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[Metropolitan Market]

At Metropolitan Market, we know food! We are a company that is recognized in the food industry for freshness and quality – from our juicy Peach-O-Rama Peaches, vast specialty cheese assortment, to our high volume Poke Bar and of course, The Cookie.

If you are looking for a company that is dedicated to your growth and development, while supporting the communities in which you work and live, we are the company for you!

Job Summary: As a key member of the Human Resources (HR) Department, this position is responsible for performing a variety of HR administrative functions, including data entry, record keeping, filing, and compliance activities. This role also provides ongoing assistance with recruitment, staffing, and onboarding functions.

Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Files all personnel, supervisory, and medical related documents accurately and on a timely basis; ensures local, state, and federal law compliance.
• Manages Retail Support Center retained team member personnel, supervisory, and medical file creation; assembles store-level personnel files.
• Completes miscellaneous date entry, copying, lamination, and filing as needed and/or assigned.
• Performs other record keeping and retention duties as required and/or assigned; acts as a department liaison for off-site records storage.
• Promptly responds to all employment verifications within three business days of the requests.
• Provides weekly orientation support; contacts new hires to discuss onboarding prerequisites; prepares New Team Member packets; assembles welcome bags including uniform garments and name tags; participates in check-in process; produces and distributes new team member announcements.
• Supports the facilitation of new team member orientations by assisting in new hire paperwork completion and the creation of personnel files, inspecting required documents, and ensuring personnel paperwork accuracy; ensures adherence with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Assists with scheduling candidate interviews and candidate follow-up correspondence as assigned.
• Preforms Reference Check and Background Check support.
• Supports company-wide recruitment related activities and initiatives, as assigned (e.g., job postings, recruitment programs, new store openings, job fairs, interviewing, and hiring assistance, etc.).
• Assists the HR Department in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and local employment laws and regulations; ensures all compliance posters at store-level are displayed and well-maintained.
• Manages HR forms and uniform program; acts as primary contact with vendor; coordinates orders, updates, and supply levels; ensures Master Forms File Drawer is fully and efficiently stocked with the most current forms.
• Assembles various HR Department materials as needed and/or assigned; provides support for Human Resource guides, manuals, and forms maintenance.
• Assist the HR Department in implementing/carrying-out various HR programs and procedures on a company-wide basis.
• Supports HR Department projects as assigned.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Possesses a strong interest in building a career within the Human Resources field.
• Prior Human Resources experience in a professional environment preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience performing administrative support duties required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of state, federal, and local employment laws, and record keeping requirements preferred.
• Strong computer skills required and experience with HRIS preferred. ATS experience strongly preferred. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills a must. Analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required, including good punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Strong interpersonal skills essential. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential.
• Able to lift and carry 45 pounds.

How to apply:

Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website to view complete job description for the Human Resources Representative position.

1. Go to https://www.metropolitan-market.com/careers
2. Complete a general application and create a profile
3. Search open positions and apply anytime, using your general application and profile

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
* Attractive Wage, Negotiable DOE
* Rich Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick
* Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
* Generous Employee Discount
* HRA and HSA Options with Money Provided to you by the Company for Health Care Expenses
* Met ACTIVE Account: Money Provided to you by the Company to Support an Active, Healthy Lifestyle

[alaquiox]

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[alaquiox]

Wicker Basket – GREAT 4 firewood – $15
It’s a very strong wicker basket great for firewood

[mark47n]

I do not let my dog run loose, I clean up poop religiously and I don’t allow her to bark outside at 4AM. I also accept that I’m breaking the law and I’ve accepted the consequences for it. I bet on the odds that the police aren’t interested in my petty infractions. I also don’t feel bad about it.

We all bend or break the rules somewhere. it’s virtually impossible not to.

So, cry me a river, GXNX, Stick with worrying about Morris dancing on tennis courts and whether or not you need a tinfoil hat due to cell phone towers.

[Ellen Frick]

Hi-
I am a filmmaker using both a video camera and a DSLR. Cameras and lenses are so expensive, and I fine I use equipment only some of the time. Anyone want to create a sharing group?

Ellen
wallflyfilms@gmail.com

[CarDriver]

Have to catch the 7:55AM ferry to Winslow this Thursday. With the viaduct issues what time should i leave 63rd and Admiral??. Would going down 1st ave be any better?

[mertle]

Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Are you an excellent communicator? Do people remark on your abundance of common sense? We are currently looking for a shipping and receiving manager to fill an immediate opening in West Seattle (possibly moving to north Kent in late 2019/early 2020).

This position is for someone who has the right attitude and experience. We are not just looking for someone who can do the job, but someone who wants to grow with the company and is willing to contribute and be a valued team member every day! We are an inclusive workforce, welcoming employees of all genders, abilities, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Overseeing incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and conditions of shipments
– Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
– Manages (3) part-time special needs shipping assistants and engages with their job coaches from the Northwest Center to facilitate their daily job performance as well as their continued personal and professional growth.
– Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
– Arrange for a carrier vehicle or pickup, as required
– Determine storage areas for larger incoming shipments and work with warehouse manager to allocate appropriate space within the warehouse
– Assist in physically moving incoming items to designated storage areas and supervise storage activities
– Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
– Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
– Ready product for stocking by labeling, stickering, marking, bagging, boxing, etc as needed
– Pull and label product for backorder customers. Alert relevant departments and staff.
– Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
– Route products to departments
– Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
– Post weight and shipment charges.
– Maintain department records, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
– May operate dolly and/or pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.
– Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety standards.
– Maintain supply of shipping materials; When shipping materials are low, place order with Purchaser.
– Break down and dispose of excess or unusable boxes and packing materials; Recycle as necessary.
– Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.
– Compiling and maintaining applicable metrics as required.
– Training, developing and performance-monitoring activities.
– Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

– High school diploma or GED.
– At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
– Comfort in engaging with and daily hands-on management of employees of all abilities within the shipping department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

– Ability to speak, read and write fluent English
– Must have good organizational and time-management skills
– Ability to multi-task in HIGH STRESS situations and PRIORITIZE during busy times
– Maintain a clean, safe, efficient and effective work area. Ensuring shipping area is organized and clean at all times and meets all compliance factors
– Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
– Basic math skills
– Knowledge of postal and commercial shipping methods and procedures
– Strong computer proficiencies and able to efficiently use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
– Data entry experience is a plus
– Experience working with an ERP/MRP/SAP system is a plus
– Use of RF scanners and familiarity with cycle counting
– Open to a flexible schedule as needed
– Strong attendance history
– Ability to lift and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 lbs and items that are oddly shaped
– Ability to stand for long periods of times
– Ability to reach, bend and climb ladders
– Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
– Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers, including during high-stress busy times
– Tolerant of dogs in work environment

This is an M-F 8-5 (or 9-6) hourly position, eligible for overtime. Starting Compensation: DOE with review after successful completion of first 90 days

Benefits include Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

If you qualify, please send an email to deborahk(at)pnta(dot)com with your resume attached and, if currently employed, your desired rate of pay.

[VBD]

That’s interesting, because there is a conspicuous sign stating that dogs must be on a leash at the entrance, and there isn’t a “no dogs $500” sign like the ones you see at Alki and Lincoln park. There’s even a little poop bag dispenser. Cove Park has a “Keep Dogs Leashed” sign on the beach itself, so that one strongly implies that dogs are allowed there. And there’s a bag dispenser on the kiosk there as well. This is, at the vary least, quite misleading.

Could it be that the definition of “beach” in these access areas is defined as only the area below the high tide mark? Or is it perhaps that most of the beach in these areas is private, and those dogs are not restricted…

How about the “daytime only” part. Any validity to that claim? (again, no signs and nothing retrieved from a web search.)

[HR@UWKC]

SALARY: $19/hour
OPENING DATE: 09/13/2019
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
United Way of King County is seeking Site Managers for the Free Tax Preparation Campaign to provide coordination, organization, and supervision for the operation of one free tax preparation site through the Free Tax Preparation Campaign. This signature program of United Way of King County is one of the largest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs in the nation and helps low- and moderate-income families increase their economic stability by connecting them with free tax preparation services, access to public benefits, and asset building opportunities. In 2019, 1,030 volunteers prepared 21,975 tax returns, drawing down over $30.1 million in tax refunds and credits back to the community. The Free Tax Preparation Campaign will offer services at more than 30 sites throughout King County in 2020. Each site will be staffed by volunteers and at least one paid Site Manager.

Site Managers must provide strong customer service to low- and middle-income clients coming into sites, ensure quality in the tax returns filed, and successfully manage the volunteers that staff the site. Tax law knowledge is a plus but not required. Those hired with little to no tax law experience will be asked to attend additional training provided by United Way.

DUTIES/SKILLS:
Examples of job duties:
• Oversee preparation of tax returns and confirm all returns are correct.
• Provide exceptional support to volunteers, managing and answering any questions they may have.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients coming into the site, resolving issues and making sure clients receive all the services for which they are eligible.
• Transmit tax returns to IRS Service Center and follow up on all rejected returns in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot technology issues such as printer installation, networking issues, or minor laptop malfunctions.
• Submit reports and communicate with Tax Campaign staff each week during tax season.

This position is seasonal. Site Managers are hired from January 13, 2020 to April 18, 2020, and are scheduled to work 15-40 hours per week (depending on the hours of the site or sites). Upon hire, they are required to independently complete IRS online tax law training and certification tests. Site Managers are also required to attend 2 full days and 2 nights of site manager trainings on November 16th, November 27th, December 1nd, December 12th, and January 3rd. In addition, it is also a requirement for the Site Manager to attend 4 volunteer training sessions between December and January to assist with volunteer training.

LOCATIONS:
All times listed below require Site Managers to arrive and set up 30 minutes to 1 hour prior and breakdown 30 minutes to 1 hour after:

1. SeaTac: Angle Lake Family Resource Center – Mondays 5pm to 9pm; Wednesdays 5pm to 9pm; Saturdays 10am to 2pm
2. Federal Way: El Centro De La Raza – Federal Way – Tuesdays & Thursdays 12pm-4pm (tentative schedule)
3. Bellevue: Hopelink; Thursdays 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Fridays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sundays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
4. Burien: Burien Goodwill; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
5. Burien: Burien Community Center; Mondays and Tuesdays: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6. Kent: Kent Public Health; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM;
7. Renton: Fairwood Library; Mondays: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Thursdays: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
8. Seattle: Douglas-Truth Library; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
9. Seattle: Seattle Public Library – Central Branch; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sundays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (schedule for this site can be flexible)
8. Seattle: El Centro De La Raza – Beacon Hill; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Ability to Speak Spanish is Required for this location)
9. Seattle: Goodwill; Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
10. Seattle: Rainier Beach Community Center; Wednesdays: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Sundays: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
11. Tukwila: Location TBD; Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (tentative schedule, subject to adjustment)
12. Auburn: Orion Industries; Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to stay calm in high-stress, face-paced environment
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated passion for helping low-income families and individuals build assets
• Understanding and commitment to racial equity and/or the desire to learn more
• Volunteer or Program Management experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience with individual tax returns or the ability to learn tax law. Prior knowledge of tax law is helpful.
• Ability to quickly learn tax prep software TaxSlayer software
• Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian or East African language such as Amharic) preferred
• Computer skills and experience in troubleshooting hardware (laptops and printers) a plus

Education and/or Experience:
Associates’ degree or equivalent experience, or advanced courses in accounting, computers, or related field preferred; at least 1 (or 2+) years’ experience in supervision of staff or volunteers, education, or management of programs. Tax preparation background is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please apply online at http://www.uwkc.org/about/careers/ and submit your resume and a cover letter.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED. We strongly encourage people of color to apply.

[WSRLori]

We are currently accepting resumes for full time and part time help. Want 40 hours a week? Great! Want to work 4 hours one day a week? Works for us. We are a fun and fast paced place to work. We don’t expect you to know anything about what we sell, we only require that you are currently running. Not this immediate moment obviously, but at least some time this week.
We currently don’t offer benefits, but we do help off-set your running expenses by offering everything we sell at cost to you, occasional free shoes from our reps, as well as providing free race entries for those races we sponsor. We also offer a respectful and fun work environment, along with the occasional dad joke.
If you are interested in joining one of the best running specialty stores in the northwest, please drop off your resume at the store. We should be able to schedule an interview at that time. If you have further questions, stop by and ask.

[scott]

Those stations are designed for our expanding Condominium dwellers. Not home owners in West Seattle.

Ok, enough of this. Seriously.

[odroku]

I stand on Team Melissa.

Whatever your cake needs may be, Deep Sea Sugar and Salt is your destination. Well, check their page to see what they have, because it differs from day to day.

Not cheap. Not nearby. But incredible cake. (and get yourself a slice of London Fog if any is left. MAN that’s good!)

• This reply was modified 6 years, 9 months ago by odroku.

[Sue]

I haven’t eaten wheat in well over a year, so my info might be outdated. But I used to really enjoy the chocolate cake slices at PCC. Might also try Bakery Nouveau.

[anonyme]

PCC makes a great chocolate cake. You could either try the Burien store or wait until our West Seattle store re-opens on Oct. 2nd. I think a single slice is around $3.50.

[J242]

@ miws: “Oh, and the viaduct is mostly gone.” Yeah, I’ve been keeping up on that as I have several friends who work downtown and keep posting photos on the “progress”. It is what it is I guess? I was able to take the tunnel N&S a couple of times before the big move and I was not impressed but to each their own? Maybe I’m just an old fogie but I miss the good ole’ days of a proper 4 lane Viaduct in both directions at 50 mph. Properly re-enforcing it via new structural “arch” supports would have been 1/10th the price and twice the lanes. I’m just ranting now, don’t mind me. lol

@miws: “How are the thunderstorms down there? ;-)”

WOW! The first two months we were down here there were lightning storms every couple days with torrential downpours for around 2-3 hours. Lately? Nothing but cicadas and bats chirping. ;) I saw what the storm y’all just went through. WOW! Not going to see another one like that for quite a while! (We hope right?) Very cool and very impressive. The storms down here are on par w/ Tampa Bay (Lightning Alley) in that they are very frequent (heat lightning as well as storm lightning, and probably 4 or 5 other kinds I have never heard of) but when they hit, it’s constant flashes and occasionally clear bolts and it only lasts for “maybe” an hour tops and then a wonderful cool breeze descends and it becomes a perfect evening.

@cardriver: “Speaking of cars..what’s the price of gas?”

Lowest I’ve seen within a couple miles is $2.09, highest is $2.49, average is $2.19 or $2.29 depending on what side of the highway you’re talking about lol. I thought price fluctuations in Seattle were crazy when I first moved down (from Alaska) but wow does this have that beat. Still, FAR lower prices than Seattle but it’s because of a different taxation structure. Not necessarily better or worse, just “different”. I can definitely say their “express” lanes are a joke. Only 1 lane so all it takes is 1 driver going slow to screw over miles of others. Also, there is no “carpooling”, let alone dedicated lanes for it here. Plenty of bicycle lanes! Swing and a miss. lol

[J242]

Hey everybody, it’s been a few months.
I was asked to pop in and maybe share some info about housing, the job market, etc down here in Austin after I had gotten a bit more acclimated with the area. It’s… Different.

Culture/daily life: Reminds me very much of Seattle in the 90’s with a lot of tech booming w/ startups all over the place as well as internationally known companies dropping billions for more real estate and a very “young” vibe to this old city. There’s live music EVERYWHERE downtown. EVERY night. “Almost” every bar/club/venue. This city “feels” like it’s 1/10th the size of Seattle but geographically? It’s easily 4x larger. There’s a ton of sprawl but somehow each pocket and area has it’s own personality if you look into them a little more than just driving through. Fascinating city I’m still learning a lot about and really having a blast doing so.

The heat: It’s absurd. Today hit 96 (we’re cooling down I guess? lol) but down here AC is a fundamental right, not a great “feature” or upgrade. I was looking at new properties today and I could get the SEER rating, age of their AC/HVAC systems, insulation numbers, inspection records, and more on the spot at every location. Very helpful for prospective buyers. It’s odd that there are either wood-burning or gas fireplaces in every house I’ve toured. Folks down here think 55 is “extreme cold” apparently! They probably laugh at me the same way if I’m sweating and it’s only 85 out. lol Totally fair. ;)

Traffic: This one really cracks me up. I hear folks here complain about traffic non-stop. They think when it takes 1/2 an hour to go 15 miles it’s absurd. lol Similar to many other cities I spend time in down here, they have these side streets that run parallel to the main highways and in stop-go traffic, you can breeze by at 35mph. The less people realize that the better IMO, means faster drive times for me. lol

Transit: They “have” public transit but it’s a shadow of Seattle’s. They have a Light-rail-esque train that runs from The Domain (North Austin) downtown but it’s slow and often has merging sets of tracks so the train will have to pull over for 5+ minutes while you wait for the oncoming train to pass. Pretty silly not to just lay down more rail but I’m no authority on the matter.

Food: This city if BBQ heaven! Amazing Mexican, Honduran, Vietnamese, Thai, “American” cuisine and so much more. Definitely a foodie city but I look down in disgust at the “salmon” grocery store carry here. It’s that Atlantic cat-food. The nearby Costco did get a run of the Copper River Reds and I was blown away at how cheap it was compared to Seattle! People don’t know their PNW seafood and I hope to help correct that amongst our growing group of local friends. lol

Child resources: I don’t know if this point is so much of a positive comment about Austin, a negative one about Seattle, or something in-between but it is a night and day difference. Currently we live walking distance from a fantastic full-time, open 7am-7pm, M-F children’s daycare/preschool/pre-K center that we and our daughter absolutely love for roughly $200/week. Our wait list time? 2 weeks to get in. # of schools available & options? Again, night & day difference. Property taxes have a %1 addition solely for funding schools and with each new “planned community” or “mixed use neighborhood” that pops up there seems to always be at the very least, an elementary and jr high built at the same time to serve the area. The school districts “seem” to be pretty well funded and provide solid educational support. Many parents I’ve met have mentioned they moved to Austin because of the schools. My daughter is still in daycare/pre-K so I have no idea how accurate that might be but so far, it “seems” to be fairly legit. Also, babysitters! There are a PLETHORA of them for actually reasonable rates! Our favorite is certified in infant and child CPR, basic medical, is going to medical school, and volunteers at education centers. $12.50/hour!!! Our backups have similar certs and ambitions and range between $11-15/hour. In Seattle we could never find an easily accessible, affordable babysitter that we could hire other than for very special occasions. Down here we go out at least once a month now, often twice and “occasionally” three times. lol This is definitely a far more “kiddo friendly” city for both parents and kids. At least, that is how is feels/seems.

Any questions about other differences? There’s good and bad differences and I absolutely miss Seattle. I can’t wait to come back and visit again (hopefully sooner than later). I certainly have yet to find anything down here that can compare to Sunday brunch at Salty’s, Ma’Ono’s fried chicken sandwich, Easy Street, Husky Deli, or any number of beloved Seattle institutions but like I said up front. It’s… Different. In some ways good, in others bad, but most often just “meh?”. Coin flip, could go either way.

[J242]

Hey everybody, it’s been a few months.
I was asked to pop in and maybe share some info about housing, the job market, etc down here in Austin after I had gotten a bit more acclimated with the area. It’s… Different.

Culture/daily life: Reminds me very much of Seattle in the 90’s with a lot of tech booming w/ startups all over the place as well as internationally known companies dropping billions for more real estate and a very “young” vibe to this old city. There’s live music EVERYWHERE downtown. EVERY night. “Almost” every bar/club/venue. This city “feels” like it’s 1/10th the size of Seattle but geographically? It’s easily 4x larger. There’s a ton of sprawl but somehow each pocket and area has it’s own personality if you look into them a little more than just driving through. Fascinating city I’m still learning a lot about and really having a blast doing so.

The heat: It’s absurd. Today hit 96 (we’re cooling down I guess? lol) but down here AC is a fundamental right, not a great “feature” or upgrade. I was looking at new properties today and I could get the SEER rating, age of their AC/HVAC systems, insulation numbers, inspection records, and more on the spot at every location. Very helpful for prospective buyers. It’s odd that there are either wood-burning or gas fireplaces in every house I’ve toured. Folks down here think 55 is “extreme cold” apparently! They probably laugh at me the same way if I’m sweating and it’s only 85 out. lol Totally fair. ;)

Traffic: This one really cracks me up. I hear folks here complain about traffic non-stop. They think when it takes 1/2 an hour to go 15 miles it’s absurd. lol Similar to many other cities I spend time in down here, they have these side streets that run parallel to the main highways and in stop-go traffic, you can breeze by at 35mph. The less people realize that the better IMO, means faster drive times for me. lol

Transit: They “have” public transit but it’s a shadow of Seattle’s. They have a Light-rail-esque train that runs from The Domain (North Austin) downtown but it’s slow and often has merging sets of tracks so the train will have to pull over for 5+ minutes while you wait for the oncoming train to pass. Pretty silly not to just lay down more rail but I’m no authority on the matter.

Food: This city if BBQ heaven! Amazing Mexican, Honduran, Vietnamese, Thai, “American” cuisine and so much more. Definitely a foodie city but I look down in disgust at the “salmon” grocery store carry here. It’s that Atlantic cat-food. The nearby Costco did get a run of the Copper River Reds and I was blown away at how cheap it was compared to Seattle! People don’t know their PNW seafood and I hope to help correct that amongst our growing group of local friends. lol

Child resources: I don’t know if this point is so much of a positive comment about Austin, a negative one about Seattle, or something in-between but it is a night and day difference. Currently we live walking distance from a fantastic full-time, open 7am-7pm, M-F children’s daycare/preschool/pre-K center that we and our daughter absolutely love for roughly $200/week. Our wait list time? 2 weeks to get in. # of schools available & options? Again, night & day difference. Property taxes have a %1 addition solely for funding schools and with each new “planned community” or “mixed use neighborhood” that pops up there seems to always be at the very least, an elementary and jr high built at the same time to serve the area. The school districts “seem” to be pretty well funded and provide solid educational support. Many parents I’ve met have mentioned they moved to Austin because of the schools. My daughter is still in daycare/pre-K so I have no idea how accurate that might be but so far, it “seems” to be fairly legit. Also, babysitters! There are a PLETHORA of them for actually reasonable rates! Our favorite is certified in infant and child CPR, basic medical, is going to medical school, and volunteers at education centers. $12.50/hour!!! Our backups have similar certs and ambitions and range between $11-15/hour. In Seattle we could never find an easily accessible, affordable babysitter that we could hire other than for very special occasions. Down here we go out at least once a month now, often twice and “occasionally” three times. lol This is definitely a far more “kiddo friendly” city for both parents and kids. At least, that is how is feels/seems.

Any questions about other differences? There’s good and bad differences and I absolutely miss Seattle. I can’t wait to come back and visit again (hopefully sooner than later). I certainly have yet to find anything down here that can compare to Sunday brunch at Salty’s, Ma’Ono’s fried chicken sandwich, Easy Street, Husky Deli, or any number of beloved Seattle institutions but like I said up front. It’s… Different. In some ways good, in others bad, but more often just “meh”.

[goodatwriting]

Senior female looking for weekly or biweekly cleaning and organizing. I have 2 kittens. Place needs normal cleaning, no issues. Would like 2 hours Sat or Sun morning 9-11. Am on several buslines; all you have to do is show up, as I have all equipment and supplies. Female, please, with references. Excellent for student, $18 per hour to start.

[gardener1]

Saturday 9-7-2019. 7063 Lincoln Park Way

[MeganChaudhari]

Primary Objective: Provide human resources vision; serving as a strategic business partner to assigned business leaders to enhance business capability and organizational effectiveness. Will provide leadership by identifying, establishing and administering talent management programs to support company goals and objectives. Serve as a proactive agent and catalyst of change in conjunction with business needs and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Major Responsibilities and Duties Which May Be Considered Essential:

Strategic Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic leader, seeking new, improved and innovative ways to increase employee and organizational effectiveness through human capital initiatives. Ensure human resources alignment with Company Mission, Vision and Core Values.Identify and implement human capital strategies to support business objectives.

Human Resources Business Partner Responsibilities:

Coach, mentor and provide broad HR support to business leadership, serving as a change agent.
Provide technical advice and knowledge to others within the human resources discipline.
Drive talent management initiatives including workforce planning, talent acquisition and identification, retention, training and development of high potential performers.
Assist with the administration of policies, procedures, and programs to insure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. Ensure consistent and fair employment practices.
Coordinate the performance management processes and ensure consistent evaluation.
Oversee talent management through proper succession planning programs for management positions, which identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps.
Participate in training program content development and delivery, conducting training sessions as needed.
Coordinate with Store, District and Departmental Managers on workforce planning efforts to determine employment needs. Maintain up to date,accurate job descriptions.
Oversee talent acquisition efforts for corporate, store and management positions to ensure qualified applicants are selected through proper and fair recruitment, selection and hiring processes.
Serve as knowledgeable resource for employees and management on employment and labor relations matters, and help facilitate resolution. Frequently conduct store visits in assigned districts, to help proactively manage human capital.
Represent the Company in employment matters which may include agency charges and audits, labor negotiations and grievance hearings, unemployment appeals, legal matters, etc.
Participate in the development of the company’s compensation plans and programs. Monitor salary structures, balancing staffing needs with cost controls and ensuring that the policies, procedures and programs are in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
Translate the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans.
Develop, enhance and/or implement human resources policies and procedures for effective management of employees.
Will perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
A minimum of five years of experience with generalist responsibilities required.
PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
Labor relations experience is preferred.
Must possess in depth (comprehensive) knowledge of Microsoft Suite Products including PowerPoint, Sharepoint and HRIS systems.
Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills to include superior verbal and written communication skills, and an exceptional problem-solving ability. Must be able to effectively communicate with all employees throughout all levels of the organization.
Must have reliable transportation to visit assigned locations (valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is also required).

[SusanJo]

One Earth Natural Medicine Clinic in Burien is looking for a competent skilled person for the position of Office Administrator Receptionist.

The hours are Tuesday -Friday 9:00am- 6pm, 8:30am start on Wednesday and 5:30 end on fridays.

You would be working directly with the doctor and patients so clear communication, excellent customer service and efficiency is a must.
Should enjoy working in intimate environment where you are sole employee on site and direct support to doctor. There is active interaction with steady stream of patients and other practitioners in the office.

We are looking for the following qualities:
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with patients and doctors are a must and top priority. You are the liaison between the two and the first representation for the clinic
• Quick learner and ‘go-getter’ with the ability to learn new office tasks and implement efficiently
• Attention to detail and organization is essential
• Ability to take direction while being self-sufficient
• Must be caring and have a positive attitude. Be a team player.
• Ability to handle multiple situations/people efficiently and effectively in a competent demeanor, not overwhelmed easily when multiple task given
• Be solution minded and problem solve with a high level of performance.
• Strong work ethic and high sense of responsibility. Not to take things personally or sensitive when things are moving in a fast paced environment
• Ability to decipher right timing and flow, to read your environment and respond appropriately

Skills and responsibilities:
• Answering phone calls
• Schedule appointments
• Data entry of client transactions
• Handling cash and credit transactions
• Proficiency in Apple/Mac computer, Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks is preferred
• Ordering dispensary/medical supplies and managing inventory, with pricing and unpacking
• Proficient filling skills of charts and medical form
• Calling on past due invoices to collect payment
• Tiding up the front office and watering the plants

o Previous reception/administrative experience is required

o Compensation depends on experience: $16.5-18/hour
o Paid vacation, sick leave, closed for the last week of the year, negotiable other benefits

This is a smoke free and drama free environment
This is a rewarding environment to work in with great coworkers and enjoyable clients.
The right person will be a great fit if they are motivated, want to learn, have a joyous heart and can laugh and not take things too seriously when things are busy and moving.

Please email cover letter, resume and references to oneearthnaturalmedicine@gmail.com

[WsJenny]

I usually don’t speak out like this but recently I found out that a Historic mansion in the Admiral area of West Seattle is going to be rezoned and partially DEMOLISHED to make way for a narrow, modern, box house. After it’s constructed, it will be used as an Airbnb/VRBO/Hot Pad so the new home won’t even be helping with the housing crisis in our city. The subdivided lot will not meet the neighborhood’s zoning requirements but I’m sure the developer will find a loophole that will allow it >:( !! The home if permitted, will be on a 3205 SF lot even though the neighborhood is zoned as SF5000.

The landmark house is at 1620 Sunset Ave SW, in this same neighborhood where another property owner completely tore down a perfectly good house and is in the middle of replacing it with a McMansion! That disaster is even the house RIGHT NEXT DOOR at 1628 (haven’t the neighbors been through enough???). Those owners replaced a beautiful single story brick home with a huge two story house that towers over a neighboring house, boxing it in and taking away any view and light. The only upside of this house is that the owners have said they plan to live there and not Airbnb it. But still, it’s a stress on parking on the small street and the construction was not welcome!!! Why can’t people just be happy with things as they are?!?

And after going through that pain, now we’ll be dealing with this other project! I’m even more upset/worried with that one because the developer Dave B. Biddle of Blueprint Capital is recorded as the owner/owner’s authorized representative and that company has an infamous reputation in West Seattle. They disregard neighborhood values and don’t consider the existing neighbors when building micro housing with no parking or when cramming houses onto lots that don’t meet zoning requirements. They actively IGNORE neighbors’ concerns!!

According to the Airbnb description for the existing house, it flaunts the history of the home, “Designed by famed architect Arthur Loveless, the house was built in 1909 in the grandest style of the day by shipping magnate HB Kennedy. Its rich history includes a Hollywood turn as a location in filming the popular 1993 movie Sleepless in Seattle.” So the historical significance is only valuable when trying to market to Airbnb tenants but that all goes out the window if someone can make more money by ruining the property? It would be an incredible shame for another historic property to be partially demolished/altered just to make way for another narrow, box home that won’t even provide long term housing! The neighbors not only get stuck with another major construction headache and an eyesore of a home but then have to deal with the revolving door of strangers/temporary weekend renters in the neighborhood all while the Developer walks away with his profits!!! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lindsey]

If you’ve brought it up to your supervisors and nothing is happening, I’d consider making a complaint to OSHA – the occupational safety and health administration. This is totally the stuff they deal with. Is anyone else having problems? That would bolster your claim. OSHA has a section on indoor air quality. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/

On the same site, under the “worker” tab is where you go to file a complaint. Good luck.

[Wes C. Addle]

None of these places are in West Seattle except for Frankie and Jo’s which doesn’t serve dinner.

Sunset Fried Chicken is no longer in Rachel’s and hasn’t been for a while.
Dick’s is late-night drunk-food, not a “Special Dinner” spot.
Sizzle Pie is closing.

I’d recommend Raccolto as previously mentioned along with Il Nido & Haymaker.

[McConnel]

Capitol Hill Dicks Drive-In (legendary), Manao Thai Street Eats, Sizzle Pie (slice and big salad for around $8 bucks I think), Rachel’s Ginger Beer and Sunset Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Juice Box (fresh juices, salads, scrambles and avocado toast), Frankie and Jo’s (plant-based ice creams). I found them when I was on a trip with my Apknite company. It’s worth a try!