Planning and Building Director

Planning And Building Director

The Town of Portola Valley, California, is seeking a knowledgeable, hands-on, and results-oriented Planning and Building Director to provide strategic, supervisory, administrative, and technical oversight of the Planning and Building Department. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the Town's physical and regulatory environment, while advancing high-priority initiatives in a service-oriented municipality. The Director will oversee a dedicated team of three staff members, plus external consultants, and manage an approximately $2 million operating budget. Key priorities include modernizing systems and processes, enhancing departmental efficiency, implementing housing and land use initiatives, and strengthening customer service. This position is ideal for a community-focused leader who values innovation, community relations, and collaboration in a small, high-impact municipal setting.

An annual salary of $180,353 $235,519 DOE / DOQ, PLUS a generous benefits package.

For first consideration, apply by September 12 at : https : / / wbcpinc.com / job-board /

Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 10. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews that will take place on October 17. Selected candidates must be available for both days.

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any questions :

levi@wbcpinc.com

866-929-WBCP (9227) toll-free

541-664-0376 (direct)

The Town of Portola Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer!