IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Town of Tiburon is seeking a collaborative, dynamic leader to serve as its next Director of Community Development, someone who will bring both technical expertise and experience with direct public service to this vital role.

Tiburon's Town Manager values team-orientated, hand-on management style and is looking for a Director who thrives in a collegial environment, works transparently and collaboratively, and brings a service-oriented mindset to all interactions with residents, businesses, and project stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is highly desirable and reflects the Town's commitment to high standards in civic leadership.
• You bring deep exercise in land use planning, zoning, and code compliance, and are fluent in navigation state, local and federal regulations related to development.
• You're equally comfortable analyzing complex issues and offering strategic well-reasoned solutions that align with community values and regulatory frameworks.
• Your background includes at least five (5) years of experience in advanced planning, with supervisory or managerial duties. You've lead teams, guided policy, and implemented plans with both vision and pragmatism.
• You have a solid grasp of building inspection practices, plan review, and municipal permitting processes, and are confident in your ability to oversee both day-to-day operations and long-range planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with affordable housing programs, CEQA compliance, and climate resilience planning is a plus, as Tiburon continues to prioritize environmental sustainability and housing equity in its growth strategy.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a natural collaborator, a listener, and a consensus builder. You value transparency and lead with integrity, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with all audiences—from Town Council to developers to residents
• You have the presence and credibility to represent the Town in pubic forums, and the vision to help guide its future.
• Above all, you care deeply about community service, and you're energized by the opportunity to help shape the character and livability of one of the Bay Area's most unique and beautiful towns.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The salary range for this position is $167,460—$209,316 annually, DOE.
• Retirement: Either 2% at 55 using the single highest year calculation for classic members or 2% at 62 using the average three highest years for new members to CalPERS. Town employees pay the employee's portion of retirement costs.
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan: The Town will provide a monthly allowance towards medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. If the full amount is not used, any remaining portion up to $400 per month will be deposited into the Town's Deferred Compensation Plan. If the cost of benefits exceeds the allowance, the difference is paid by employee through payroll deductions. The cafeteria benefit for calendar year 2025 is $2,375.88.
• Vacation & Sick Leave: Fifteen days vacation leave, increasing after 5 years. Twelve days sick leave.
• Administrative Leave: Up to 10 administrative leave days per year. Holidays: The Town observes 12 holidays per year and typically closes Town Hall between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
• Schedule: The Director works a 9/80 schedule. Town Hall is closed every other Friday.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

First review of applications will be held the week of September 2, 2025. To be considered, please submit a Town of Tiburon employment application, professional resume and cover letter online at www.TownofTiburon.org