Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley of Central California. Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sierra National Parks are a short drive, as well as abundant lakes, hiking, and snow skiing. Dedicated to promoting planned growth while retaining its unique western atmosphere, the City’s population has increased by 50% since 2000, reaching the current level of more than 126,000, and encompassing over 25 square miles in area.
Clovis is a full-service general law city with its own police, fire, civic planning, engineering, and development department, public utilities, landfill, water and wastewater treatment plants, in-house operated public transit system, robust parks and trails, and a thriving senior center and recreation center. Clovis’ operations and planning are the envy of local cities and enhance the “Clovis Way of Life” by providing exemplary services to the community. Appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council, the City Manager acts as the Chief Executive Officer for the City’s government and is responsible for managing all City departments and carrying out the City Council adopted policy. The City Manager oversees seven department heads, and the Assistant City Manager manages approximately 600 full-time employees and 150 extra-help staff.
The City of Clovis is looking for a City Manager who will be a decisive, collaborative, and innovative leader who thinks “outside the box” and brings broad experience navigating the politics of local governance while championing transparent and customer service-oriented government. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in a number of key local government areas including municipal planning, Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) regulations, and environmental and water use laws under the California Environmental Quality Act and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of the existing General Plan of the City of Clovis, the future development of housing, commercial and industrial growth, and the infrastructure challenges facing Clovis.
The City Council is prepared to offer a highly competitive salary for the region. The annual salary range is $256,092 - $311,268. Placement within the range is dependent on qualifications and experience. The City also offers an excellent benefits package. 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: September 15, 2024
