City Manager - City of Fort Bragg, California

The City of Fort Bragg is a vibrant coastal community in scenic Mendocino County located approximately 165 miles north of San Francisco.  The City occupies 2.7 square miles with a population of approximately 7,200 and yet despite its small size it is the largest city on the coast between San Francisco and Eureka and is the service and retail hub for the entire Mendocino coast. Residents of Fort Bragg enjoy a high quality of life with safe, quiet neighborhoods, good public schools, a small hospital, open space, clean air, little traffic congestion and extraordinary natural beauty. The new City Manager must be an exceptional communicator and collaborator with the City Council and staff, be experienced with land use and development, have solid finance knowledge and experience, encourage teamwork within the organization, delegate and be hands-on as appropriate, and set an example for strong customer service.  The City Manager will also be positive and energetic and capable of working with the community. The typical background and experience required for this exciting opportunity includes 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in municipal government as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and/or department head with graduation from a four-year college with major course work in public administration or a related degree. An appointment will be made based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The annual salary range for this position is currently from $145,000 to $195,000 with excellent benefits. 

Filing Dealine: March 16, 2022  
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.