City Manager

From its incorporation in 1896, Emeryville has evolved from an industrial hub to a contemporary city of arts and innovation which continues to evolve and grow into a modern 21st Century urban community with retail, office, hospitality, and biotechnology sectors. Emeryville offers a thriving arts community and the Bay Street retail and residential project.The City is also home to the “Rotten City” cultural district, open air shopping malls, health clubs, virtual escape rooms, and more. In Emeryville, there is something for every taste and preference.Appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council, the City Manager serves as the Administrative Head of the government of the City of Emeryville and plays a pivotal role in shaping and realizing the City’s vision for the future. The City Manager ensures efficient and effective delivery of public services while upholding the principles of accountability and transparency.The City Manager fosters an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration while building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public.The City of Emeryville is seeking an innovative and relational team player who values collaboration and creativity. The ideal candidate is responsive, dedicated to the City, and transparent, and will offer a proven track record of establishing positive working relationships and consistent communication throughout all organizational levels.The incoming City Manager should exhibit a consensus-building approach to addressing the goals of the City in consultation with the City Council and other members of the City’s Executive Team. An approachable, solution-oriented candidate with excellent political acumen is desired. The City is seeking a resourceful, well-rounded candidate who has experience managing budgets.A mentor and team leader who listens and leads well while being intentional to develop staff is essential.The base salary of the incumbent City Manager is $282,000. The salary for the incoming City Manager is negotiable and dependent upon experience and qualifications. The City of Emeryville also offers an attractive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr