City Manager

Ralph Andersen; Newman (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Health/vision/dental insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Newman, California, is seeking a City Manager to provide strong leadership for a staff of 49 and a $27 million budget. Ideal candidates will be a proven problem solver with a commitment to public service and hands-on management in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or related field, plus eight years of management experience in a public agency setting responsible for planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 8 years of management experience in a public agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a staff of 49 and a total budget of $27 million.
• Provide hands-on management with strong working knowledge of community development and finance.
• Operate in a collaborative environment to guide municipal functions and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Public service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or related field

Job description

Client:City of Newman, California
Position:City Manager
Closing Date:October 26, 2026

The City of Newman, California in Stanislas County seeks qualified applicants to serve as its next City Manager. Top candidates are expected to have proven leadership skills, be a problem solver and demonstrate a commitment to public service. This talented professional will be an effective hands-on manager for a staff of 49 and a total budget of $27 million. Ideally, the top candidate will be a generalist complemented by a strong working knowledge of community development and finance. The previous City Manager announced his retirement after 24 years with the City and 20 years serving as the City Manager, which created this unique opportunity to lead and manage in a collaborative environment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a related field and eight (8) years of management or administrative experience in a public agency setting in an administrative/managerial capacity involving responsibility for planning, organization, and implementation of major municipal functions and programs.

The annual salary range for the incoming City Manager is up to $228,000 and is dependent upon qualifications. The City also offers a highly competitive benefit package that includes CalPERS retirement, health/vision/dental insurance, sick leave, vacation time, and administrative leave in addition to paid holidays.

Questions, nominations, and confidential inquiries regarding this position or the recruitment process should be addressed to: Fred Wilson, Project Director at [phone] or by submitting an email to [e-mail] .