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Job Description
Position Information
The City Manager is responsible for directing the activities of the City and is accountable to the City Council for the overall performance of the City in carrying out the City's mission. This individual is responsible for developing an organizational culture to ensure successful implementation of City programs and operations and for leading the City's senior management team. The City Manager provides policy guidance, advice, and counsel to the City Council regarding strategic policy and problem solving and assumes responsibility for implementing policy decisions made by the City Council.
For more information on this position please see our brochure here .
Qualifications
Education/Training:- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, or related field.
- A Master's degree is highly desirable.
Experience:- Ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government including five years of management and administrative experience.
License or Certificate:- Possession of an appropriate driver's license.
Application Process
To apply for this key position and exciting career opportunity, please submit a current resume and compelling cover letter through the Peckham & McKenney website at www.peckhamandmckenney.com Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.
Contact Roberta Greathouse at 831.998.3194, toll-free at 866.912.1919, or via email at Roberta@ PeckhamandMcKenney.com if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.
The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview
Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Brentwood, California
Show moreBrentwood is a pleasant, progressive and growing city of approximately 61,700 residents in Eastern Contra Costa County. A significant number of citizens are Spanish speaking. Brentwood is located in a smog-free valley close to the Delta waterways. The community is served by an excellent school system with new campuses planned in the near future. Los Medanos Community College is located a short distance away. Housing opportunities are varied and affordable.
The Human Resources Department actively supports the workforce through every phase of the employee lifecycle. The goal is to attract, engage, and retain a diverse and talented workforce that is passionate about public service. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and innovative work environment that cultivates and empowers employees to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional services to Brentwood citizens. There are six core functional areas of responsibility: recruitment and selection, employer-employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits administration, and workforce training and development.
The City of Brentwood is a full-service municipality employing over 400 full-time and part-time employees and provides to its employees an interactive employee engagement/rewards platform. This platform provides the following opportunities:- Participation in peer-to-peer recognition
- Submission of employee nominations
- Announcement of employee birthdays
- Announcement and recognition of years of service
- Rewards for milestone anniversaries, employee awards, and manager recognition
The City is continuously looking for ways to expand this program to recognize and reward their employees.
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