City Manager

Yreka (wy-ree-ka) is a beautiful and unique small town located just south of the Oregon border in California. Yreka was founded during the gold rush era of 1851, when prospectors found gold. This discovery took place in present day “Discovery Park” in Yreka. The City is located at the northern end of the Shasta Valley and serves as the county seat of Siskiyou County with a population of over 7,500 residents. The City is bustling with activities and excitement year-round. From concerts in the park to outdoor recreation to our wonderful historic attractions, there is something in Yreka for people of all ages.

Yreka is seeking an experienced, proven executive that is comfortable working in a team environment and exercising sound, independent judgment. The next City Manager will work with an engaged City Council working diligently to respond to the needs and interests of the community they serve. The new City Manager will join at a time of both unique challenges and opportunities. Yreka was able to weather the pandemic related downturn reasonably well as the City had built up sizeable reserves and staff agreed to make necessary concessions. The City expects revenues to increase over the coming months but would like to attract more economic development and business to the community. Additional priorities will be moving forward long-term capital projects as well as other long-term priorities and implementing a strategic plan. The community is also experiencing issues around homelessness and housing and will need the seasoned manager to handle these issues with a deft touch.

Appointed by the City Council, the selected candidate will have extensive experience in executive roles in a public agency, such as City Manager, Assistant City Manager, department head or similar position; demonstrated experience in preparing and administering budgets in a public agency setting and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance administration, economics, or a related field.