important 's' when transmitting any sensitive information through a web browser.
If you have questions, please reach out to kcitcsat@kingcounty.gov.
Pet of the Week: Hippo
Hi, my name is Hippo and I'm available for adoption. I'm a three-year-one-month-old female Pit Bull dog, gray/white (ID #A689761). I was brought in by a good Samaritan on July 3, 2023. At 76 pounds I am considered a large breed dog. I am a tad bit "chonky" and would benefit by losing a little bit of weight. While I am very treat motivated, I don't understand the concept of doing commands for them yet. Because of my energy level, I would do best in a home with older children. I may do best as the only dog in my new home, or may need a very slow introduction to other dogs. I have a RED personality, which means I am very spirited and fun-loving. I am looking for a dog-savvy family who has experience with training. Although I am an adult dog, I was not taught any basic manners before arriving at RASKC.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. If you have more questions, you can contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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Featured Job: Fiscal Specialist II
Salary: $25.19 - $32.07 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2023JA19626
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 7/28/2023
Closing Date: 8/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F1A: L117-Admin
King County Road Services Division is seeking a Fiscal Specialist II to support the Engineering Section. This fiscal support and administrative role will work closely with payroll staff, section and unit managers, and engineering staff and perform various coordinating tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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