The City of Calistoga is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its next City Manager. Nestled at the northern gateway to Napa Valley, Calistoga offers a unique blend of historic charm, world-class hospitality, and small-town character. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Manager will lead a full-service municipal organization, oversee strategic initiatives, foster organizational excellence, and help guide the community's future while preserving the qualities that make Calistoga a special place to live, work, and visit.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned local government professional to join a highly engaged community and work alongside a dedicated City Council and talented staff. The City Manager will provide leadership for a full range of municipal services, including public safety, public works, planning and building, parks and recreation, water and wastewater operations, human resources, finance, and the recently acquired Calistoga Fairgrounds.
The ideal candidate will be a relationship builder and strategic thinker who values transparency, accountability, and collaboration. They will be comfortable balancing day-to-day operational demands with long-term planning, economic development opportunities, capital improvement projects, and organizational priorities. Most importantly, they will embrace Calistoga's unique identity and work closely with residents, businesses, employees, and community partners to ensure the City remains a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving community for generations to come.
Job Description:
DEFINITION
Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all City functions and activities; provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative and general policy direction from the City Council. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision to the entire City staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, accountable to the City Council and responsible for enforcement of all City codes, ordinances, and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities, and the efficient and economical performance of the City’s operations.
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