Job Description:
City Manager
Description
DefinitionCity ManagerCity of Milpitas, California Attractive Annual Salary: $320,000 - $400,000 DOE/DOQ
The City of Milpitas, California, is seeking an experienced public sector leader to be our next City Manager! This highly skilled leader will oversee municipal operations, set strategic direction, maintain operational excellence, advance key initiatives, and guide the organization toward long-term success. The City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive, leading the City Manager’s Office and 14 City departments/offices, guiding a workforce of 450 employees, and stewarding an FY 2026 operating budget of $268.5 million. The ideal candidate is a seasoned municipal executive with demonstrated competence in municipal finance, legal matters, planning, and/or economic development, and ability to foster a collaborative and respectful organizational culture. Success in this role requires effective partnership with elected officials, city staff, and engagement with the community.
Lead the City of Milpitas with financial expertise and strategic leadership, apply today! View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b08e73cd-cf78-400e-a8d3-ffccaebd2557 Salary & BenefitsAttractive annual salary $320,000 - $400,000 DOE/DOQ.
PLUS an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY For first consideration, apply by March 2, 2026 at : https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1278645-300215.html
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/ SECURE THE DATES - Selected candidates must be available for both days.
- Round one virtual interviews will take place on March 28 th .
- Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on April 4 th .
QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiters, Wendi Brown or Shani Pearce, with any inquiries: RETIREMENTMembership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
MEDICAL INSURANCEChoice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $250 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICALEmployees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISIONCity provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCECity provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCECity provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATIONCity contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATIONEmployees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.
MANAGEMENT LEAVEEmployees earn 5 hours of Management Incentive Paid (MIP) Leave for each full pay period worked.
HOLIDAYSEmployees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVEEmployees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTEmployees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAMEmployees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary:
$320,000.00 - $400,000.00 Annually