City Manager

City of Pasadena, CA; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 380,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Pasadena seeks a City Manager to write the next chapter of one of California’s most distinctive cities. The successful candidate will lead a full-service municipal organization that operates its own water and power utility and one of only three city-based public health departments in the state.

The role oversees an annual operating and capital budget of approximately $1.5 billion and a dedicated staff of about 2,200, working in partnership with an experienced City Council to serve a

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound fiscal and political judgment.
• Ability to think creatively about complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a full-service municipal organization that operates its own water and power utility.
• Lead a city government in partnership with the City Council and serve a diverse community of residents.

Job description

The City of Pasadena is looking for a City Manager who is ready to help write the next chapter of one of California’s most distinctive cities.

The next City Manager will oversee a full-service municipal organization that operates its own water and power utility and one of only three city-based public health departments in California. The position oversees an annual operating and capital budget of approximately $1.5 billion and a dedicated staff of about 2,200. The City Manager will work in partnership with an experienced City Council and serve an engaged and diverse community of approximately 140,000 residents.

In addition to leading the municipal organization, the City Manager will help guide the City-owned Rose Bowl Stadium, the Pasadena Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, and Pasadena Media. The ideal candidate will bring considerable executive leadership experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound fiscal and political judgment, and the ability to think creatively about complex challenges.

Learn more about Pasadena at visitpasadena.com and cityofpasadena.net.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $380,000 to $425,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The City of Pasadena also offers a competitive benefits package.