City Manager: Strategic Leader for Growth & Services

City of Galt, CA; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Galt is seeking a seasoned City Manager to provide executive leadership and direction for all city functions. You will report to the City Council, oversee staff and operations, and drive policy development and budget administration to serve residents and businesses in California.

The role requires extensive public administration experience, strong fiscal management, and the ability to engage with state, regional, and local partners to advance economic and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or related field.
• Ten years of management/administrative experience in a public agency setting as City Manager or similar.
• Possession of an appropriate Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide administrative direction for all City functions.
• Supervise City staff through subordinate managers.
• Oversee City budgets, expenditures, and financial activities.
• Represent the City in meetings with council, agencies, and community groups.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Public administration

Budget development

Policy interpretation

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration

Ten years of public agency management experience

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Office software

Job description

City of Galt is seeking a seasoned City Manager to provide executive leadership and direction for all city functions. You will report to the City Council, oversee staff and operations, and drive policy development and budget administration to serve residents and businesses in California.

The role requires extensive public administration experience, strong fiscal management, and the ability to engage with state, regional, and local partners to advance economic and community development.