Salary: $154,022.00 - $189,004.00 Annually
Location : San Bruno City Hall - 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno CA 94066, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 114
Department: Community and Economic Development
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

What You Will Do?
Leadership & Supervision: Manage and supervise Code Enforcement operations to achieve goals within available resources; plan and organize workloads and staff assignments; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed. Issue written and oral instructions, assign duties, and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies; maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
Program Development: Provide leadership and direction for all Code Enforcement operations; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with other departments and agencies; communicate official programs, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public, including presentations to the Executive Team, boards, commissions, civic groups, and City Council.
Fiscal Management: Prepare and administer the annual operating budget of the Code Enforcement Division; assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures.
Navigate Disputes & Community Relations: Apply high emotional intelligence and active listening to de-escalate conflicts and guide residents and business owners toward compliance. Serve as a compassionate and supportive resource when educating the community, while maintaining a firm, direct approach when addressing critical life-safety hazards or resolving non-compliant, repeat offenses.
Enforcement & Operations: Perform and administer necessary investigations to enforce the Municipal Code; explain, interpret, and provide general guidance regarding applicable codes to business owners, property owners, contractors, and the general public.
Strategic Updates: Review current trends in Code Enforcement and prepare updates and revisions to codes, ordinances, and local regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Code Enforcement Manager is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is a combination of the following:

Experience: Four (4) years of municipal code enforcement experience equivalent to that of a Code Enforcement Officer II within the City of San Bruno, including training and experience performing supervisory duties.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Construction Management, Public Policy/Administration, or Legal Studies
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
Certifications: Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) designation and International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance certifications.

Compensation
The annual salary range for this represented position is currently $154,022 to $189,004. The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program

• 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
• Approximately 80 to 184 hours of vacation per year, dependent on years of service.
• 96 hours of sick leave per year and over 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62). More information is available at CalPERS.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b plan and City match
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Employee home loan assistance program

For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Mid-Management column in our benefits summary linked here.

How to Apply
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on August 27, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year's annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home Loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement