City Manager - King City, California
Would you like to work with a supportive City Council who is united in their support for the City’s direction and efforts to improve the community? Do you want to work with a team that is dedicated to the City's mission and values, sincerely care about the community, and share a common focus and direction? If so, you should apply today!
King City is a small friendly town in Monterey County set in a beautiful environment amongst tree-lined streets, rolling hills, farms, and vineyards. It is within an hour drive to Pinnacles National Park, the Monterey Peninsula visitor attractions, Monterey and Paso Robles wine regions, Nacimiento and San Antonio Lakes, and the San Antonio Mission. King City is rich in history and home to many amenities for a small town. A variety of housing options are available and are relatively affordable when compared to other areas of the Central Coast region.
The successful candidate will possess broad municipal leadership experience in a rural agency of similar size, demographics, and social economic status. In addition, he/she will demonstrate that he/she is community focused and passionate about serving an underrepresented population. He/she will value all members of the community and will establish and maintain relationships with less engaged, underrepresented, and disenfranchised community members. Requires any combination equivalent to 5 years of directly related experience at an administrative, management, or staff level in municipal government; 2 years as a manager or supervisor; and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or a related field. A Master’s degree and direct experience working with a Council, Board, or Commission is highly desirable.
The annual salary for this at-will position is up to $236,557, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, deferred compensation matching program, sick leave incentive plan, and a robust paid leave program.
Filing deadline: October 5, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
