The City continues to grow and is looking to add to our management team. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and want to help lead the ninth-largest city in California, consider applying for our Assistant City Manager position. The Assistant City Manager plans, organizes, integrates, directs and coordinates activities; plays a central role in developing and providing direction to staff related to implementation of City policy, City Council strategic goals and priority programs of the City; provides assistance to the City Manager with work of great complexity and sensitivity among other duties. Come join The Sound of Something BETTER! Apply: bit.ly/3aT5qIM
The City of Bakersfield
Government Administration
Bakersfield, California 9,589 followers
The Sound of Something Better
About us
The City of Bakersfield was incorporated on January 11, 1898 and is currently home to more than 403,000 residents, making it the ninth largest city in California, and 48th largest in the United States. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor presides over the seven-member council as they act on behalf of our citizens. The council-appointed City Manager oversees the overall administration and day-to-day operations of the city. The City of Bakersfield welcomes and encourages all visitors of our online communities to contribute comments which are related to responsibilities of and topics pertaining to the City. The City of Bakersfield Social Media account is operated by the City of Bakersfield and posts are made by a City of Bakersfield staff member. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. The following postings/comments are prohibited: a. Comments not topically related to the administrator’s posting; b. Content that violates City policy, including abusive, harassing, intimidating, vulgar, obscene and offensive communications, communications that defame or libel others, and communications that infringe upon the privacy rights of others; c. Disparaging communications or jokes that are based on race, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law; d. Communications of any copyrighted materials, trade secrets, proprietary information, or any other highly sensitive confidential information; e. Solicitation of others for commercial ventures or religious, social or political causes; or f. Comments or communications that violate the Brown Act. The City of Bakersfield reserves the right to remove content that is deemed in violation of City policy or any applicable law.
- Website
-
https://www.bakersfieldcity.us
External link for The City of Bakersfield
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Bakersfield, California
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1898
Locations
-
Primary
1600 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, California 93301, US
Employees at The City of Bakersfield
Updates
-
In light of the recent earthquakes in our area, it's crucial to make sure we’re all prepared for the next one. 🏠💪 Being proactive can make a huge difference when it comes to safety and peace of mind. Here's a comprehensive guide from the Red Cross on how to prepare for earthquakes: Red Cross Earthquake Preparedness. 📘 Take a few minutes to review and implement these safety tips and checklists. Let’s stay informed and be ready to protect ourselves and our loved ones. 🌟🙌 #EarthquakePreparedness #SafetyFirst
-
-
Genuine gratitude to the men and women who contribute to our local agricultural success and food system! #farmworkerappreciationday
-
-
Help the City of Bakersfield continue its growth and lead our Public Works Department! The City is currently accepting applications for our Public Works Director. Come join The Sound of Something BETTER! Check out our regular job listings: bit.ly/3aT5qIM
-
-
The City of Bakersfield wants to recognize our fellows and interns on 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! We love celebrating the leaders of tomorrow 💚 This program is made possible through a grant from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor and is administered by the Kern Community Foundation. This calendar year we employed 54 youth across the Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program and more than 200 since the start of the program. 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 2024-25 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬.
-
-
Do you have a passion for the world of Law? Apply to become a Legal Secretary with the Bakersfield City Attorney's Office today! Scan the QR code, or head to https://bit.ly/3aT5qIM Sign up for job notifications here: https://bit.ly/3bHeI9Y
-
-
Congratulations to Phil Burns on his promotion to Development Services Director! Phil has worked for the City a total of 31 years, including the last 18 as Building Director! “I'm thrilled to serve our community in this new role,” Burns said of his promotion. "Bakersfield is currently engaged in pivotal projects, including the General Plan and the Housing Element, which will shape our community's future for the next two decades." Phil succeeds Chris Boyle, who retired as Development Services Director on July 5.
-