Job Description
The City of Lodi announces an exciting opportunity to join our team as the City Manager
Mosaic Public Partners is conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Lodi. Please review the brochure for additional information and for instructions on how to apply for the position.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a City Manager candidate who is motivated by leadership, complexity, and the ability to improve operations and encourage innovation. Lodi is a growing city with strong community pride and a united City Council that is ready for organizational realignment and execution of numerous well-planned initiatives. The Council is looking for a City Manager with steady hands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of clear and confident decision-making, the courage to assess operations honestly, and the desire to strengthen internal systems, and move forward City Council priorities. For a leader who values accountability, collaboration, and visible progress and who is comfortable navigating change while building trust. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting, positive imprint on a full-service city poised for growth.
NOTE: Employee Benefits stated herein are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed.
Administrative Leave
10 Days/year
Vacation
0-5 years = 10 days/year.
6-11 years = 15 days/year
12-14 years = 17 days/year
15 years & over = 20 days/year
Maximum carryover is 2 times accrual rate per year. No cash out allowed.
Sick Leave
10-12 days/year (Depends on contract)
Holidays
13 ½ holidays per year.
Health Benefits
All employees are offered medical insurance for themselves and dependent(s) through CalPERS Medical Plans. Effective January 1, 2023, City shall pay a monthly maximum towards medical premiums as follows:
$771.35 per month for Employee Only
$1,542.71 per month for Employee +1
$2,005.52 per month for Family.
Employee will pay the difference as a payroll deduction.
If An Employee Waives Coverage Of Medical Insurance Through The City Of Lodi, The Employee May At Their Option Take The Following In Cash Or Deposited Into Their Deferred Compensation Account
$305.22 per month for Employee Only
$532.92 per month for Employee +1
$692.81 per month for Family
The City shall pay the full cost for the employee and their dependents dental premium for the term of this agreement. The City agrees to provide a vision care plan, equivalent to the VSP Plan B, with a $25.00 deductible for the employee and dependents; the entire premium to be paid by City.
Deferred Compensation
A deferred compensation plan is available at the employee's option. The City matches up to 3% of the employee's base salary, subject to Federal Tax laws.
Life Insurance
Provides two (2) times the employee's annual base salary (rounded up to the next higher multiple of $1,000, if not already a multiple of $1,000, Max 250,000)
Long Term Disability
After a 60 day waiting period, coverage is 66 2/3% of salary, employer covers 100% of premium (maximum length of coverage is 3 years).
Retirement
New employees into the CalPERS retirement system are enrolled in the 2%@62, three-year average retirement formula.
Employees hired after January 1, 2013 with less than a six-month break in CalPERS (or reciprocal agencies) are enrolled in the 2%@55, three-year retirement formula.
At present, employees contribute seven percent (7%) towards the employee portion of their CalPERS retirement costs and four percent (4%) toward the employer cost. If additional information is needed regarding CalPERS retirement plans/costs, please contact Human Resources.