City Manager

About the role

The City of Bell Gardens seeks a visionary, collaborative, and results-oriented City Manager to guide the City through its next chapter of growth, innovation, and community investment.

Responsibilities

- Balance long-range vision with day-to-day operational excellence. - Manage municipal finance, budgeting, revenue diversification, and economic development. - Lead organizational leadership and community engagement efforts. - Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with residents, businesses, and regional stakeholders.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field. - Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including five (5) years of management and administrative experience. - Spanish-speaking ability is highly desirable. - Prior City Manager or Assistant City Manager experience is preferred. - Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Qualifications

- Strategic thinker and effective leader. - Strong experience in municipal finance, budgeting, revenue diversification, economic development, organizational leadership, and community engagement. - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. - Political acumen and sound judgment. - Commitment to transparency, accountability, and exceptional public service.

Benefits

- Compensation: $316,380 annually DOQ*, plus an attractive executive benefits package. - A mutually agreeable employment agreement will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience.

Pay

$316,380 annually DOQ*

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

- Strong experience in municipal finance, budgeting, revenue diversification, economic development, organizational leadership, and community engagement. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Political acumen and sound judgment. - Commitment to transparency, accountability, and exceptional public service.

Benefits

- Not specified

Application

Submit a resume, cover letter, and list of six (6) professional references in PDF format to Angela@HRDPM.com no later than August 7th, 2026.