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THE CITY: The City of Willits is an excellent location from which to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Mendocino County. Geographically, Willits is in the center of Mendocino County and provides much in terms of climate, recreation, and cultural arts.
The City of Willits is currently seeking a professional leader for the position of
CITY MANAGER
Salary: $147,000 - $186,000 Annually
Plus a great benefits package
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
THE POSITION: The City of Willits has recently confronted a fiscal challenge, taking decisive action to realign its organization, reduce costs, and restore financial stability. Those efforts are resulting in a balanced budget, clearer priorities, and a committed, talented management team. With the hard reset complete, Willits is poised to shift from stabilization to strategic progress. This position offers a rare opportunity for a City Manager who thrives in moments of transition— someone ready to build momentum, strengthen operations, and partner with the City Council and community to shape the next chapter of Willits’ future.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, is desired. An ICMA Credentialed Manager would also be desirable.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively complex and responsible administrative experience in municipal government with at least one year as a City Manager, Deputy or Assistant City Manager, or a government sector department head. This work experience should include at least five years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should apply by submitting a comprehensive resume and compelling cover letter via email to the
City of Willits Human Resources Department at: jobs@cityofwillits.org
Additional information can be found on the City of Willits website: https://ca-willits.civicplus.com/ This is a confidential selection process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources at jobs@cityofwillits.org
THE CITY OF WILLITS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
