City Manager
City Manager’s Office
City of Atwater, California
Annual Salary: $164,085 - $209,418 DOE/DOQ
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The City of Atwater, California, is seeking a visionary City Manager with exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities. This position will shape Council policies and programs while overseeing a substantial annual budget of approximately $90 million and a dedicated staff over 110. The City Manager will have oversight of several exciting initiatives to improve the lives of community members – including efforts to increase affordable housing units in Atwater! Prior experience in budget management and housing development is highly desired, as this position will work collaboratively with public works and contractors on significant housing initiatives. The ideal City Manager has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be a warm, engaging, vibrant, and knowledgeable resource for community members. They will frequently interface with diverse panels and social groups as they provide hands-on direction for the City’s future. Lead a unique community experiencing a dynamic transformation evident in its rapid housing development, bustling economic activity, and updated infrastructure plans – apply today!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City Manager will be passionate about driving positive change in a developing community! They will possess excellent technical abilities in budget administration and project organization, with proven experience as a staff leader and mentor. The ideal candidate is a friendly and collaborative manager, who can roll up their sleeves and build relationships with other executive leadership, staff, and community leaders while ensuring effective oversight of the City's operations. The successful candidate will have a strong vision and strive to have a direct impact on economic development, grant funding, and overall city governance.
The City Manager will be ethical, hardworking, innovative, and strategic, seeking opportunities for shared partnerships that will support City projects and directives. While a prior background with public works is preferred, it is most critical that the candidate for this role brings demonstrated experience working with developers, businesses, and economic development strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary emotional intelligence, value community feedback and employee engagement, and possess a desire to serve the City as a long-lasting and enthusiastic City Manager!