Assistant City Manager

City of Brentwood
Brentwood, California United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 12, 2025
  • Salary: $227,099-$276,040 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$276,040
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Jan 11, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Executive
  • Summary

    Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high performing team in an agency committed to providing exceptional municipal services? Are you a talented leader who is deeply committed to developing others? If so, and you are an experienced municipal manager who is well versed in City operations, you should apply for this opportunity today!

    The City of Brentwood, the jewel of Contra Costa County, is one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing and most dynamic communities. The City is a great place to live and work and a place to enjoy extraordinary views of majestic Mt. Diablo, the bounty of fresh fruits and produce from the rich agricultural area adjacent to the City, and the recreational opportunities of the Delta.

  • Job Description

    The City Manager is seeking an Assistant City Manager who is deeply committed to developing people and cultivating a culture of exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be well versed in City operations, including finance and land use.

  • Job Requirements

    Requires the equivalent of a BA and eight years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government, including three years of management experience.

    The annual salary range for this at-will position is $227,099 - $276,040, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee with significant contributions towards family premiums, and a generous paid leave program.

  • Special Instructions

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

    Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:

    Peckham & McKenney

    www.peckhamandmckenney.com

     

    Resumes acknowledged within two business days.  Call Roberta Greathouse at (831) 998-3194 for more information.  A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

    The filing deadline is January 11, 2026.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Peckham & McKenney
    • Peckham & McKenney

    With over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.

    Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.

    Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.

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