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.

145 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Officer, Civil Rights

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 25, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Other
  • Airport Deputy Chief Officer (Enterprise Risk Management & Safety)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Feb 14, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Public Safety
    • Risk Management and Insurance Claims
    • Other
  • EMS Scheduling Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Fire and EMS
  • Austin Resource Recovery Operator Senior - Boulevard Sweeping (ARR Department Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
    • Other
  • Building & Grounds Assistant

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Facilities Management
  • Engineer B or C

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
  • Evidence Control Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Legal Services
  • Temporary - Client Relationship Analyst

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Other
  • IT Geospatial Analyst

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Distribution Electrician II (Transmission)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Victim Services Counselor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
  • Administrative Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Project Coordinator (Project Controls)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Project Management
  • Financial Analyst IV

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • IT Supervisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Pipeline Maintenance Superintendent (Distribution System Services)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Street and Bridge Operations Technician II/III - District Maintenance

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Health
    • Public Works
  • Graduate Engineer A (Reserved for Career Expo)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
  • Street and Drainage Maintenance Supervisor-District Maintenance

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Building Maintenance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Works
  • Capital Improvement Program Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Mar 29, 2025
    • Full Time
    • 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.