Advances made in building a more representative King County
New data shows that King County continues to make progress towards its goal of a County workforce that truly reflects the communities we serve.
Since 2016, King County has had the stated goal of ensuring its workforce is racially diverse and culturally responsive at all levels of the organization, consistent with the region’s demographics, with a particular focus on positions within the top 20 percent of pay.
“King County is rapidly changing,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said. “More people are choosing to live and work here because of everything this region has to offer. Having a county workforce that is truly reflective of the racial diversity of the communities we serve – particularly in leadership and management positions – is critical in helping us understand the needs of those residing here, but also how we can best meet those needs.” Read more.
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King County Metro mourns one of our own, lost too soon
Crossposted from Metro Matters
A loyal friend. A kind and thoughtful operator. A devoted husband.
Metro Operator Shawn Yim was all these things and more. Yim, 59, was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 18.
Thousands of Metro and other King County employees, staff from transit agencies around the Northwest and Canada, dignitaries and members of the public participated in a citywide procession and attended the memorial service that followed. It was hosted by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587 at the Lumen Field WAMU Theater. Read more.
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View your W-2 form online
Your 2024 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. ADP will mail a paper copy of your W-2 form by the January 31 IRS deadline to the address you had listed in PeopleSoft on Dec. 31, 2024.
To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms from any device by registering at the ADP website using these instructions: Access W-2s through ADP.
Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home address by ADP. This form is informational only—it shows whether you were offered health insurance by King County last year.
For questions about the information on your W-2, please see W-2 Form Guide. Information is also available on the IRS website. Reprint requests for 2024 W-2 forms are accepted after Feb. 15. If you need help with PeopleSoft, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357. If you have questions about Form 1095-C, please see About Form 1095-C or contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or KC.Benefits.
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2025 King County Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 14
King County employees and community members are invited to join in honoring our nation's foremost human rights leader and King County's namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. Tickets are free.
RSVP for the event at this link.
The theme for the 2025 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Dedication to Community, and the accompanying quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
If you have any questions, email Erica White at erwhite@kingcounty.gov.
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Join this virtual event to learn about career opportunities working with people with disabilities, Jan. 23
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections
Supported employment professionals change lives while making careers out of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The mission of this work is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their career goals. This January, the Department of Community and Human Services is partnering with local organizations to host a resource and informational meeting about careers in supported employment.
Join this event to learn more about the work, hear about opportunities, and see the impact this field has on people with disabilities.
Read more.
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Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park with KOOZA, a show that combines two circus traditions: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
King County employees receive 20% off by using this link for select seats/dates. For VIP packages and groups of 10 or more people, contact Sales Manager Michael Ciaccia at Michael.Ciaccia@cirquedusoleil.com for details and added savings.
See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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Training Spotlight:
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. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs.
- Thursday, Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enroll here.
Equity and Leadership Webinar – Online – Created in partnership with the Office of Equity and Social Justice, Equity and Leadership is designed to support participants’ ability to recognize the role that race and racism have on disparities in our workforce and to understand the responsibility for people leaders to create racially equitable work environments for their teams. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs.
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. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs.
Please visit our Learning and Development training website for more learning opportunities. Also, for discounted college continuing education opportunities, visit our Discounts webpage and expand the Higher Education menu. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit kingcounty.gov/learning.
Featured Job: Basin Planning and Portfolio Manager
Salary: $106,100.80 - $134,492.80 Annually
Location: Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024IG23361
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: WLRD -Water & Land Resources
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
The Basin Planning and Portfolio Manager (Project/Program Manager III), located in the River and Floodplain Management Section within the Water and Land Resources Division, will involve a combination of planning, management, analysis, permit support, coordination, and outreach with diverse groups in support of developing and implementing of complex capital projects. The successful candidate will also lead basin-wide programmatic activities, such as real estate acquisitions, and be responsible for management of complex programs and projects using independent judgment with limited supervision. This position will also support flood facility asset management, maintenance and repair, and the coordination and project management of the King County Flood Control District’s work program for the river basins, based on the actions described in the 2006 and 2013 King County Flood Hazard Management Plans and in the 6-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan for the Flood Control District. This position performs work remotely and onsite.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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