National League of Cities
Overview
The City of Hanford, founded in 1891 and now home to 61,000 residents, is located in California’s Central Valley. The City Council is seeking a City Manager who is a natural leader, ready to embrace both the challenges and rewards of serving this thriving community. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator at all levels, earning the trust and respect of the City Council, staff, and community through knowledge, ethics, and integrity. The incumbent will value collaboration, teamwork, and staff empowerment while demonstrating creativity, versatility, and strong problem-solving skills in navigating diverse personalities and complex negotiations. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in the planning, organization, coordination and financing of varied municipal activities; including four years of administrative and management responsibility. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required. ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation (ICMA-CM) is preferred. Salary and Application
The annual salary range for the City Manager is $188,856 to $229,560 (negotiable). Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. 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 call Ms. Stephanie Dietz at (916) 784-9080.
Filing Deadline: October 26, 2025
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The City of Hanford, founded in 1891 and now home to 61,000 residents, is located in California’s Central Valley. The City Council is seeking a City Manager who is a natural leader, ready to embrace both the challenges and rewards of serving this thriving community. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator at all levels, earning the trust and respect of the City Council, staff, and community through knowledge, ethics, and integrity. The incumbent will value collaboration, teamwork, and staff empowerment while demonstrating creativity, versatility, and strong problem-solving skills in navigating diverse personalities and complex negotiations. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in the planning, organization, coordination and financing of varied municipal activities; including four years of administrative and management responsibility. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required. ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation (ICMA-CM) is preferred. Salary and Application
The annual salary range for the City Manager is $188,856 to $229,560 (negotiable). Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. 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 call Ms. Stephanie Dietz at (916) 784-9080.
Filing Deadline: October 26, 2025
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