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.

135 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Assistant Director, Austin Water Employee Leadership & Development

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Jan 15, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Airport Deputy Chief Officer (Finance)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Jan 11, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Administration and Management
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Other
  • Airport Facility Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Public Works
  • IT Solutions Architect

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Architecture
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Project Assistant - Parking Services

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Project Management
  • Training Specialist Senior (Human Resources)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Street and Bridge Operations Technician II

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Health
    • Public Works
  • Contract Management Specialist IV

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Utility Regulatory Policy Analyst

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Regulatory and Licensing
    • Utilities
  • Customer Service Representative (Utility Contact Ctr)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
    • Education and Training
    • Utilities
  • Airport Facility Representative

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Education and Training
  • Power System Engineer or Power System Engineer Senior (Distribution Asset Management)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Engineering
  • Intern - Undergraduate

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Internship
  • Procurement Specialist III

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 07, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
    • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Power Control System Technician III - Department Only

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Engineering
  • Inventory Control Specialist II

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • Electronics Technician III (Physical Security)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Engineering
    • Public Safety
  • Epidemiologist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Program Manager I

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Project Management
  • Chief Administrative Officer

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 06, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Clerical and Administrative Support

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.