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City Manager

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)
Brownsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Manager position at CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)?

The City of Brownsville is seeking an accomplished, confident, and relationship-driven City Manager who is ready to step into a high-complexity environment and provide clear direction, stability, and inspired leadership to more than 1,200 employees across 22 departments. The ideal candidate brings executive-level experience from a mid or large, full-service city, with the professional grounding to manage multimillion-dollar capital projects, guide long-range land use and transportation planning, support economic strategies, and steward public funds with impeccable ethics.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Extensive executive leadership experience in a complex, full-service city
  • Expertise in urban planning, engineering, infrastructure, economic development, or public administration
  • A proven ability to deliver large capital projects and navigate public-private partnerships
  • A people-first mindset that prioritizes culture, mentorship, and employee empowerment
  • Experience working with state and federal partners, especially in areas related to space, defense, transportation, immigration, and public safety
  • Emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a high-engagement environment
  • Spanish-speaking ability (conversational is welcomed; authenticity is essential)
  • A long-term commitment to serving the community
  • High ethical standards and unwavering integrity
This recruitment will remain open until filled, with a first review of applications on Friday, January 23, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for full consideration.

To learn more or apply, visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2557

Confidential inquiries are welcome. For additional information about this position, please contact:
Abby Ackers
Senior Executive Recruiter
aackers@cpshr.us

Salary : $300,000 - $350,000

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