The City of San Bernardino is conducting a national search effort for a talented and energetic local government professional to serve as the next City Manager. This career opportunity will focus on leading a large, complex, and dynamic organization with all the excitement and diversity that the city and region has to offer. Working with the Mayor and a 7-member City Council, the City Manager oversees a staff of approximately 951 with a FY2024-25 operating budget of approximately $331.7 million. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, and be a person of superior integrity and unquestionable ethics. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled public administrator eager to contribute his or her creative and insightful leadership to help shape the future of the community.

Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration or a closely related field and a minimum of 7 years of recent senior level executive management experience and responsibilities. A combination of public and private sector experience will be considered. California experience is desirable but not required. A master’s degree is highly preferred and may substitute for two years of required experience.

The current annual salary range for this exempt position is up to $333,800 annually, DOQE. Including an attractive and competitive benefits package that includes CalPERS retirement.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume and five professional references via email to apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Monday, March 24, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Mr. Fred Wilson at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available online at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-san-bernardino-ca/.