City Manager

Job Description:

City Manager

Description

The City of Sausalito is a beautiful bay-front community known for its Mediterranean flair and breathtaking views. The City is nestled at the foot of the Golden Gate National Recreation area and within its 2.2 square miles, houses 7,000 residents and a robust year-round tourism industry. Located in Marin County just a short trip over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Sausalito offers small-town charm with close-knit, community-oriented residents, as well as close proximity to a wide range of cultural opportunities. The City Manager is the City’s chief executive leader, responsible for advancing the City Council’s vision through strategic leadership, sound fiscal stewardship, and high-performing municipal operations. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of modern municipal administration, including organizational structures, operational functions, and best practices in local government management. This role requires strong knowledge of local government finance; current social, political, and economic trends affecting municipalities; and the challenges and opportunities facing today’s local governments. Experience working in a high-touch, community-oriented environment, particularly in cities with a tourism focus or waterfront and coastal characteristics, is highly valued. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position will be considered. A typical pathway includes a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative, managerial, or senior staff role within public or private organizations, with responsibility for planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising diverse programs and operations. An equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration or a closely related field is highly desirable. The outgoing City Manager’s salary was $274,555 (including $30K performance bonus); the salary offered to our new City Manager will be mid-Marin market or above and is negotiable dependent on qualifications. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: March 1, 2026