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City Employment
Burien is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington, is the 10th largest city in King County with a population of 31,040, and is the 29th largest city in the state. It incorporated as a non-charter, optional Code City on February 28, 1993. The City is governed under the council-manager form of government. A seven-member council sets policy and hires the city manager, who oversees city operations.
Burien contracts for such services as police and public works maintenance. Special districts provide fire services and utilities. In-house departments include Finance, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Community Development. There are 62 regular employees, including full-time and part-time.
Be a member of the City of Burien team! To apply for a position with the City, you must submit a City of Burien Employment Application, a cover letter telling us why you are qualified for the position and a resume. We accept applications for open positions only. Our Job Line number is 206-248-5534 and our email address is angiec@burienwa.gov The City of Burien is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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 Benefits Information
The City of Burien offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and a pre-tax medical savings plan. Employees may choose either Group Health or a Preferred Provider (PPO) medical plan. Both plans are administered by the Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust. The City pays 100% of the employee premium and 90% of the dependent premium. Premiums for the dental and vision plans are also 100% paid by the City. Part-time employee benefits are pro-rated.
All regular status employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement Systems plan (PERS), and a second retirement plan (401a) administered by the International City Management Association (ICMA). Regular status employees do not participate in the Social Security system. Employees also have the option of participating in a deferred compensation program in which contributions come solely from the employee.
Regular status employees earn 12 days per year of vacation and 12 days of sick leave. The City also has eleven paid holidays including a floating holiday. Vacation accruals increase beginning the fifth year of employment.
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Civil Engineer III
The City of Burien seeks a fulltime
Civil
Engineer III to
perform professional-level engineering
work involving major capital and
privately funded development projects.
Plans and conducts complex and
large-scale engineer studies and
projects, coordinates and directs
outside engineer consultants and
contractors on assigned studies, and
represents City on large-scale projects.
Provides direction to staff civil
engineers and other engineering
personal. Salary: $6,063 - $7,369 per month. See
job
description and
application.
Submit complete application package to
City of Burien Human Resources
Department, 15811 Ambaum Blvd. SW Suite
C, Burien, WA 98166. Position open until
filled. First review of applications:
May 12, 2008. EOE
Surface Water
Management Engineering Technician
The City of Burien
seeks a fulltime Surface Water
Management Engineering Technician to perform
general technical support to a variety of
design, construction, inventory, and
monitoring projects. Salary: $4,116 -
$5,003 per month. See job
description and application.
Submit complete application package to
City of Burien Human Resources
Department, 15811 Ambaum Blvd. SW Suite
C, Burien, WA 98166. Position
closes May 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Friends of Burien Parks Needs You!
Meet new friends and neighbors by joining the Friends of Burien Parks. Since 1993 this non-profit organization has enhanced park facilities, recreation programs and cultural services. Currently, the group's focus is assisting with the new Town Square and Jacob Ambaum Park. Your ideas, assistance and energy are needed! Please consider getting involved by contacting Gloria Gould-Wessen at 241-8142.
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Children of Promise
Volunteers of America's Mentoring Children of Promise is seeking mentors (18+) to spend six hours/month with a child of a prisoner doing fun activities of your choice, scheduled at your convenience. Mentors are provided training, ongoing support and free activity tickets periodically. Contact Amber Wade at 253-273-6282 or amberwade@voaww.org
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Burien Area Elementary Schools Seek Volunteers to Tutor Students in Reading
ðSeveral Burien elementary schools are recruiting caring volunteers interested in helping young children who are struggling with basic reading skills. Current volunteers include neighbors, parents, senior citizens, business folks and older students. Training and curriculum are provided. If you have an hour or more per week and could volunteer either during the school day or immediately after school (Monday-Friday), please call Sue Drenckpohl at the Highline School District, 206 433-2266.
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Juvenile Justice Volunteers Needed
The King County Partnership of Youth Justice is seeking volunteers from the Burien area to serve on Community Accountability Boards (CABs) that determine consequences for minor juvenile offenders in their community. Requirements include at least a one year commitment, ten hours of training one evening a month participation, and a non-judgmental attitude towards youth. CABs meet Tuesday evenings in Burien. Please call Shirley Noble, 206 296-1133 for more information.
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New Community Orchestra Seeks Musicians
A Highline Community Orchestra invites musicians to join them. Musicians from beginners to advanced are invited; no audition required. Rehearsals are held Thursdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Highline High School Cafeteria (next to Highline High School stadium). Participants should bring their instrument and a music stand. Sheet music is provided. For information call Allen Buthmann at (206) 433-2664 or email dwagner007@msn.com
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Public Access Organization Needs Community Board Members
Puget Sound Access is a non-profit organization with the purpose of providing community access television services for
South King County. All Burien residents can
become members to produce programming for
cable channel 77. As a non-profit
corporation, it is vital to have an active
and diverse Board of Directors made up of
members of the community that the non-profit
serves. The Board will have many
opportunities to affect the future of the
organization. It will be the responsibility
of the Board to approve policies, secure a
location, and supervise the executive
director. Community representatives will
serve two-year terms. The Board currently
meets once a month. Applications for Board
membership can be obtained by calling Burien
City Hall at 206 241-4647.
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City Hall Volunteers
Help out at City
Hall with special projects. Give us a call at 206 248-5512 or send in your volunteer application.
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Adopt-A-Park
Make a difference... volunteer for the City of Burien's
Adopt-A-Park Program
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Citizen Advisory Boards
The City of Burien has four citizen advisory boards providing guidance and direction to the City Council. Applications may be obtained by calling 206 241-4647.
Help promote safety in our community.
Join the Burien Citizen's Patrol
You'll attend the Citizen's Academy, patrol our community in a special car, set up the radar reader board, help with community events, and lend general assistance. For information, call Nicki at the Burien Police Precinct, (206) 296-3333.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Planning Commission makes recommendations on Burien's future growth according to the city's comprehensive plan and land use documents.The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Business and Economic Development Partnership (BEDP) considers Burien's future economic development, programs and priorities. BEDP meetings are held every second and fourth Friday at 7:00 a.m. at Burien City Hall.
The Parks and Recreation Board makes recommendations regarding recreational programming and the acquisition, promotion, improvement, maintenance and use of city parks. The Parks and Recreation Board meets the second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 425 SW 144th Street.
The Arts Commission makes recommendations on the furtherance and promotion of artistic activities. The Arts Commission meets the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 425 SW 144th Street.ðð
Click here for agendas and minutes for these boards. Further information and applications for the various boards and commissions is available by calling 206 241-4647.
Volunteers Needed
Teen
After School Program, Monday - Friday 3 - 6
p.m.
Teen Friday Late Night Program, 7 - 10 p.m.
Teen Saturday Late Night Program, 8 - 11
p.m.
For information call (206) 988-3707
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