When Good Employees Leave: Your Instant Guide to Managing Sudden Departures Every municipality experience leadership changes. When top talent suddenly leaves, your organization becomes vulnerable to stress and strain. This creates gaps in institutional knowledge and might put city management and operations at risk. How you handle unexpected exits directly affects your team’s stability and… Read More »

Why Certification Matters: Boost Your Resume for Local Government Jobs In the competitive world of local government jobs, having the right qualifications can set you apart from other candidates. Certifications validate your expertise, demonstrate your commitment to professional growth, and can often be a requirement for many municipal positions. Whether you’re looking to break into… Read More »

Why Work for Local Government? Hidden Benefits Most Job Seekers Miss Let’s not sugarcoat it: municipal work can be tough. Budgets are tight. Demands are high. But there’s good news: the rewards run deeper than most job seekers realize. A career in local government offers more than just job security. Your daily work will make… Read More »

Government Workforce Solutions: Proven Strategies That Actually Work   State and local governments across America face a serious staffing problem. Recent figures show over 575,000 job openings with only 195,000 hires. Government offices now operate with 450,000 fewer workers than before COVID-19, while private businesses have fully recovered their workforce. These shortages affect important government… Read More »

Struggling to Find the Right Candidate? Let MuniTemps Do the Heavy Lifting Hiring the right talent can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Municipal organizations face unique challenges when filling roles—from ensuring compliance with local government regulations to finding candidates with the specialized skills required for public service. The process can… Read More »

Temporary Roles, Long-Term Opportunities: How MuniTemps Can Jumpstart Your Career In The Municipal Sector When it comes to building a fulfilling career, the road isn’t always linear. Many professionals are discovering that temporary roles can open doors to long-term opportunities, especially in the municipal sector. At MuniTemps, we specialize in connecting talented individuals with rewarding… Read More »

As I look back on 33 years working in local government organizations like a City or Special District, I remember the different career “paths” which were available to me as a young man. Click here to view my video as I share my thoughts on career paths in municipal / local government, click here, but… Read More »

Smart Development in Spain: Brainstorming Ideas to Address Homelessness in Your Community. I’m from California where homelessness and housing affordability are a top challenge for local governments. These partner with state and federal housing agencies, along with nonprofits that respect the priorities of the local communities where they are invited to support. I know that… Read More »

Dear City Manager’s, please don’t forget the value of Sister City partnerships. My visit to Cadiz, Spain this month allowed me to compare and contrast their City management to the City management of 16 City governments I have served in my home country of America. I can’t help myself, I hold a Master of Public… Read More »

THINK OF YOUR JOB AS YOUR “CRAFT….and take pride in your job as a craftsman. Engage in “the practice of” your craft as a professional who follows “best practices”. My craft is public administration, with an emphasis on financial management and accounting. What is your craft? Whether you are a City Manager or a City… Read More »