Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number:
Department: City Manager
Division: 1011 City Manager
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Unrep
Description
The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of City Manager
If you are interested in pursuing this highly desirable career opportunity, please review the brochure for a list of job duties and application instructions.
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
Search Schedule
Filing Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026
Preliminary Screening of candidates: Ongoing
Recommendation of candidates to City: Week of November 30, 2026
Finalist Interview Process with City Council: Friday,December 11, 2026
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume via email to
Applications will be reviewed as-received. This is a confidential recruitment and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Sabrina Landreth, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at or (916) 630-4900.
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
