• Full Time
  • Tracy, CA
  • July 19, 2026

Website City of Tracy

The city of Tracy is looking for an assistant city manager. For more information, please review the job brochure.

Filing Deadline: July 19

About the City 

The City of Tracy is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent municipal leader to serve as its next Assistant City Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a strong and collaborative executive team and help shape the future of a thriving and forward-looking Central Valley community.

The Ideal Candidate

Reporting to the City Manager and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Assistant City Manager will help oversee day-to-day operations, support departments, and ensure Council priorities are implemented thoughtfully and effectively. The position serves as a strategic partner to the City Manager and plays a critical role in advancing organizational alignment, strengthening culture, and addressing operational challenges across the organization.

Qualifications

The City seeks a broadly experienced municipal leader who brings sound judgment, political awareness, and exceptional relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable with operational problem-solving, strategic thinking, and Council-facing responsibilities. They will be a trusted thought partner, an effective communicator, and a leader who can hold people accountable while maintaining strong working relationships. High emotional intelligence, integrity, humility, and discretion are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary is $268,285–$287,732, with scheduled 4% increases through 2028, plus an excellent executive benefits package.

For More Information

Contact Danielle Noble at danielle@peckhamandmckenney.com or (805) 836 – 0036 if you have any questions.

To apply for this job please visit www.peckhamandmckenney.com.