CITY MANAGER

Salary : $405,696.00 Annually
Location : City Hall 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-9790-001
Department: City Manager
Division: City Manager-Administration
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of City Manager.

Subject to policy direction by the City Council, the City Manager* will coordinate the overall administrative activities and operations of the city; advise and assist the City Council exercising independent judgment and initiative; and do related work as required.
*This position is designated as non-classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

Work Performed


Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Direct and participate, with department head cooperation, in the preparation and administration of the city budget.
• Prepare long-term plans of capital improvements with plans for their financing.
• Confer with department heads concerning administrative and operational problems, make appropriate decisions or recommendations.
• Prepare and submit to the City Council reports of finances and administrative activities, keep City Council advised of financial conditions, program progress, and present and future needs of the city.
• Oversee the enforcement of all city ordinances.
• Direct the preparation of plans and specifications for work which the City Council orders.
• Interpret, analyze, and explain policies, procedures, and programs.
• Confer with residents, taxpayers, businesses, and other individuals, groups, and outside agencies having an interest or potential interest in affairs of city concern.
• Respond to the most difficult complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the city in the community and at professional meeting as required.
• Coordinate city activities with other governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Perform all duties as may be prescribed in the City Charter or required by City Council action.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration or a closely related field. A Master's degree is highly preferred and may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible administrative managerial or leadership experience in municipal government which includes three (3) years as a director, deputy director or other senior management level.

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.


Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.


NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.


Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Subject to change, more information to come.
Executive

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $200 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Administration Leave - 100 hours a fiscal year
• Vacation - Varies and may be reflected in individual contracts.
• Auto Allowance - $500 per month

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:


For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.