County offices closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23 and 24
King County government offices will be closed this Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
On Nov. 23, Metro Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule. Click here for Metro Transit holiday bus schedules.
If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor. Have a safe and healthy holiday.
Note: There will be no Employee Newsletter on Thursday, Nov. 23 due to the holiday.
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Deputies honored at Seahawks Salute to Service
Cross-posted from the Sheriff's newsletter
On Nov. 12, the Seattle Seahawks held their annual Salute to Service to honor, empower, and connect with our nation’s service members. Active and retired members of the Armed Forces were recognized as well as veterans that are also First Responders.
Proudly representing the King County Sheriff's Office were Chief Cheol Kang, Major Marcus Williams, Deputy Pete Linde, and Deputy LaDale Herron, who assisted in carrying the flag onto the field.
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Stay healthy this holiday season with Omada
As the holidays approach, you may be craving your auntie’s classic sweet potato pie or your grandpa's famous macaroni and cheese, and you can do so guilt free with Omada.
Maintaining a commitment to eating and staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge. King County offers programs to help you enjoy the festivities while staying in charge of your health. Read more.
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Required training: We Are Racially Just: Our King County Values at work
To reach our True North – a welcoming community where every person can thrive – we must achieve racial justice. “We Are Racially Just” is a core value of King County.
Through personal testimonies from King County employees, the We Are Racially Just: Our King County Values at Work eLearning course explores what it means to be racially just and helps to familiarize employees with King County’s Pro-Equity and Anti-Racist actions and identify behaviors that can support these actions at work. This training helps to ensure that each of us understands what it means to be racially just and what we can do in our own work to advance racial justice at King County.
If taking this eLearning is still on your NEOGOV To Do list, employees who have regular computer access at work should complete the eLearning by Dec. 31, 2023. Those without regular computer access have until Sept. 30, 2024.
This NEOGOV eLearning can be accessed here: We Are Racially Just: Our King County Values at Work. Thank you again to everyone involved in creating a welcoming community at King County where every person can thrive.
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Stay informed about county emergencies
King County offers an alert and warning system called KCInform that notifies King County staff about county emergencies. You can add your personal email, home phone number, and work email and phone number to stay informed. Providing your personal contact information is voluntary, but will help King County reach you at home, work, or on the go in an emergency. KCInform will only contact you during an emergency or to test the system.
To register, update, or verify your current information, email kcinform@kingcounty.gov. Click here for more information.
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Training Spotlight:
Leader Mindset – Online – This workshop for King County supervisors and managers sets a foundation that leading a team starts with understanding yourself and your responsibility to create a team culture of belonging where all employees can thrive. In this interactive webinar, participants will take part in engaging activities, small group discussions, and action planning.
Brain-based Time Management – Online – Do you procrastinate, get distracted, have a hard time prioritizing, or feel overwhelmed? What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells us we have 10 brain skills and each one of us has skills that are strong (and skills that are not so strong). In this class, you’ll hear about each of these skills so you can identify where the weaker areas are for you and most importantly, learn what you can do about it. Imagine finishing your workday with confidence that you remembered and handled everything you needed to.
Building High Trust Cultures – Online – When work cultures and relationships are rooted in trust and psychological safety there is less stress, burnout, and turnover, as well as higher team performance, innovation, and engagement. Trust is a crucial component to successful interpersonal and team dynamics, all of which are impacted by social identities. Using age/generation as an illustrative example, this course shows that healthy workplaces rely on a foundation of trust. As a leadership cornerstone, building trust fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging where every employee can bring their authentic self so their strengths shine.
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Thursday, Dec. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enroll Here (3.75 SHRM PDC)
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.
Pets of the Week: Boo
Hi, my name is Boo and I'm available for adoption! My previous owner said I act like a kitten and will walk on a harness. I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home once I get to know you! Because of my shy nature, I would do best in a calm, quiet home. My personality color is BLUE. Once I get to know you, I will be a very devoted friend!
If you and your family are ready to fall in love with this terrific twosome, you can find out more about us and our 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: Director, Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Salary: $216,590.40 - $274,539.20 Annually
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