City Manager

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.

• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./2557

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