Assistant Community Development Director
Assistant Community Development Director
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Job Description
*Internal Recruitment*
Introduction
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 internal opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional with a passion for public service urban planning housing policy and development review. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director this position plays a key role in advancing strategic initiatives while overseeing planning building housing and permitting services.
About the Community Development Department
The Community Development Department 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 forwardthinking community for residents and businesses alike.
About the Role
As the Assistant Community Development Director you will support and lead a variety of key functions within the department. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive professional background in municipal development land use housing or building services. You will oversee departmental operations manage staff coordinate interdepartmental initiatives and provide expert guidance on planning projects and policy matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supervising the daily operations and personnel of the department
- Preparing and presenting reports policies and longrange planning initiatives to City Council Planning Commission and public forums
- Overseeing land use housing and development projects in compliance with CEQA and zoning laws
- Administering budgets contracts and permitting systems
- Supporting the Community Development Director in strategic and operational matters
How to Succeed in this Role
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of urban planning housing policy building plan review and inspection programs and municipal codes
- Proven leadership in managing complex projects and interdisciplinary teams
- Effective communication and collaboration with elected officials community members and external agencies
- The ability to interpret laws analyze data and recommend innovative solutions
- Commitment to service excellence transparency and continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in landuse 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 or Chief Building Official in the City of San Bruno.
Licenses & Requirements
- Possession of a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Willingness to attend evening meetings and travel for conferences and workshops
Other Desirable Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change
- Familiarity with CEQA General Plan implementation development permitting and inspections
- Advanced project and budget management skills
Benefits
The City of San Bruno offers a competitive benefits package for MidManagement employees including:
- Comprehensive benefits package Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cashinlieu offered if waiving coverage
- Fitness Benefit Eligible for membership at San Brunos Recreation & Aquatics Center
- CalPERS pension participation
- Two 457 Retirement plans to choose from
- Additional benefits include professional development acting pay special circumstances pay and education reimbursement
How to Apply
Please apply through BambooHR. This job posting will expire on May 9th 2025 at 5 PM.
This recruitment is open to current City of San Bruno employees only and represents a promotional opportunity within the organization. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and updated rsum to Human Resources. Final selection may include an interview assessment and reference check.
For more information please contact Human Resources at .
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
