THE OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Loomis offers a rare and compelling opportunity for a seasoned municipal leader who values community, character, and thoughtful stewardship over scale and bureaucracy. Loomis is financially strong, civically engaged, and fiercely protective of its small-town identity. With new fiscal capacity, an evolving historic downtown, and development-related issues that require steady judgment rather than urgency-driven decisions, Loomis is seeking a Town Manager who understands how to lead in a close-knit environment – someone who can balance preservation with progress, relationships with results, and informality with accountability. This is an opportunity for a leader who appreciates that in Loomis, trust is earned personally, leadership is visible, and success is measured by community confidence as much as organizational performance.

ABOUT LOOMIS

The Town of Loomis is a quaint and rural family-oriented community that was established in 1850 and incorporated as a town in 1984. With its proximity to the City of Sacramento, it offers the perfect combination of small-town charm with easy access to big-city amenities. Loomis retains its rural character and charm with its gently rolling hills and large residential lots. The historic downtown district boasts a variety of specialty cafes, restaurants and shops, while nearby Folsom Lake provides plenty of local outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, and boating. Residents can also enjoy easy access to nearby ski resorts in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Home to approximately 6,900 residents, Loomis boasts some of the highest rated public schools and offers residents a great balance between city living and rural peace of mind.

TOWN GOVERNMENT

Incorporated in 1984 to preserve and protect Loomis’ character and identity, the Town of Loomis is a General Law city with a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council governs the Town and is comprised of five members who are elected to alternating four-year terms. As a General Law city, the Mayor is selected by the Council annually.

With only 21 employees, Loomis provides the majority of its services through contracts with other agencies, including: police, building inspection, code enforcement, human resources, and IT services. Fire services are provided by the South Placer Fire District and funded by the County. Town staff are concentrated in public works, planning and development, engineering, finance and library services.

The Town of Loomis is uncommon in its financial strength, especially after the influx of sales tax revenues from a Costco Warehouse that opened in 2024. This financial position will allow the Town to provide significantly higher levels of service and amenities than other communities. The Town utilizes a two-year budget cycle with an annual budget of $9 million and a general fund budget of $6.9 million.

THE POSITION

The Town Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council and functions as the Town’s chief executive officer. Reporting directly to the Town Council, the Town Manager is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Town of Loomis, providing strategic leadership, professional management, and policy implementation consistent with the Council’s direction, the Municipal Code, and applicable state and federal laws. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the administrative functions and day-to-day operations of the Town; directing the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the Town’s annual budget and ensuring long-term fiscal integrity; keeping the Town Council fully informed regarding financial condition, operational performance, emerging issues, and community concerns; promoting a high-performing, customer-service-oriented organizational culture; negotiating, administering, and overseeing contracts for services provided to the Town; and leading economic development efforts in coordination with local, county, and regional partners to support business attraction, retention, and long-term economic vitality.

The Town Manager is expected to be a hands-on, visible, and engaged executive who operates effectively in a politically sensitive environment, balances competing priorities, and leads through collaboration, accountability, and sound professional judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is desirable.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible management, administrative, staff or related experience including five years of experience as a department head, assistant city manager and /or city manager.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Loomis Town Council will negotiate a highly competitive salary and executive benefits package with the selected candidate that is considerate of the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The annual base salary for the previous Town Manager was approximately $200,000. An excellent benefit package includes retirement provided through CalPERS. Classic CalPERS members are eligible for a 2% @ 55 formula, while PEPRA members are at the 2% @ 62 formula. The Town also offers a voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan through CalPERS.

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates should apply no later than Monday, February 23, 2026. Submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter online at:

www.mosaicpublic.com/careers

This is a confidential selection process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:

Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 581-1426