City Manager
Ralph Andersen & Associates Los Altos Hills, CA, USA
- Location: Los Altos Hills, CA, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 11, 2026
Job Description:
City Manager
Description
Known for its outstanding quality of life and small-town setting, the Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking an accomplished executive to become its new City Manager. The City Council is looking for a candidate who would be a good fit for the community, a strong leader for Town staff, and a successful partner with City Council. This top professional is expected to have strong leadership skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong passion for public service. The selected City Manager will also need to have an inclusive management style combined with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations. A thorough understanding of municipal finance, community planning, and public works is of high importance to the City Council.
Los Altos Hills is a General Law Town and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The five members of the City Council are elected to four-year overlapping terms, with the Mayor selected among his/her peers to serve a one-year term. The Town of Los Altos Hills has FY 25- 26 General Fund budget of $18.2 million, and a FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program of $4.1 million. Current staffing includes 30 FTEs. Notably, the Town is financially stable with $18.5million in General fund reserves as of June 30, 2025. The Town maintains reserves through multiple designated categories, including a General Fund Stabilization Reserve of approximately three months of operating expenditures, consistent with local government best practices.