Strategic Government Resources

Boasting small-town vibes under big open skies, Colorado’s most historic and culturally diverse city offers year-round outdoor activities, celebrated and varied dining options, exceptional business opportunities, and one of the state’s 26 designated creative arts districts. With roots stretching back to 1891 and now covering a region of approximately 170,000 residents, the Pueblo City-County Library District is the award-winning public library system serving Pueblo City and Pueblo County, Colorado, including the communities of Beulah, Rye, and Colorado City.  With an annual budget of about $14 million and a staff of 145, PCCLD provides a wide range of public library services, including educational and cultural programs, a vast mix of available materials, and genealogy and archive resources. The organization includes 12 locations — eight full-service libraries and four satellites — and serves as a foundation for its patron communities by offering welcoming, well-equipped and...

The Town of Camp Verde is a diverse, picturesque, dark-sky community, surrounded by mountains and located on the banks of the Verde River, one of the Southwest’s last free flowing rivers. With a strong sense of local community, Camp Verde is proud of its rural, western lifestyle and values. The Town of Camp Verde seeks an experienced and collaborative leader with high integrity to serve as its next Town Manager. This customer-centric individual will be an effective and direct communicator, both verbally and in writing, who demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and is a strong administrator who understands the importance of keeping council informed in a council-manager form of government. The new manager should have the ability to develop partnerships with the tribal community, schools, and businesses and be visible, approachable, personable, and integrated in the organization and community. The ideal candidate will have proven project management skills and...

Hutto, Texas, is ideally situated along the SH-130 corridor, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin, in Williamson County. Located only 10 miles from Round Rock’s high-tech manufacturing and assembly center and adjacent to Taylor’s upcoming Samsung development, Hutto is a vibrant business hub that boasts great connectivity and convenient access to the amenities of a large metropolitan area, with a friendly, small-town ambiance. While the population in 2000 was just 8,610, roughly 40,000 people now call the growing community home. It is not only one of Austin’s fastest growing suburbs, but it is also one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Hutto is a home rule city operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Judge. The City of Hutto Financial Services Department plans and directs the City’s financial...

Stillwater is conveniently located in north-central Oklahoma between the state’s two largest cities. The City exemplifies hometown hospitality, quality education, career opportunities, optimal health services, low crime rate and safe neighborhoods. Stillwater is the area’s shopping, dining, and recreational hub. It is a vibrant City of 48,394 residents in 28.3 square miles, conveniently located just 20 miles east of I-35, and just one hour from Oklahoma City and Tulsa and one and a half hours from Wichita, Kansas. Stillwater offers a diverse mix of industry including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, manufacturing, technology and business services. Residents and visitors share a love for the city and the belief that unity is what propels Stillwater to dream bigger and become greater. The City of Stillwater operates under a council-manager form of government, in which an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances, and approving the City’s budget....

Nestled in the heart of West Texas, the City of Sweetwater, with a population of approximately 11,000, lies 40 miles west of Abilene and 68 miles east of Big Spring along Interstate 20 with easy access to US Highway 84 and State Highway 70. Sweetwater is the county seat of Nolan County and covers 11.07 square miles of Texas prairie. A small-town rich in history, it boasts a strong quality of life, good schools, a wide variety of business opportunities, and a safe, friendly, and family-centered environment. The City of Sweetwater operates as a home-rule city utilizing the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager to lead daily operations. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director supervises and directs the activities, programs, and personnel of the Utility Billing and Collection and Finance and Accounting departments. The City of Sweetwater is seeking an experienced, analytical, and adaptable finance...

The City of Lake Jackson is 21 square miles of lush landscape and natural beauty alluding to its name, “The City of Enchantment.” The City is located about 50 miles south of Houston, and 12 miles from the Gulf Coast. With 27,879 residents in 18 square miles, Lake Jackson offers the amenities of a large city, while maintaining a small-town feel. The Engineering Department provides project management and engineering support services for Public Works and other City departments. The Department is also responsible for the construction management of various (CIP) Capital Improvement Plan projects. The Assistant City Engineer is responsible for reviewing and designing engineering plans for conformance to City regulations and serving as the City Engineer when necessary. This position evaluates and reviews engineering plan submissions to ensure adequacy of design and compliance with City requirements. They design CIP and other public works projects and serve as project engineer and/or...

Dobbs Ferry is a historic riverfront Village boasting many assets, including the Hudson River waterfront, generous open spaces, tree-lined streets, a traditional downtown, and a hillside setting. Dobbs Ferry enjoys a unique location just 20 miles north of midtown Manhattan, situated on major train and bus lines. Together with an easily walkable downtown, these qualities make Dobbs Ferry a place residents can call home in a vibrant small-town community of 11,456 in 3.17 square miles. The Village of Dobbs Ferry seeks an articulate, confident, and strong leader who can encourage and facilitate consensus to serve as its next Village Administrator. The ideal candidate is a professional team leader with outstanding communication skills and acquired knowledge of local government administration. Experience with developing municipal operating and capital budgets, managing human resources, participating in labor negotiations, and information technology is desired. The chosen Village...

Nestled 20 minutes southwest of downtown Dallas, the City of Cedar Hill borders the eastern shore of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park. This thriving suburb’s lush, tree-lined rolling hills and wide-open green space allow for hikes, bike rides and other outdoor recreational opportunities, and from specialty boutiques in historic downtown to enjoying a day on Joe Pool Lake, the community has found a perfect balance of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Cedar Hill is a home-rule community governed by a council-manager form of government with a mayor and six council members serving as its legislative body. Together, they focus on community goals, major projects, and strategic planning. The City Manager provides day-to-day executive leadership and administration to the municipal organization. The Finance Department provides professional and fiscally prudent management of all City assets by managing, recording, safeguarding, organizing, and planning for future financial...

“Bring Your Dreams” to Brookings, South Dakota, a city with plenty of small-town charm to go around. From an Olympic-sized archery range to a vibrant downtown shopping district, an old-fashioned pioneer cabin to a fresh local farmers market, Brookings has it all. The City is known for its unique neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, leisurely pace of living, and genuinely friendly people who live, work, and play with the comfort of big-city amenities. Located along the I-29 Corridor, Brookings has a population of 24,415 people in 13.5 square miles and an estimated 530,000 annual visitors.  Brookings has exceptional, well-maintained public parks, trails, and recreational venues. Miles of biking trails throughout the City provide entertainment for the entire family, connecting parks, neighborhoods, schools, and other civic amenities.  Brookings is also home to the excellent Brookings School District, rated 7th largest in the state, and South Dakota State University, South Dakota’s...

Ideally situated in the northeast corner of the Panhandle/Plains area of scenic North Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas, covers 72.03 square miles and is the county seat of Wichita County. An economically progressive commerce hub, Wichita Falls offers its nearly 103,000 residents an outstanding quality of life and world-class amenities in a charming, small-town atmosphere.  The City has the advantage of being located within two hours of two major metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 1 million — Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.  Wichita Falls operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council is composed of seven members, including the mayor, five district representatives, and one at-large representative. The City Manager is appointed by the mayor and City Council and functions as the City’s chief executive officer. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Director of Public Health provides administration of and responsibility for planning,...

The North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) was formed in 2004 and began service in 2007, covering a 10,079-square-mile area with a population of approximately 249,333. The RTD provides free-fare and premium fare-based bus transit connecting communities and pueblos throughout the North Central New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Juan, and Taos. These include 26 fare free Fixed and Flex routes, and two MyBlue micro-transit/ para-transit service zones. The North Central Regional Transit District is searching for a skilled and strategic communications professional ready to bring their combination of leadership, creativity, and collaboration to this role and help drive the organization forward. Strong marketing skills and experience, including branding and public relations, are crucial for this role. The successful candidate will be asked to help grow existing services and develop new ones while working with multiple governmental entities,...

The Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund (“FWERF” or “Fund”) was established by ordinance on Sept. 12, 1945. The Fund is a defined benefit plan, created for the exclusive purpose of providing retirement benefits to full-time City of Fort Worth employees, including general employees, police officers, and firefighters. Serving approximately 6,700 active members and more than 4,900 retirees and beneficiaries, the Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund is the only municipal retirement fund in Texas that covers general City employees as well as police and fire. The Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund is seeking a confident, skilled leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The ideal candidate is a highly competent, established, and experienced administrator with a diverse work background. They will have demonstrated, effective leadership skills. The chosen candidate will be capable of establishing effective working relationships with staff, the Board, the membership, and...

Home of the beautiful 22,000-acre Lake Conroe, the massive Sam Houston National Forest, and the tranquil W. Goodrich Jones State Forest (with endangered Red Cockaded Woodpeckers), the City of Conroe, Texas, is known for its picturesque outdoors. Conroe is a family-friendly and pro-business community with tons of recreational activities, a vibrant downtown community, a highly-ranked school system, and a ranking as the number one place to live in the United States. It’s also a diverse City — and very pretty! — designated as a Music Friendly Community in Texas. It’s an excellent place for adventure and relaxation, where you can raise a family, make friends, and commute to nearby Houston, Texas, in less than 30 minutes. The City of Conroe is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced legal mind with exceptional judgment and work ethic to serve as its next City Attorney. Candidates should be skilled and fair-minded litigators, creative and collaborative professionals who enjoy keeping...

More than 125,000 friendly people call Abilene home, as the city offers a comfortable mix of Old West heritage, contemporary culture, and traditional values. Conveniently located at the center of a 22-county area known as the Big Country, and just 180 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex near the state’s geographic center, Abilene is a centerpiece for employment, retail, and medical services in West Texas that offers the perfect balance between urban and rural life.  The Planning and Development Services Department is responsible for the plans and management that keep the City running. This is the department to contact if you are planning a new development, needing to rezone property, planning renovations on your home, checking compliance standards, or needing other resources for yourself, your home, or business.  The City of Abilene seeks an experienced, team-oriented leader to serve as the next Planning Services Manager. The ideal candidate will have considerable...