#07 - Missouri City, Texas Director of Public Works PositionCast™

In this PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice, James Groom and Michael Boese discuss the Director of Public Works opportunity in Missouri City, Texas with Shashi Kumar, Assistant City Manager and former Public Works Director. Missouri City is one of the fastest growing communities in Fort Bend County, with a public works department that plays a major role in infrastructure, development review, traffic operations, drainage, emergency management, utilities coordination, and capital project delivery. Shashi shares insight into Missouri City’s organizational culture, the department’s responsibilities, and the leadership qualities needed for the next Director of Public Works. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation, stakeholder relationships, municipal utility district coordination, and the ability to lead both frontline employees and professional staff. This episode is especially useful for public works leaders, city engineers, infrastructure professionals, and municipal executives interested in a high impact leadership role in a growing Texas city. 00:00 Introduction to Missouri City and Public Works Director Opportunity 02:36 Shashi Kumar's Professional Journey and Role 05:14 Overview of Missouri City and Its Unique Features 07:48 Public Works Department Responsibilities and Challenges 09:51 Leadership Style and Organizational Culture 12:16 Compensation, Benefits, and Recruitment Process 14:49 Final Thoughts and Call to Action The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes. Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro