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Executive Level Recruitment

CPS HR specializes in the recruitment and selection of executive level professionals in key city, county, special district and non-profit management agencies. Working in partnership with the governing body or selection team, we develop customized executive recruitment strategies that focus on locating and recruiting qualified candidates who match the agency’s unique needs. Our experienced executive recruiters apply in-depth knowledge of public-agency operations, programs, and services to provide you with a guided experience resulting in the most qualified candidates.
Executive Director
Delta Protection Commission
$137,000 - $153,000
Open Until Filled - First resume review on Monday, July 7, 2025

Are you looking for a role where you can put your leadership savvy behind a mission critical to one of California’s special regions?  The Delta Protection Commission is seeking a highly collaborative...

Finance Division Manager
Arapahoe County Human Services
$105,966 - $169,271
June 22, 2025

Arapahoe County Human Services is seeking a Finance Division Manager. The Finance Division Manager provides oversight and leadership for all accounting and financial functions for the department while creating a culture of integrity and transparency....

City Manager
City of Sacramento
$273,211 - $420,684
June 30, 2025

The City of Sacramento is seeking a City Manager. The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the municipal government, appointed by the City Council. This charter officer role encompasses comprehensive oversight of...

Chief of Enforcement
California Fair Political Practices Commission
$141,336 – $248,976
Open until filled

The Fair Political Practices Commission seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Enforcement Division Chief (Chief of Enforcement)—an impactful role at the forefront of promoting integrity in California’s political system. This high-level...

Director of Finance
City of Richmond
$17,496.64 - $21,870.82 per month
First review of applications: June 16, 2025

City of Richmond, CA is seeking a Director of Finance.  Are you a proactive and visionary leader with a passion for municipal finance? We have an exciting executive-level management opportunity for a dynamic leader...

Utility Operator/Project Manager
City of Rancho Cucamonga
$82,584 - $111,384
First review of applications: June 19, 2025

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Utility Operator/Project Manager. This newly created position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Electric Utility Services and serves as a Project Manager for capital distribution line...

Animal Services Director
City of Garland, TX
165,000 - $180,000+/- DOQ
Monday, June 16, 2025

The City of Garland is recruiting for a new Animal Services Director.  Under the direction of an Assistant City Manager, this vital leadership position will be responsible for planning, administering and directing...

Director of Finance
El Dorado Irrigation District
$15,405 - $18,725 per month
First review of applications: June 13, 2025

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking a Director of Finance. The position works under administrative direction from the General Manager, having broad management authority for the day-to-day functions of the District’s Finance Department...

Transportation Manager
Mountainland Association of Governments
$125,000 - $155,000
First review of applications: June 2, 2025

Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a Transportation Manager.  MAG is looking for a candidate who will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning acumen, and collaborative leadership to coordinate with...

Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Golden
Jeremy Sweat
The City of Golden has selected Jeremy Sweat to assume the role of Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Sweat comes to the City previously serving as the Superintendent for Gateway Arch National Park. Mr. Sweat has 19 years' experience managing parks and protecting public lands, conservation, visitor use management, outdoor recreation, construction, contracting, and facility and grounds maintenance. He will begin in his role on June 23, 2025.
Programming Director
Ventura County Transportation Commission
Vanessa Schoenewald
Ventura County Transportation Commission has selected Vanessa Schoenewald to assume the role of Programming Director. Ms. Schoenewald comes to the Commission previously serving as the Chief of Fund Administration for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Ms. Schoenewald is an accomplished management leader with 12 years of experience in transportation programming and fund administration and has extensive experience collaborating with jurisdictions, transit operators, Caltrans, California Transportation Commission and staff. She will begin in her role on June 9th, 2025.
General Manager
El Dorado Irrigation District
Pravani Vandeyar
El Dorado Irrigation District has selected Pravani Vandeyar to assume the role of General Manager. Ms. Vandeyar comes to the District previously serving as the Director of Utilities for City of Sacramento. Ms. Vandeyar has over 30 years of experience in utility services, including 18 years specifically with the City of Sacramento, where she held progressively responsible roles—such as Superintendent, Water Division Manager, and Director of the Department of Utilities. She will begin in her role on June 9.
Fire Chief
Strasburg Fire Protection District
Scott Smith
Strasburg Fire Protection District has selected Scott Smith to assume the role of Fire Chief. Mr. Smith comes to the District previously serving as the Division Chief of Support Services for Cimarron Hills Fire Department. Mr. Smith has over thirty-five years of experience in fire service, with in depth knowledge of multiple aspects of Special Operations, Rope Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Water Rescue, EMS, Special Events, and Wildland Fire Operations. He will begin in his role on June 2nd, 2025.
Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer
City of Fort Worth
Alex Laufer
City of Fort Worth has selected Alex Laufer to assume the role of Assistant Director of Finance/City Treasurer. Mr. Laufer was previously serving as the Debt Manager for the City. Mr. Laufer has led over 50 municipal debt transactions totaling $4.1 billion for the City of Fort Worth—one of the largest municipal debt portfolios in the nation. He will begin in his role on June 2.
City Engineer
City of Mesa
Lance Webb
City of Mesa has selected Lance Webb to assume the role of City Engineer. Mr. Webb was previously serving as the Assistant City Engineer for the City. Mr. Webb has been with the City for over 13 years. He will begin in his role on May 27.
City Manager
City of Arvada, CO
Don Wick
The City of Arvada has selected Don Wick to assume the role of City Manager. Mr. Wick comes to the City previously serving as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Arvada. Mr. Wick's career trajectory, from Chief of Police to Director of Public Works to Deputy City Manager, reflects his ability to lead complex municipal operations, drive innovative policy, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. He will begin in his role on May 17, 2025.
Deputy Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)
Kemit Mawakana
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda has selected Kemit Mawakana to assume the role of Deputy Executive Director. Mr. Mawakana comes to the Authority previously serving as the Residential Development Division Manager for City of San Jose. Mr. Mawakana brings over two decades of experience, leadership and subject matter expertise to the position. He will begin in his role on May 12.
Fire Chief
City of Southlake
Shannon Langford
The City of Southlake has selected Shannon Langford to assume the role of Fire Chief. Mr. Langford comes to the City previously serving as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the City of Farmers Branch Fire Department. Mr. Langford has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to servant leadership, operational excellence, and community engagement. His extensive background includes building high-performing teams, developing innovative training programs such as advanced medical and fire tactical simulations, and leading mental health and peer support initiatives to support first responders. He will begin in his role on May 5, 2025.
Chief of Maintenance & Skilled Trades
East Bay Regional Park District
Chris Wyckoff
East Bay Regional Park District has selected Chris Wyckoff to assume the role of Chief of Maintenance & Skilled Trades. Mr. Wyckoff comes to the Park District previously serving as the Director of Facilities and Asset Management for the Town of Mooresville. Mr. Wyckoff is a strategic operations leader and experienced department head with a vast skill set covering project management, departmental planning, budget management, capital improvement planning, contract management, asset management, supervision and leadership, and policy creation. He will begin in his role on April 28, 2025.
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
City of Georgetown, TX
Sarah Moody
City of Georgetown has selected Sarah Moody to assume the role of Assistant Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Moody comes to the city previously serving as the Budget Manager for the City of Round Rock, Ms. Moody has a proven history of success in building finance programs and capitalizing on process improvement opportunities to drive meaningful and cost-effective change within local government and nonprofit organizations. She will begin in her role on April 21, 2025.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Open Space
City of Aurora, CO
Brian Green
The City of Aurora has selected Brian Green to assume the role of Director of Parks, Recreation & Open Space. Mr. Green comes to the City previously serving as the Deputy Director of Operations, Parks, Open Space, and Forestry for Aurora. Mr. Green has extensive experience and a history of proposing and implementing effective reorganization of operating groups to balance efficiencies and improve team culture. He will begin in his role Immediately.

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