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Home City of Daly City Director of Community Development Director of Community Development (20768906) Department of Community Development Category Executive Region San Francisco/Peninsula Close Date 9/11/2026 at 5pm or until 1000 applicants Salary $226,685.00

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00 Annually Additional Questionnaires None About Daly City The City of Daly City, "Gateway" to the San Francisco Peninsula, stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF International Airport. Daly City is one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500 full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal services. Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Location 333-90th Street Daly City, 94015 Description

THE POSITION

The City of Daly City is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Director of Community Development. Appointed by and reporting to the City Manager or designee, the Director provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Community Development Department, which encompasses Building, Planning, Engineering, Code Enforcement, and Housing. The Director plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Department's programs and services, including current and long-range planning, building services, engineering and development review, code enforcement, housing, and related regulatory programs. The Director will play a key role in implementing the City's General Plan, Housing Element, zoning ordinance, municipal code, specific plans, and other planning and regulatory initiatives, while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. As a member of the City's executive management team, the Director will serve as a trusted advisor to the City Manager and provide professional and technical guidance to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions on complex planning, land use, housing, building, engineering, code enforcement, and development matters. The Director will oversee complex development proposals, entitlement applications, environmental reviews, planning studies, and other significant community development projects while balancing regulatory requirements with the City's long-term goals and community priorities. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive community development issues. The Director will establish departmental priorities, manage operating and capital budgets, develop policies and service standards, mentor and develop staff, and promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the Department. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills are essential. The Director will work closely with residents, property owners, developers, businesses, community organizations, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve complex issues and facilitate projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable presenting before the City Council, Planning Commission, community organizations, and neighborhood groups and will represent the City with professionalism, transparency, responsiveness, and integrity.

Job PDF:

Director of Community Development Recruitment Brochure.pdf Ideal Candidate

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has been described as having the following style and attributes: An experienced community development executive with comprehensive knowledge of municipal planning, land use, housing, building, engineering and development review, permitting, code enforcement, and the administration of complex community development programs. A strategic and forward-thinking leader who can establish priorities, translate Citywide goals into departmental objectives and work programs, manage multiple complex and high-profile initiatives, and allocate resources effectively in a dynamic municipal environment. A knowledgeable California land-use professional with a strong understanding of California Planning and Zoning Law, CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act, General Plans, Housing Elements, RHNA requirements, zoning administration, development review, and other federal, state, and local requirements affecting community development. A decisive and solutions-oriented executive who can analyze complex planning, development, housing, engineering, technical, and public policy issues; consider competing interests; develop practical solutions; and make sound, well-reasoned administrative recommendations and decisions. A collaborative and approachable leader who develops, mentors, and empowers employees while fostering a high-performing workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork, professional development, excellent customer service, and continuous improvement. An effective communicator and consensus builder who can clearly present complex and technical information to the City Council, Planning Commission, boards and commissions, community organizations, developers, regulatory agencies, residents, and other stakeholders. A skilled relationship builder who understands the importance of meaningful community engagement and can successfully work with diverse stakeholders to address sensitive, complex, and potentially politically challenging land use and development issues. An innovative and adaptable executive who remains current on legislative and regulatory changes, emerging community development trends, technology, and industry best practices and identifies opportunities to improve processes, customer service, organizational effectiveness, and the delivery of City services. A strong organizational partner who works effectively with the City Manager, executive leadership team, and other City departments to advance Citywide priorities, coordinate complex projects, solve organizational challenges, and support the City's long-term vision for the community. Benefits Executive Management

HEALTH & WELFARE A.

Section 125 Options

• Available to all eligible full-time employees. B. Cafeteria Plan
• The City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows: No coverage: $500.

00 (for employees hired after January 1, 2020) No coverage: $1255.00 (for employees hired before January 1, 2020)

Employee Only:

100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1405.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.) Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium. Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.

Mandated Cigna Dental:

Effective January 1, 2020, affected employees pay full monthly premium of $ 117.30.

Maximum Annual Dental Benefit:

$1,500Non-PPO/$1,600

PPO Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit:

$2,000 Basic Term Life Insurance

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Coverage Rate:

$0.235 per $1K effective 4/1/2021) Level of Monthly Coverage Premium $ 55,000 $12.38 Short/Long Term Disability (City-Sponsored)

Insurance:

maximum benefit is 66-2/3% of salary up to $4,000/mo. after 60-day waiting period and upon exhaustion of sick leave. Employee pays full monthly premium of $35.00.

Optional Medical:

PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages. Additional Term Life Insurance

• Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee. Voluntary Vision
• Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan. C. Vision Reimbursement Program
• Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.

00 per year for frames or lenses.

RETIREMENT

• PERS 3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.

2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation Employer contribution: 43.326% (includes 7.596% bond) effective 07/01/2023 Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic Members or 8.0%

• for New Members The City pays 0% of employee contribution.

In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.

RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS

The retiree health benefits for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum. For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current ICMA retiree health savings account.

HOLIDAYS

• 12 paid holidays per year New Year's Day, January 1 Veterans' Day (Celebrated) Martin Luther King, Jr.

Holiday (Celebrated) Thanksgiving Day (Actual) President's Day (Celebrated) Day following Thanksgiving Memorial Day (Celebrated) Christmas Eve, December 24 (four hours) Juneteenth (Celebrated) Christmas Day, December 25 Independence Day, July 4 New Year's Eve (four hours) Labor Day, (Celebrated)

SICK LEAVE

Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Pay out (one-half of employee's total accrued sick leave hours) applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. For employees hired before January 1, 2020 and in Miscellaneous retirement may convert unused sick leave to service credit. Sick leave pay out eliminated for employees hired after July 1, 2020.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN

Maximum flat rate contribution of accrued sick leave payout: $50,000 at separation from service for employees hired before January 1, 2020 VACATION Employees accrue 13 days after one year of employment 18 days after five years; 23 days after 13 years; and 28 days after 21 years

• Management employees receive additional five days vacation at time of initial full-time appointment and annually thereafter. Executive Management employees may convert four weeks (160 hours) of accrued vacation time per year to direct pay. MILEAGE
• Effective January 1, 2023, reimbursement rate is 65.

5 cents per mile. Special Instructions Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 11, 2026. To be considered for this opportunity, please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to your application. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be considered for interviews. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (650)991-8028 Contact email: nsakkal@dalycity.org