The City of Banning, California (population approximately 31,000) is among the most affordable and diverse communities in the state. Nestled between Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto along U.S. Interstate 10 near the Coachella Valley and communities in Riverside County, and adjacent to the ancestral lands of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Banning is ideally located between Los Angeles and communities extending east toward Arizona. Residents and visitors alike enjoy convenient access to Casino Morongo Resort & Spa, Cabazon Shopping Outlets, Mt. San Jacinto Community College, San Gorgonio Community Hospital, and Optum Healthcare. The area’s numerous outdoor venues offer year-round hiking, camping, and picturesque mountain views.

The City of Banning seeks as City Manager for positive, ethical and honest change that positions the City with financial stability, economic growth, housing and development, and improved services and resources for businesses and residents.  The new City Manager will have 5 Council Members behind them who will truly appreciate professional leadership that plans, strategizes, visions and stays focused to lead the City and turn-around its image and financial situation.  A variety of challenging issues will face the incoming City Manager: financial/fiscal management and building the City’s Finance Department, animal shelter, code and law enforcement, labor relations, economic development and organizational development.   

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is desirable.  The preferred candidate has at least 5 to 7 years of municipal experience and working with elected officials as a Chief Executive, Assistant/Deputy Chief Executive or Department Head in a city, county or special district of comparable size and complexity.  Desirable experience includes economic development, management oversight of public service operations including water and electric utility services, budget and finance, public safety including an in-house Police Department, economic and community development, park and other varied programs and activities.  The current salary is approximately $300,000 and negotiable in consideration of the experience and qualifications presented by the final candidate

Filing deadline: January 9, 2026
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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