BTB Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is seeking to hire experienced Bartenders, Servers, Bussers, Hosts and Hostesses at their Burien location at 435 SW 152nd Street.

Interested and qualified applicants are asked to please email resumes to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration.

You can also visit Mick Kelly’s and drop off an application or resume. No phone calls please.

Here’s more from their job posting:

Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a traditional Irish Restaurant opened in Burien, WA, September 15th, 2005. Experience the traditional Irish dining style. Specialty meals consist of Guiness Beef Stew, Shepards Pie, Exceptional Fish & Chips and Traditional Corned Beef with Cabbage.

We here at Mick Kelly’s are looking to add energetic, outgoing, talented people to our Restaurant Staff at our Burien location.

Hiring All Hourly Positions!

Servers & Bartenders
Mick Kelly’s is currently seeking experienced bartenders and or Servers to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in high-volume dining environment. Applicants must be 21+. Current WA state alcohol servers and food handlers permits are a plus.

Bussers/Host or Hostess
Mick Kelly’s is hiring for entry level positions working in a team-oriented, high volume, fast paced, guest-centric environment, delivering our passion for 100% guest satisfaction.

Our team members are the heart and soul of the Mick Kelly’s family. And as part of that family, we provide every available opportunity for success, offering training and self-development, flexible schedules, and most importantly, a place you can call home.

Interested and qualified applicants please email your resume to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration. You can also visit Mick Kelly’s and drop off an application or resume. No phone calls please.

Construction of the two approaches to a new South Park Bridge over the Duwamish River, its supports and girders, and the bridge deck and rails is now under way.

This phase of construction of the long-awaited bridge replacement will be much more visible to passers-by than was work on the foundation.

The new South Park Bridge is expected to be completed and open to traffic in the fall of 2013.

Here’s more from a King County news release:

“One year after our coalition secured funding for a new bridge, South Park residents can now see for themselves the work that’s well underway,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

“As construction ramps up on both sides of the river, the community will have a front-row seat to witness a new bridge rise above the waters of the Duwamish.

“At the height of construction next fall, as many as 120 workers will be on the job, bringing activity that will boost South Park businesses,” Constantine added.

Construction has been proceeding on schedule, and the addition of a second weekday shift and a day shift on Saturdays has brought more workers to South Park. More than 50 construction workers continue to perform excavation work for the placement of new piers.

By next spring, the piers will have reached a depth of 70 to 100 feet below the riverbed – the equivalent of a seven to ten-story building.

The contractor has kept construction noise to a minimum by shrouding the equipment with barriers that contain the sound. Meanwhile, plans are being made for demolition of the remaining bridge structure and control tower in the second half of 2012.

Watch the South Park Bridge construction via three live cams at www.kingcounty.gov/southparkbridge

B-Town photographer Michael Brunk stopped by the site today and shot a few photos of the construction. You can click individual thumbnails to view them larger.

Our friends at Burien Little Theatre are seeking an Actor in his teens or 20s to play 12-year-old Luther Beatty in the hilarious holiday comedy “Inspecting Carol,” written by Daniel J. Sullivan and The Seattle Repertory Theatre, and coming to BLT in late November.

“Luther Beatty is an extremely friendly 12-year-old who is really too big to be playing Tiny Tim, a role he has been performing two years too long,” reads a press release. “He could be played by a youthful-looking actor in his later teens or 20s.”

Here the synopsis of the show:

A sidesplittingly funny holiday hit since premiering at the Seattle Rep in 1992, “Inspecting Carol” is part “Noises Off,” part “Waiting for Guffman.” Almost broke, Soapbox Theatre Company is struggling to mount their annual cash cow, the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” An inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts is expected any minute. When a young actor is mistaken for the inspector, cast and crew cater to his every whim to try to win their government funding, The result: the most hilarious and disastrous production of “A Christmas Carol” ever. This is a very ensemble work with 12 characters ranging in age from teens to 60s.

Performances will be at Burien Little Theatre from Nov. 25 through Dec. 18, 2011. Rehearsals begin in mid-October.

Stage director will be Maggie Larrick.

$100 stipend provided.

Please contact BLT to make an audition appointment at maggie@burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180.

Auditions will be at Burien Little Theatre, located at 14501 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166.

For more information or directions, go to www.burienlittletheatre.org.

The City of Burien announced Thursday (Oct. 6) that they’re seeking a new Public Works Director, a regular full-time job that pays between $101,892 and $123,852, depending on experience.

Former Public Works Director Larry Blanchard left his position “about a week ago,” according to a city receptionist. We hope to find more information on the reason for his departure soon.

This position will be open until it’s filled, with a first review of applications occurring Oct. 12th.

To apply for the gig, you must apply online or print an application form. You can also submit a completed application, a resume, and cover letter to:

City of Burien
Attn: Human Resources
400 SW 152nd St, Suite 300
Burien, WA 98166

Here’s the full job listing from the city’s website (you can also download the full job listing here as a PDF file):

General Position Summary
Leads, plans, organizes, directs and controls the City’s public works functions including engineering services, project management, development review, transportation services, street maintenance, traffic, and surface water management.

Essential Functions:
Supports and models the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates public works functions including engineering services, capital improvements, project management, development review, transportation, street maintenance, and surface water management. Reviews and monitors proposed changes to federal, state, and local laws to determine their impact on public works policies and practices; prepares, coordinates, and implements responses and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and other department directors. Develops and administers departmental budget, including forecast of funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies and monitoring of expenses. Provides managerial assistance to subordinates in planning and implementing programs. Sets direction, goals, objectives, and priorities for the department. Performs short- and long-range planning activities. Prepares scopes of service, construction cost estimates, contract bid documents and evaluation criteria and arranges for the bidding and award of construction contracts. Participates in the selection of consultants; negotiates and monitors contracts and services of outside firms to assure compliance with specifications, timelines, and City ordinances and policies. Manages construction and service contracts in accordance with applicable city, state and federal requirements; Prepares materials for and makes presentations to elected officials and the public. Investigates and responds to complaints regarding Public Works operations. Coordinates activities of Public Works Department with those of other City departments, governmental agencies, and private and public utility companies. Establishes and updates organization and department procedures as needed. Provides managerial leadership and supervision to subordinates. Attends Council meetings and a variety of other special interest meetings as required.

Secondary Functions
Oversees grant application process. Serves as a member of the City’s emergency response team. Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Scope
Position is subject to a wide diversity of work situations requiring a high degree of complexity. The incumbent participates as a member of the City Leadership Team and is responsible for developing policies and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility
Directly and indirectly supervises professional, technical, and administrative support staff; recommends personnel actions, arranges and provides training; schedules staff; assigns and prioritizes work; reviews performance, takes or recommends disciplinary actions; conducts staff meetings.

Interpersonal Contacts
The Public Works Director interacts extensively with the other staff, the City Manager, appointed and elected officials, contractors, businesses, and other governmental agencies.

Specific Job Skills
Advanced knowledge of: Engineering principles and techniques of modern public works facilities and services including street and traffic operations and maintenance, surface water management, equipment and materials, land conservation, trails, and parks facilities. Modern methods and techniques applied to planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works facilities projects including thorough understanding of contract specification and documents, and bidding procedures. State and federal laws and procedures, and requirements related to municipal engineering and public works programs. Project management. City, State, Federal and APWA codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures and standards. Municipal government operations and environmental policies and laws. Organizational, fiscal, and supervisory practices and principles. State and federal financing programs including but not limited to the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund, Transportation Improvement Board, Washington State Department of Trade and Economic Development Community Revitalization Board.

Ability to: Effectively lead, plan, organize, assign and supervise work of department. Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including oral presentations. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with public officials, City staff, community groups, regional organizations, and the general public. Plan, develop and maintain complex detailed projects and programs. Thoroughly understand the City’s political environment and sensitivities, and to function effectively within that environment. Effectively represent the City in situations which are potentially adversarial or stressful. Exercise individual initiative and discretion in work, including confidential matters. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Accurately apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Design and evaluate public works projects to ensure objectives are met and codes are followed. Exercise flexibility. Present and lead technical discussions at meetings. Interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to non-technical person.
Recognize occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices.

Mental Abilities
Continuous decision making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, training/supervising, use of discretion, mentoring, independent judgment and/or action, and ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; frequent problem analysis, and performance of basic math; and occasional customer service; and rare presentations/teaching, negotiation, and performance of advanced math.

Physical Abilities
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists; occasional feeling; and rare stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, handling, bending, and repetitive motions of feet. Position requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry ten pounds.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering or related field plus seven years progressively responsible administrative experience in the public works field, including five years in a supervisory capacity OR a combination of education, training and experience which provides an equivalent background sufficient to perform the work of the position. Masters Degree preferred.

Special Requirements
Successful completion of pre-employment background check. Valid Washington State Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record. Significant experience in local government public works and contract management. Professional Engineer License (PE) preferred.

Job Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with moderate noise level and occasionally in the outdoors. Position involves travel to a variety of locations to perform site visit work and/or attend meetings. Employee must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, for evening meetings and during emergency situations.

Hazards Working on or around heavy equipment, traffic, ladders, open trenches, scaffolding and heights; exposure to various dust, chemicals, fumes, odors and gases; tripping hazards from construction site debris and unstable walking surfaces; unrestrained animals; contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals, and inclement weather conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and work experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and may be asked to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.

TO APPLY Candidates must submit a City of Burien employment application form, resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, 400 SW 152nd Street, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166. Applications may also be submitted online at www.burienwa.gov. If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-5504.

NOTICES
The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.

For more local job listings, check out our Jobs page here.

The City of Burien is seeking to hire a “new, top-notch Economic Development Manager,” following Dick Loman’s retirement.

Pay is $6,798 – $8,263 per month depending on experience, with a “first review” of applicants scheduled for Aug. 30th.

According to the job application (download PDF file here) this position’s responsibilities include:

Plans, organizes and directs activities to enhance economic development in Burien. The Manager is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of policies, programs and procedures that accomplish the City Council’s goals and objectives to ensure the economic health and vitality of the City.

Essential Functions:

• Supports and models the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization.
• Develops and implements short- and long-term economic development strategies, public/private partnerships for development, and business assistance programs for existing and prospective businesses. Recommends adjustments to programs, activities, policies and procedures to further economic development goals.
• Develops and implements a business recruitment and retention campaign and marketing strategy.
• Serves as a “broker” in recruiting and assisting businesses interested in locating in Burien to identify suitable properties for their enterprises.
• Negotiates the acquisition/disposition or lease of properties needed for economic development projects.
• Meets with affected property owners in potential economic development areas to assess and coordinate the City’s economic development efforts.
• Participates in special business community events to promote business development and vitality.
• Serves as the City liaison to the business community, chamber of commerce, economic development planning advisory boards, economic development agencies, and governmental agencies in furthering the City’s economic development policies. Presents proposed programs and projects to business community groups, agencies and the City Council.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors division budget. Oversees and monitors contracts related to Economic Development.
• Prepares and analyzes technical and administrative reports and documents.
• Researches, analyzes and reports on economic and market trends.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with the business community, advisory groups, other governmental agencies, citizen groups and citizens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

“Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and work experience,” reads the app. “Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and may be asked to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.”

TO APPLY
Applications are available online here. Candidates must submit a City of Burien employment application form, resume and cover letter online or to City of Burien, Attn: Human Resources, 400 SW 152nd Street, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166. If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-5504.

Our friends at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant want our Readers to know that they’re looking to hire Bartenders and Servers, preferably ones that are over 21 and have at least one-year of experience in a high-volume dining environment.

Interested and qualified applicants are asked to please email resumes to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration

Here’s the full job listing:

Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a traditional Irish Restaurant opened in Burien, WA, September 15th, 2005. Partners Mick Purdy and Adrian Kelly then opened Glen Acres Golf Course & Full Throttle Renton in early 2009. Riverbend Golf Course opened late 2009.

Experience the traditional Irish dining style. Specialty meals consist of Guiness Beef Stew, Shepards Pie and Traditional Corned Beef with Cabbage.

Mick Kelly’s is currently seeking experienced bartenders and or Servers to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in high-volume dining environment. Applicants must be 21+. Current WA state alcohol servers and food handlers permits are a plus.

Interested and qualified applicants please email your resume to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration. You can also visit Mick Kelly’s and drop off an application or resume. No phone calls please.

Normandy Park Mayor George Hadley (pictured above at last year’s Cove to Clover event) submitted a letter of resignation from the NP City Council, citing his January diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer.

Hadley’s resignation is effective Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

Hadley has served as a member of the Normandy Park City Council since 2004. In January 2010, the Normandy Park City Council elected Hadley to serve as Mayor for 2010-2011. Prior to being elected to the City Council, Hadley served on the Normandy Park Board of Adjustment. Hadley served as Mayor Pro Tem from January 2006 – December 2009.

George’s position will be filled by the City Council until a new Councilmember is elected during the November 2011 General Election. City Councilmembers are volunteers and must attend several evening meetings each month. For more information about the position or duties of the City Council, contact the City Manager’s Office at (206) 248?8256. Applications are available at Normandy Park City Hall or online at: www.normandyparkwa.gov.

Everyone here at our various local blogs sends our best wishes for a speedy recovery to George, who has been very helpful to us.

Our friends at the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence are looking to hire a new Executive Director.

“The Executive Director provides leadership for the organization and is responsible for the management of all staff,” reads the job description. “This position reports to the President and Executive Committee of the Foundation. The Executive Director is expected to promote and communicate the mission and objectives of the Foundation, to drive fund development and to raise awareness of the Highline Schools Foundation in the community. The Executive Director will strive to increase the Foundation’s fundraising to more than $1 million annually and be a critical strategic partner in helping the Highline School District achieve its vision.”

This is a full-time gig with a starting salary range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually, depending on qualification and experience.

The deadline to apply is March 1st, and selected candidates will be notified of in-person interviews no later than March 18th.

Here’s all the information and contact information you’ll need to apply for this position:

Executive Director

Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established in 2001 with a mission for providing community resources to help the Highline School District succeed. The district is south of Seattle and serves a very diverse population.

Position Description:
The Executive Director provides leadership for the organization and is responsible for the management of all staff. This position reports to the President and Executive Committee of the Foundation. The Executive Director is expected to promote and communicate the mission and objectives of the Foundation, to drive fund development and to raise awareness of the Highline Schools Foundation in the community. The Executive Director will strive to increase the Foundation’s fundraising to more than $1 million annually and be a critical strategic partner in helping the Highline School District achieve its vision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure compliance with the Foundation’s mission, goals and policies as established by the Board of Trustees and to represent the Foundation and its mission in the community and region.
• Assure compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to a charitable non-profit foundation and ensure ethical compliance, as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Work with Board and staff to establish and meet fundraising goals, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies and to develop, manage and supervise grant proposals /activities.
• Assure a board development process that enhances fund development.
• Work with Board in the development of the annual strategic planning, long-range planning, and the implementation of planning priorities.
• Provide oversight for all Foundation activities and communicate a broad vision to others.
• Establish volunteer program that builds on individuals who have expressed interest in the organization.
• Expand marketing efforts to broaden access to donors, assure a consistent image and convey accurate information. This includes overseeing print and electronic communication, not limited to but including Donor Perfect.
• Oversee gift receipt and processing, financial and tax reporting, investments, and manage the organization in a financially responsible manner.
• Recruit, train, and supervise and evaluate performance of all staff, interns, and volunteers. Help clearly define job duties. This includes the use of a donor information management system.
• Partner with Highline Public Schools leaders and collaborate with PTSA, HEA, Service Organizations, Municipalities, Community Groups and other Organizations necessary to support the efforts of the Foundation.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the area and knowledge of the school district.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional designation as a Certified Fundraising Executive is a plus.
• Minimum of five years experience working in a non-profit organization with a proven track record of success preferred.
• Experience in a leadership capacity and with major gifts (having raised four, five and six figure gifts) is preferred.
• Strong local community connections are preferred.
• Actively involved with other organizations that may support the Foundation’s mission.
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees or Governing Board is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; able to deliver effective and persuasive presentations required.

Special Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision and a sense of core purpose.
• Ability to inspire motivates, and marshal resources throughout the organization and the communities served.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Ability to cultivate the creative ideas of others, make connections between ideas, and project potential outcomes.
• Ability to attend community events, dressing and conducting oneself in a manner that conveys professionalism and credibility.
• Ability to evaluate and understand others motivations, interests and perceptions in order to modify objectives as needed.

Compensation: This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of$45,000 to $50,000 annually dependent on qualification and experience.

Timeline: Application review process to begin March 1st 2011. Selected candidates will be notified of in-person interviews no later than March 18th 2011. Out of areas candidates will need to cover their own transportation expenses.

Application: Please send cover letter referencing your qualification as they pertain to this position, resume, salary history, salary requirements and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence
15675 Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien, WA 98166

Or via email at highlinefoundation@gmail.com.

More information available at www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org.

Highline Schools Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, national origin, marital status, or disability.

Here’s the full job listing:

• Position is Administrative Coordinator.
• There is opportunity for advancement.
• General office/reception, membership, and community event support.
• Microsoft Office and Social Media experience required.
• Friendly, outgoing, organized individual.
• $14-15/hr start.

Please send resume to discoverburienjob@gmail.com.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Feb. 5th to help clean up and improve Arbor Lake, located at 2nd Ave. South and South 124th St. in north Burien.

The work party runs from 9am – 11am, and volunteers will be helping improve the health of Arbor Lake by removing invasive, non-native plants, including Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry. Volunteers will cut and pull these plants out, considered “hard work but satisfying.”

“Volunteers of all ages are welcome but children under age 14 need to be accompanied by a parent or an adult,” reads a flier released by the city. :Those under 18 will require a signed permission form (available at sign in or in advance by calling the number below).”

Here are the details:

WHAT: Arbor Lake Improvement Work Party.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 5th, from 9am – 11am.

WHERE: Arbor Lake, located at 2nd Ave. S. and S. 124th St. in north Burien (map below). Meet at the southwest corner of the park at 2nd Ave. S. and S. 124th St. in north Burien. NOTE: No restroom is available.

INFO: More info from a flier:

Why are we doing this stewardship project at Arbor Lake?
Because you want us to! At a September 2010 meeting with 25 lake neighbors, park users said they want to protect and improve the habitat value of the lake. Removing invasive plants will allow the existing native plants around the shoreline to grow better. We also plan to add more native plants to fill in the gaps left by the removed invasive plants in autumn 2011. A thriving natural buffer on the shoreline will provide food and shelter for birds and small wildlife and improve habitat for fish.

Arbor Lake also is the headwaters of Miller Creek and water flowing from the lake eventually sustains salmon living in the creek downstream.

What do volunteers need?

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Leather-palmed gloves (we also will have plenty to loan)
• Filled water bottle
• We provide tools and snacks!

Sign Up and Questions
Advance sign up is encouraged to help us plan. Please contact Dennis Clark, Miller/Walker Creek Steward, dennis.clark@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-1909.

On November 20, 2010, 20 volunteers removed half of the invasive Scotch broom, blackberry, and other invasive plants on the west and south shoreline. Help us remove the other half!

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