City of Issaquah

Meet Brian Oevermann, GISP, Issaquah's resident Geographic Information System (GIS) expert. Brian works with teams across the City to help them map, show, and explain their work. From snow plow maps to tracking heritage trees, Brian's work, while often behind-the-scenes, is integral to Issaquah's success. Thank you Brian, for the ways seen and unseen, that you make Issaquah a wonderful place to live, work, and play in! Brian shares a real-life hero of his (who happens to be related to his work for Issaquah!), his goal to visit every national park, and why he has one of the most inter-disciplinary roles in the City. #employeeappreciation #spotlight #workrecognition #gis

Last month, City of Issaquah Park Planning Manager Robin Spear and I had the pleasure of presenting at the Washington State Trails Conference - sharing how thoughtfully-placed art can elevate the trail experience and provide opportunities for inspiration and connection. #happytrails

Honored this week to be inducted as an elected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. I was joined in the Class of 2024 with several local government leaders including: Martha Perego, ICMA-CM, former Director of Member Services and Ethics ICMA - International City/County Management Association; Valerie Rivers, Intergovernmental Affairs Director- Health Department, City of Houston; Kate Fitzpatrick, Town Manager, Town of Needham, MA; Harry Black, City Manager, City of Stockton, CA; and Erik Walsh, City Manager of City of San Antonio. My thanks to Elizabeth Kellar, Barry VanLare, David M. Van Slyke and Steve Hagerty for their support of my nomination as a Fellow. As a proud public administration alum of both USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and Syracuse University - Maxwell School, I have long admired the work of the Academy and the contributions of its many Fellows. Former USC Public Administration Dean Bob Biller took me to an Academy event while I was an undergraduate student studying in Washington, DC. I thank Dr. Biller for instilling in me the importance of the Academy's work. More info on the Academy: www.napawash.org

Reminder: Speak directly to local businesses with 100s of positions on Nov. 14. Employers include Costco Wholesale, KeyBank, Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Regional Services, Kindering, and many more! https://lnkd.in/gvptSuRy #jobopening #jobfair

Today is World Town Planning Day. Thank you to all our City planners for creating a prosperous and healthy Issaquah for today and for future generations. We appreciate you! #townplanningday #employeeappreication

There are many great local government employee events around the USA. And then there is the City of Issaquah Pumpkin Derby! Each Halloween, departments craft a pumpkin attached to a cart and then the pumpkins are raced on a custom track. Pumpkins are judged for their decoration and their speed. Thanks to Tim Smith and the Issaquah Communications team for the great video. Congratulations to the Administrative Services Department on its win on the track. https://lnkd.in/gcu-tVsS

?? Arts grant opportunity ?? We are seeking proposals for arts and cultural projects to benefit the Issaquah community in 2025. These grants aim to: ??? Cultivate a creative and vibrant arts community ??? Provide meaningful arts engagement opportunities ??? Support local art and cultural organizations ??? Celebrate the community’s cultural diversity We hope you'll consider applying: bit.ly/IssyArtGrant #localart

We are hiring for a key leadership position! We are searching for a seasoned Finance Director with excellent technical, management, and communication skills. The next Finance Director will assist the City with a financing plan for needed public safety facilities, a new city hall, as well as other key infrastructure. Position closes on Dec. 1: https://lnkd.in/gRD8QZTB #hiring #jobopening #financejob #leadership

A yearly tradition, staff teams competed today in the Issaquah Pumpkin Derby, decorating and racing pumpkins down a winding track. Best Decoration (a tie!): ???? Jakob Two Trees by Public Works ?? Burgermaster by the Executive team Fastest Pumpkin: ?? Violet Beauregarde Turning into a Blueberry by the Administrative Services team #team #tradition #culture

The Startup425 Accelerator is looking for mentors! The ideal mentor usually fits one of these categories: ?? Professionals with experience in the startup and venture ecosystem as startup founders, builders, or investors. ?? Experienced executives and/or service providers with deep expertise in a functional area relevant to launching a business (e.g. marketing, legal, finance, hiring & teambuilding). ?? Successful small business entrepreneurs and operators who have founded one or more businesses or have substantial experience running a successful small business as an owner/operator (even if not the original founder). S425 Accelerator sessions are held on Tuesday nights, 6-8 p.m. PST over Zoom. The ask for mentors is to join one or more sessions for the full session duration and to provide feedback on founder practice pitches and participate in an open Q&A discussion. Each session is themed around a particular topic and functional area, like Legal, Funding, Growth, etc. If you’re interested in learning more we’d love to hear from you at?[email protected]. #startup #innovation #technology