Assistant Community Development Director

City of San Bruno•San Bruno, CA

1d•$166,937 - $204,853•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Bruno is seeking a visionary and experienced Assistant Community Development Director to help lead and shape the future of our community. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional with a passion for providing community development services to the public. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, this position plays a key role in advancing strategic initiatives working with the Director to lead building, code compliance, planning and housing services. The Community Development Department has nineteen budgeted positions and is responsible for planning the physical development of the community and ensuring that new development and modifications to existing development are completed in compliance with City and State laws. The Department provides technical information to residents, business owners, developers, and commissions regarding local codes, ordinances, and other related issues. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking community for residents and businesses alike. The Department has four divisions: Administration, Building, Code Compliance, and Planning (and Housing). The Department team has a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork and positive attitudes, and takes pride in seeing the impact our work makes on the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in land-use planning, urban planning, or a closely related field, or equivalent certifications.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible municipal government experience, including at least two (2) years in a role similar to Planning Manager, Chief Building Official, or Code Compliance Manager in the City of San Bruno.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
Willingness to attend evening meetings and travel for conferences and workshops

Nice To Haves

Track record of strategic thinking and problem solving
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change
Familiarity with General Plan implementation, Housing Element implementation, CEQA, development permitting and inspections
Advanced project and budget management skills

Responsibilities

Managing and supervising the daily operations and personnel of the department, including a new citywide program based budget process and ongoing team-building and employee engagement efforts
Preparing and presenting reports, policies, and long-range planning initiatives to City Council, Planning Commission, and public forums
Overseeing land use, housing, and development projects in compliance with CEQA and zoning laws, including the major redevelopment of the Tanforan mall site
Overseeing building permitting, inspection and enforcement functions
Expanding use of technology including expansions and improvements to online permitting, refresh of the department website, and improving data management
Supporting the Community Development Director in strategic and operational matters

Benefits

Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
Approximately 80 to 184 hours of vacation per year, dependent on years of service.
96 hours of sick leave per year and over 10 paid holidays.
80 hours of management leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62).
Deferred Compensation Section 457b plan and City match
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
Employee home loan assistance program