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Two Great Attorney Opportunities from Messer Fort
Clear Career Professionals is accepting applications for two attorney opportunities with Messer Fort: Attorney / Prosecutor in Austin and Attorney | Land Use Focus in Frisco. Both positions are open until filled.
Coming Soon: City Administrator Recruitment in Anahuac, Texas
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the recruitment for Anahuac’s next City Administrator. Full position details and application instructions are coming soon.
Before You Lead Law Enforcement, Understand the Foundation Behind the Badge
Michael Puente explores how government leaders can better understand policing, strengthen professional development, and support informed accountability through the Seven Foundational Principles of Law Enforcement.
When Leaders Build Guardrails Teams Go Further
Effective supervisors do more than enforce rules. They act as guardrails that guide, teach, and build confidence in their teams. Learn how shifting from an enforcer mindset to a teacher mindset builds organizational trust and drives long-term success.
Canyon’s Next Assistant City Manager Will Step Into a Community on the Move
Canyon is entering a period of significant growth and investment, and its next Assistant City Manager will play a central role in what comes next. City Manager Joe Price shares what makes Canyon distinctive, the projects ahead, and the kind of experienced, hands-on leader who can thrive in this stable, high-performing organization.
When the Role Ends
Financial readiness is only half the retirement equation. Discover five essential questions to help public service leaders navigate identity, relationships, daily structure, and purpose after the role ends.
Coming Soon: Chief of Police Recruitment in Balch Springs, Texas
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the executive recruitment for the next Chief of Police in Balch Springs, Texas. Learn more about this opportunity, the department, and Clear's candidate-centered recruitment approach.
Coming Soon: City Manager Recruitment for Abilene, Kansas
Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the executive recruitment for the next City Manager of Abilene, Kansas. Learn more about this historic community, upcoming leadership opportunities, and Clear's candidate-centered recruitment approach.
Organizational Commitment and Length of Service in Local Government
Drawing on PhD research and over 40 years of city management experience, Dr. Kent Myers explores what drives employee commitment in municipal government. Learn how mission clarity, supervisor ethics, and honoring ICMA length-of-service guidelines build stronger communities and better career outcomes.
Clear Connects with the Next Generation in North Texas
Clear Career Professionals joined UMANT in Plano for the 5th Annual North Texas Leadership Symposium to mentor emerging local government leaders and share insights on public service careers.
You Grew Up Hating Braggarts and You Had It All Wrong
Sharing progress isn't bragging. It's essential civic communication. Learn how municipal leaders can leverage simple social media strategies to boost public satisfaction, build trust, and showcase local government wins.
The Power of Possibility: How Mentorship Can Transform a Career
When Sarah Luxton joined a local government mentorship program, she didn't have a 10-year plan. Discover how a strong mentor helped her redefine her career goals, overcome self-doubt, and see new possibilities in public leadership.
Coming Soon: City Manager Opportunity in Bridgeport, Texas
Clear Career Professionals is partnering with the City of Bridgeport, Texas, on its search for a new City Manager. Discover how this growing Wise County community offers direct access to the DFW metroplex while preserving its hometown character.
Addressing the Strain Before It Becomes a Cost
Public safety strain is an operational reality, not a character flaw. Discover how early awareness and privacy-focused technology can support first responder wellness before accumulated strain turns into burnout or costly incidents.
Coming Soon: Attorney Opportunities with Messer Fort
Clear Career Professionals is partnering with Messer Fort, PLLC to recruit four new attorneys in Frisco and Abilene, Texas. Applications and the official PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice is coming soon.
Making Roll Call Matter
Roll Call is more than a routine briefing. It is a supervisor's most powerful daily tool to evaluate readiness, reinforce organizational culture, and bring stability to a team before the first call is dispatched.
Yes, Chef! What The Bear Teaches Us About Servant Leadership
What can the TV show The Bear teach us about servant leadership? Discover how treating every team member like a "Chef" creates an organizational culture centered on connection, excellence, and shared purpose.
The Clear View Volume 19: Local Government Leadership, Infrastructure, and Career Opportunities
The Clear View Volume 19 is now available, featuring local government leadership stories, municipal infrastructure insights, and current Texas local government career opportunities. Subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!
Capital Dome Moments: Military Foundations for Civic Leadership
Every public servant has a moment when the weight of their responsibility comes into sharp focus. For former city manager Dean Huard, these "Capital Dome Moments" shaped his journey from the US Army to municipal leadership. Discover why veterans are uniquely equipped to restore civility, composure, and accountability to local public service.
What Makes a Great Owner’s Rep?
A great Owner’s Rep isn't just another seat at the table. They are the connective tissue between the owner, architect, contractor, and trades. Discover what it looks like to lead with tactical empathy, clear roadblocks, and deliver projects that work for everyone.