City of Burien

Happy Halloween! City of Burien staff celebrated with costume contests, jack-o-lantern decorating, competitive tower building, and lots of sweets.

Over the past several months, the City of Burien has successfully brought on three new directors. The combined experience, passion, and expertise each brings to their role has ensured staff continue excelling in their work. Please join us in celebrating our newest directors: Fernando Llamas Jr. (Administrative Services), Rod Steitzer (Public Works), and Liz Stead (Community Development). 🥳 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK9QqD_y

📢 We're hiring! The City of Burien is looking for an Information Systems Manager to manage and develop the City's information, geographic, and voice communication systems. In this dynamic role, you will oversee critical functions, including network, data, security, GIS, and multimedia, ensuring smooth operations across the City's technology platforms. You'll be able to lead strategic technology planning and implement cutting-edge advancements and enhancements. Play a key role in fostering innovation and shaping the future of the City's digital and communication landscape for its workforce and community members! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g-XC7fRn ✅ $131,018-$159,254 per year depending on qualifications and experience ✅ Excellent benefits package: 100% paid insurance plans for employee, 90% paid for dependents; PERS Retirement Plan; 401(a) Social Security Replacement Fund; 13 paid holidays; 12 days sick leave; 4 days management leave; and more. #TeamBurien #Jobs #Hiring #InformationSystems #IS #IT #Manager #GovernmentJobs

Our Economic Development Specialist, Lorraine Chachere, is out distributing flyers to let folks downtown along SW 152nd Street know about tree pruning work set to happen next week.

Last week, City of Burien staff gathered at Lake Burien Memorial Park for our annual summer picnic. In addition to games, music, and food, we challenged King County Fire District #2 to a friendly kickball competition (which ended in a draw!) and honored four dedicated employees for achieving some longevity milestones: - Vivian Casteneda (Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services), 30 years - Kirk Gentile (Community Development), 25 years - Lorraine Chachere (Economic Development), 5 years - Nick Butler (Information Services), 5 years Thank you to all Burien staff who made the day extra special.

Tom Calabrese has been selected as the next chief of the Burien Police Department. Calabrese’s strong ties to Burien include spending the first 16 of his 24-year career with King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) in Precinct 4, an area that covers White Center and Burien. Calabrese has served as Captain of the Burien Police Department (BPD) since April 2023 and has currently been serving as interim chief. Read more: https://lnkd.in/guG6j8Jb

📢 We're hiring! The City of Burien is looking for a Deputy City Clerk to perform complex administrative, legislative, and technical duties in support of the City Clerk's Office including maintenance of official City records and supervision of the Records Coordinator. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gp_C7iAz ✅ $84,004-$102,108 per year depending on qualifications and experience ✅ Excellent benefits package: 100% paid insurance plans for employee, 90% paid for dependents; PERS Retirement Plan; 401(a) Social Security Replacement Fund; 13 paid holidays; generous vacation and sick leave in addition to three paid exempt leave days annually; and more. #TeamBurien #Jobs #Hiring #DeputyCityClerk #GovernmentJobs

📢 We're hiring! The City of Burien is looking for a Records Coordinator to oversee the development, implementation, and administration of our records and information management program. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g2wFW5Hd ✅ $74,248-$90,249 per year depending on qualifications and experience ✅ Excellent benefits package: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee; 90% paid medical for dependents and 100% paid for vision and dental; PERS Retirement Plan; 401(a) Social Security Replacement Fund; 13 paid holidays; generous vacation and sick leave; and much more. #TeamBurien #Jobs #Hiring #Records #RecordsManagement #GovernmentJobs #RecordsCoordinator

The latest issue of Burien Magazine is out now! Learn more about the City's strategic plan, student stormwater scientists, urban forest stewardship, community engagement shaping major city planning efforts, funding our vibrant local arts scene, actionable steps for advancing economic development, and much more! 📖 English: https://lnkd.in/g3Dz6bDf 📖 Español: https://lnkd.in/gnzzZ9XY 📖 Tiếng Việt: https://lnkd.in/gi5qJswY

It's Public Works Week, and we're celebrating the City's public works professionals who work hard for us year-round. 👷🙌 Team Public Works was recognized by the Burien City Council on Monday with a proclamation honoring their outstanding efforts in "advancing quality of life for all." The proclamation also celebrated former director Maiya Andrews for her three decades of public service, including the last 12 years dedicated to serving our City. Interim director Glenn Akramoff accepted the proclamation on behalf of the team, reminding us all that our crews are "quietly out there risking their lives and health, at times, doing this work. As you see our Public Works crew out there in the streets, wherever they're working, we know we disrupt your world sometimes, but give them a wave and a thank you." #PublicWorksWeek #PublicWorks #Burien