City Manager

Ideally situated where the vineyards meet the redwoods, Cloverdale (population 8,800), is the northernmost city in beautiful Sonoma County. Residing in the northern section of the rich Alexander Valley basin, the largest grape producing region in Sonoma County, numerous premium wineries and picturesque vineyards border the City to the South. Cloverdale is a full-service general law city with its own police, public works, parks, and development departments. Appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council, the City Manager is the highest administrative management level position in the City and has responsibility for the administrative operation of City departments which may include developing, recommending and implementing policies, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operations of all City functions and services.

The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing the City’s goals and objectives, and for ensuring that the citizens are provided with desired and mandated services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The City is seeking a collaborative, proactive, and creative candidate to serve as the next City Manager. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who demonstrates transparency and integrity along with the ability to develop and administer sound citywide goals, objectives, policies, and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels. The successful candidate is open minded, confident, and highly professional with the ability to provide effective leadership to a full-service municipal organization.

Qualified candidates typically possess a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, public finance, or a related field, along with eight (8) years of directly related experience at an administrative, management, or staff level in municipal government, with at least five (5) years as a manager or supervisor. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

The annual salary range for the City Manager is $161,301 - $196,062; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080.

Filing Deadline: November 3, 2024

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