City Manager

Manhattan Beach is a California beach town with a balanced relaxed, classic, upscale and family-friendly lifestyle maintaining the warmth of a quaint, small town. This community of “Sun, Sand, and Sea” encompasses 3.89 square miles and is home to approximately 36,000 residents. It is considered one of Southern California's most desirable communities.The City features over two miles of wide, sandy beachfront property, 40 acres of recreational beach, the famous Manhattan Beach pier, and roundhouse aquarium. The City has ample parks and green space, a 9-hole golf course, two community centers, and an arts center. The City operates an independent Police Department and Fire Department with one police station and two fire stations. The community is served by an award-winning Los Angeles library, dedicated in 2015, and the top-performing Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) operates five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.Incorporated in 1912, Manhattan Beach is a full-service general law city operating under a council-manager form of government. The City of Manhattan Beach is a mission-centered organization focused on delivering exemplary municipal services, preserving the City’s small beach town character, and enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The new City Manager will join a well-established, thriving municipality that takes pride in its culture and its employees.The City Manager leads and oversees the development and implementation of citywide programs and services aligned with City Council initiatives, the City’s strategic goals, and community needs. The ideal candidate will be a decisive and collaborative leader who champions transparent and customer service-oriented government. The new City Manager will bring solid experience in key local government areas including housing and development, capital improvement programs, aging infrastructure, revenue streams, finance and budgeting, economic development, labor negotiations, and public safety.Candidates who are strategic, able to prioritize, uphold high ethical standards, and possess high emotional intelligence are desired. The outgoing City Manager’s salary is currently $308,165. The salary and benefits for the incoming City Manager are negotiable and dependent upon experience and qualifications. The City Manager’s pay and benefits are established by contract and will likely mirror the excellent benefits package offered for executives.If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at

www.bobmurrayassoc.com

to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: September 20, 2024.Position Type

Full TimeCity of Manhattan Beach

Address

1400 Highland AveManhattan Beach, CA 90266-4756United States

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