Assistant Community Development Director

City of Burlingame; Burlingame (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlingame, a thriving suburban city on the San Francisco Peninsula, seeks an experienced planning professional to serve as ACDD, lead the Planning Division, and collaborate on cross‑organizational projects. This hands-on manager will oversee current and advanced planning, and serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission.

The ideal candidate will bring seven years of municipal planning experience, including three in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field,

Qualifications

• Seven years of municipal planning experience, including three years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Telework/remote work flexibility up to 50% as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee current and advanced planning within the Planning Division.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission.
• Lead cross-organizational projects and complex initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public sector experience

Urban planning knowledge

California planning law

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The City of Burlingame (pop. 32,348) is a thriving suburban city on the San Francisco Peninsula, offering an exceptional quality of life and a dynamic development environment. The City is a stable, fiscally strong, well-managed organization known for its collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and exceptional public service.

Burlingame seeks an experienced planning professional to serve as ACDD, lead the Planning Division, and collaborate on cross-organizational projects. This hands‑on manager will oversee current and advanced planning, serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission, and manage complex projects.

The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable, credible planning professional with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. This collaborative leader will bring expertise in contemporary urban planning practices and California’s evolving legal framework, along with the political acumen to work effectively with the community and elected and appointed officials. Successful candidates will have seven years of progressively responsible municipal planning experience, including three years in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The salary range is $176,170 – $214,102 DOQE, supplemented by a competitive benefits package including a telework program allowing up to 50% remote work. Closes: Sunday, September 27, 2026.