City Manager - City of Pittsburg, CA

Are you an experienced leader with a reputation of success in full service municipal organization? Do you have experience with data centers and municipal power agencies? If you are visionary, fiscally conservative, compassionate, and solution oriented, you should apply for this opportunity today!

The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly located for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. The City boasts waterfront homes, two performing arts theaters, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers.

The City Council is seeking a City Manager who is an experienced and well-respected leader with broad expertise in a full-service municipal agency and significant experience in a leadership role. A strong understanding of finance, capitalization of projects, land use, and economic development is required. A Master’s degree and experience as a City Manager or Assistant City Manager is desirable.

The annual salary for this at-will position is up to $305,796, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, deferred compensation matching, a retiree health savings plan, and a generous paid leave program. Relocation assistance may be offered at the discretion of the City Council.​

Filing deadline: September 14, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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