City Manager

City Manager

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an empathetic, approachable, and trustworthy City Manager who is committed to public service, values collaboration, and inspires confidence among the City Council, employees, and the community. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, forward-thinking executive with strong political acumen, financial expertise, and demonstrated local government leadership experience. This position serves as the City's chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership and overseeing effective administration of municipal operations for a full-service city with more than 440 regular employees and an annual operating budget of $265.9 million. The annual salary is $343,512, with flexibility for a higher salary depending on qualifications and experience. The filing deadline is September 1, 2026.

Typical Duties

Management Pay and Performance Plan – This plan provides an opportunity for individuals to earn up to 20% above their control point for continued exceptional performance over time.

Medical Insurance – Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California).

Dental Insurance – City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit.

Life Insurance – Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000.

Long-Term/Short-Term Disability – 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000 monthly for LTD. (employee paid).

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Program – Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis. Management employees are eligible to participate in both programs concurrently.

Vacation Leave – First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service.

Administrative Leave – Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance.

Tuition Reimbursement – Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate.

Holidays – Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays.

Paid Sick Leave – Twelve days per year.

Employee Assistance Program

Section 125 Flexible Benefit Program