Planning and Building Director
Town of Portola Valley, California

Annual Salary: $180,353 – $235,519 DOE/DOQ

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.

Advance thoughtful development in one of California's most civic and scenic communities, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

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

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

SECURE THE DATES

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.

QUESTIONS?

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!