Mosaic Public Partners

We are seasoned public sector executives who have profound respect for the work of public agencies. We are passionate about placing today’s public leaders, which enables public agencies to deliver exemplary leadership to their constituents. 

Placing today’s public leaders is our mission.  Aligning the right candidates with the right opportunities helps our clients to build effective teams.  We enjoy building relationships with the people involved in our searches, whether it's the candidates, hiring managers, team members or stakeholders.  Establishing meaningful connections with those involved in our search process is the basis from which we derive our success as a trusted partner and client-focused search firm.

7 job(s) at Mosaic Public Partners

City of Austin Austin, TX, USA
Sep 16, 2024
Full Time
AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OPPORTUNITY Austin, Texas offers a rare opportunity for an experienced homeland security and emergency management professional to lead the coordinated incident preparedness, management, response and recovery in a top international city and the capital of Texas. ABOUT AUSTIN By any traditional measure, Austin is thriving. Fueled by an influx of people and businesses, Greater Austin is one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Austin is currently the 11th largest city in the U.S. and is projected to be the 3rd largest metro in the U.S. by 2100. Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country -- rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes -- Austin’s climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the city’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. There are several excellent golf courses in the area, as well as opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin has something for everyone. To learn more about the dynamic City of Austin, visit austintexas.gov . THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) leads emergency preparedness, response and recovery for emergencies. The Office partners with public stakeholders and local, state, and federal organizations and agencies to ensure a coordinated and resilient response, safeguarding the Austin community through preparedness, unified action, and rapid recovery when it faces its greatest challenges. The HSEM Office envisions Austin becoming a more resilient city through disaster preparedness and education, because a resilient community is a prepared community. Services are provided with an annual budget of $6 million and a staff of 24, including an HSEM Assistant Director. THE POSITION Reporting to an Assistant City Manager, the position is responsible for leading, managing and directing all City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) activities, as well as implementing the preparedness cycle to ensure the City’s continuous improvement in preparing for and responding to incidents, emergencies, crises, and disasters. The position provides administrative and budgetary direction and ensures the effective and efficient operation of HSEM programs. Key responsibilities include directing City-wide operations across all phases of emergency management to ensure preparedness, mitigation of risk, and efficient and effective response and recovery; providing management and administration oversight of departmental staff and directing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations during activation; overseeing and preparing HSEM’s annual operating budget; leading the planning, organization, training, equipping, exercising, and evaluation of City departments, outside agencies, and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination during incident response; and promoting emergency preparedness in the community. The most competitive candidates will have demonstrated experience in planning, response, and recovery related to major disasters and large-scale special events in a population setting of one million people or more; possess Certified Emergency Manager designation or ability to obtain one within twelve months of hire; and have effective communication skills to facilitate emergency management and preparedness. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for the Director for Homeland Security and Emergency Management is $181,000 to $191,000 , depending upon qualifications. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, compensated leave, short-term disability, and retirement benefits. The City is a member of the Proportionate Retirement Program. Optional benefits include supplemental life insurance, a 457 deferred compensation plan, long-term disability plan, and a legal plan. Visit Austin Employee Benefits to learn more about the City’s employee benefits. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS This position is considered open until filled, with a first review of candidates on Monday, October 21, 2024. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact one of the recruiters below before submitting materials. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com |(916) 550-4100 Bryan Noblett |bryan@mosaicpublic.com |(916) 550-4100 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact 512-974-3210 or Relay Texas 7-1-1. The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX, USA
Aug 14, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Fort Worth, Texas offers a very rewarding opportunity to engineering leaders as it has reorganized its Development Services Department to centralize and streamline its processes. With many exciting development projects on the horizon, this is a very exciting time to advance your career as an Assistant Director of Development Services in Fort Worth! ABOUT FORT WORTH A city of Cowboys and Culture, Fort Worth is known for its Texas hospitality. Exuding both charm and expansiveness, Fort Worth is the 12 th largest and one of the fastest-growing big cities in the United States, distinguished as one of the fastest-growing urban centers in the nation. With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain, and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, but it’s also even more rewarding to call it home. Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city while keeping the small-town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community, and, yes, cowboys. CITY GOVERNMENT The City of Fort Worth operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council comprises the mayor, elected at-large, and ten City Council members who represent single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council adopts municipal ordinances and resolutions, makes proclamations, sets the tax rate, and approves the budget. Positions appointed by the Council include the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, City Auditor, municipal court judges, and City board and commission members. The City of Fort Worth has 8,165 authorized positions to implement the policies set forth by the Mayor and City Council, as well as managing an annual operating budget of approximately $2.6 billion in Fiscal Year 2024. THE DEPARTMENT The Development Services Department’s mission is to work together to build thriving neighborhoods and an equitable community by helping people make sound decisions to create safe, orderly, and sustainable development. Our vision is to collaborate with development and community stakeholders to guide growth through innovative, inclusive, and accountable relationships and provide an exemplary customer experience. The Department currently has six divisions: Business and Customer Care, Development Coordination, Permitting and Inspections, Zoning and Design Review, Infrastructure Development, and a new, sixth division will be created to include 11 engineering positions from the Infrastructure Development Division. The specific areas of responsibility will be selected, depending upon the background of the selected candidate. THE POSITION Along with another Assistant Director, this Assistant Director of Development Services will lead the department’s engineering activities and assist the Director of Development Services in the development and implementation of policies, programs, practices, and procedures required to lead and manage the infrastructure design and construction management functions of the department. This role is responsible for the development, administration, interpretation, application, and enforcement of public infrastructure design and construction specifications and codes adopted by the City Council. The most successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership and operational experience; in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles; a strong customer-centric approach with the ability to negotiate, balance, and sustain strong stakeholder relationships; be detail-oriented with a good business acumen and strong negotiation skills; and be an innovative problem solver who is passionate about improving the quality of life for residents of Fort Worth. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City of Fort Worth is offering a salary range of up to $170,000 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the City provides a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a pension plan (Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund), and a 457 deferred compensation plan. Partnering with Southwestern Health Resources, the City provides access to three employee health centers exclusive to Fort Worth employees, retirees, and their enrolled dependents. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately , as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of strong candidates has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Bryan Noblett |bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public upon request by interested parties.
City of Burleson Burleson, TX, USA
Jul 25, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Burleson, Texas offers a very rewarding opportunity for a talented and highly proficient traffic engineering professional to serve as the next City Traffic Engineer. This deputy director-level position will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the quality of life of those who reside in and visit Burleson by way of improving traffic systems and safety. This recruitment also represents a great opportunity to join the development of a high-performing, cohesive team within the Public Works Department that is laser-focused on customer service and continual improvement. ABOUT BURLESON Located on the southern edge of the flourishing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the City of Burleson has an estimated population of 50,210 residents in a land mass of 28 square miles. Burleson has been progressive in attracting businesses for economic development to diversify its tax base, as well as establishing development agreements within its extraterritorial jurisdiction to strategically manage growth outside its current borders. THE PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Public Works Department is dedicated to supporting quality of life by maintaining the city’s public works infrastructure. This is accomplished by providing exemplary service through the collective efforts of the administrative, professional, and field operations divisions of the department. The department includes Administration, Facilities, Fleet, Streets, Drainage, Traffic, Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, and Environmental divisions. The Traffic Division supports the city’s network of 222 miles of streets including over 4,000 traffic signs, 16 signalized intersections, pedestrian crossings, pavement markings, and school zones. The City of Burleson may additionally be adding signal maintenance and operations responsibility for 27 intersections from the Texas Department of Transportation over the coming months under the leadership of the next City Traffic Engineer. THE POSITION The City Traffic Engineer is a deputy director-level position responsible for managing and coordinating the staffing (currently a team of six direct reports) and operational activities of the Traffic Division of the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the City Traffic Engineer will be directly involved with the implementation (construction pending) and subsequent operation of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), and provides recommendations for improvements to traffic signal timing, speed limits, pavement striping, and signage. Primary responsibilities include managing multiple aspects of traffic projects, including citizen inquiries, the relocation of utilities, investigations of field problems, and price negotiations for additional services; identifying short and long-term goals and developing a plan of action for improving traffic signal performance, repair, maintenance, and installation; participating in budget development and monitoring; and providing technical leadership and recommendations related to transportation engineering, streetlights, traffic safety, signage, pavement markings, and traffic impact analyses for new development projects. The ideal candidate will possess experience as a traffic engineer, preferably in a municipal, county, or state position; experience with the establishment and integration of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS); experience with overseeing the establishment of a Traffic Management Center and its operation; a deep understanding of traffic signal operations and traffic impact studies, along with experience in high growth communities; and strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are needed for the role. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for the City Traffic Engineer is $117,044 - $175,567 , with placement dependent upon qualifications and experience. The City offers an excellent benefit package including retirement provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 match by the City of Burleson. Burleson also participates in Social Security and has a 457(k) deferred compensation option currently available through VOYA Financial. The City provides excellent insurance benefits for employees including two health plan options, and dental and vision coverage. Additionally, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program are provided by the City. In addition, the selected candidate will receive vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a personal day, two wellness days and paid parental leave, provided the criteria are met; an auto and cell phone allowance; and relocation assistance is available subject to negotiation with the ideal candidate. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100
North Texas Emergency Communications Center Carrollton, TX, USA
Jul 21, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC) is offering an excellent senior leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional to serve as Operations Manager leading the emergency communications floor operations component of a fast-paced, quad-cities public safety communications center.   The Operations Manager provides high-level executive leadership, direction, and support to NTECC’s communications team. THE ORGANIZATION:   NORTH TEXAS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER T he North Texas Emergency Communications Center is a regional public safety communications facility serving the four North Texas communities of Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch. NTECC serves as the critical link between the public and all Police, Fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) first response personnel. NTECC’s versatile staff handles a variety of public safety calls-for-service ranging from illegally parked vehicles to life-saving medical calls. The Center uses sophisticated digital technology to receive and dispatch calls using as many as twelve different radio channels. As a 24-hour, quad-cities emergency 9-1-1 operations center and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), NTECC’s well-trained and dedicated staff carry out the duties in three internal service departments: Administration, IT (Information Technology) and Support Services, and one public-facing service department, Emergency Communications Floor Operations. THE POSITION NTECC is seeking an experienced public safety communication professional who is strongly versed in all facets of providing public safety communications services within a fast-paced, quad-cities framework.   The Operations Manager works under the general direction of the Executive Director and collaboratively with the Director of Emergency Communications to enhance the delivery of police/fire/EMS dispatch and communications services. The Operations Manager functions with a significant amount of autonomy in carrying out the position’s responsibilities. Accordingly, the highest ethical standards and integrity are essential. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing NTECC dispatchers and call-takers, assessing and proposing new technologies, ensuring quality controls enable compliance with national standards in public safety communications, evaluating and enhancing NTECC policies and procedures, while also promoting the NTECC vision, mission, and strategic plans.   This position is integral to NTECC’s effectiveness in terms of its being responsive to both internal and external clients. The Operations Manager works on-site with stakeholders from across the partner agencies to develop and deliver high quality services to each of the four member communities and to the public. The ideal candidate for the NTECC’s Operations Manager shall have an established public safety management and leadership background, preferably at the director level, and considerable experience leading a multi-jurisdictional communications center in an urban environment. SALARY & BENEFITS The hiring range for this position is $105,000 - $110,000 with final placement in the range dependent on qualifications and experience. NTECC offers an excellent benefits package including retirement provided by the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with NTECC matching, at a 2:1 ratio, the employee’s required contribution of 7%. NTECC requires employees to contribute to Social Security and Medicare. NTECC also provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; a flexible benefit plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Relocation assistance is negotiable in accordance with NTECC policies. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS A preliminary closing date has been set for Monday, August 19, 2024 ; however, candidates are encouraged to apply immediately by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive résumé as this recruitment may close early once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Due to the public nature of searches in the State of Texas, before submission of materials, confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Jacqueline Seabrooks|Jackie@mosaicpublic.com| (916) 550-4100
City of Burleson Burleson, TX, USA
Jul 18, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Burleson, Texas offers an exciting career opportunity for a talented engineering leader to oversee and deliver capital projects in Burleson as the city continues its journey of rapid growth. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the quality of life of those who reside in and visit Burleson by delivering important capital projects to the city. This recruitment represents a great opportunity to serve in an inaugural role as the Director of Capital Engineering and join a high-performing, cohesive leadership team that is laser-focused on service and organizational excellence. ABOUT BURLESON Located on the southern edge of the flourishing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the City of Burleson has an estimated population of 53,500 residents in a land mass of 28 square miles. Burleson has been progressive in attracting businesses for economic development to diversify its tax base and by establishing development agreements within its extraterritorial jurisdiction to strategically manage growth outside its current borders. The City of Burleson’s family-oriented environment, outstanding schools, plentiful and affordable land, and rolling hills have made it a desirable community to live, work, and play. Burleson residents have placed a high value on nature and recreation with over twenty parks encompassing over 550 acres. The school districts serving Burleson consistently outperform state and national averages in college entrance exam scores, and its quality of life is further enhanced by a very low crime rate. THE CAPITAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Director will oversee a department made up of a Deputy Director, four (4) engineers, a Construction Manager, four (4) inspectors, and an engineering coordinator who provides administrative support to the department. The Capital Engineering Department provides technical engineering and project management to ensure the capital projects in Burleson are delivered consistent with City Council and City Manager expectations. THE POSITION The Director of Capital Engineering serves as a member of the executive leadership team to implement city-wide capital engineering goals as stipulated by the City Council, City Manager, and the Deputy City Manager. This newly created position will serve a critical role in managing Burleson’s current 5-year, $264 million Capital Project Plan. Reporting to the ACM, the Director will oversee the Capital Engineering Department and assume responsibility for management of the Capital Engineering functions. Primary responsibilities include coordinating the preparation of project designs, economic analysis, cost estimation, engineering and ergonomics for capital projects; planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and aligning work activities to ensure that effective project engineering services are delivered; partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Superintendents and other members of the executive leadership team to establish and align project priorities; communicating accurate and timely project information; and monitoring and responding to project metrics. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, particularly in public works capital projects and infrastructure development; experience with vertical construction capital projects; experience in a growing city of similar or larger size with a robust CIP; TxDOT coordination experience; strong project management skills; and the ability to communicate complex engineering matters to stakeholders in an understandable, straightforward manner. SALARY AND BENEFITS The anticipated hiring salary range for the Director of Capital Engineering is   $178-000 - $213,403 , with placement in the range dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, the City offers an excellent benefit package as outlined below. Key benefits include retirement provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 match by the City of Burleson. Burleson also participates in Social Security and has a 457(k) deferred compensation option currently available through VOYA Financial. The City provides excellent insurance benefits for employees including two health plan options, and dental and vision coverage. Additionally, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program are provided by the City. In addition, the selected candidate will receive vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a personal day, two wellness days and paid parental leave, provided the criteria are met; an auto and cell phone allowance; and relocation assistance is available subject to negotiation with the ideal candidate. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100
City of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX, USA
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Fort Worth, Texas offers a very rewarding opportunity to engineering leaders as it has reorganized its Development Services Department to centralize and streamline its processes. With many exciting development projects on the horizon, this is a very exciting time to advance your career as an Assistant Director of Development Services in Fort Worth! ABOUT FORT WORTH A city of Cowboys and Culture, Fort Worth is known for its Texas hospitality. Exuding both charm and expansiveness, Fort Worth is the 12 th largest and one of the fastest-growing big cities in the United States, distinguished as one of the fastest-growing urban centers in the nation. With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain, and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, but it’s also even more rewarding to call it home. Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city while keeping the small-town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community, and, yes, cowboys. CITY GOVERNMENT The City of Fort Worth operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council comprises the mayor, elected at-large, and ten City Council members who represent single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council adopts municipal ordinances and resolutions, makes proclamations, sets the tax rate, and approves the budget. Positions appointed by the Council include the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, City Auditor, municipal court judges, and City board and commission members. The City of Fort Worth has 8,165 authorized positions to implement the policies set forth by the Mayor and City Council, as well as managing an annual operating budget of approximately $2.6 billion in Fiscal Year 2024. THE DEPARTMENT The Development Services Department’s mission is to work together to build thriving neighborhoods and an equitable community by helping people make sound decisions to create safe, orderly, and sustainable development. Our vision is to collaborate with development and community stakeholders to guide growth through innovative, inclusive, and accountable relationships and provide an exemplary customer experience. The Department currently has six divisions: Business and Customer Care, Development Coordination, Permitting and Inspections, Zoning and Design Review, Infrastructure Development, and a new, sixth division will be created to include 11 engineering positions from the Infrastructure Development Division. The specific areas of responsibility will be selected, depending upon the background of the selected candidate. THE POSITION Along with another Assistant Director, this Assistant Director of Development Services will lead the department’s engineering activities and assist the Director of Development Services in the development and implementation of policies, programs, practices, and procedures required to lead and manage the infrastructure design and construction management functions of the department. This role is responsible for the development, administration, interpretation, application, and enforcement of public infrastructure design and construction specifications and codes adopted by the City Council. The most successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership and operational experience; in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles; a strong customer-centric approach with the ability to negotiate, balance, and sustain strong stakeholder relationships; be detail-oriented with a good business acumen and strong negotiation skills; and be an innovative problem solver who is passionate about improving the quality of life for residents of Fort Worth. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City of Fort Worth is offering a salary range of up to $170,000 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the City provides a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a pension plan (Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund), and a 457 deferred compensation plan. Partnering with Southwestern Health Resources, the City provides access to three employee health centers exclusive to Fort Worth employees, retirees, and their enrolled dependents. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of strong candidates has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Bryan Noblett |bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public upon request by interested parties.
City of Cleburne Cleburne, TX, USA
Jun 28, 2024
Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Cleburne, Texas is conducting a national search for a top-tier, high-performing leader to serve as the City’s next Director of Economic Development. This Director will join a cohesive team of professionals who are focused on service and excellence in this rapidly growing Texas city. The successful candidate will enjoy a hallmark career opportunity in Cleburne, given the rapid growth and ability to strategically deliver needed development assets to this community on the move. ABOUT CLEBURNE The City of Cleburne is a rapidly growing city within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the nation. The 2014 completion of the Chisholm Trail Parkway has established a 20-minute connection from the heart of Cleburne to Downtown Fort Worth. Cleburne is a growing yet quaint community that is quickly becoming home to those who need access to the big city but want to have roots in a truly Texan community. Cleburne’s proximity to the DFW Metroplex makes it ideal for strong economic growth and opportunity.   The community boasts a premier Industrial Park with a diverse set of industries and opportunities for more high-quality businesses. With commercial overlays throughout the community, the possibility for commercial expansion in the City’s growth corridors is significant. The City’s transportation network includes access to rail, air, and road (tollway and highways) to the DFW Metroplex and the rest of the nation. THE POSITION Under the general supervision of the City Manager or their designee, the Director of Economic Development serves as the City of Cleburne’s main point of contact for advancing and promoting economic growth throughout the city. The Director makes recommendations on economic development projects that best serve the City of Cleburne. The position is responsible for all facets of economic development, including planning, implementing, and directing the city’s economic development strategies. These strategies include, but are not limited to: new targeted industry/job recruitment, retail recruitment, existing business retention and expansion, real estate development, and enhancing the community’s quality of life. The ideal candidate will be experienced and growth-minded with a demonstrated track record of excellent work. The most qualified candidates will have experience as an Economic Development Director or deputy director in a contemporary medium-sized municipality; be able to speak fluently with brokers, developers, and site selectors; will come pre-equipped with strong networks to advance the economic development efforts in Cleburne; and have a creative mindset toward economic development and business recruitment and retention. SALARY AND BENEFITS The anticipated salary for the Director of Economic Development is $125,000 to $150,000 , depending on qualifications . A brief overview of the excellent benefits provided by the City of Cleburne include retirement provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System matched 2:1 with a 7% employee contribution; health, dental, and vision insurance with some shared employee cost; vacation leave based on years of service; 12 paid holidays per year; and 15 days of sick leave per year with unlimited accumulation. The complete 2023-2024 Cleburne Employee Benefits Guide can be viewed here . APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Bryan Noblett | bryan@ mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpu blic.com | (916) 550-4100 This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public upon request by interested parties. The City of Cleburne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.