City Manager - City of Weed, CA

The city is seeking an engaged leadership specialist to join the city as its next City Manager.  The City of Weed is a culturally diverse and artistically vibrant community with a population of over 2,800 residents. Situated at the base of the majestic Mount Shasta along I-5 in Siskiyou County. Weed is a picturesque town of 4.8 square miles that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure.  The City of Weed website can be found at https://www.ci.weed.ca.us/

City staffing includes 29 approved full­time equivalents with 62 total funded positions (includes FTEs, City Council, Part-time Positions and Volunteers).  The city delivers a broad range of municipal services through its departments which include administration, finance, public works, police and fire protection services as well as building safety and library services.

An experienced servant-leader who will support and mentor its dedicated staff and lead the municipal team in delivering excellent, community-focused public service is the preferred candidate. The ideal candidate should also thrive in a small-city, front-line organizational setting. Experience with grant writing is preferred.

The minimum qualifications for this position require a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior administrative, managerial, or staff capacity involving responsibility for the planning, organization, implementation, and supervision of varied work programs. The City of Weed welcomes candidates from the private sector, with a proven record of success and executive level accomplishments.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, finance, public works, community development or closely related field is also required. 

The salary range is $130,000–157,000 depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, the City of Weed offers a very attractive benefits package that includes fully paid medical for employees and dependents, dental & vision, CalPERS pension and generous leave allowances.

Filing Deadline: June 16, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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