City of Austin

  • Austin, Texas
City of Austin

Employer Description

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

111 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Deputy Director, Office of Police Oversight

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 19, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Public Safety
    • Other
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Lead (Cemetery Operations/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Public Works
  • Facility Services Representative Lead (Reserved for City Employees)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Facilities Management
  • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Senior

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
  • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
  • Human Resources Manager II

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
    • Other
  • Arborist III (Parks & Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Grounds and Landscaping Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Arborist I (Two Positions/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Grounds and Landscaping Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Austin Water (AMI) Water Meter Technician Assistant

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Utilities
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • WIC Nutritionist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Nutrition and Food Services
  • Intern - Undergraduate, or Intern Graduate or Intern Post-Graduate - (Process Engineering)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Engineering
    • Internship
  • Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II or III

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Human Resources Consultant (Employee Relations Investigator)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Criminology and Forensics
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Security Guard Lead

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Business Process Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Real Time Energy Market Operator or Senior

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Other
  • Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Austin Energy Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Agriculture / Farm / Ranch Related
    • Building Maintenance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Accounting Associate I

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Airport HVAC Technician

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Utilities

City of Austin

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.