The City Council for Nevada City, California (population 3,200) is seeking an energetic and engaging individual with a commitment to public service to become its new City Manager. Nevada City has a total 2025-2026 all-funds budget of $19 million and about $7.4 million General Fund budget. The City’s current bond rating is AA. The City Manager directs, coordinates, and manages the overall administrative activities and operations of the City and advises and assists the City Council while exercising significant independent judgment and initiative. In this smaller-sized entity, the City Manager will need to be comfortable with a hands-on and collaborative approach to day-to-day management. This will include providing strong leadership and frequent interaction with the small team (Finance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and the Police Department), fostering a collaborative, open dialogue, and teamwork. The City Council also seeks a City Manager who enjoys working in the public sector and appreciates the variety and diversity of contributions from all sources within the organization, as well as from this active and engaged community.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and progressively responsible experience in an administrative, managerial, or senior level staff capacity in a comparable organization with similar issues. California municipal experience, particularly in the local region, is highly regarded by the City Council, although all highly qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. An advanced degree may be a plus based on overall career experience.

The City Council is prepared to offer a competitive salary with a range of $178,551 to $217,030 plus benefits, including CalPERS Retirement. A mutually agreeable employment agreement will be negotiated and may include relocation assistance.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a résumé and compelling cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Monday, November 24, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Ms. Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900 or schedule a discussion in advance by emailing scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

Detailed brochure available at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-nevada-city-ca/.

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