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.

Director of Parks, Recreation & Open Space

City of Aurora, CO

Executive Director

Alameda County Transportation Commission

Assistant Director of Public Works Director / Capital Improvement Program

Travis County

County Administrator

County of Jefferson, WI

Planning and Development Director

City of New Port Richey

Administrative Analyst I

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)

Transportation Manager

City of Olathe

Finance Director

City of Northlake

Human Resources Manager

San Diego Association of Governments

Director of Parks, Recreation & Open Space

City of Aurora, CO

$166,653 – $260,396

Friday, January 10, 2025

Known as the Gateway to the Rockies, this All-America City lies on the eastern edge of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. The city boasts spectacular views of the Front Range spanning from Pikes...

Executive Director

Alameda County Transportation Commission

$310,400 - $397,292

First review of applications: January 31, 2025

Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is seeking its next Executive Director. The Executive Director acts as the chief executive officer of Alameda CTC, directly accountable to the Commission and responsible for upholding all...

Assistant Director of Public Works Director / Capital Improvement Program

Travis County

$120,000 - $ 150,000

Friday, January 31, 2025

Travis County’s Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department is seeking to fill the Assistant Director of Public Works (Capital Improvement Program) position. This candidate will meet the ever-changing needs of a highly visible...

County Administrator

County of Jefferson, WI

$152,339 - $195,832

First review of applications: January 13, 2025

The County of Jefferson, WI is seeking a County Administrator. The County Administrator will be leading efforts on many critical and exciting initiatives: leading the implementation of the County’s 2023-2033 strategic plan, overseeing the...

Planning and Development Director

City of New Port Richey

$101,500 - $129,426

Open Until Filled

The city of New Port Richey, Florida is seeking a Planning & Community Development Director. This riverfront community approximately 30 miles northwest of greater Tampa with a total area of 4.6 miles and a population...

Administrative Analyst I

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)

$91,832 - $136,371

First review of applications: January 17, 2025

The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) is seeking an Administrative Analyst I. This position provides professional management support in areas such as administration, budgeting, grants, and workflow coordination for Housing Authority...

Transportation Manager

City of Olathe

$128,971 - $156,788

First review of applications: January 13, 2025

The City of Olathe is seeking a Transportation Manager. The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing both transportation planning and engineering operations, as well as the maintenance of crucial city assets. This role involves...

Finance Director

City of Northlake

$140,000 - $160,000

First review of applications: January 13, 2025

The City of Northlake, Illinois is seeking a Finance Director. The Finance Director is the Chief Financial Officer for the City. The finance department is responsible for cash receipts and revenue collection; preparing and...

Human Resources Manager

San Diego Association of Governments

$117,707 - $182,458

January 3, 2025

The San Diego Association of Governments is seeking a Manager of Human Resources. The Manager of Human Resources will strategically plan, manage, and oversee key program areas, including classification and compensation, performance management, employee...

District Manager

Stege Sanitary District

Lani Good

Stege Sanitary District has selected Lani Good to assume the role of District Manager. Ms. Good comes to the District previously serving as the Planning & Asset Management Lead for Black & Veatch. Ms. Good is a well-recognized wastewater industry leader with a broad background in wastewater collection system management - from capital improvement planning for new infrastructure to long-term risk management and regulatory compliance for existing infrastructure. She will begin in her role on December 31, 2024.

Manager II – Division Chief

Montgomery County Department of Transportation

Joseph Moges

Montgomery County Department of Transportation has selected Joseph Moges to assume the role of Manager II – Division Chief. Mr. Moges comes to the Department previously serving as the Senior Safety Officer for Montgomery County. Mr. Moges has extensive experience with project management for several multi-modal transportation projects along with working relationships with County Council, as well as state Senators, elected officials and constituents. He will begin in his role on December 30th, 2024.

Housing Programs Manager

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)

Julie Christiansen

Housing of the County of Alameda has selected Julie Christiansen to assume the role of Housing Programs Manager. Ms. Christiansen comes to the Authority previously serving as the Assistant Director Planning, Implementation & Compliance for Oakland Housing Authority. With 20 years of experience spanning affordable housing and project management, Ms. Christiansen has a proven track record of creating innovative programs for vulnerable populations, leading cross-functional teams, and driving compliance and cost improvements to support housing initiatives for over 18,000 families. She will begin in her role on December 23, 2024.

Fire Chief

Genesee Fire Protection District (GFPD)

Joshua Boyles

The Genesee Fire Protection District has appointment Joshua Boyles as their new Fire Chief. Mr. Boyles has been a dedicated member of the District since 2014 and previously served as an Officer Candidate with the Colorado Army National Guard before joining GFPD. He will begin in his new role on 12/10/2024.

Assistant Public Works Director

City of Oklahoma City

Brandon Bundy

City of Oklahoma City has selected Brandon Bundy to assume the role of Assistant Public Works Director. Mr. Bundy comes to the city previously serving as the Director of Engineering and Construction for City of Midwest City. Mr. Bundy has completed over $51 million worth of projects. He will begin in his role on December 9th, 2024.

General Manager

Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD)

Scott Meckstroth

Ojai Valley Sanitary District has selected Scott Meckstroth to assume the role of General Manager. Mr. Meckstroth was previously serving as the Interim General Manager for the District. Mr. Meckstroth's executive and engineering experience encompasses the areas of engineering management, project management, civil design, construction management, regulatory permitting and positioning, and technical reporting and specification writing. He will begin in his role immediately.

Wastewater Quality Superintendent

City of Oklahoma City

Jesse Carr

City of Oklahoma City has selected Jesse Carr to assume the role of Wastewater Quality Superintendent. Mr. Carr comes to the City previously serving as the Assistant Water Quality Superintendent for the City of Oklahoma City. Mr. Carr has extensive experience managing staff, training, and oversee employee development programs, including recognition initiatives along with developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency in plant operations. He will begin in his role immediately.

Community Services Division Director

City of San Rafael

Daniel Cooperman

City of San Rafael has selected Daniel Cooperman to assume the role of Community Services Division Director. Mr. Cooperman comes to the City previously serving as the President for DZC Consulting. He will begin in his role December 2, 2024.

General Counsel

North Texas Municipal Water District

John Shockley

North Texas Municipal Water District has selected John Shockley to assume the role of General Counsel. Mr. John Shockley comes to the District previously serving as the Vice President and department head for Municipal and Public Finance practice, Ohnstad Twichell. Mr. Shockley has been responsible for creating, negotiating and drafting the Joint Powers Agreement between five political subdivisions (located in two states) creating the entity, developing the innovative funding and financing program and making extensive public, private presentations and appearances to get the project from feasibility, through litigation, the regulatory approval process, contract negotiations, funding and financing. He will begin in his role on December 2, 2024.

Executive Director

City of San Diego Ethics Commission

Bryn Kirvin

City of San Diego Ethics Commission has selected Bryn Kirvin to assume the role of Executive Director. Ms. Kirvin comes to the Commission previously serving as the Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Diego. Ms. Kirvin brings 27 years of public service experience, innovative leadership in criminal justice reform, and a commitment to upholding ethics in government. She will begin in her role immediately.

Executive Director

California Workforce Association

Curtis Notsinneh

California Workforce Association has selected Curtis Notsinneh to assume the role of Executive Director. Mr. Notsinneh comes to the Association previously serving as the Chief, Division of Apprenticeship Standards for the Department of Industrial Relations. Mr. Notsinneh has a diverse background that spans more than 24 years of leadership, public policy, government affairs, political engagement, advocacy, and community engagement experience, including the last six years in the workforce development field. He will begin in his role on November 18, 2024.

Executive Director

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation

Damon Matteo

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation has selected Damon Matteo to assume the role of Executive Director. Mr. Matteo comes to the HTDC previously serving as the CEO for Fulcrum Strategy. Mr. Matteo brings more than 25 years of experience in strategic development, innovation and intellectual property (IP) management to HTDC, Hawaiʻi’s state economic development agency focused on advancing the technology sector. He will begin in his role on November 18, 2024.