CITY MANAGER
 City of Firebaugh | |
 United States, California, Firebaugh | |
 Oct 17, 2026 | |
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City of Firebaugh Jewel of the San Joaquin City of Firebaugh 1133 P Street Firebaugh, CA 93622 (559) 659-2043 POSITION RECRUITMENT FILING DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 4: 00 PM CITY MANAGER THE COMMUNITY The City of Firebaugh is a general law city incorporated on December 17, 1914. Firebaugh is located approximately 33 miles west of the City of Fresno and 18 miles east of Interstate 5, the main north-south link between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Firebaughs safe neighborhoods and quality schools offer a small-town atmosphere ideal for raising a family and operating a business. The Firebaugh Community College Campus, an extension of West Hills Community College District, is in the process of major expansion and offers local higher educational opportunities. Firebaughs population is 8,899. Firebaugh Agribusiness is the traditional mainstay of the local economy. The principal commodities produced in the Firebaugh area are: Melons, Cotton, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Alfalfa Hay, Rice, and Dairy Products. THE CITY Firebaugh was founded in 1854 and incorporated in 1914. The City employs a Council-Manager form of government consisting of five Council Members elected to four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is appointed by the City Council. The Council hires the City Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer. City employs approximately 37 full-time and 7 part-time employees with a FY 2026/2027 Budget of $4.3 million General Fund Budget. Firebaugh is a full-service city and contracts for Refuse Services, City Attorney, and Planning and Engineering services. Firebaugh maintains a full-service Police Dept. with in-house dispatching and an active and well-trained Volunteer Fire Dept. The Firebaugh City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5: 30 pm. THE POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or a minimum of eight (8) years in a high level management or supervisorial role showing progressive responsibility. Public Sector Management & Supervisorial Experience with a history of success and demonstrated accomplishments Knowledge and/or background in budgeting, personnel & risk management, public works services and maintenance requirements, municipal planning and police services is considered a very desirable quality. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All applicants must have: Budget Experience Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural and ethnic groups Knowledge of law enforcement operations and issues Demonstrated ability to work closely with other public agencies Working knowledge of public works services and maintenance needs Understanding and respect of the Council/Manager form of municipal government. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills (written and oral); demonstrated budgeting abilities and outstanding leadership qualities. In addition to the normal management requirements, the City Manager must possess a commitment to community service and the highest public service practices, policies and ethics. The successful applicant will be expected to become an active civic member and leader in the community of Firebaugh. Bilingual ability (English/Spanish), while not a requirement, is considered an asset. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Employee Benefits may be subject to future contract negotiations with City. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS - NOTE: Application submittal, process & review are part of the Applicant Testing process. City of Firebaugh Application, Resume and Supplement Questions/Response MUST be submitted in full prior to 4: 00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026. No late, incomplete, or faxed applications will be accepted. Postmarks not accepted. Applicants must submit an original City of Firebaugh application and response to supplemental questions by the date/time specified above. No late or faxed applications will be accepted. Postmarks are not accepted. Resumes and/or related certificates may accompany but do not substitute for City of Firebaugh application and required materials. Applicants will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of one or more oral examinations. The City anticipates making a selection sometime in mid to late November 2026 following final interview by the City Council and the completion of thorough reference and background checks. Before appointment, candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLY: City of Firebaugh 1133 P Street Firebaugh, CA 93622 Contact: Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano Ph. (559) 659-2043, Ext. 207 Email address rlozano@firebaugh.org City of Firebaugh Applications and questionnaires are available on our website: www.firebaugh.org under employment opportunities. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER recblid 9pm6z1bdl3cret13enzrcb4bcbgnn9 | |