City Manager, City of Bell Gardens

Lead a Vibrant and Diverse Community – City of Bell Gardens, City Manager Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished municipal executive to lead one of Southeast Los Angeles County's most dynamic and culturally rich communities. The City of Bell Gardens seeks a visionary, collaborative, and results-oriented City Manager to guide the City through its next chapter of growth, innovation, and community investment.

The City seeks candidates with a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including five (5) years of management and administrative experience. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Prior City Manager or Assistant City Manager experience is preferred. Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related field is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and effective leader who can balance long-range vision with day-to-day operational excellence. Bell Gardens is seeking a professional with strong experience in municipal finance, budgeting, revenue diversification, economic development, organizational leadership, and community engagement. The successful candidate will possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, political acumen, sound judgment, and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and exceptional public service. The successful candidate will understand the opportunities and challenges associated with cannabis and gaming-related revenues and stakeholder relationships.

Bell Gardens offers an engaged City Council, dedicated staff, and a proud community with a strong sense of identity and purpose. The next City Manager will have the opportunity to strengthen the City's long-term fiscal sustainability, advance economic development initiatives, enhance infrastructure and community investments, improve organizational effectiveness, and build strong partnerships with residents, businesses, and regional stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of a vibrant community that values innovation, collaboration, and responsive government.

Join Bell Gardens. Lead with integrity. Build the future.

Compensation: $316,380 annually DOQ*, plus an attractive executive benefits package.

*A mutually agreeable employment agreement will be negotiated dependent on qualifications and experience.