City Manager

Salary: $18,450.00 - $22,425.00 Monthly

Location : CA 95380, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 2026-CM-100-01

Department: City Manager's Office/Admin

Opening Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information/Definition

The City is seeking an individual to join a community that values strong leadership, sound governance, and public excellence as its next City Manager.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. All applicants must complete and return a standard Application for Employment form, supplemental questionnaires and submit the following documentation:

Cover letter

Resume

Proof of education is a copy of one of the following: a college degree or a college transcript.2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:

Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option, or

Fax a copy to,or

Email a copy to or

Hand deliver copies of your documentation to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA 95380 Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications will be rejected if incomplete or if all required documentation and the completed supplemental questionnaire is not submitted with the application.

4. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process.

5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock City Council for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

NOTES:

Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

Where to ApplyCity of Turlock

Human Relations Department

156 S. Broadway, Suite 235

Turlock, CA 95380-5454

or

Visit our website at to apply.

Continuous Until Filled.

First Review of Applications: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at .

Effective January 1, 2013, all new employees, as defined by AB 340, will participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2%@ 62 defined benefit formula for non-safety members. New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All employees shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB340.

Generous health plan for employee and family

Term Life Insurance at 1 1/2 times annual salary

Liberal vacation plan

Eleven paid holidays per calendar year

Annual Review of performance tied to a five-step merit increase plan

Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hrs) for each month worked

The City of Turlock does not participate in Social Security, however there will be 1.45% of salary taxed for Medicare.

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I certify that I have reviewed my application to ensure all required documentation is attached. I understand that my application will be rejected if it is missing any required documents.

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No

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I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.

Yes

No

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