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Job Description
Position Information
As Brentwood continues to grow and elevate the quality of its municipal services, the City Manager is seeking an Assistant City Manager who is deeply committed to developing people — someone who understands that great cities are built by great teams. Brentwood’s goal is to cultivate an organization where jobs become careers through intentional training, mentorship, and a culture of exceptional customer service.
The Jewel of Contra Costa County
The City of Brentwood is one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing and most dynamic communities. Located approximately 60 miles east of San Francisco in Eastern Contra Costa County, Brentwood has grown from a small agricultural community of 7,500 just over three decades ago to its current population of roughly 65,000 residents. Under the stewardship of the City Council, staff, and community leaders, the City has been carefully planned with tree-lined residential neighborhoods, new schools, award-winning parks, an extensive network of walking trails, retail shops, and a quaint downtown. Brentwood is a great place to live and work and a place for both families and retirees to enjoy extraordinary views of majestic Mt. Diablo, the bounty of fresh fruits and produce from the rich agricultural area adjacent to the City, and the recreational opportunities of the Delta. To learn more about Brentwood, please visit www.brentwoodca.gov .
The Ideal Candidate
The City Manager is seeking an exceptionally collaborative leader, who has the ability to establish a relationship of confidence and trust with the City Council, the Executive Team, staff, and the community. The ideal candidate is an experienced executive manager who is competent, professional, ethical, and politically astute. They will be well versed in City operations, including finance and land use, and understand the connection between related Departments such as Public Works, Community Development, and Finance.
The ideal Assistant City Manager will possess a deep appreciation for Brentwood’s charm, unique community character, and organizational culture. They will demonstrate genuine respect for the qualities that make the City distinct and appealing, and be committed to ensuring Brentwood remains a great place to live and work for current and future generations.
This is an opportunity to help shape Brentwood’s next generation of leaders while supporting a high-performing team dedicated to excellence.
The annual salary range for this position is currently $227,099 to $276,040. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. For more information, please see the Brochure and Job Description .
Filing Deadline...................................................................... January 11, 2026
Preliminary Interviews (telephonic)................................. January 21 - 22, 2026
Meeting to Review all Candidates.................................. January 29, 2026
Panel Interviews (In-Person)............................................. February 5, 2026
Finalist Interviews (In-Person).......................................... February 6, 2026
Application Process
To apply for this key position and exciting career opportunity, please submit a current resume and compelling cover letter via Peckham & McKenney's website at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Contact Roberta Greathouse at 831.998.3194, toll-free at 866.912.1919, or via email at Roberta@PeckhamandMcKenney.com if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.
The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview
Closing Date/Time: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Brentwood, California
Show moreBrentwood is a pleasant, progressive and growing city of approximately 61,700 residents in Eastern Contra Costa County. A significant number of citizens are Spanish speaking. Brentwood is located in a smog-free valley close to the Delta waterways. The community is served by an excellent school system with new campuses planned in the near future. Los Medanos Community College is located a short distance away. Housing opportunities are varied and affordable.
The Human Resources Department actively supports the workforce through every phase of the employee lifecycle. The goal is to attract, engage, and retain a diverse and talented workforce that is passionate about public service. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and innovative work environment that cultivates and empowers employees to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional services to Brentwood citizens. There are six core functional areas of responsibility: recruitment and selection, employer-employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits administration, and workforce training and development.
The City of Brentwood is a full-service municipality employing over 400 full-time and part-time employees and provides to its employees an interactive employee engagement/rewards platform. This platform provides the following opportunities:- Participation in peer-to-peer recognition
- Submission of employee nominations
- Announcement of employee birthdays
- Announcement and recognition of years of service
- Rewards for milestone anniversaries, employee awards, and manager recognition
The City is continuously looking for ways to expand this program to recognize and reward their employees.
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