CITY MANAGER

City of Firebaugh; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CalPERS Retirement

Holiday & leave benefits

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

City of Firebaugh seeks a City Manager to lead a council–manager government, oversee a small but capable staff, and manage budgeting, personnel, and public works programs.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, civic commitment, and the ability to work with regional agencies while guiding a community with a budget of about $4.3 million and diverse services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or 8+ years in a high level management or supervisorial role.
• Public sector management with a history of success and demonstrated accomplishments.
• Knowledge of budgeting, personnel & risk management, public works, municipal planning and police services is desirable.

Skills

BA/BS OR 8+ yrs

Public Sector Mgmt

Budgeting

Risk Management

Municipal Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CITY MANAGER

City of Firebaugh 1133 P Street

Firebaugh, CA 93622

[phone]

POSITION RECRUITMENT

FILING DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Firebaugh is a general law city incorporated on December 17, 1914. Firebaugh is located approximately 33 miles west of the City of Fresno and 18 miles east of Interstate 5, the main north-south link between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Firebaughs safe neighborhoods and quality schools offer a small-town atmosphere ideal for raising a family and operating a business. The Firebaugh Community College Campus, an extension of West Hills Community College District, is in the process of major expansion and offers local higher educational opportunities. Firebaughs population is 8,899.

Firebaugh Agribusiness is the traditional mainstay of the local economy. The principal commodities produced in the Firebaugh area are: Melons, Cotton, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Alfalfa Hay, Rice, and Dairy Products.

THE CITY

Firebaugh was founded in 1854 and incorporated in 1914. The City employs a Council-Manager form of government consisting of five Council Members elected to four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is appointed by the City Council. The Council hires the City Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer. City employs approximately 37 full-time and 7 part-time employees with a FY 2026/2027 Budget of $4.3 million General Fund Budget. Firebaugh is a full-service city and contracts for Refuse Services, City Attorney, and Planning and Engineering services. Firebaugh maintains a full-service Police Dept. with in-house dispatching and an active and well-trained Volunteer Fire Dept. The Firebaugh City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm.

THE POSITION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or a minimum of eight (8) years in a high level management or supervisorial role showing progressive responsibility.
• Public Sector Management & Supervisorial Experience with a history of success and demonstrated accomplishments
• Knowledge and/or background in budgeting, personnel & risk management, public works services and maintenance requirements, municipal planning and police services is considered a very desirable quality.

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ALL applicants must have:

• Budget Experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural and ethnic groups
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations and issues
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with other public agencies
• Working knowledge of public works services and maintenance needs
• Understanding and respect of the Council/Manager form of municipal government.

The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills (written and oral); demonstrated budgeting abilities and outstanding leadership qualities. In addition to the normal management requirements, the City Manager must possess a commitment to community service and the highest public service practices, policies and ethics. The successful applicant will be expected to become an active civic member and leader in the community of Firebaugh.

Bilingual ability (English/Spanish), while not a requirement, is considered an asset.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Salary range of $185,000.00-$215,000.00
• Full coverage of health benefits for employee and dependents.
• CalPERS Retirement based upon status as Classic Member or New/PERPA Member Social Security coverage
• 13.5 paid holidays; progressive earned vacation credits w/time in service, start at 10 days per year, 10 days (80 hours) administrative leave, 12 days (96 hours) sick leave annually. Employee Assistance Program, provided to employee and qualifying family members at no cost City Vehicle may be provided or monthly allowance (subject to contract)

Employee Benefits may be subject to future contract negotiations with City.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS - NOTE:

Application submittal, process & review are part of the Applicant Testing process.

City of Firebaugh Application, Resume and Supplement Questions/Response MUST be submitted in full prior to 4:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026. No late, incomplete, or faxed applications will be accepted. Postmarks not accepted.

Applicants will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of one or more oral examinations. The City anticipates making a selection sometime in mid to late November 2026 following final interview by the City Council and the completion of thorough reference and background checks. Before appointment, candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

APPLY:

City of Firebaugh

1133 P Street

Firebaugh, CA 93622

Contact:

Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano

Ph. [phone], Ext. 207

Email address [e-mail]

City of Firebaugh Applications and questionnaires are available on our website: www.firebaugh.org under employment opportunities.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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