Job Openings, Job Descriptions and Salaries

The City of Culver City (City) is recruiting for their next City Manager as the current City Manager (John Nachbar) is planning to retire at the end of December 2025.

After a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the City has selected and engaged with the external recruitment firm, Tri Star Gov Solutions, to recruit for the City’s next City Manager. Click here for more information on Tri Star Gov Solutions.

As a commitment to transparency, below are key recruitment milestones to keep the community informed of the process.

Please note: The below dates are tentative and subject to change.

• June 22, 2025 - City Council Closed Session Meeting:
  Kick Off Meeting with Tri Star Gov and City Council
• June 14, 2025 - City Council Closed Session Meeting:
  Tri Star Gov Presentation to City Council
• Week of July 15 – August 1, 2025:
  Online Community Survey Published – open until August 1st at 5 PM 

• August 11, 2025 - City Council Closed Session Meeting:
  Tri Star Gov Presentation to City Council
• June 23 – August 11, 2025:
  Tri Star Gov to Conduct Stakeholder Engagement
• August 27 – September 24, 2025:
  Recruitment Open for Applications
• August 27 – October 3, 2025:
  Tri Star Gov Conducts Applicant Preliminary Screening Interviews
• October 13, 2025 - City Council Closed Session Meeting:
  Tri Star Gov Short List Candidate Meeting Presentation
• October 30 & 31, 2025 – Special Closed Session Meetings:
  Candidate Interviews with City Council

Recruiter Contact Information:
Samantha Sackman
CEO/ Owner
Tri Star Gov Solutions
sam@tristargovsolutions.com

The Survey is open until 5:00 PM on August 1, 2025.

Take the Survey Here

The City of Culver City is in the process of selecting its next City Manager—a vital leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day city operations, managing City departments and services, and helping achieve the City Council’s goals for our community. You can find an overview of the City Manager Recruitment Process and schedule on the City Manager Recruitment Process Tab.

We want to hear from you! The City Council values community input to ensure the next City Manager understands the priorities, challenges, and expectations of the people who live and work here. Your feedback will help guide the selection process and shape the qualities, skills, and priorities we look for in candidates.

The survey asks about:

• The most important challenges facing Culver City in the coming years
• The qualities and skills you think the next City Manager should have
• The top priorities you’d like them to focus on in their first year
• How you’d like to engage with City leadership

We also invite you to share any additional thoughts or ideas to help us choose the best person for this important role.
Your participation is important, and this survey is open for responses until 5:00 PM on August 1, 2025.

Thank you for helping us make Culver City an even better place for everyone!

Great weather, a thriving downtown, diverse communities with great schools and recreational programming are just some of the reasons the City of Culver City is a great place to work. See for yourself! Explore Culver City's Art and Culture and see what recreational programs, events and classes we offer in the Culver City Living Guide!

Click here to see if any of our current job openings are right for you!

Do you want to look up the job descriptions for specific positions within the City of Culver City? See the most up-to-date job descriptions for the City of Culver City here!

If you are interested in a job that is not currently being recruited for, please fill out the on-line job interest card by clicking on the job description title and then on 'Subscribe' link.

The City of Culver City employs approximately 800 full and part-time personnel in nearly 300 different job classifications. The link to the document below provides a quick reference to the compensation provided to each classification.

• 2025-2026 Culver City Salary Schedule Effective June 30, 2025(PDF, 312KB)

Apply Online

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications on-line! Please follow the steps below to complete an on-line application: 

1. Create an Account

Create a Government Jobs account. You will need a working email address to create your account or you can log in via Facebook. For assistance in creating an account, you can call Neogov Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. 

2. Fill out the Online Application: You will need the following:

• Driver's license information (if applicable)       
• Work history  
• Education history    
• Additional materials may be required depending upon the position.

Important Instructions:

• Work history section: Begin with your most recent employer. List different positions with the same employer separately. Account for your work experience within the last ten (10) years, including self-employment and periods of unemployment.   
• Resumes are not accepted in place of any part of the online application.   
• Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.
  
  

3. Review

Before submitting your application, review the material to ensure that all information is filled out truthfully and to the best of your ability. Once you submit the on-line application you will not be able to make any updates.

4. Submit the Application

After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. You can also check your Government Jobs Account for verification that your application was sent successfully.

After the posted closing date, all applications are reviewed. Applicants will be notified via email, typically about two weeks after the closing date. Individuals qualified for the position will be notified of the next steps in the process. All communication will be emailed, so check your spam folder or safelist emails from NeoGov and Governmentjobs.com.

Accessibility Accommodations

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.