Assistant City Manager - City of Tracy, CA

The City of Tracy, an outer suburb of the Bay Area, is a diverse residential community of almost 100,000 with a robust job market and a low unemployment rate. Family, education, tradition, and the arts are valued and celebrated. Community members enjoy excellent schools, a low crime rate, affordable home ownership, and a high quality of life. 

The City of Tracy is seeking an Assistant City Manager to provide guidance, direction, oversight, and supervision of the organization’s Innovation & Technology Department, City Clerk’s Office, and Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department which includes cultural arts/Grand Theater and the Homeless Services Division. This is one of two Assistant City Manager positions. Over time, there may be opportunities to rotate departmental assignments between the Assistant City Managers for professional development and organizational benefit.

The ideal candidate is a politically astute and seasoned professional who may desire to be a City Manager; has familiarity with projects that support people and place; can further City goals and objectives; naturally and passionately build relationships and lead a team; and provide coaching and mentoring to staff in support of their career growth and development. This is an opportunity in a very exciting, financially stable, and progressive community with many challenging, innovative, and interesting projects. 

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, or a closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal administrative work, including three years of management experience, is a typical way to obtain the required qualifications. A master's degree in a related field is highly desirable. The salary range is $246,869 to $264,763 annually and will be based on qualifications and experience. In addition, the City of Tracy provides a robust benefits package.

Filing Deadline: March 29, 2024
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.