City Manager

Overview

CITY MANAGER

City of Santa Rosa

Salary DOE/DOQ

Santa Rosa – Leading the North Bay

The City of Santa Rosa, California, is seeking an accomplished and community-centered City Manager to advance the City Council’s mission and priorities while addressing the evolving needs of the community. The ideal candidate is a seasoned public administrator with a strong foundation in municipal fiscal management, budget development, human resources, and staff leadership, preferably with experience in California local government. This leader will be known for forthrightness, resilience, and strategic thinking, balancing confidence with humility and empathy.

A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential, as is the ability to cultivate an organizational culture grounded in professionalism, honesty, creativity, and mutual respect. The successful candidate will be eager to make a long-term commitment to Santa Rosa and to actively engage with the community’s culture, history, and vision for the future.

Link to full recruitment brochure –

HOW TO APPLY: for first consideration APPLY by March 08, 2026 at:

Please contact your recruiter,
Gary Phillips
, Bob Murray & Associates with any questions:

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The City of Santa Rosa is an equal opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. Applicants can learn more about the City’s current diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities and initiatives here.