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Assistant City Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
Police Records Representative
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Recreation Aide - PT - South Waco Community Center
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Lateral Transfer Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Other
Police Recruit - Entry Level Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Zoo Summer Worker - Seasonal
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
- Parks and Recreation
Environmental Compliance Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Regulatory and Licensing
Landfill Operator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Other
Laboratory Field Technician
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Engineering
- Sciences and Laboratory
Environmental Lab Analyst
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Environmental Services
Equipment Mechanic
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Cashier/ Food Service Assistant-PT
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Nutrition and Food Services
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Building Maintenance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Facilities Analyst
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Customer Engagement Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
- Utilities
Recreation Aide - Seasonal | Athletics
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
Registered Dietitian Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Solid Waste Operator CDL | Landfill
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Other
Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL / Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
- Utilities
Police Records Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Records Management
Sanitarian
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Works
- Utilities
- Other
Inspections Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Senior Engineer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Engineering

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Assistant City Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- May 29, 2026
- Full Time
CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College. The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more. Governance and Organization Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge. The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations. The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing. With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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- Full Time
- May 29, 2026
Job Description
Summary

The City of Waco has retained Mackenzie Eason & Associates to assist in the recruitment of the Assistant City Manager position.

Visit the Mackenzie Eason website for more information and to apply.

Overview
Waco is seeking a seasoned municipal executive with the maturity, credibility, and judgment to operate successfully at the intersection of infrastructure, development, politics, and organizational leadership.

The ideal candidate will likely bring meaningful experience in one or more of the following environments: a large or growing city, a utility or infrastructure-intensive public organization, or a municipal executive role with substantial responsibility for water, public works, engineering, capital delivery, and development services. The City is not necessarily seeking a Professional Engineer, although that background could be valuable; rather, it is seeking someone who combines infrastructure fluency with executive-level perspective and strong people leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or a related field.
At least six years of experience managing public sector operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work
Make a difference and improve communities
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
Education Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance
Longevity Pay
And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about
Desire to give back
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CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- https://www.waco-texas.com/Home
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26 Jobs in Waco

Assistant City Manager

Police Records Representative

Recreation Aide - PT - South Waco Community Center

Lateral Transfer Officer

Police Recruit - Entry Level Police Officer

Zoo Summer Worker - Seasonal

Environmental Compliance Manager

Landfill Operator

Laboratory Field Technician

Environmental Lab Analyst

Equipment Mechanic

Cashier/ Food Service Assistant-PT

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Facilities Analyst

Customer Engagement Supervisor

Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL

Recreation Aide - Seasonal | Athletics

Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II

Registered Dietitian Supervisor

Solid Waste Operator CDL | Landfill

Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL / Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL

Police Records Supervisor

Sanitarian

Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL

Inspections Manager

Senior Engineer

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