Assistant Community Development Director

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 planning, housing, building and/or code compliance services.

You will oversee departmental operations, manage staff, coordinate inter-departmental initiatives, and provide expert guidance on planning projects and policy matters.

can include:

• 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

How to Succeed in this Role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of best practices for administration and budgeting
• Strong knowledge of urban planning, housing policy, building plan review and inspection programs, and municipal codes
• Proven leadership in managing complex projects, interdisciplinary teams, and staff at different career stages
• 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

• 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

• 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

The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

• 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 .
• 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). More information is available at CalPERS .
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b plan and City match
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Employee home loan assistance program

For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Mid-Management column in our benefits summary linked here .

This position is a represented position.

Applications will be submitted online at BambooHR.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed.

In-person panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday September 24, 2026.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system.

Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.