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City Manager - City of Columbus, Texas
Columbus, Texas is hiring a City Manager with a salary range from $155,000 to $175,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is open until filled. First review: 5 p.m. | November 2, 2026
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.
From Military Leadership to Montana’s Capital
In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Alana Lake, City Manager of Helena, Montana. She shares how her extensive military background in counterintelligence translated into municipal leadership, the distinction between rank and trust, and why leading doesn't mean knowing everything.
Visit McKinney Executive Director - McKinney, Texas
Apply for the Visit McKinney Executive Director position in McKinney, Texas. Lead destination marketing, tourism, sales, partnerships, and visitor development for one of North Texas' fastest-growing communities. Salary $120,527 to $174,769.
Acceptance of applications closes at:
5 p.m. CT | Monday, October 26, 2026
Clear Career Professionals Congratulates Reneé Waggoner on Appointment as Denison City Manager
Clear Career Professionals congratulates Reneé Waggoner on her appointment as City Manager for Denison, Texas, following a nationwide recruitment search that drew 50 candidates across the country.
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.
Before It Breaks: How Leaders Build and Repair Trust
In Episode #85 of The Clear Voice, Dr. Gearl Loden breaks down how leaders can spot trust drift, apply the 72-hour repair protocol, and build lasting organizational trust using the Seven Pillars Framework.
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.
Fire Chief - City of Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett, Texas is hiring a Fire Chief with a salary range from $166,283.75 to $266,885.42, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Acceptance of applications closes at:
5 p.m. | October 23, 2026
Leading Through Change with Dee Maddox
In Episode #84 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Dee Maddox—founder of DMX Consulting and former NASA human capital leader—to discuss guiding teams through major organizational shifts. Discover practical strategies for managing change, breaking down departmental silos, adapting to new technology, and using the DEED Framework to build a resilient workforce.
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.
Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief Recruitment: Inside the Opportunity
Explore the Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief recruitment with key insights from Mayor Jim Barnett and Interim Chief James Groom. Learn about the department’s TPCA accreditation, culture, and long-term public safety goals just minutes from Fort Worth.
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.
Put Your Mask On First: Wellness Starts at the Top
In this episode of The Clear Voice, Memphis International Airport Police Chief Dr. Wes Blair joins host James Groom to discuss the unique dynamics of airport law enforcement, authentic leadership, and why first responder wellness must start at the top.
Clear Career Professionals Ranked No. 3 Among North Texas Executive Search Firms
Clear Career Professionals has earned the No. 3 spot on the Dallas Business Journal’s 2026 list of top North Texas executive search firms. As the only local government specialist in the top five, and its youngest firm by 19 years, Clear continues to transform public-sector recruitment through transparency, human review, and candidate-focused innovation.
Shawn Myatt Selected as Pampa’s Next Chief of Police
Clear Career Professionals congratulates Shawn Myatt on his selection as the next Chief of Police for Pampa, Texas. Myatt brings decades of municipal leadership and public safety experience to his new role starting October 1, 2026.
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.