Crossposted from DES Express
Regional Animal Services staff and several foster volunteers participated in a “Kitty Hall” cat adoption event at Kent’s City Hall on May 30. They brought a whopping 27 kittens and two adult cats to the event for adoption. Twenty-two of those were adopted at the event.
“We were excited to see an amazing turnout and all the smiling faces of the new adopters as they got to take their new furry friends home,” said Denise McCollum, Animal Licensing and Marketing Manager at RASKC. “Some of the adopters there also headed over to our Pet Adoption Center to look at available adult cats.” Read more.
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‘A victory for regional trails, climate, mobility, and opportunity’: Executive Constantine thanks Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell for securing funds to help close a key gap for Eastrail
King County Executive Dow Constantine today thanked U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell for securing a $25 million federal grant administrated by the U.S. Department of Transportation that will help King County Parks close the final gap of the southern segment of Eastrail by crossing Interstate 90.
King County Parks will use the funds to retrofit a steel bridge that spans 16 lanes of Interstate 90. It is the latest progress for Eastrail, an emerging 42-mile trail that will ultimately connect South and East King County communities to Snohomish County with a spur to Redmond. Executive Constantine and partners recently kicked off a project that will add the 1,000-foot-long Wilburton Trestle to the former trail corridor and on Sunday opened a new trail bridge that connects Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station. Read more.
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Crossposted from DES Express
Do you know what it takes to ensure your paycheck accurately reflects any changes, like new taxes or union dues, that can occur several times each year? It takes significant behind-the-scenes effort.
“No one wants to manually test payroll four times a year,” said Jennifer Gilbert, QA Automation Engineer for PeopleSoft in the Business Resource Center. Read more.
Pictured: Pam Ingram and Jessica Maistrovich, both from Hennepin County, Minnesota, and Jennifer Gilbert, QA Automation Engineer for PeopleSoft in the BRC.
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State retirement plan contributions change July 1, 2024
Employer contribution rates for some of the following retirement plans will change on July 1, 2024, as approved by the State Legislature. The state Pension Funding Council adjusts contribution rates, as needed, to fund the retirement benefits earned by members.
You will see the new employer contribution amounts under employer-paid benefits on your paystub beginning July 17, 2024.
 More information is available on the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) website. If you have any questions about the rate change, please contact DRS at 800-547-6657 or recep@drs.wa.gov.
ORCA Card now available in Google Wallet; Android users can pay for transit with phone and Wear OS devices
Crossposted from Metro Matters
ORCA is excited to announce the ability to save and access ORCA transit cards in Google Wallet from Android and Wear OS devices. Starting today, customers across the Puget Sound region can add an ORCA card to Google Wallet for convenient transit payments.
Now ORCA customers with Android and Wear OS devices can easily add their ORCA cards to their Google Wallet, enabling them to pay for transit, fund their accounts, purchase a pass, view transactions, and see trip history all within the Google Wallet app. Read more.
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Crossposted from DES Express
Dan Cromwell brings an equity and social justice lens to his work that he’s put into action in a new way recently. As a member of the King County Disability Equity Network, and as Special Duty Assignment Security Manager in the Facilities Management Division, Cromwell noticed evacuation chairs in the nearly vacant Administration Building.
“In my new role, I discovered there was no training program (for the use of the chairs) and having come from the KC Disability Equity Network, I saw this as an equity and social justice issue,” Cromwell said. Read more.
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Salt and vinegar on weeds? Save it for the chips!
Crossposted from King County Noxious Weeds
So, you’ve found yourself pondering ways to tackle those pesky weeds—perhaps through a friend’s recommendation or some late-night online research. Salt and vinegar might have popped up as the seemingly perfect DIY solution – “eco-friendly”, and you already have some on hand! But before you start sprinkling and spraying, let’s uncover the real story behind these household remedies and their often-overlooked environmental impacts, as well as some possible alternatives. Read more.
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Register now for July retirement classes
Check out the upcoming educational opportunities below to help you learn about—and prepare for—retirement. Please note, attendance at retirement classes is strictly voluntary, on your own time, and non-work related.
Use the links below to register for the following online classes provided by your King County Retirement Team. For additional information, visit the King County Retirement page, read the Retirement Guide, or contact Carmen Johnson, retirement navigator.
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Introduction to Social Security: Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. Learn more about Social Security. Guest speaker Kirk Larson from the Social Security Administration will discuss your options as a King County employee and answer your questions. Register for Introduction to Social Security.
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Road to Retirement: Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. This 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. Register for Road to Retirement.
To register for the following Deferred Compensation Plan education sessions, go to T. Rowe Price Education Sessions. For more information, go to the Deferred Compensation Plan web page or contact KC Deferred Comp.
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Financial Wellness Strategies for Diverse Ethnic Groups: Friday, July 12 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon. Learn strategies geared to improve the financial wellness of people in ethnically diverse communities who are experiencing financial disadvantages.
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Retirement Distribution Options: Friday, July 26 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Learn about your plan’s distribution options, review the financial considerations of each option, and discuss how to carry out a distribution decision.
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Join KCIT’s free weekly “Microsoft Office Hours” for pro tips and tricks
Microsoft Office Hours are back! Join these free weekly tutorial sessions hosted by KCIT and the KC Modern Workplace Community to learn more about the county’s Microsoft 365 applications and features. Each session features a live demo and follow-up Q&A.
Upcoming sessions include an overview of Teams security and groups on June 26, an open session for attendees to ask questions about any Microsoft app on July 10, and a comparison of standard vs. private Teams channels on July 17. See the Office Hours Schedule for more upcoming sessions. And in case you missed our last session, “How to request a new Team,” you can view recordings of previous Microsoft Office Hours here.
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.
Leading for Well-being – Online – Manager support is the most effective way to inspire well-being in the workplace. Workers who feel their employers prioritize workplace well-being are more engaged, more likely to stay, and more likely to recommend the company to others. Leading for Well-being is a live King County virtual workshop that provides leaders the skills needed to continue to integrate well-being and belonging as foundational pieces of their leadership for effective teams and a thriving workforce.
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Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enroll here.
Leader Learning Labs – Online – These Leader Learning Labs are facilitated forums for county leaders to practice core skills and dive deeper into Leadership Development and Equity, Racial and Social Justice topics. In this month’s Lab, users will get to practice using tools and exercises that harness the collective creativity of their team to solve problems and explore ways that a relational approach can impact decision making and problem solving. Please note, the course Equity and Leadership is a prerequisite. See available dates for that course here.
- Employees and Teams as Customers – We Focus on the Customer and We are Responsible Stewards – Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enroll here.
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.
Product Line Manager
Salary: $124,488.00 - $157,809.60 Annually
Location: Renton, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Department: DLS - Local Services
Job Number: 2024VS22121
Division: Permitting
Closes: July 7 at 11:59 p.m.
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division is hiring two Product Line Managers. This role is accountable for timely, accurate, quality reviews and approvals for a defined array of permit and inspection types assigned to one of the department's product lines. The Product Line Manager is responsible for administering processes efficiently and managing staff effectively so that permits within the Product Line are reviewed and completed within established target review times. Product Line Managers report to the Assistant Director for Permitting.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
King County Headlines
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