City Manager

City of Pleasanton, CA

$343K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant management experience
  • Strong leadership skills in public service
  • Proven ability to enhance community engagement
  • Expertise in budget management and financial planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead city operations and administration
  • Develop and implement strategic goals for the city
  • Oversee budget preparation and financial management
  • Collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
  • Coordinate urban planning and development initiatives

Benefits

  • Management Pay and Performance Plan with potential for 20% increase
  • Choice of four comprehensive health insurance plans
  • City-paid dental insurance with orthodontic benefit
  • Life insurance coverage up to double annual salary
  • Long-term disability coverage at 60% of salary
  • Flexible deferred compensation programs for retirement savings
  • Generous vacation and administrative leave policies
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related education
  • Eleven fixed holidays plus additional floating holidays
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program
  • Flexible benefits under Section 125
Full Job Description
Salary : $343,512.00 Annually
Location : 123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: 2026CM
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 5500

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  • Management Pay and Performance Plan - This plan provides an opportunity for individuals to earn up to 20% above their control point for continued exceptional performance over time.
  • Medical Insurance - Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California).
  • Dental Insurance - City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit.
  • Life Insurance - Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000.
  • Long-Term/Short-Term Disability - 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000 monthly for LTD. (employee paid)
  • PERS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Program - Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis. Management employees are eligible to participate in both programs concurrently.
  • Vacation Leave - First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service.
  • Administrative Leave - Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate.
  • Holidays - Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays.
  • Paid Sick Leave -Twelve days per year.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Section 125 Flexible Benefit Program

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