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City manager job posting now live

by | Sep 4, 2026 | Latest

The posting for a new Princeton city manager has been posted, with a prospective salary ranging up to $351,000.

In June, the City Council hired a California-based executive search firm to conduct the hunt.

CPS HR Consulting of Sacramento, which also has a regional office in Austin, was among more than 10 firms responding to the city’s request for qualifications. The company estimated it would take 14 to 16 weeks to qualify candidates.

According to the Sept. 1 job posting, “The City Council has set a salary range of $219,647.65 to $351,436.14 for the next City Manager, a range designed to be competitive with peer high-growth Texas communities and to reflect the scope of the challenge ahead.”

The listing said Princeton “seeks a leader who can guide the organization through rapid expansion while preserving its strong sense of community.”

The recruitment will remain open until filled, the listing said, with a first review of applications on Friday, Oct. 2.

“The ideal candidate is a collaborative and highly visible leader with a proven record of success in fast-growing municipal environments,” the listing said. “Princeton seeks someone who communicates openly, builds trust, develops talent, and aligns departments. This executive must be comfortable navigating growth-related challenges, advising elected officials, and balancing long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational excellence.”

Police Chief James Waters has been serving as alternate city manager since April, when a temporary contracted manager resigned.

For more on this story, see the Sept. 10 print or digital edition of The Princeton Herald. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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