Test of KCInform employee alert and warning system on Oct. 19
King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 19 between 9 and 10 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness.
KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Make sure you can be reached in an emergency. Read more.
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Celebrating 35 Years with Jamie Schmeichel, Parks Specialist
By Quinn Pense, Parks District Maintenance Coordinator
Please join us in celebrating Jamie Schmeichel, an extraordinary individual who has dedicated an impressive 35 years of their life to serving our community.
Jamie is an integral member of the nursery team and restoration program, working diligently to ensure the flourishing beauty of our parks.
His current tasks include weeding, filling pots with soil, transplanting plants, measuring fertilizer, planting seeds, and helping to tidy up around the Nursery. He does all of this with a smile and comes to work happy to be part of the team every single day.
Congratulations, Jamie, on reaching this remarkable milestone of 35 years of dedicated service. We are immensely grateful for your service and your company. You are an absolute joy to work with, and we are all happy that you are part of our Parks family!
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Celebrating Metro’s Hispanic/Latinx employees
Crossposted from Metro Matters
Over the past month, we have been engaging with our Metro colleagues from the Latinx Affinity Group to learn about their unique experiences related to heritage, community, and personal identity, as part of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. This heritage month is uniquely recognized in the middle of September through the middle of October (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), as it coincides with national independence celebrations in several Latin American countries. Read more.
Crossposted from Balanced You
Balanced You recognizes October as National Substance Use Prevention Month and wants to highlight the importance of prevention in protecting people’s health and support those in recovery, as well as the family, friends, and community supporting them. We also remember those who have lost their lives to substance use and recognize the devasting loss for their loved ones.
Millions of Americans suffer from substance use disorders, which includes alcohol and tobacco dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. Read more.
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Annual Giving Drive: Reason eight
Reason eight to participate in the Annual Giving Drive is to join the movement of change agents at King County. The Employee Giving Program provides thousands of ways to make a difference and thousands of nonprofits to support, all through one program. When we act together, we change the world for the better. Join us for the Annual Giving Campaign and be part of the change. Check out the video below for more information.
You can find more EGP participating nonprofit organizations online or in the 2023 King County EGP Nonprofit Giving Guide.
You can make your campaign pledge here. Pledge today!
Sign up to close a ballot drop box
Ballots for the November General Election head out the door on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and the countdown to Election Day, Nov. 7, has begun. As you know, drop boxes close at 8 p.m. sharp on Election Day and there is often a last-minute rush of voters looking to get their ballots in on time. King County Elections needs your help to provide customer service and assistance to voters using this last opportunity to return their ballots.
Sign up to join us for a fun and fulfilling experience helping your neighbors experience the excitement and community of casting their ballots.
You will be partnered with Elections staff and no experience is necessary. For questions, learn more here.
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VMAG upcoming meeting Oct. 18
The King County Veterans and Military Affinity Group (VMAG) will hold their next monthly meeting Oct. 18. This month’s meeting will feature a presentation by Onward Ops, whose mission is to support active-duty service members in their journey back into civilian life, as well as an overview of the Employee Giving Campaign. The meeting will be held on Teams and is open to all King County employees.
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Balanced You Self-Care Webinar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Discussion, Oct. 26
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness for King County employees, the Balanced You team is holding a webinar Thursday, Oct. 26. Special guest, Dr. Birgit Grimlund, MD with Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente will give some insight on screening, symptoms, treatment, and more. We hope you will join us for this very important discussion.
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Training Spotlight:
Mentoring 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.
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.
Featured Job: Analytics and Informatics (A&I) Team Manager
Salary: $131,622.40 - $166,836.80 Annually
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2023SD20109
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 10/05/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3: KC Personnel Guidelines
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
The Analytics and Informatics Team Manager acts as a liaison on data-related topics with internal programs (e.g., Communications; Assessment, Policy Development and Evaluation; Community Health Services; Department of Community and Human Services; King County Information Technology, Emergency Medical Services) and external partners (healthcare system response partners, the Washington State Department of Health, healthcare facilities, external community and educational partners, and the public) to establish informatics and analytics strategies to support surveillance and public health decision-making for the Department. The position provides direction for collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting the Department’s communicable disease and immunization data, including COVID-19, general communicable diseases (e.g., vaccine-preventable diseases, enterics, foodborne illness, zoonotics, healthcare associated infections), acute and chronic hepatitis, immunizations, and emerging diseases.
Learn more about this position and view all available positions.
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