City Manager

City Manager City of Lawndale, CA The City of Lawndale is ideally situated in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles and just five miles from the Pacific Ocean. Known as the "Heart of the South Bay," Lawndale is a vibrant, diverse, and close-knit community that blends the accessibility of a major metropolitan area with the character and charm of a small city. Encompassing approximately 1.9 square miles, Lawndale is a primarily residential community composed largely of well-established single-family neighborhoods. Community pride is reflected in Lawndale's wide range of annual events and programs, which bring residents together and strengthen neighborhood connections. The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the City and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and coordination of municipal operations. This position plays a critical role in advancing the City Council's vision, implementing strategic priorities, and ensuring that City services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with community needs. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Manager oversees the departments of Public Works, Community Services, Municipal Services, Finance, Community Development, Administrative Services, and the City Clerk's Office. The City's operating budget is $21 million and supports a wide range of services, programs, and capital improvements. The City of Lawndale seeks a dynamic, experienced, and principled leader with a proven record of success in municipal management or a similarly complex public sector environment. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership and operational expertise. This individual will be a collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented professional who values teamwork, innovation, and accountability. The successful candidate will be ethical, trustworthy, transparent, and community-focused, with a visible and accessible leadership style. The salary for the City Manager is up to $290,000 per year; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Stacey Stevenson at (916) 784-9080.

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May 17, 2026 How to Apply Post Date Apr 06, 2026 Application Deadline May 17, 2026 https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7248 Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time City of Lawndale Address 14717 Burin Ave Lawndale , CA 90260-1433 United States Population 31,807 Website http://www.lawndalecity.org Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job