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.

120 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Temporary - Austin Water Pipeline Technician Worker

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Utilities
    • Other
  • Program Development Coordinator (Austin Parks and Recreation)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Planning and Development
  • Heavy Equipment Operator II (Landside)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Works
  • Parks Grounds Specialist (Emma Long Metropolitan Park/Austin Parks and Recreation)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Training Specialist - City of Austin CDL Program

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
  • Human Resources Specialist Senior (Leave Management)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery (Solid Waste)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
    • Other
  • Temporary Environmental Compliance Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Environmental Services
    • Regulatory and Licensing
    • Other
  • Project Coordinator (Austin Parks and Recreation)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Project Management
  • Recreation Program Coordinator (Pickfair Recreation Center/Austin Parks and Recreation)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Project Management
  • Temporary - Inventory Control Specialist II

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
    • Other
  • Temporary - Administrative Specialist (Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Other
  • Temporary AYD Youth -Temporary Appointment (Hire in process - please do not apply)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Other
  • Public Information Specialist - Austin Transportation and Public Works

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • Public Works
    • Transportation or Transit
  • Animal Services Supervisor (Animal Enrichment) Full Time

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Human and Social Services
  • Fleet Service Center Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Fleet Management
  • Facility Service Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Facilities Management
  • Conservation Program Associate

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Environmental Services
  • Conservation Program Coordinator

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Environmental Services
    • Project Management
  • EMS Recruitment Program Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Fire and EMS
    • Human Resources and Personnel
    • Project Management

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.