Assistant City Manager - City of Alameda, CA

Teri Black & Company, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alameda, CA, seeks an accomplished local government leader to serve as Assistant City Manager. The role partners with the City Manager to coordinate city administration, support budget development, and advance cross‑department initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative relationship builder and systems thinker with significant municipal leadership experience, including executive roles and process improvement expertise.

Job description

Assistant City Manager - City of Alameda, CA
Close Date: Nov 22, 2026

The City of Alameda (pop. 80,000) is a distinctive island community in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, offering a rare combination of small-town connection, urban convenience, and waterfront charm. Alameda is a full-service organization supported by 516 full-time positions and a FY2026-27 General Fund budget of approximately $159.3 million.
The City seeks an accomplished local government leader who combines broad administrative expertise with practical, hands-on experience. Serving as a trusted thought partner to the City Manager and a key member of the executive leadership team, the Assistant City Manager will coordinate City administration, support budget development and monitoring, and advance cross-department initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative relationship builder and systems thinker with experience in process improvement and project management.
Significant, progressively responsible municipal leadership experience, including at least five (5) years of executive leadership experience and responsibility for organization-wide initiatives, is desirable. Experience as an Assistant or Deputy City Manager, department director, assistant director, or comparable executive is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field is expected.
The salary range is $238,688 - $290,126 (currently under review) + competitive benefits. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026.