City Manager

We’re Hiring Our Next City Manager!

The City of Pinole is launching an exciting recruitment for a visionary and dynamic City Manager to help lead our community into the future!

Located along the shoreline of San Pablo Bay, Pinole is a vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking city committed to excellent public service and strong community partnerships. We’re looking for an experienced municipal leader who is collaborative, strategic, and passionate about serving the public.

• Lead a dedicated and talented City team
• Partner with the City Council to advance key priorities
• Strengthen community engagement and organizational excellence
• Shape the future of our growing and thriving city

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and guide an organization committed to innovation and service, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and apply today!

City Manager Recruitment Brochure

First Review Date:
April 3, 2026

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please submit a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume electronically to: a

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process, please contact:
Joe Gorton at .

Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this brochure. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process, which will include phone interviews, panel interviews, and final interviews with the City Council.

Appointment is subject to completion of thorough background and reference checks.

The City of Pinole seeks a strategic, principled, and community-focused executive to serve as its next City Manager. The ideal candidate is a strong financial strategist with experience in municipal finance, economic development, community development, or a combination thereof, and a demonstrated ability to develop long‑term financial plans that ensure structural balance and fiscal sustainability. This leader communicates fiscal realities and trade‑offs clearly, aligns resources with City Council priorities, and provides candid, data-driven advice while reinforcing the distinction between policy leadership and administrative authority.

Politically astute and professionally courageous, the City Manager will set realistic expectations regarding budgets, staffing, and timelines, confidently say “no” when necessary, and offer viable alternatives—all while protecting the integrity of the organization and maintaining neutrality and trust.

The successful candidate will bring significant senior municipal leadership experience and a collaborative, team-oriented style grounded in integrity, transparency, and calm professionalism. A champion for staff and organizational culture, this leader will foster a positive, accountable workplace; empower department heads through effective delegation; protect staff from undue political pressure; and prioritize succession planning and professional development. As a long-range, big‑picture thinker who is proactive and solutions-oriented, the City Manager will maintain a visible and engaged presence in the community, communicate clearly in public and written settings, and build strong partnerships that advance Pinole’s long-term vision and commitment to public service.

Under policy direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager provides administrative direction, oversight, and coordination for all City functions and activities through management staff and City departments. The City Manager provides administrative direction to all department heads, who provide direct and indirect supervision to all City staff and volunteers. This position has overall responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operation of all City functions, programs, and activities.

The City Manager works closely with the Mayor, City Council, boards and commissions, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in implementing programs and projects to solve identified problems. The position is responsible for accomplishing Council and City goals and objectives and for…