Clear Career Professionals is proud to announce that Greg Smith has been selected as the new City Manager for Marshall, Texas. Bringing nearly 25 years of Texas municipal experience and a strong background in infrastructure and leadership, Greg is uniquely prepared to guide Marshall into its next chapter. Learn more about his professional journey and our partnership with the City of Marshall.

TMRS Executive Director Debbie Munoz discusses the Human Resources Director opportunity, TMRS culture, HR modernization, and the statewide impact of serving Texas public servants.

From the break-out sessions, to the Piano Lounge, Clear was at TMHRA making a positive impact with the Human Resource Professionals in attendance. Check out our quick recap, and we can’t wait to see you next year!

Katie Hagen, CEO of CPS HR Consulting, joins The Clear Voice to discuss public sector HR, workforce challenges, organizational change, hiring barriers, professional development, and the future of public service.

Guest author Ron Ward explores the vital balance between the science of human behavior and the art of situational awareness. Learn how the best leaders apply what they know to what they feel in real time.

City of Caldwell is hiring a City Administrator with a salary of $185,000 - $225,000 DOQ

First review deadline - 5 p.m. | June 5, 2026

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Texas Municipal Retirement System is hiring a Human Resources Director with a salary of $150,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience.

First review deadline - 5 p.m. | June 1, 2026

Victoria, Texas is recruiting a Deputy City Manager through Clear Career Professionals. Episode 60 of The Clear Voice highlights the role, the community, the leadership environment, and two distinct pathways for candidates with either a public safety or economic development background.

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.