Position Information/Definition
The City is seeking an individual to join a community that values strong leadership sound governance and public excellence as its next City Manager.
Experience and Training Guidelines
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. All applicants must complete and return a standard Application for Employment form supplemental questionnaires and submit the following documentation:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Proof of education is a copy of one of the following: a college degree or a college transcript.
2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:- Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option or
- Fax a copy to or
- Email a copy to or
- Hand deliver copies of your documentation to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA 95380
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
3. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications will be rejected if incomplete or ifallrequired documentation and the completed supplemental questionnaire is not submitted with the application.
4. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process.
5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock City Council for final appointment consideration.
8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening hearing exam and vision exam.
VETERANS PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form.A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
NOTES:
Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
Where to Apply
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway Suite 235
Turlock CA 95380-5454
or
Continuous Until Filled.
First Review of Applications: Tuesday March 31 2026
Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties please call NEOGOV at 1-.
Required Experience:
Manager
Position Information/DefinitionThe City is seeking an individual to join a community that values strong leadership sound governance and public excellence as its next City Manager.Experience and Training Guidelines SELECTION PROCESS:1. All applicants must complete and return a standard Application fo...
Position Information/Definition
The City is seeking an individual to join a community that values strong leadership sound governance and public excellence as its next City Manager.
Experience and Training Guidelines
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. All applicants must complete and return a standard Application for Employment form supplemental questionnaires and submit the following documentation:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Proof of education is a copy of one of the following: a college degree or a college transcript.
2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:- Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option or
- Fax a copy to or
- Email a copy to or
- Hand deliver copies of your documentation to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA 95380
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
3. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications will be rejected if incomplete or ifallrequired documentation and the completed supplemental questionnaire is not submitted with the application.
4. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process.
5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock City Council for final appointment consideration.
8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening hearing exam and vision exam.
VETERANS PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form.A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
NOTES:
Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
Where to Apply
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway Suite 235
Turlock CA 95380-5454
or
Continuous Until Filled.
First Review of Applications: Tuesday March 31 2026
Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties please call NEOGOV at 1-.
Required Experience:
Manager
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