Planning and Building Director

  • Town of Portola Valley,
  • Portola Valley, California
  • Full Time
Planning and Building Director

This listing closes on 10/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

Town of Portola Valley,

Salary

Depends On Qualifications

Location

Portola Valley, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Planning and Building

Closing Date

10/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

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: For first consideration, apply by September 12 at:

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:

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866-929-WBCP (9227) toll-free

... (direct)

The Town of Portola Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Employer

Town of Portola Valley,

Address

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Portola Valley, California

wbcpinc.com/job-board
Job ID: 490238786
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025

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