Burien is seeking a team-oriented building official to contribute to a growing community of 52,000 people in the beautiful Puget Sound region.
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Receives written and oral assignments from supervisor; determines necessary equipment, personnel, material needs, and determines best way to set up job site.
The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.
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