City Manager

The City of San Bernardino is conducting a national search effort for a talented and energetic local government professional to serve as the next City Manager.  This career opportunity will focus on leading a large, complex, and dynamic organization with all the excitement and diversity that the city and region has to offer. 

Working with the Mayor and a 7-member City Council, the City Manager oversees a staff of approximately 951 with a FY2024-25 operating budget of approximately $331.7 million. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, and be a person of superior integrity and unquestionable ethics. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled public administrator eager to contribute his or her creative and insightful leadership to help shape the future of the community.

The current annual salary range for this exempt position is up to $333,800 annually, DOQE. Including an attractive and competitive benefits package that includes CalPERS retirement.

Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration or a closely related field and a minimum of 7 years of recent senior level executive management experience and responsibilities. A combination of public and private sector experience will be considered. California experience is desirable but not required. A master’s degree is highly preferred and may substitute for two years of required experience.

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Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume and five professional references via email to apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Monday, March 24, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Mr. Fred Wilson at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available online at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-san-bernardino-ca/.

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• Ralph Andersen & Associates

• 916-630-4900