Deputy City Manager

Deputy City Manager

Salary: $ – $ Annually

Location:

City of Brentwood, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department:
City Manager

Opening Date: 09/04/2026

Closing Date: 9/28/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Are you a strategic and innovative leader who is passionate about building thriving communities? Join our executive leadership team as Deputy City Manager and play a pivotal role in advancing economic development, driving strategic initiatives, and creating opportunities that enhance quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

• Leading economic development programs, initiatives, and partnerships that support business attraction, retention, and expansion.
• Developing and implementing strategic policies and initiatives that align with the City’s vision and long-term goals.
• Overseeing grant development, administration, compliance, and reporting to maximize external funding opportunities.
• Managing contract administration activities, including procurement coordination, negotiations, and performance oversight.
• Facilitating complex public-private partnerships and fostering strong relationships with business leaders, developers, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Supporting land use and development initiatives that promote sustainable economic growth and community investment.
• Coordinating cross-departmental projects and ensuring successful implementation of City Council priorities.
• Conducting research, analysis, and policy development to address emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Representing the City at community meetings, regional organizations, economic development forums, and business outreach events.

• Experience in public sector, local government, nonprofit, economic development, or related organizations.
• Knowledge of grant management, contract administration, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with land use, development review processes, redevelopment projects, or community development initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage elected officials, business leaders, developers, community organizations, and residents.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through implementation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including policy development and public presentations.
• Experience in retail management, commercial development, business recruitment, or related economic development activities is highly desirable.
• The ability to navigate complex issues, build consensus, and deliver innovative solutions that advance community goals.

• Make a meaningful impact on the future growth and prosperity of the community.
• Lead transformative initiatives that support economic vitality and organizational excellence.
• Work collaboratively with dedicated professionals, engaged stakeholders, and community partners.
• Help shape policy and implement strategic priorities that improve the lives of residents and businesses.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and meaningful public service.

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• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee…