City Manager
This is a premier executive opportunity to lead California's second-largest city in Stanislaus County, serving as the bridge between policy and execution. The role is ideal for a non-bureaucratic thinker who can manage the complexities of a university town and an agricultural powerhouse. It offers the chance to drive meaningful change in a community that values both its rural roots and its future growth.
City of Turlock
Turlock, California, United States · Posted 30 April 2026
The role
Overview
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About City of Turlock
City of Turlock is a mid-sized employer working in government administration, based in Turlock, California, United States.
Government Administration
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Turlock, California, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Implement City Council priorities and strategic visions
- Oversee all city operations and departmental performance
- Foster cooperative relationships with regional, county, and state agencies
- Manage diverse community interests and public service delivery
- Advise the City Council on policy, fiscal, and administrative matters
Essential
- Minimum of five years of progressive administrative and managerial experience in a public or private agency
- At least three years of specific experience as a City, Town, or Village Manager, or as an Assistant/Deputy Manager/CAO
- Proven track record of leading a diverse public organization
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound recommendations to elected officials
- Experience in executive-level management
Preferred
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience with environmental and sustainability projects
- Background in land use and urban development
- Experience working with diverse community groups
Key Skills
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Proximity to California State University, Stanislaus
- Access to 24 city parks and high-quality school systems
- Central location within two hours of the Sierra Nevadas and San Francisco
- Opportunity to lead in a top-tier agricultural economic zone
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development
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