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Job Description
City Manager
City of Santee, California
With its plentiful open space, vibrant local economy, low crime rate, and connectivity to several major transportation corridors, the City of Santee (population approximately 60,000) is a phenomenal community to live, work and enjoy the outdoors. Santee is a family oriented community that prides itself on its low crime rate, excellent schools, exceptional special events and a location where businesses desire to be. The community embraces a mission that the City honor the public trust and serve the community by providing quality services and programs that promote economic prosperity, safety, social well-being and a healthy environment.
The City of Santee seeks a City Manager that is 1) experienced, dynamic, visionary, strategic, communicative, proactive and results-oriented collaborator and leader, 2) leads in a manner that attracts others to be part of the team and solution, 3) recognizes that surprises to the City and within city administration are not advantageous to effective governance, 4) embraces both innovation and technology to streamline operations, 5) prioritizes public safety with strategic, community-focused solutions, 6) demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and management, 7) proactively seeks solutions, builds consensus, and finds ways to say “yes” to advance City goals, 8) leads through fostering collaboration, motivating, inspiring others, maintaining accountability, and making tough decisions, and 9) serves as a team leader that values training, coaching, empowerment, and professional staff development. The preferred candidate will also at least 5 years of leadership and financial planning experience as a municipal Chief Executive Officer, Assistant/Deputy Chief Executive Officer, or Department Head of comparable complexity. The salary, currently approximately $262,000, may be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. The City also provides an excellent benefit package.
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Peckham & McKenney
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
Filing deadline is July 18, 2025.
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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