Salary : $320,000.00 - $400,000.00 Annually
Location : City of Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-1102
Department: City Manager
Division: City Manager
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Definition
City Manager

City of Milpitas, California

Attractive Annual Salary: $320,000 - $400,000 DOE/DOQ
The City of Milpitas, California, is seeking an experienced public sector leader to be our next City Manager! This highly skilled leader will oversee municipal operations, set strategic direction, maintain operational excellence, advance key initiatives, and guide the organization toward long-term success. The City Manager serves as the City's chief executive, leading the City Manager's Office and 14 City departments/offices, guiding a workforce of 450 employees, and stewarding an FY 2026 operating budget of $268.5 million. The ideal candidate is a seasoned municipal executive with demonstrated competence in municipal finance, legal matters, planning, and/or economic development, and ability to foster a collaborative and respectful organizational culture. Success in this role requires effective partnership with elected officials, city staff, and engagement with the community. Lead the City of Milpitas with financial expertise and strategic leadership, apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b08e73cd-cf78-400e-a8d3-ffccaebd2557
Salary & Benefits

Attractive annual salary $320,000 - $400,000 DOE/DOQ. PLUS an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by March 2, 2026 at:

View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SECURE THE DATES - Selected candidates must be available for both days.

• Round one virtual interviews will take place on March 28th.
• Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on April 4th.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiters, Wendi Brown or Shani Pearce, with any inquiries:

• or
• 541-664-0376 (direct)
• 866-929-9227 (toll-free)

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $250 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION
Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Employees earn 5 hours of Management Incentive Paid (MIP) Leave for each full pay period worked.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit for more information on employee benefits.