We are honored to announce that we will be working with the City of Denison on this executive recruitment to find their next City Manager.

Leadership can easily become routine, especially for City Managers, department heads, and public sector executives balancing pressure, people, and constant demands. Darren Mann shares practical insight on failure, consistency, support systems, and communication that actually connects in Episode 59 of The Clear Voice podcast.

Clear Career Professionals explains how candidates can prepare, communicate, and move through a more transparent recruitment process.

Episode 58 of The Clear Voice tackles why local government social media isn’t working.

Sam Toles of CiviSocial breaks down how to build trust, cut through noise, and actually reach your community.

The City of Victoria is hiring a Deputy City Manager with an annual salary range of $180,000 – $200,000. Applications must be submitted by the first review date on May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Clear Career Professionals is proud to partner with TMRS on their search for a new Government Relations Director. Follow us for the official job posting coming soon.

The City of Lufkin is seeking a Director of Engineering to serve as a key technical leader overseeing infrastructure projects, development review, and the municipal Capital Improvements Program. The first review deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5 p.m.

This episode explores the immense effort required to prepare for a school bond election. While getting to the ballot is a difficult hurdle, the group discusses why the true challenge begins once the bond passes and the district must pivot to getting projects moving immediately.

Surfside Beach, Texas recently completed their selection for their first ever City Administrator. Congratulations to William Cox!

Clear Career Professionals is proud to partner with the City of La Marque on their search for a new City Manager. Follow us for the official job posting coming soon.

Small gestures can change a career trajectory. I wrote this to remind us that in the hustle of tasks and emails, a simple phone call or a handwritten note is often the most productive thing we can do.

Odessa, Texas is hiring Assistant City Attorneys. Two roles are open to help shape legal strategy and support a growing city organization.

Odessa, Texas is hiring two Assistant City Attorneys with a salary range from $105,771 to $160,000, plus strong public sector benefits.

The position is open until filled. First review deadline
5 p.m. | May 10, 2026

These roles offer hands-on municipal law experience in a high-impact city organization.

Ruidoso, New Mexico is a mountain resort community with complex water resource needs and a Water Resource Director salary range of $79,539 to $100,000.

The first review of applicants is May 6, 2026.

Ruidoso, NM is rebuilding and growing. Three key leadership roles are open to shape its future.

Clear Team Spotlight highlights Dr. Kent Myers, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, founding member of Clear, and trusted local government leader.

Leadership development and accountability are critical to building the next generation of local government leaders.

Ruidoso is seeking a Finance Director with a salary range of $79,539 to $135,000.

First review of applications is May 6, 2026.

This role offers a salary range of $79,539 to $135,000, with first review of applications at 5 p.m. on May 6, 2026.

Resilience and intentional leadership are key to developing the next generation of women in policing.