Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, family-oriented neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options for visitors and residents alike. The City is renowned for highly ranked schools, excellent public safety with low crime rates, and a strong employer base. Folsom is a dynamic metropolis with a unique mixture of sophistication, historic insight, and a prospering business community. The City Manager plans, organizes, and directs the overall administrative activities and operations of the City; advises and assists the City Council; and represents the City’s interests with other governmental agencies, business interests, and the community. The City of Folsom is seeking a politically savvy, flexible, and proactive candidate to serve as the next City Manager. The ideal candidate is innovative, positive and solution oriented with the ability to provide effective leadership and mentorship to staff. A professional, team oriented, and confident leader will do well in this role. The new City Manager must bring balance and adaptability. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal government; current social, political, and economic trends; and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations is essential. Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a closely related field, along with five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in local government, preferably in a city manager or county administrative office, including significant administrative, financial, and personnel management responsibilities. A Master’s degree in public or business administration is highly desirable.
The incumbent City Manager’s salary is currently $290,050. The salary for the incoming City Manager is negotiable and dependent upon experience and qualifications. The City of Folsom also offers an attractive benefits package 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: October 27, 2024
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