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Job Description
The City of Santa Rosa is the vibrant heart of Sonoma County and a welcoming hub for commerce, culture, and community life in the North Bay. With approximately 178,000 residents, it offers the energy and amenities of a major Bay Area city while preserving a friendly, approachable atmosphere. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, world-class wineries, and breathtaking natural beauty, Santa Rosa provides an exceptional quality of life. Residents and visitors enjoy miles of scenic cycling routes, expansive parks, championship golf courses, and easy access to the dramatic Northern California coastline. The city’s lively downtown and surrounding communities feature a rich arts scene, including a symphony, performing arts center, and local theaters, along with an impressive array of acclaimed restaurants, breweries, and gathering places. Consistently recognized for its sustainability, walkable downtown, and community character, Santa Rosa and its neighboring communities offer an inviting setting to live, work, and thrive.
Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of public services and for ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across the organization. The City Manager builds trust through collaborative leadership and maintains positive working relationships with elected officials, City employees, partner agencies, and the public. By fostering an environment rooted in integrity, service, inclusion, and teamwork, the City Manager provides steady organizational direction and ensures City operations are responsive, high-performing, and aligned with Council priorities. The ideal candidate for City Manager is a seasoned municipal executive with large-city experience who brings a strong finance background encompassing municipal budgeting, grants management, and fiscal oversight. Politically astute and highly collaborative, this leader will work closely and effectively with the Mayor and City Council, providing clear, thoughtful, and timely communication while keeping them well informed of emerging issues, trends, and matters of citywide importance.
The prior City Manager’s salary was $341,428; the salary for the incoming City Manager is negotiable and depends upon experience and qualifications. The City also offers an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: March 8, 2026
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Bob Murray and Associates
Show moreBob Murray and Associates is a public sector executive recruitment firm specializing in searches for local governments and special districts.
Bob Murray & Associates was created to bring a personal approach to providing quality executive recruitment services to our clients. Our firm is committed to personal attention to the details of your recruitment, to making sure that the candidates we present for your consideration are outstanding.
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