The City of Hanford, founded in 1891 and now home to 61,000 residents, is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. This year, the City saw its population increase by more than 2%, landing it on the list of California’s fastest growing cities. Nearly 6,000 housing units are either planned or under construction, and the City expects several exciting large-scale mixed-use and retail developments to move forward within the next year. Recently named one of the most affordable places to live in the state of California, the City offers a safe and family-oriented environment. Hanford, home to charming history, a diverse and growing population and an increasing number of public and private amenities, is where tradition meets tomorrow.
The City Council is seeking a City Manager who is a natural leader, ready to embrace both the challenges and rewards of serving this beautiful and 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. Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; accompanied by 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.

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 do not hesitate to call Ms. Stephanie Dietz at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: October 26, 2025