Assistant Community Development Director - City of Menlo Park, CA

Peckham & McKenney Executive SearchMenlo Park, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Community Development Director. This position serves as the Building Official and requires a degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, business administration or a related field; five (5) years of professional building services plans review and/or inspection experience, three (3) years of which should include building program management or supervision; and certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (I.C.C.). The City is open to initially filling this position at the Building Official level, depending on the candidate pool, and encourages emerging leaders to apply. Menlo Park is a thriving community with tree-lined neighborhoods, active commercial areas, spaces to enjoy the outdoors, and opportunities to engage in local activities. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles.

Requirements

  • Degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, business administration or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of professional building services plans review and/or inspection experience.
  • Three (3) years of which should include building program management or supervision.
  • Certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (I.C.C.).

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Building Official.

Benefits

  • Bonus program
  • Matching deferred comp contributions up to 4%
  • Auto allowance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 100% payment of the employee and eligible dependents health insurance.
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