CITY MANAGER

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. 

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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: 

• Salary range of $185,000.00-$215,000.00 
• Full coverage of health benefits for employee and dependents.  
• CalPERS Retirement based upon status as Classic Member or New/PERPA Member Social Security coverage 
• 13.5 paid holidays; progressive earned vacation credits w/time in service, start at 10 days per year,  10 days (80 hours) administrative leave, 12 days (96 hours) sick leave annually. Employee Assistance Program, provided to employee and qualifying family members at no cost City Vehicle may be provided or monthly allowance (subject to contract) 

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. 

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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.  

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